The Port Hills Reserves provide a wealth of learning opportunities for your students, from learning about the geology of the Port Hills and its volcanic past, to discovering the many indigenous plant species, to investigating the use of the Port Hills as a tourism and recreation area. Take a journey of discovery in the Port Hills Reserves; you'll be surprised at what you find.
Age/level: Year 9-13 |
Availability: Available year round |
Length: From one hour |
Possible Sites: Victoria Park, Sign of the Bellbird, Sugarloaf Reserve, Halswell Quarry |
Cost: Free |
Number of Classes: One at a time
(one class = 35 students) |
Programme outline
Key concepts
Introduced pests, interrelationships, endemic species, current environmental issues (eg: urban encroachment on natural areas, differing views and uses of natural areas).
Lesson description/intentions
We can tailor a programme to suit your curriculum needs. Christchurch City Council Park Rangers can take your students through Port Hills reserves and provide up to date knowledge and information from their experience in the field. Contact the Learning Through Action Team to discuss your needs.
Learning areas
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Nature of science | Level 5 & 6 | - Investigating in Science
- Communicating in Science
- Participating and Contributing
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Living World | Level 5-7 | |
| Level 5 | - Understand how peoples management of resources impacts on environmental and social sustainability.
- Understand how the ideas and actions of people in the past have had a significant impact on people's lives.
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Level 6-8 | |
Possible NCEA links
Biology 1.4 (90164) | Describe ecological characteristics found in two biological communities |
Biology 1.5 (90165) | Describe the control of an introduced species that affects native species |
Biology 2.4 (90460) | Investigate an interrelationship or pattern in an ecological population or community |
Biology 2.5 (90461) | Describe concepts and processes relating to ecology |
Biology 3.4 (90716) | Describe animal behaviour and plant responses in relation to environmental factors |
Science 2.3 (90772) | Describe the factors and processes involved in the evolution of New Zealand's plants and animals |
Geography 1.6 (90207) | Describe a Contemporary geographic issue |
Geography 2.1 (90336) | Explain a natural landscape |
Geography 2.6 (90331) | Examine a contemporary geographic issue and evaluate courses of action |
Geography 3.6 (90706) | Analyse a contemporary geographic issue and evaluate courses of action |
