Education level: Years 1–4
Curriculum links: Science, Social studies, English, Mathematics and Environmental education.
This Arbor Day school’s resource booklet [PDF 1.5MB] has been prepared to highlight the importance of trees and native biodiversity in our City. It is designed to help teachers plan a unit of work that can be used alongside an Arbor Day planting activity. It includes:
Some background information about trees.
An information guide on how to plant and care for trees.
Activities for Years 1–4 based on the aims of education for sustainability.
Identification/information sheets for six of New Zealand’s native tree species.
A booklist with a selection of readings on trees from picture books suitable for younger students, through to reference books suitable for teachers.
