Natural environment

Arbor Day School Resource

Education Level: Year 1 to 4

Curriculum Links: Science, Social Studies, English, Mathematics and Environmental Education

This resource booklet 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 year levels 1,2,3 and 4 based on the aims of environmental education.
• Identification/information sheets for 6 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.

Download or view the Arbor Day School Resource [PDF 1.5MB free Adobe Reader]

Contact us

Julie Flanagan
Christchurch City Council
PO Box 237
Christchurch

Email: julie.flanagan@ccc.govt.nz
Phone: (03) 941 8999

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