Stratification in a podocarp/broadleaf forest (bio2.6) - Auckland Botanical Gardens

​Investigate stratification of the forest.

Experiences

Students spend the day in the forest discovering the biodiversity within the podocarp/broadleaf forest at Tōtara Park.

Students will explore Gause’s Law that “no two species can occupy the same niche” by learning about how species are adapted to different abiotic factors (temperature, humidity, light intensity) and biotic factors (commensalism, mutualism, competition and predation) which determine their place and role within the forest.

Students will collect data on the abiotic conditions and biotic relationships within each strata of the forest and collaborate to build a forest profile for use back in the classroom.

Year level

Year 12

Learning areas

Science, living world, planet Earth, beyond social sciences, geography

Maximum students

Two classes (approx 60 students)

Location

Auckland Botanical Gardens

Available dates

All year

Cost 

Full-day programme: $9 per student

Contact details

Email: botanicgardens.schoolbookings@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Address

Auckland Botanical Gardens
102 Hill Road, The Gardens

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