Tiakitanga (Sci 1.1)

Investigate and explore science-based strategies to lessen the effects of climate change, pests and Kauri dieback on the Waitākere Ranges.

Experiences

Students will investigate the main issues facing the Waitākere Ranges forest ecosystem.

They will discover the differing social, cultural and scientific perspectives on reducing the impacts of these issues through tiakitanga. Guardianship, caring of, protection, upkeep.

Schools choose three local issues from:

• climate change
• introduced pests
• kauri dieback disease
• freshwater stream health.

Year level

Year 11

Learning areas

Science NCEA Level 1:

• Sci1.1: Demonstrate understanding of a science-informed response to a local issue (tiakitanga)

Maximum students

Two classes (about 60 students)

Location

Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Available dates

All year

Cost

Full-day programme: $9 per student

Contact details

Email: arataki.schoolbookings@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Address

Arataki
Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
300 Scenic Drive
Titirangi

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