Resources for teachers about conservation education in Canterbury, including field trip information that can be used inside and outside the classroom.
Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park is the ideal case study area for students investigating the geography of the South Island glaciated high country.
This Motukarara Nursery teaching resource allows students to explore the ecology of Canterbury's native plants and animals.
Ōtukaikino Wildlife Management Reserve is managed as a Living Memorial - Mau Mahara. Students can learn about wetlands and the restoration of Wilson’s Swamp, and find out about the cultural heritage of the area.
Find out about this school field trip that explores the cultural and natural significance of Peel Forest.
This school field trip investigates the natural landscape and threatened species that inhabit Pōhatu Marine Reserve.
This teaching resource is based on braided rivers in the Mackenzie basin, but the concepts can be applied to rivers anywhere in New Zealand.
View and download the River life: braided rivers in the MacKenzie Basin teaching resource.
This field trip explores Temple Basin, where students can learn about life forms within an Alpine Region and the history and current plans of Temple Basin and Arthur’s Pass National Park.
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