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Local Ecosystem Research
🎯 WALT & Success Criteria
We Are Learning To: Investigate local ecosystems and their importance.
Success Criteria - I can:
Describe the characteristics of a local ecosystem
Explain why the ecosystem is important to the environment and community
Work collaboratively to research and communicate findings
🔍 Part 1: Ecosystem Research Guide
1. Which local ecosystem will your group research? (Choose one)
Native forest (e.g., kauri, rimu)
Coastal/marine ecosystem
Wetland ecosystem
Alpine ecosystem
Other: ________________
2. What are the key plant species found in this ecosystem?
3. What are the main animal species that live here?
4. Describe the physical features of this ecosystem (climate, soil, water sources):
5. How do the plants and animals interact with each other? Give one example:
🌱 Part 2: Ecosystem Importance & Te Taiao
6. Why is this ecosystem important to the environment?
7. How does this ecosystem benefit people and communities?
8. What threats does this ecosystem face? (Check all that apply)
Climate change
Pollution
Invasive species
Habitat destruction
Other: ________________
9. What conservation efforts help protect this ecosystem?
10. Extension: How might kaitiakitanga (guardianship) principles apply to protecting this ecosystem?
11. Reflection: Write 1-2 sentences about why local ecosystems matter and one new thing you learned today:
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