Sustainable Kiwi Invention Design

Name:

Date:

📚 Part 1: Research & Vocabulary

1. Which of these is a native New Zealand resource that could be used in a sustainable invention?

Kauri

Bamboo

Pine

2. Check all environmental challenges this invention might help solve:

Coastal erosion

Plastic pollution

Invasive pest animals

Too many cars

3. Match the te reo kupu with the English meaning.

kauri

ponga

manu

awa

river

bird

tree fern

kauri tree

4. In one sentence, describe your sustainable Kiwi invention (what it is):

5. List three native materials or resources you would use and why (one short reason each):

6. Draw your invention and label two important parts:

7. Science connection — Explain how your invention helps the environment (one short paragraph):

8. Social Studies connection — How will your invention support local communities or iwi? (2–3 lines)

9. Choose the most persuasive sentence to use on a poster about your invention:

Protects our coast and our future

Saves time and money for families

Looks great in any garden

10. When will you present your idea? Write the date (DD/MM/YYYY):

I will present my idea on __/__/____.