🌿 Part 1: Understanding Wetlands

1. What is a wetland?

A dry area with no water

An area where land is covered by water for part or all of the year

A place where only fish live

A mountain with snow

2. Which of these are types of wetlands found in Aotearoa New Zealand? (Tick all that apply)

Swamp

Desert

Bog

Marsh

Saltmarsh

Forest

3. Complete this sentence:

Wetlands are important because they help filter __________ and provide homes for many __________.

4. True or False: Wetlands help control flooding.

True

False

🦆 Part 2: Wetland Importance

5. List two important roles that wetlands play in our environment:

1. _________________________________

2. _________________________________

6. Explain in your own words why wetlands are important to Aotearoa New Zealand:

7. Name one animal or plant that might live in a New Zealand wetland:

_________________________________

8. How do you think wetlands help with climate change?

9. Draw a simple wetland habitat in the space below. Include at least 3 different features (water, plants, animals):

10. Extension Challenge: Research one specific wetland in New Zealand. What makes it special?

Wetland name: _________________________________

Success Check: Tick the boxes for what you have learned today:

I can define what a wetland is

I can name three types of wetlands in New Zealand

I can explain two important roles of wetlands

I understand why wetlands are significant to Aotearoa