Science

NATIVE TREES AND PLANTS WITHIN OUR HOME GROUNDS

OBJECTIVES : You should be able to :

• Identify and name native trees and shrubs around your home.
• Explain what is meant by the term native (indigenous).
• Sketch the leaf structure and shape in detail.
• Use the computer to obtain interesting and factual information about these trees.

ACTIVITIES : Things to do :

• Walk around home grounds identifying trees and shrubs.
• Sketch leaf structure and shape.
• Pressing and displaying of leaves.
• Research a native tree.
• On a scale map of your home grounds show where shrubs and trees (native only) are located.

POSSIBLE TREES YOU MAY FIND AT YOUR HOME : http://www.terrain.net.nz/friends-of-te-henui-group/table-1.html

• Cabbage tree, Five finger, Totara, Wineberry, Hoheria (Lacebark), Rimu, Manuka, Kawakawa, Taupata, Lancewood, Kowhai, Kauri, Karo, Pohutakawa, Tarata (Lemonwood), Puriri, Ngapuka, Puka, Akeake, Mahoe, Ngaio, Ponga Mamaku, Titoki.

POSSIBLE SHRUBS YOU MAY FIND AT YOUR PLACE :

• Ramarama, Koromiko (Hebe), Poroporo, Karamu,

POSSIBLE WAYS TO PRESENT YOUR WORK :

• Online (Seesaw)
• Exercise Book
• Own booklet (make one up of your own)
• Poster (A3 size)