Clearing native bush 0 Overview Using this Resource Connecting to the Curriculum Marking Student Responses Working with Students Further Resources This task is about the effects of clearing native bush on birdlife. Question 1Change answer The map shows an area of native bush which is surrounded by farmland. The people who own this farm want to clear the bush so that they will have more farmland. In this bush area are many types of native birds. The map shows an area of native bush which is surrounded by farmland. The people who own this farm want to clear the bush so that they will have more farmland. In this bush area are many types of native birds. Describe three ways the birds would be affected if the bush was removed. 1. 2. 3. Task administration: This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online. Level: 3 Curriculum info: Science, Knowledge, Living World Keywords: ecology, habitat destruction, native bush, birds Description of task: Students explain three ways native birds could be affected if a stand of native bush found on farmland was removed. Making Better Sense: Habitat Destruction Answers/responses: Y6 (10/1997) Any 3 of: habitat (home) destroyed food supply diminished/gone no shelter from elements no places for flightless birds to hide no places/sites for nests other correct 3 correct – very difficult 2 correct – difficult 1 correct – easy Diagnostic and formative information: Analysis of Correct Responses Habitat destroyed – made up 36% of answers. Food supply diminished – 28%. No shelter – 4%. No place to hide – 6%. No nesting sites – 14%. Other correct – 12%. Draining a pond
