Cutting down trees 0 Overview Using this Resource Connecting to the Curriculum Marking Student Responses Working with Students Further Resources This task is about how cutting trees might affect the environment. Question 1Change answer The trees on the hill behind the school have been cut down. a) What are two problems that might happen at the school after these trees have been cut down? The trees on the hill behind the school have been cut down. a) What are two problems that might happen at the school after these trees have been cut down? 1. 2. Task administration: This task can be complete with pencil and paper or online. Level: 4 Curriculum info: Science, Participating and contributing, Planet Earth Keywords: Earth systems, environment, trees, erosion Description of task: Task: Describe problems caused by cutting down trees on a bank. Assessment focus: erosion. Curriculum Links: Science capabilities The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask. Capability: Engage with science This resource provides opportunities to discuss how human impact causes environmental erosion. Science capability: Engage with science (TKI) Science capabilities: Engage with science Answers/responses: Y8 (08/1998) Any 2 of: landslips. erosion/eroded material on playing area. increased water run off. wetter grassed playing area. wind blowing dirt/dust into playground school. less shade for playing area. any other acceptable reason. 2 correct – difficult 1 correct – easy Diagnostic and formative information: Analysis of response Two most common correct responses: Less shade/more direct Sun – 49% of all correct responses Landslips/mudslides – 31% of all correct responses Common Error: Children might fall over stumps – 23% of all wrong answers. Slip prevention Blowing in the wind Seaside cliff Rock layers
