Saving the bank

Saving the bank

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This task is about writing a plan to solve an erosion problem.

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The bank on the school field is beginning to show signs of erosion. You talk to the Principal about saving the bank. The Principal asks you to write a plan for a tree-planting programme to slow down the erosion.
Write out a plan that begins with getting a group of interested students together and ends with the successful planting and growing of trees.
 
Write your plan for a tree-planting programme below.
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online.
Level:
3
Curriculum info: 
Science, Investigating in science, Planet Earth
Keywords: 
Earth systems, environment, erosion, trees, tree planting
Description of task: 
Students are provided with a situation where the bank on the school field is eroding. They are asked to write a plan for a tree-planting programme that would help to slow down the erosion.
Curriculum Links: 
Science capabilities: Gatehr and interpret data
This resource provides opportunities to discuss the scientific processes required in an investigation. 
Science capabilities: 
Gather and interpret data
Answers/responses: 

 

Y7 (03/2000)
Tree selection or advice. Any 1 of:

  • Select/buy (suitable) trees.
  • Seek advice of caretaker/garden centre staff.

difficult

Pre-planting or buying preparation. Any 1 of:

  • Prepare a budget/price trees.
  • Raise money.
  • Get the necessary equipment, e.g., spades.

very difficult

Plant trees

moderate

Immediate care of planted trees. Any 1 of:

  • Water trees.
  • Add/use topsoil.
  • Stabilise soil around tree/stabilise soil on bank.
  • Add fertiliser.

difficult

Long term care of planted trees. Any 1 of:

  • Build protection around trees.
  • Stop/prevent damage by animals.

very difficult