Trees at school

Trees at school

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This task is about impact of tree planting on an environment.
Plan for tree planting at school
plan for school tree planting
A new school has just been built on a flat area of land. Eight trees that will grow to more than 10 metres have been planted at sites 1 to 8.
The trees are evergreen (they don't lose their leaves).

Question 1Change answer

Hohepa said that it wasn't very sensible to plant the trees in positions 5 and 7.
Explain why he might think this.
Position Reason
5
7

Question 1Change answer

He said that trees planted at positions 1 and 3 are in useful places.
Explain why he might think this.
Position Reason
1
3
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online.
Copyright: 
Graphic: copyright NZCER.
Levels:
3, 4
Curriculum info: 
Science, Participating and contributing, Planet Earth
Keywords: 
Earth systems, trees, maps
Description of task: 
Students read a map of a new school, and answer questions about the placement of some trees. They are assessed on their ability to suggest the trees' impact on the school environment.
Curriculum Links: 
Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.
 
Capability: Interpret representations
Scientists represent their ideas in a variety of ways, including models, graphs, charts, diagrams and written texts.
This resource provides opportunities to discuss the evidence provided in a diagram that can be used to make inferences.
 

 
Science capabilities: 
Interpret representations
Answers/responses: 
 

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