A wildlife reserve

A wildlife reserve

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This task is about creating a wildlife reserve.
A wildlife reserve has been suggested for the area marked on the map. A fence, shown by the dashed line, is to be built around the edge of the reserve. 
 
Map of Suggested Reserve
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a)  Someone said they should include part of the river in the reserve.
     Why would this be a good idea?

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b)  Why does the reserve include areas of scrub and swamp as well as native bush?

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c)  Why would a fence be built around the reserve?

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d)  How do reserves benefit animals and plants?
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online.
Copyright: 
Image: Copyright NZCER
Level:
4
Curriculum info: 
Science, Participating and contributing, Living World
Key Competencies: 
Participating and contributing
Keywords: 
conservation, reserves, habitat, kaitiakitanga
Description of task: 
Task: Answer questions about a planned wildlife reserve. Assessment focus: interdependence of animals with their habitat.
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 capability requires students to use the other capabilities to engage with science in real life contexts. It involves students taking an interest in science issues, participating in discussions about science and at times taking action. 
 
This resource provides opportunities to discuss: 
  • the habitats of plants and animals and  
  • the purpose of nature reserves for protecting plants and animals 
Science capabilities: 
Engage with science
Answers/responses: 
  Y8 (05/1999)
a) Any 1 of:

  • Some animals (flightless birds) may need to get to river to drink/cool off.
  • The river may be a source of food.
  • The river would contain different animals/plants.
 easy
b) Different animals (and plants) live in these areas. moderate
c) Stop farm animals/humans/new predators, etc., getting (easily) into area. difficult
d) Any 1 of:

  • Give animals (birds), etc., a place to live/breed that is not being changed.
  • Preserve different natural areas.
  • Conserve native plants/trees.
 difficult
Diagnostic and formative information: 
  Common errors
c) 25% of students answered, "So animals can't escape".
d) 24% of students answered, "Because there are no poachers/hunters".