The+Forest

WEBQUEST on CONNECTED CURRICULUM NZ FOREST


 * 1) **Create a Keynote.**

1.FIRST SLIDE Create a Title Heading name NZ FOREST - FLORA, FAUNA AND BIRDS. **Criteria:** //Slide must have bold heading.// //Ensure you have images of either or all - flora, fauna and birds.// //The slide must be colourful and draw people into wanting to go in further.//


 * 1) After our class discussion you can now again discuss in your pairs what your experiences are of New Zealand forests.

and search NZ native forest definition.
 * 1) Now find a definition of a //native forest go to// [|__//http://www.google.co.nz//__]/////

Using a text box insert the definition of NZ Native forest. Go to Google Images and find six images of NZ Native forest put these on the second slide with the definition.
 * 1) SECOND SLIDE

Brainstorm using either an online version of a bubble map from [|__http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Freeform_Web.pdf__] or a Pages version __Bubble map for brainstorming__. Now brainstorm all the living things that you can name that live in a NZ Native forest. Import this onto your Keynote.
 * 1) THIRD SLIDE

Choose one or two questions and start researching for the answers. Please use your own words to answer the questions DO NOT COPY AND PASTE. Use these websites to help you research. __[]__/
 * 1) What do you want to find out about Native Forests?

Now with the research complete and put into your own words, add this to the fourth slide in your Keynote. Add plenty of images relating to your research.
 * 1) FOURTH SLIDE

do further research, which will lead onto you writing a Written Report.
 * 1) Choose one of the following topics to

Your **written report** will include the answers to the questions listed under each topic.

__Topic A.: Layers of the Forest__


 * Describe the different layers of the forest.
 * What plants and animals live in each layer?
 * How do living organisms adapt to the forest habitat?

Topic B: Forest Food Chains
 * How do living organisms survive in the forest?
 * What is a producer? Give examples of producers in the forest.
 * What is a primary consumer? Give examples of primary consumers in the forest.
 * What is a secondary consumer? Give examples of secondary consumers in the forest.
 * What is a decomposer? Give examples of decomposers in the forest.
 * Which animals are the predators and which animals are the prey in the forest?
 * Describe and diagram some examples of food chains in the forest.
 * Describe what would happen to each member of this food chain if one member became extinct.

Topic C: Impact of People on the Forest
 * What impact do people have on the natural habitat of a forest?
 * What are some examples of problems caused by people on forests?
 * How can we solve these problems?

As you research the answers to these questions, take notes on refill. After you have finished your research, you will decide what order to put information in. Then you will write a draft of the report. After you have revised and edited the draft, you will type your report.

Use these websites to help you research. __[|An animated presentation of forest layers]__ __[|Kiwi conservation club with infomation on threats to the forest and forest layer]__ __[|Layers of the forest]__ __[]__/ __[]__/ __[]__ __[|EcoKids: Seeing the Forest Through the Trees]__ __[|Temperate Deciduous Forest]__ __[|Deciduous Forest]__ __[|The Temperate Deciduous Forest Biome]__ __[|Forest Information]__ __[|Treetures—All About Forests]__ __[|National Geographic Kids: Explore the Fantastic Forest]__ __[|Woodland Explorer]__

10.FIFTH SLIDE Summarize the above information and put this onto this slide. Find some images relating to your research. Put this on the slide also.

Investigate at least ten Maori words for forest plants and animals. Use the [|__maori dictionary__] to help you.
 * 1) SIXTH SLIDE

Why are some plants especially important to Maori? ([|__Food, medicine, resources, spiritual significance etc__]). Choose four plants that are important to Maori and add this information with images to the sixth slide with relative images.

the Kaimai/Mamaku forest park.
 * 1) Investigate one or two local legends related to

Check out these website to help you. __[]__

__[]__Rata’s Waka

__[]__The Creation Story and how the forest family came to be.

__[]__How the Kiwi lost his wings

__[]__The Legend of Mauao

__[]__The Legend of Taurikura

Now go create your own legend use this website. __[]__ Add the legend to your Keynote.