
Kaitiakitanga and Sustainability
Levels 3 and 4

NZC Achievement Objectives

Te Mātauranga o Aotearoa
Earth Science: Develop understanding of key features of the Earth’s surface, including water, rocks and soil, and the factors which enable life to exist.
Papatūānuku: Ka mārama haere ki ngā āhuatanga nui o te mata o Papatūānuku, arā, te wai, te toka, te one, me ngā āhuatanga e taea ai te ora i reira.

Learning Intentions

Integration Ideas
Learning Intentions are from the Ministry of Education
Integration ideas are from the Ministry of Education
Level 3
Students can become involved in a school or class environmental project.
Participate in a local environmental project and identify the expected outcomes.
Level 4
Students can analyse why groups have become involved in a local environmental issue.
Investigate a local environmental issue and explain why the community should be involved.
Social Sciences: How the ideas and actions of people in the past changes the lives of others eg. Individuals and groups who have worked to preserve the environment.
Social Sciences: Why and how individuals and groups pass on and sustain their culture and heritage eg. The use of songs and dances and written, oral, and visual records about environments.
Social Sciences: How and why people view and use resources differently and the consequences of this eg. Environmental preservation versus logging or mining
The Arts (Dance): Choreograph dance on an environmental theme and record it on video.
Technology: Produce technological solutions in a range of technological areas and contexts.

Related Topics
Resources

The CARIM project, funded by MBIE is researching the decrease in pH in NZ’s coastal waters and its effect on marine life.
Level
4
Type
Poster
Acidification Studies
New Zealand Marine Studies Centre
The CARIM project, funded by MBIE is researching the decrease in pH in NZ’s coastal waters and its effect on marine life.

Inquiry learning resource for Years 5-8 students that builds students' citizenship competencies in response to transport issues.
Level
3-4
Type
Unit
Active Travel Action
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Inquiry learning resource for Years 5-8 students that builds students' citizenship competencies in response to transport issues.

In this week’s lesson about Aotearoa and Conservation you will be learning some Te Reo Māori: Aotearoa’s indigenous language, learning more about our country and diving into conservation topics such as pest identification and tracking.
Level
1-4
Type
Unit
Aotearoa and Conservation
Kids Greening Taupō
In this week’s lesson about Aotearoa and Conservation you will be learning some Te Reo Māori: Aotearoa’s indigenous language, learning more about our country and diving into conservation topics such as pest identification and tracking.

Colouring In! Humans have flooded the planet with plastic, and now we’re seeing its dangerous effects. Let’s send plastic packing from our oceans.
Level
1-4
Type
Art Activity
Be fantastic – use less plastic!
Kiwi Conservation Club - Hakuturi Toa
Colouring In! Humans have flooded the planet with plastic, and now we’re seeing its dangerous effects. Let’s send plastic packing from our oceans.

How climate change is affecting Canterbury is what this booklet is all about. We investigate what it will mean for you, your family and friends, and the natural environment.
Level
1-4
Type
Activity Book
Canterbury's Changing Climate: an educational resource for schools...
Environment Canterbury
How climate change is affecting Canterbury is what this booklet is all about. We investigate what it will mean for you, your family and friends, and the natural environment.

Waterways can recover; however it takes a sustained effort over many years. Working together we can make a positive difference. Every bit helps — even small things make a difference.
Level
1-4
Type
Video
Canterbury's Stormwater Story
Environment Canterbury
Waterways can recover; however it takes a sustained effort over many years. Working together we can make a positive difference. Every bit helps — even small things make a difference.

This article introduces the concept of biosecurity and explains how, as a group of isolated islands, New Zealand developed a unique range of ecosystems. The arrival of plants or animals from other countries could be disastrous for our environment. Therefore, our borders are constantly monitored by biosecurity agencies to protect our environment, agriculture, and our health.
Level
3
Type
Book
Connected 2011 Level 3: ‘What is Biosecurity’
Ministry of Education NZ
This article introduces the concept of biosecurity and explains how, as a group of isolated islands, New Zealand developed a unique range of ecosystems. The arrival of plants or animals from other countries could be disastrous for our environment. Therefore, our borders are constantly monitored by biosecurity agencies to protect our environment, agriculture, and our health.

Christchurch students from years 7 to 13 entered the Amazing Place City Project competition. They were asked to design an amazing place to help make Christchurch the best small city in the world. The year 7 winning team tested their ideas and used evidence to show that the ideas could really work.
Level
3
Type
Book
Connected 2014 Level 3: ‘Rebuilding Christchurch with...
Ministry of Education NZ
Christchurch students from years 7 to 13 entered the Amazing Place City Project competition. They were asked to design an amazing place to help make Christchurch the best small city in the world. The year 7 winning team tested their ideas and used evidence to show that the ideas could really work.

Electric cars are often seen as the vehicles of the future – but are they? Read about the development of electric cars and see how the technology they use contrasts with that used by fuel-powered cars.
Level
4
Type
Book
Connected 2016 Level 4: ‘Driving Us into the Future’
Ministry of Education NZ
Electric cars are often seen as the vehicles of the future – but are they? Read about the development of electric cars and see how the technology they use contrasts with that used by fuel-powered cars.

The future of our kauri forests is at risk from a disease called kauri dieback. Combating the spread of this threat requires expertise from both Western science and mātauranga Māori and calls on everyone to get involved.
Level
4
Type
Book
Connected 2017 Level 4: ‘Kauri Dieback’
Ministry of Education NZ
The future of our kauri forests is at risk from a disease called kauri dieback. Combating the spread of this threat requires expertise from both Western science and mātauranga Māori and calls on everyone to get involved.

Shoes made from chewing gum? Jackets made from drink bottles? Go beyond the recycling bins and find out how everyday objects and materials can be broken down and made into something new.
Level
4
Type
Book
Connected 2017 Level 4: ‘Turning Old into New’
Ministry of Education NZ
Shoes made from chewing gum? Jackets made from drink bottles? Go beyond the recycling bins and find out how everyday objects and materials can be broken down and made into something new.

At times, Connected themes require the introduction of concepts that students at this curriculum level may not be able to fully understand. What matters at this stage is that students begin to develop understandings that they can grow over time.
Level
3
Type
Book
Connected 2020 Level 3: ‘Kaitiakitanga’
Ministry of Education NZ
At times, Connected themes require the introduction of concepts that students at this curriculum level may not be able to fully understand. What matters at this stage is that students begin to develop understandings that they can grow over time.

Use these resources to learn about conservation dogs, biosecurity, Predator Free 2050 and how to take conservation action in your local community.
Level
1-4
Type
Unit
Conservation Dogs Programme education resource
Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
Use these resources to learn about conservation dogs, biosecurity, Predator Free 2050 and how to take conservation action in your local community.

Crunch Time is a fun interactive quiz game aimed at kids of all ages – with questions about energy, science and sustainability. The game can be played individually or set up so whole classes can play against each other.
Level
1-4
Type
Game
Crunch Time 2.0
Genesis School-Gen
Crunch Time is a fun interactive quiz game aimed at kids of all ages – with questions about energy, science and sustainability. The game can be played individually or set up so whole classes can play against each other.

Talking about renewable energy, Dr Michelle Dickinson will cover the science of how to make electricity and carry out a hands-on experiment while talking about solar cells with Professor Justin Hodgkiss from The MacDiarmid Institute.
Level
3-4
Type
Video
Energy and Electricity: BREAKING IT DOWN Episode 5
Nanogirl
Talking about renewable energy, Dr Michelle Dickinson will cover the science of how to make electricity and carry out a hands-on experiment while talking about solar cells with Professor Justin Hodgkiss from The MacDiarmid Institute.

This resource provides ideas and learning experiences to enhance the native and endemic biodiversity in your green space.
Level
1-4
Type
Unit
Enhancing biodiversity in your green space
Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
This resource provides ideas and learning experiences to enhance the native and endemic biodiversity in your green space.

Note: This is just a suggested format. Let your students come up with their own ideas. Then together, you and your students can decide on an action plan for your class.
Level
1-4
Type
Poster
Environmental Action Planner
New Zealand Marine Studies Centre
Note: This is just a suggested format. Let your students come up with their own ideas. Then together, you and your students can decide on an action plan for your class.

Use this resource to experience invertebrates (insects) in your school grounds or another local green space.
Level
1-4
Type
Unit
Experiencing invertebrates in your green space
Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
Use this resource to experience invertebrates (insects) in your school grounds or another local green space.

Use this resource to experience native trees in your school grounds or another local green space.
Level
1-4
Type
Unit
Experiencing native trees in your green space
Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
Use this resource to experience native trees in your school grounds or another local green space.

In this episode of Ranger Kōrero – the big picture, ranger Dave explores the meaning of biodiversity in Aotearoa and how we all fit into that picture.
Level
1-4
Type
Video
Exploring biodiversity
Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
In this episode of Ranger Kōrero – the big picture, ranger Dave explores the meaning of biodiversity in Aotearoa and how we all fit into that picture.

In this episode of Ranger Kōrero – the big picture, ranger Aroha explores the meaning of conservation in Aotearoa and what that means for us and our taonga species.
Level
1-4
Type
Video
Exploring conservation
Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
In this episode of Ranger Kōrero – the big picture, ranger Aroha explores the meaning of conservation in Aotearoa and what that means for us and our taonga species.