In this recorded professional learning session, Greta Dromgool from the Science Learning Hub and Adrienne De Melo and Ben Moorhouse from the Department of Conservation share the many learning opportunities available when investigating animal and plant pests. To support educators in developing their knowledge and skills, they:
- introduce DOC resources investigating plant and animal pests
- share engaging hands-on activities
- scaffold an investigation into plant and animal pests.
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Teacher
You may find it easier to download the video and PowerPoint presentation.
Thank you. There are some great resources here.
Participant
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Index
| Topic | PowerPoint slide number(s) | Video timecode |
| Introducing the Science Learning Hub and presenters | 1 | 00:00 |
| Index | 2–3 | 00:04 |
| Purpose | 4 | 00:12 |
| Finding DOC resources | 5–7 | 00:57 |
| Investigating pest resources | 8–9 | 02:00 |
| What is a pest? | 10 | 03:17 |
| What is an investigation? | 11–12 | 05:46 |
| Why investigate pests? | 13–14 | 07:57 |
| Planning a pest investigation | 15 | 16:36 |
| Ethics | 16 | 20:22 |
| Language | 17 | 22:19 |
| Planning a pest investigation | 18 | 24:34 |
| Investigating animal pests | 19–25 | 25:19 |
| Investigating plant pests | 26–30 | 31:06 |
| Predator Free 2050 | 31–33 | 32:56 |
| DOC and SLH links, thanks | 32–33 | 33:19 |
Nature of science
This webinar supports teachers with the ‘Investigating in science’ strand by unpacking the processes involved in facilitating a science investigation. Teachers are supported to get their students outside collecting data and examining, critiquing and communicating their evidence. This process has the potential to create authentic opportunities for participation and contribution.
Conservation webinar series
This is part of a series of webinars that we are holding with the Department of Conservation to showcase their wonderful new resources designed to connect students with the environment.
- Eco-explorers – recorded webinar
- Our native trees – recorded webinar
- Eco-champions – recorded webinar
Related content
The Connected article Bringing back the birdsong describes how students are taking action to bring back birds to the Kepler Track.
If you would like more support with science investigations, have a look at our article on the ’Investigating in science’ strand.
If animal pests are an interest, then go to our Predator free 2050 lesson plans, learn how to make your own tracking tunnel or find out about Kaitiaki of the kiwi.
The Science Learning Hub also has many topics and concepts related to pests including conservation, ecology and biodiversity.
Useful links
The Department of Conservation has a range of excellent resources available. In this webinar, we discuss the resources. The full collection can be found here.
Other useful sites to have a look at include New Zealand’s Nature Watch site now called iNaturalistNZ, Predator Free NZ and the Department of Conservation.
Connecting with Nature to Care for Ourselves and the Earth highlights the most current and compelling evidence for connecting people with nature.
Acknowledgement
This webinar is another great collaboration between the Department of Conservation and the SLH and was produced with funding from DOC.
