Resources

Web Conference Resources

Ecological restoration web conference activity: Students can work on this activity while they listen to live or recorded web conferences - Word (31k) | PDF (125k) | Google Doc. Notes from these pages could be shared to help put together the class web conference summary
Web Conference summary sheet: The class web conference summary can be done in a format of your own choosing, but feel free to use the web conference summary sheet - Word (36k) | PDF (201k) | Google Doc. We'd love to share your ideas on the field trip website and help your students feel valued for their efforts. Please send your class summary to andrew.penny@core-ed.org.

Contributions

Planning Sequence example for a virtual field trip - Word (2.7Mb) | PDF (178k) | Google Doc.
Video question sheet - Word (31k) | PDF (217k) | Google Doc . To use for each video (based on SOLO Taxonomy).
EPIC: Through EPIC The Ministry of Education has paid a subscription on behalf of all registered New Zealand schools to access a range of quality, educational e-resources. For information about how to register with EPIC go to http://www.epic.org.nz/. More information is at https://www.tki.org.nz/epic2. If you are unsure if your school is registered ask your librarian or principal.
Conservation Week and National Library - books and free online resources to inspire and promote kaitiakitanga and the conservation of your piece of Aotearoa.

Links and Downloads

	Biodiversity What is Biodiversity? - Landcare Research poster. New Zealand's Unique Ecology - Article from the Science Learning Hub. Our Changing Ecosystems - Article from the Science Learning Hub.
	The Big Picture The Big Picture - Video with the Bugman, Ruud Kleinpaste. Everyone has a role to play in conservation - video - Find out about the range of people who are getting involved and working with the Department of Conservation. National and regional conservation programmes - DOC supports a range of conservation education programmes.
	Animal Pests Animal pests A-Z - Find out more about the different animal pests in New Zealand. Predator Free 2050 - Find out about the benefits of going predator free. Backyard trapping - Trap and monitor predators in your own back yard. Become a Pest Detective - Part of the DOC Kiwi Guardians initiative.
	Pest Plants A-Z weed list - Find out more about the different weeds in New Zealand. Weedbusters - Weedbusters is about working together to stop weedy plants taking over New Zealand's natural areas. War on Weeds - Department of Conservation Be a warrior in the War on Weeds - Part of the DOC Kiwi Guardians initiative. Weed biocontrol education resources - From Landcare Research \| Manaaki Whenua.
	Native Plant Restoration Native plants - Information on New Zealand's native plants and plant habitats from the DOC website. More about ecosourcing seeds - Department of Conservation. Tips for restoration - Quick tips to restore and protect an area of bush. Starting a community nursery - If you are planning a number of restoration projects you may want to set up a community nursery. Local planting guides - Find planting guides to help you with a local restoration project. Attract birds to your garden - Learn how to plan and plant a garden to attract native birds.
	Trees that Count Trees that Count - The official Trees that Count website. Trees That Count resources section - information on where to get trees, planting guides, getting started, and monitoring your planting project.
	One Billion Trees More about 1 Billion Trees - The why, how and what of 1 billion trees from MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries). Tracking progress of the One Billion Trees programme - See how progress in going with the programme. Also find out about other tree planting programmes. Become a tree planter – Information on how to help with the goal of planting 1 billion trees on the DOC website.
	Getting Involved in a Restoration Project Nature Space - Comprehensive website for groups, individuals and landowners undertaking ecological restoration in New Zealand. Nature Space Groups - Nature Space has over 400 ecological restoration groups around the country. Use this page to locate groups near you. DOC volunteer activities in your region. DOC projects to protect and restore habitats on conservation land. Get Involved - Part of the DOC website for conservation volunteering, training, teaching, activities and projects, and applying for permits and funding. Volunteer - Get involved in activities around the country, and find out about volunteering for conservation. A list of conservation groups on the DOC website. Restoration activities happening around New Zealand that need volunteers. A map of wildlife sanctuaries around New Zealand. How to start, improve or evaluate a conservation project. Get information on guidelines and best practice.