Element 2: Locate on a map and describe key geographical features of New Zealand (Lakes and Rivers).
Learning intentions students are learning to…
- Locate and label 4 lakes and 4 rivers and provide a summary of activities and facilities that are available on those rivers and lakes.
Success criteria (How do students know they have achieved success?)
- Students are able to clearly locate and label 4 lakes and 4 rivers on a map of New Zealand.
- Students are able to clearly describe key geographical features (activities and facilities) of 4 lakes and 4 rivers.
Relevant Film Archive footage:
Tourism: Part One Destination New Zealand
Sub-Chapter: The Scenic Wonderland
— Queen of Rivers, 1928 (Footage Time: 2 minutes and 13 seconds)
Activities
- Students will each receive an Atlas, and a blank map of New Zealand.
- Students will be provided with a list of 4 lakes and 4 rivers.
- Students will locate and label those 4 lakes and 4 rivers.
- Students will view the above film footage.
- Students are able to clearly describe key geographical features (activities and facilities) of 4 lakes and 4 rivers..
- Compare this new knowledge to their prior knowledge of New Zealand. What new things have they discovered?
Handout
Map of 4 rivers
Map of 4 lakes
4 lakes and 4 rivers key geographical features (activities and facilities)
