The project
This is a New Zealand International Science Festival and Department of Conservation interactive online project offered to year 1 to 10 students throughout New Zealand. This nine-week project took place from Friday 5th February to Wednesday 31st March, in term 1, 2010.
The aim of Meet a Metre is to promote good science and the 2010 New Zealand International Science Festival. The project also gives young scientists a unique chance to connect to DOC scientists.
Enhanced biodiversity/ecology, increased native flora and fauna, reduced exotic flora and fauna and an increased public awareness/appreciation of the local natural values are also aims.
This is a project that will immerse students in a real and practical opportunity which, while simple, will teach them correct scientific methods and terminology.
The year
2010 is the International year of Biodiversity.
The brief
Students will:
- Audit life forms (flora, fauna, fungi) inside a marked metre of their school grounds
- Collate and present their findings
- Formulate a plan to enhance the area
- Create a new plan in response to feedback given by DOC experts
- Monitor results and recognise changes over time
The 2010 project has now finished. Please contact the project moderator if you have any comments..