Section outline

  • Learning Outcome:

    Read a Topographical map so we can locate where our waterways start and stop, and how they align with the earth's features 


    Success Criteria:

    1. Read the following on a topographical map:  contour lines, index line, scale and symbols (legend) to describe what the earth's surface would look like 

    2. Make your own mountain and create a topographical map for it. 



    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...how the earth's surface forms bodies of water by analysing topographical maps
    • We are EXPLORING...water quality by classifying macro-invertebrates, collecting and calculating data, and observing different bodies of water
    • TopoMaps NZ URL

      You can use this site to locate different maps from around NZ. 

    • Homemade playdough URL

      For those interested in how to make play dough, here's the recipe used to for our mountains activity.