9W1 Science Assessment 1

New Zealand Endemic Species Research task

In New Zealand we have many endemic (native) species. There are plants and animals that are only found in New Zealand. We are going to connect to nature in this assessment by researching one endemic species. Your task is to research about the ecology of one species of animal that is endemic to New Zealand and present your information in an infographic (A4-A3 size)

Your project must include the following:

1. A title for your infographic that explains what your project is about.

2. Basic facts about the species: eg. its common name, Maori name, species (latin) name, where it is found, population numbers, conservation status

3. A paragraph describing adaptations the species has that allows it to survive and respond to the environment (both natural and human induced) within its particular habitat.

4. A pictorial representation of the New Zealand habitat and ecosystem that your species lives in. Including labels or lists of its abiotic and biotic factors. 

5. A bibliography for the information you have collected