Wings: Nature's Flying Machines 

This unit of work is part of Science/Putaiao @ Te Papa. Over two weeks, students will embark on a journey of discovery about how and why animals fly and the reasons why humans fly.

This online resource contains some general information, including how the unit fits within the New Zealand Curriculum. The section ‘Suggested learning experiences’ links you through to eleven lessons, which make up the body of the unit. 

Suitability

Years 3 - 6
Achievement levels 2 - 4

Length of unit

Two weeks

Curriculum area

Science

Click here to view the the resource.

Wings: Nature's Flying Machines

Nature on NZ On Screen

NZ On Screen's Nature collection

To celebrate NZ's unique natural taonga, Peter Hayden has curated a highlights collection from three decades of NHNZ productions.
View NZ On Screen's Nature collection