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=Native Tree Research = Here is a copy of the research questions and assessment rubric -

Good websites to help you with your research:


 * Uses for native plants - Maori history || All types of native tree information || Silver fern - uses ||
 * Fern facts || Pohutukawa - interesting history || Totara tree information ||
 * Kauri tree facts || Pohutukawa information || Information about different native trees/bush ||
 * Kowhai tree information || Silver fern (Punga) information || Kiwi Conservation Club ||

=The New Zealand ShakeOut= This week (24 - 28 September) we are learning about what to do if an earthquake strikes. To help us understand, we will also be learning about what an earthquake is and what causes an earthquakes. A great website to visit the the Civil Defence website. It gives you a lot of really useful information for you and your family - how to prepare for a disaster, making a family emergency plan, and where to look for information after a disaster happens. media type="custom" key="20929852" || A video clip explaining what an earthquake is, and shows some examples of damage an earthquake can cause (American clip) - from pbskids.org
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A New Zealand website with facts about earthquakes.

A link to a video clip about earthquakes in New Zealand.

An American website with lots of information about earthquakes.

Another great website that gives you information about what an earthquake is and what can cause an earthquake. ||
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Kevin has found a great website explaining what an earthquake is! Check it out here ||
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