Tangata whenua are very skilled in observing the world around them. Get inspired to see yourself as a scientist and explorer, gathering data and observing birds in your local area.
This video encourages learners to make observations, just like their ancestors. What do our observations mean and what does the story of the data tell us?
Resources
Have you ever wondered what happens to the data you collect when you participate in the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey? Did you know when you gather data – like how many birds are in your backyard – you are building your scientific skills?
Te Tatauranga o ngā Manu Māra o Aotearoa – exploring data – article
New Zealand Garden Bird Survey – citizen science project
Using infographics (communicating data) – activity
Transcript
Nā, e mōhio ana koe ka taea e tātou katoa te tu hei mātanga pūtaiao, hei kaihōpara hoki pērā ki ōu tātou tūpuna? Ka taea hoki e koe te ako me pēhea te tiaki i tō tātou taiao. E hiahia ana koe te mōhio? Mā te tirotiro me te rohirohi i ngā raraunga o tō māra ka timata tō haerenga.
So did you know we can all be scientists and explorers just like our tūpuna were? You can learn to be better kaitiaki for our environment. Want to find out how? Just by observing and collecting data in your garden you can begin your journey.
Acknowledgements This video was produced in collaboration with Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research. A special thank you to Te Ariki for providing the voiceover.
