NAP Homework Tasks –
SCIENCE FOCUS
This term we are focusing on the Native Animals and Plants (NAP). The big idea is that we will make
a difference to help our community continue to value native animals and plants all the while learning
new information along the way!
Each week pick one task to complete. There are templates available from the teacher if you need
them to complete the task.
Classifying
 Start collecting leaves
that have fallen
around your home or
school. What are the
different shapes?
Work out groupings of
similar leaf types.
 Sketch some of their
shapes.
 Can you find out the
names of the trees
that they leaves have
come from?
Observing
Head outside, you may even like to
go for a walk around Brooklyn, or
somewhere different with the family
(Otari Wilton’s Bush is a great place
for spotting birds!)
Grab a ‘Native Bird Tally’ from the
class.
How many Native Birds did you see?
Why do you think there are
many/not that many?
You will need to be outside for at
least 20 minutes 
Date Completed:
Parent Sign:
Date Completed:
Parent Sign:
A-Z
List a NZ Native animal or
plant for each letter of the
alphabet. Illustrate your work
and make it a funky
presentation.
Make sure your spelling is
accurate.
Date Completed:
Parent Sign:
The two homework projects below will take two weeks to complete. Students can choose ONE of
the two listed.
NAP Project
Make a difference
OR
After learning about Native Plants and Animals
it’s time to take action. You will need to have
your NAP guidelines sheet to complete this task.
Get ready make a difference!
RESEARCH
Your way to success
Features and Functions
OF
a NZ animal or plant
OF
your choice!