Videos
Each day of the field trip, curriculum-rich videos are made which take students right up close to the action.
Starting in 2012, LEARNZ videos are in mp4 format (rather than in wmv format) and are able to be played on almost all computers. If the videos don't play we recommend you download and install appropriate software such as Quicktime 7 (or better) or Windows Media Player (however most computers already have either or both of these installed).
Some simple instructions
We suggest if your connection to the Internet is slow or if you intend playing any video more than once, that you download the file to your local machine or network
- PC users - Internet Explorer left-click on a link and follow prompt to Save, for other browsers right-click on a link and "Save Link As"
- Mac users - hold down Ctrl and click on a link then "Download Linked File"
- Once downloaded, double-click the file to play it or open your media player first, click File...Open and navigate to the file
Wednesday 29 August 2012
1. Locating Earthquakes - Large version (15Mb mp4 file).
Meet Nic Donnelly a surveyor from land Information New Zealand and find out how people know where an earthquake is located.
1. What is the epicentre?
2. How do scientists locate the epicentre of an earthquake?
3. Why is it useful to know where an earthquake is located?
Next step learning: Take a look on the GeoNet website to find out where recent earthquakes have happened.
2. Land Movement - Large version (16Mb mp4 file).
Drive to Highfield Road to see how land has moved along parts of the Greendale Fault.
1. What type of fault is the Greendale Fault?
2. How much movement occurred along this fault?
3. How is this movement measured?
Next step learning: Why is land movement not always visible at the surface?
3. Mapping Land Movement - Large version (22Mb mp4 file).
Follow the GPS directions to find where a survey reference point is located and then hunt for it using a metal detector.
1. Why is this survey mark here?
2. How far does New Zealand move or deform each year?
3. What is a trig station?
Next step learning: Find out where survey marks are located near your home.
4. Changes in Land Elevation - Large version (30Mb mp4 file).
Drive back into Christchurch and take a look around some eastern suburbs to see how land elevations have changed due to the earthquakes.
1. What is LIDAR and what is it used for?
2. How precise are these measurements?
3. Why is it important to know how land elevations have changed?
Next step learning: Find out why some areas of land have slumped while others have been pushed upwards.
5. Rock Falls in the Port Hills - Large version (27Mb mp4 file).
Take a look around Heathcote Valley and find out why there have been rock falls and how the risk of future rock fall is assessed.
1. Why has there been so much rock fall around here?
2. What have people studied about the rock falls?
3. How has this information been used?
Next step learning: Find out more about the work that GNS Science has been doing on rock fall in Christchurch.
6. Using GPS - Large version (27Mb mp4 file).
Climb up to Sugarloaf on the top of the Port Hills and find out what GPS is and how it works.
1. What does GPS stand for?
2. What information does a GPS device give?
3. How does a GPS receiver work?
Next step learning: Using Google Earth find the GPS co-ordinates for your home.
Thursday 30 August 2012
1. Property Boundaries - Large version (22Mb mp4 file).
Come down to the Avon River in Avondale and see how property boundaries can be surveyed.
1. What is a cadastral surveyor?
2. What equipment is used to measure property boundaries?
3. Why was GPS not used here?
Next step learning: See if you can find any survey marks or boundary pegs on or near your property.
2. Property Boundaries and Earthquakes - Large version (31Mb mp4 file).
Find out how earthquakes can impact on properties and what a birthday cake has to do with this.
1. When does land movement not change property boundaries?
2. What happens if one edge of the property slips away?
3. What can cause changes to property boundaries that are difficult to deal with?
Next step learning: Draw diagrams to explain how earthquakes can impact upon properties.
3. The Use of Geospatial Data During Earthquakes - Small version (34Mb) | Large version (91Mb mp4 file).
Meet the Mayor, Bob Parker and listen to him talk about how the council used geospatial data to help organise the response to the earthquakes.
1. What needed to be mapped to help organize an effective response to the earthquakes?
2. Where did all the porta-loos come from?
3. What has been one of the biggest challenges of the earthquakes?
Next step learning: Discuss the challenges that the Christchurch City Council has had to face in responding to the earthquakes.
4. A History of Mapping - Large version (31Mb mp4 file).
Take a look at the old Christchurch maps and compare them with the new maps. See how mapping has changed over the last 100 years.
1. What is a chain?
2. When was the metric system introduced in New Zealand?
3. How are maps made now?
Next step learning: See if you can find an old map of the area where you live, then compare and contrast it with a modern map.
5. Wigram Skies - Large version (26Mb mp4 file).
Find out why Ngāi Tahu has developed this part of Wigram into a subdivision.
1. How many sections are being developed?
2. What other facilities will there be within this subdivision?
3. How long will it take to complete the subdivision?
Next step learning: Design your own subdivision.
6. Constructing a Subdivision - Large version (28Mb mp4 file).
Listen as Steve explains how a subdivision is developed with the use of geospatial data.
1. What utilities or services need to be constructed?
2. What happens to storm water on this site?
3. How is GPS used in developing a subdivision?
Next step learning: List all the types of geospatial data used when planning and developing a subdivision.
Friday 31 August 2012
1. SCIRT - Large version (47Mb mp4 file).
Join Jeremy Gulson and Shelley at the SCIRT offices in Christchurch to find out more about damage and repair of infrastructure.
1. What does SCIRT stand for?
2. What type of infrastructure does SCIRT work on?
3. How are pipes checked for damage?
Next step learning: How many kilometres of waste water and fresh water pipes are there in Christchurch.
2. Restoring Damaged Infrastructure - Large version (19Mb mp4 file).
Check the SCIRT GIS system and go out into the field to see how geospatial measurements are taken to check for earthquake damage to the water network.
1. Why have changes in land level been a problem for the water network?
2. What happens to the information on manhole and pipe levels?
3. What other damage has been done to the water network?
Next step learning: Find out what can be done to improve the earthquake resilience of a city’s water network.
3. From Demolition to Rebuilding - Large version (16Mb mp4 file).
Meet Julian Carver from CERA and find out more about the demolition process in Christchurch.
1. How many buildings will be demolished in the centre of the city?
2. How are the demolitions organised?
3. Why has it taken so long for the demolitions to be completed?
Next step learning: What standards did buildings have to meet to satisfy the building code in regards to earthquake strength, have these standards changed since the Canterbury earthquakes?
4. Earthquake Damage to Land and Property - Large version (41Mb mp4 file).
Come into the CERA building and see how land has been zoned following the earthquakes.
1. Who is CERA?
2. What happened to all the land in the greater Christchurch area?
3. How were land zones decided?
Next step learning: Explore the CERA website and find out more about the land zones in Christchurch.
5. Geospatial Data Helping to Plan the Future - Large version (41Mb mp4 file).
Take a virtual tour to check out the new plans for the future of Christchurch.
1. What are the blueprints based on?
2. How have the plans been displayed?
3. What data is needed to create these displays?
4. Watch the video showing the plans for the CBD of Christchurch (13.1Mb mp4 file).
Next step learning: Take a closer look at the plans for Christchurch on the Christchurch Central Development Unit website and describe what you like about the plans and what you might change.
6. Field Trip Summary - Large version (30Mb mp4 file).
Take time to reflect on the field trip and all that you have learnt.
1. What have been the highlights of the field trip for you and why?
2. If you could change anything about the field trip what would it be and why?
Next step learning: Post any extra questions you have on the Ask-an-Expert Web Board.
7. Christchurch Central Recovery Plan - Large version (14Mb mp4 file).
This video introduces the Christchurch Central Recovery Plan (CCRP) and outlines the future development of central Christchurch. The plan includes a spatial Blueprint developed by a professional group working with the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority's Christchurch Central Development Unit (CCDU) over a 100 day period. It was released to the public on 30 July 2012.
