Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING water quality and water pollution by researching and investigating local water bodies
    • We are EXPLORING water quality and water pollution by researching and investigating how water pollution events have causes and effects on communities
    • We are EXPLORING sustainability/kaitiakitanga by investigating the state of a local waterway.


    Activities:

    - Quiz on NZ's water sources -Google Classroom

    - SDG's and link to Water pollution water pollution

    - Water Wise Choice board (Brainpop task)


    FAST FINISHERS: 

    - Research the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and answer the ff questions: Use the links below to support you.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_of_the_Deepwater_Horizon_oil_spill

    https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/bp-oil-spill-invisible-pollution-spread-even-further-than-believed/

    https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/13/deepwater-horizon-disaster-oil-worse-impact-study-finds

    1. Describe the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (Provide at least 5 facts)
    2. When did it take place
    3. How did the explosion happen?
    4. What was the impact of this oil spill on the environment?