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    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to demonstrate our understanding of water safety and the impacts on humans and ecosystems by applying our learning at Goat Island. We will then produce a proposal for our assessment , consulting the multiple decision makers in creating rāhuis/ reserves to keep our local awa safe and clean and practise being a kaitiaki of our local awa.

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    Your questions about Goat Island answered – 1964 Mountain Culture Journal

    Kia ora...

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

    -give a simple explanation of the nitrogen cycle

    -talk about nitrification

    -talk about denitrification

    -use a nitrate test kit and some simple materials to demonstrate the processes of nitrification and denitrification.

     • Give at least three examples of New Zealand marine biodiversity and explain what a marine reserve is

     • Explain and use snorkel equipment 

    • Describe their local marine area and what lives in it 

    • Identify and classify some of the marine creatures they see and local threats 

    • Make comparisons between a marine reserve and unprotected marine area; base their opinions about the value of marine reserves on their personal experiences and learning throughout EMR 

    • Take action in their community - become kaitiaki!

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    1. Nitrate testing in ngāhere
    2. Pond in a bottle experiment 
    3. Goat Island trip - snorkelling and Discovery centre tour 


    Guided Snorkel Tours | Goat Island Marine Reserve | Leigh | Auckland


    Week 8: 

    Science, Maths and Global Studies assessment will be released and provided at the top of your MHOL page. 

    This is due on the 26th of March, 6pm