Day Five

Hero Creature - Aihe / Common dolphins & unusual creatures (Manta rays / turtles)

Task One: Watch the videos

Aihe (dolphin)There are a lot of different types of aihe (dolphins) that live in Aotearoa. What's your favourite type?

Whose skull am I holding?Discover how big these creatures are, how fast they can swim, and what's in their melon. Tūtaki mai ki te aihe. Tūhurahia tō rātau rahi, tō rātau tere ki te kauhoe me ngā mea o roto I tōna rae porotītaha. Click the [CC] icon in the video player to view Te Reo subtitles.

How Dad saved a dolphin!Riley talks about the biggest threats to dolphins, and Steve rescues a dolphin from a net. For real!

Task Two: People and Dolphins

How do Maori view dolphins?

Read the story and find out. (Read the first section only)

Task Three: Types of Dolphin

Study the dolphin pictures below. (Click on the picture)
BEFORE you do your research, predict: from looking at the pictures, which type of dolphin do you think would be the biggest and which would be the smallest?
With a partner, use a chromebook to research: How many different types of dolphin are there? How big are they?
Make a list of your findings of different types of dolphin from smallest to biggest.

Day 5 - dolphin pictures

A special dolphin: Orca

Did you know an Orca (killer whale) is actually in the dolphin family? Watch Tiki explain the Maori names for Orca and how Orca relates to tikanga Maori.

Do you have the mana of an orca?Young Ocean Explorers has been on a mission since 2012 to inspire kids to love our ocean - through entertaining education. We want to capture children's imaginations through great storytelling, bringing the beauty, awe and fascination of the ocean and its inhabitants alive. Our vision is to create generational change by connecting hearts and minds with the importance of enjoying and caring for our oceans and give them tools to make a better future. There’s never been a more vital time for the health of the ocean and this planet than now!

Who would have thought an orca is actually a DOLPHIN? Watch the video to find out more about the orca, the "wolf of the sea".

Meet the largest dolphin in the seaLearn about the largest dolphin in the world - the orca! Tūtaki mai ki te maki. Akohia ngā āhuatanga mō te aihe nui rawa o te ao! Click the [CC] icon in the video player to view Te Reo subtitles.

Task Four: Manta Rays and Loggerhead Turtles - their journeys...

Watch: Amazing footage of giant manta rays off the coast of NorthlandThey aren't known to be this playful.

Riley rescues a turtle!Join Riley and Steve as they meet a special turtle who is being released into her new home and discover the problems that plastic can create in our ocean.

Meet the loggerhead turtleMeet the loggerhead turtle and discover how they travel from place to place.

Turtle home and habitatYoung Ocean Explorers has been on a mission since 2012 to inspire kids to love our ocean - through entertaining education. We want to capture children's imaginations through great storytelling, bringing the beauty, awe and fascination of the ocean and its inhabitants alive. Our vision is to create generational change by connecting hearts and minds with the importance of enjoying and caring for our oceans and give them tools to make a better future. There’s never been a more vital time for the health of the ocean and this planet than now!

How do these amazing manta rays get to NZ?

Watch the video to find out.

Why are these creatures here?!Young Ocean Explorers has been on a mission since 2012 to inspire kids to love our ocean - through entertaining education. We want to capture children's imaginations through great storytelling, bringing the beauty, awe and fascination of the ocean and its inhabitants alive. Our vision is to create generational change by connecting hearts and minds with the importance of enjoying and caring for our oceans and give them tools to make a better future. There’s never been a more vital time for the health of the ocean and this planet than now!

Map of the Hauraki Gulf

Reflection

Class discussion:

Where would you find the manta rays and loggerhead turtles in NZ?
Would it be possible for yachts that are taking part in the America's Cup race to be able to see manta rays during this time of the year? How do you know?

Daily Rubbish Collection.

Pick up rubbish.

Discuss health and safety first!

Make sure to look under plants, in gardens, in gully traps and drains.

How many pieces of plastic can you find?

Update your class tally sheet.

Upload the quantity of plastic collected to the Young Ocean Explorers website. you will see running totals being updated.

Class Tally Sheet for Rubbish - 21 Day Challenge

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