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Marine Reserves
Marine Reserves
Warm Up:
Warm Up:
*Have a look at this Quick Quiz. With a partner, think/pair/share about what you think a marine reserve is.
*Your knowledge journey about marine reserves:
*Your knowledge journey about marine reserves:
Either in a book make a copy of this KWL chart. (know, wonder, learn) or complete the Seesaw activity for the KWL chart.
Write in the Know column what you already know about marine reserves.
Write in the Wonder column what you would like to find out about marine reserves.
Write in the Learn column what you learned about marine reserves after you have completed the activities.
Guardians of our marine reserves...
Guardians of our marine reserves...
(Kaitiaki)
DOC (The Department of Conservation) have the special job of acting as kaitiaki (guardians) of our marine reserves.
Goat Island Marine Reserve
What are marine reserves and how can we look after them?
What are marine reserves and how can we look after them?
Click on the picture and video above to find out what marine reserves are and how we can protect them. You can also use the pictures below.
What are the purposes of a marine reserve? (find at least 5)
What are 5 ways we can be the kaitiaki (protectors) of our marine reserves?
What is different about a marine reserve compared to other areas of the ocean?
****NOTE: Please be aware the picture below is just a picture and does not have interactive links. The "marine reserve location" picture can be clicked on and looked at in more detail.
auckland-marine-reserves.pdfWhat are the purposes of marine reserves?
What are the purposes of marine reserves?
Watch the video and complete the questions in your Theme book. As you work, keep thinking about what you can add to your KWL chart as your knowledge grows.
What do the words "flourish" and "thrive" mean and how are they related to marine reserves? What flourishes and thrives?
What do you think happens to the fish who swim beyond the boundaries of the marine reserves? Is that ok? Why/why not?
How do you think having more marine reserves will lead to healthier oceans? Do you think 30% of the ocean is enough to have as marine protected areas? Why/Why not?
After completing the last two activities, what would you think the purposes of marine reserves are?
Caring for the Hauraki Gulf Marine Reserve during the America's Cup
Caring for the Hauraki Gulf Marine Reserve during the America's Cup
*Now that you know how to be kaitiaki of marine reserves, think about how the special care that would need to be taken by the competitors and spectators of the America's Cup racing...
*Now that you know how to be kaitiaki of marine reserves, think about how the special care that would need to be taken by the competitors and spectators of the America's Cup racing...
*WALT: Reflect on possible effects on the plant and animal life in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Reserve during the America's Cup racing.
*How could plant life in the Hauraki Gulf be effected by the racing boats and spectators? List some ideas.
*How could animal life in the Hauraki Gulf be effected by the racing boats and spectators? List some ideas.
*What new learning can you add to your KWL chart after your discussions?
Reflection time:
Reflection time:
Now look at the "L" section of your KWL chart:
What amazing new things have you learnt that you can put in your "L" column?
Which new learning stood out for you the most?
Take Action
Take Action
Daily Rubbish Collection.
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.
Upload the quantity of plastic collected to the Young Ocean Explorers website. you will see running totals being updated.
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