11MARI

Introduction

This course is aimed at students who have an interest in the ocean and marine life. This course will allow students to learn Level 1 Science concepts through marine science context. Students will learn a range of practical investigation skills while examining the health of the Waitara awa and beach. Students will learn about different fish and shellfish species and their importance to Māori. We will also learn about ocean chemistry and the impacts of carbon in the ocean. 

Course Outline 

• Unit Standard 19535 - Significance of a fish and shellfish on Māori 

• Science 1.2 - Use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a Marine Science context

• Physics, Earth and Space 1.1 - The burning of fossil fuels impact on the ocean

• Science 1.1 - Science informed response to a local issue

Credits Available:

• Internal -20 

• External - 0

• Total - 20