*** Hope stories
CHOOSE ONE OR MORE ACTIVITIES TO STRETCH YOUR LEARNING.
Explore the assignment of 'hope story' videos on the Young Ocean Explorer website. Which one inspires you?
Individual videos here:
What can YOU do to help? Take a look at these ideas on the Ministry for the Environment website.
Find out about people in your area who are doing something to help the environment. Are there any groups that you could join / volunteer for?
READ about this idea to use uwhi (woven mats) in rivers and lakes in Rotorua to combat invasive weeds in the water - clever! Find out more about uwhi. How are they made? You could try to make a miniature one.
BRAINSTORM - What is an issue or creature linked to the waterways in your area that you want to raise awareness about? Write your ideas down. How could you raise awareness about this? Do you have any big ideas you would like to share?
Read 'Kids can make a difference' page 91 from the Young Ocean Explorers book.