*** 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:

• YOE Hope stories - harakeke rope

• YOE Hope Stories - Fish and chips

• YOE video - tītī - Kaikoura

• YOE video - Raglan planting

• YOE video - Blue Duck Farm 

• YOE video - Hope Stories - 1 +A Day 

• YOE Hope stories - kids want a marine reserve

• YOE video - Sea Cleaners

• YOE video - Kina, Paua and Rahui 

• YOE Hope Stories - Mussel Restoration 

• YOE video - Plastic Collection

• YOE video - Replacing coffee cups

• 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?