Wednesday, 31 May 2017
Whitebait Connection - Session Two - Waterway Preparation
Today we had our second Whitebait Connection session in preparation for our waterway investigation tomorrow. We tested some water and carried out some investigations. We also identified some freshwater animals and learnt how to tell if a waterway is healthy. Room 4 are going to learn how to help our local waterway, Wairoa Stream. We are going to be kaitiaki. We can't wait for tomorrow!!
Thursday, 25 May 2017
Whitebait Connection - Session One - Introduction
Today we had our introduction to the Whitebait Connection as a lead-up to our 'action project'.
We learnt how fresh water is a very precious resource. We looked at freshwater environments and habitats. A wetland is usually on flat ground, often at the bottom of hills before the water enters the sea where it slows down, acting like filters for the water - often referred to as the kidneys of the land.
Wetlands are a very important habitat for many specialised plants and animals. Unfortunately over 90% of our wetlands have been destroyed by reclamation or drainage for development. This water is also affected by pollution.
In relation to this, we also have been learning about the water cycle. When water falls from the sky it starts to collect up in all sorts of places and slowly makes its way out to sea and back up into the sky as evaporation, where it gets filtered and recycled.
We finished with a game called 'The Whitebait Run'. We had a great time!
We learnt how fresh water is a very precious resource. We looked at freshwater environments and habitats. A wetland is usually on flat ground, often at the bottom of hills before the water enters the sea where it slows down, acting like filters for the water - often referred to as the kidneys of the land.
Wetlands are a very important habitat for many specialised plants and animals. Unfortunately over 90% of our wetlands have been destroyed by reclamation or drainage for development. This water is also affected by pollution.
In relation to this, we also have been learning about the water cycle. When water falls from the sky it starts to collect up in all sorts of places and slowly makes its way out to sea and back up into the sky as evaporation, where it gets filtered and recycled.
We finished with a game called 'The Whitebait Run'. We had a great time!
Monday, 15 May 2017
New Zealand Sign Language Week
Here are some easy to use links for you to explore.The Sign Ninja very appealing to the boys.
Have fun :)
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