The next generation
In the classroom
Education module for years 5-8
Imagine if we could go back in time and stop pests like rats, stoats or weeds like gorse from ever coming into New Zealand. When it comes to our coastlines, we still have a chance to do that!
This module includes an introduction for teachers, with learning components in three parts. Parts 1 - 3 can be downloaded as Google Slides to make it easy to implement the activities in the classroom, or to use as home learning opportunities.
Getting started
As a teacher and educator, whether at home or in the classroom, you can help our Year 5-8 learners (science levels 3-4) in Aotearoa/ New Zealand understand the role they play in protecting our coastlines, while gaining important knowledge and skills from the education for sustainability (EfS) pedagogy and supporting the key competencies and overall vision as stated in the New Zealand Curriculum.
Get started!
Reading, classroom talking points and four activities that will help the leader understand what marine biosecurity is, and why it is important.
Time to complete: 60-90 minutes
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Through a short text, videos and activities, learners will understand more about the impacts of marine pests, how to identify them, and how they travel.
Time to complete 60-90 minutes
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Take your classroom to the beach! With options for in-class study. Collate information, and present your findings to your peers.
Time to complete: beach trip plus 2-3 hours in class time
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This is a new resource that is currently being piloted through New Zealand Schools.
To help us track who is making use of it, and to collate feedback that can be used to improve it in the future, please take a moment to provide some details.
