Rocky shores exploration
Let’s explore the structure of a rocky shore community and its flora and fauna. We’ll familiarize ourselves with some common ecological sampling techniques while exploring and studying rocky shore habitats. We’ll compare and look at the contrast of the ecology of different rocky shore habitats, depending on their degrees of exposure.
Programme overview
Understand the concept of zonation
Observe creatures living on our rocky shores
Start identifying various rocky shore creatures
Understand how creatures adapt to their environment
Begin to understand the rocky shores’ food web
Key learning objectives
Links to the NZ curriculum
Technology
Science
Key competencies
thinking
participating and contributing
relating to others
managing self
using language, symbols, and texts
Details
Available to: Year 1 to 13 students
Duration: Half-day / full day
Delivery: This subject can be taught by itself or as part of a multi-day programme. A full day will allow for more depth.
Location: Aotearoa is lucky to be surrounded by coastlines, many of which are rocky shore habitats teaming with life.
Cost: Depends on duration of workshop. Please see our pricing list.
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