This term we are exploring Sustainability by asking ourselves the big question:
Am I a guardian?
Me he mea ko hau te kaitiaki?
This video was one resource that helped us to build our understanding of sustainability.
How you can support our learning?
If you know of any resources that might help us on our journey please tell us about them in the comment box below. Resources could be parents, community members, links to websites, titles of books, movies, articles from newspapers, pictures, posters etc.
Many Thanks,
Room 14.
5 comments:
i like the vido it was awesome great pick =)
it helps you learn lots about sustainability makes every ones day8)
My prac class is working on seeing the world through an animals eyes and recently worked on this website: http://www.tuitime.org.nz/activities/index.htm Check it out it has some fun online activities (Tiaki's Online Activities) at four different levels which link to sustainability.
Hi Room 14
We hope you can see this comment on your blog. Thank you for your nice letters. Here are some answers to the questions in your letters.
How big can mosquito fish get?
Females grow to 6 cm and males to 3.5 cm.
What is the most popular animal in the wetland?
It depends what season you visit. The most common bird is probably the pukeko. The most common fish is probably the mosquito fish. It is a pest.
What was the tree that is really prickly and smells nice?
We think you mean the manuka. The leaves are prickly and it has a nice smell. The bees like visiting the white flowers.
How long has Ranger Craig been working there?
I have been working here for 5 years.
How many pests has Ranger Craig caught?
I kill or catch about 100 pests a year.
How can we help more with the wetlands?
Teach your family about wetlands and why they are so special. We have lost over 90% of our wetlands in New Zealand so they are in big trouble.
If you live on a farm then you could plant flaxes and trees along the sides of the streams. This is called riparian planting and is very important.
You might want to start a group to look after the Gordon Carmichael wetland or you could ask Forest and Bird if you can help them with their work there. Ranger Craig sometimes has tree planting days in another wetland at K-Valley. You can come with your family to help out. He advertises in the paper when it is going to happen.
Thanks
Van and Ranger Craig
Thanks
Van and Ranger Craig
for the questions
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