Searching the Shoreline - Te ara rau o Tangaroa

• Sustainability.
• Beach habitats.
• Natural and non-natural items found at the beach.
• Litter and its effect on the environment.
• Personal and social responsibility for action.
• Caring for our beaches.

Students will learn what plants and creatures live in different beach habitats and why these are important ecosystems.

Students participate in a Beach Treasure Hunt to find out what’s on the beach. Analysing their treasures, students classify what they’ve found and discuss where these items have come from; and the effects they may have on the beach environment.

Students identify ways they can contribute to sustainable coastal areas and share their ideas by creating a “message in the sand” to share with other beach-goers.

We are learning to:

• Identify the key reasons why beaches are special places.
• Identify things that would not naturally be on a beach and the problems that these items cause for coastal creatures.
• Name things that live in and around the beach that depend on the environment for their survival.
• Identify an action that we can take to reduce litter at the beach.

Using language, symbols and texts

Students will interpret signs, symbols and text to find out information about different beach creatures.

Thinking

Students will employ critical thinking to make decisions regarding the appropriate place for objects found on our beaches.

Managing self

Students will manage their learning and think and act independently in an outdoor near-water environment.

Participating and contributing

Students will be empowered to become actively involved in making a difference to the community through their learning and action.

Relating to others

Students will work collaboratively and supportively to complete tasks; take turns and support their classmates.