What’s on the beach? What gets washed up and what shouldn’t be there? This is a chance for students to investigate objects on the beach – natural and unnatural – and identify ways that they can contribute to sustainable coastal areas
Risk analysis and management information (RAMS) will be sent out once a programme booking is confirmed. If you require this at any other stage please email LTA@ccc.govt.nz or contact us.
Year level | Years 0 to 4 |
Curriculum level | Levels 1 to 3 |
Availability | Year-round (tide dependent) |
Times | 9:30 to 11:30am or 12:30 to 2:30 |
Site | Spencer Park Beach, Waimairi Beach, North New Brighton Beach, New Brighton Beach, South Brighton Beach, Sumner Beach |
Cost | Free |
Number of students | Maximum of 35 |
Special requirements | None |
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:
Students will interpret signs, symbols and text to find out information about different beach creatures.
Students will employ critical thinking to make decisions regarding the appropriate place for objects found on our beaches.
Students will manage their learning and think and act independently in an outdoor near-water environment.
Students will be empowered to become actively involved in making a difference to the community through their learning and action.
Students will work collaboratively and supportively to complete tasks; take turns and support their classmates.
Curriculum area | Strand and level | Objective |
Science Pūtaiao |
Nature of Science Levels 1 to 3 |
Investigating in science Communicating in science Participating and contributing |
Living World Levels 1 to 3 |
Life processes Ecology Evolution |
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Planet Earth and Beyond Levels 1 to 3 |
Earth systems Interacting systems |
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Social Sciences Tikanga ā-Iwi |
Levels 1 and 2 | Social studies |
Health and Physical Education Hauora |
Healthy Communities and Environments Levels 1 and 2 |
Community resources Rights, responsibilities, and laws People and the environment |