Glacier Explorer Tasman Lake boat trip
Introduction
Students have the unique chance to experience the scale of glaciated landscapes and interact in a real and tactile way with the physical features of science.A real highlight for any school camp, this boat trip enables students to get close to towering ice cliffs and icebergs, feel and taste the ice, identify glacial silt, and discuss the physics behind blue and white ice.
This is a great opportunity to take a trip to New Zealand's longest glacier at a very affordable rate.
Level
Year groups: 1-13
Curriculum levels: 1-8
Learning areas
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Learning Area* |
Discipline |
Strand/AO |
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Geography |
Understand processes that shape the environments (glacial processes – Tasman Glacier case study) A.S. 2.1, 3.1 |
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Science |
Planet earth and beyond |
Earth systems – explore and describe natural features A.s. 1.13, 2.3 |
|
Physical World |
Physical inquiry and physics concepts – light, waves, heat |
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Material World |
Structure, changes and states of matter |
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*If you have another learning area you wish to explore, we can adapt.
Learning objectives
Students will:
- have a first-hand interaction with the glaciated environment
- experience the scale of glacial features
- build on their knowledge of glacial processes.
Key competencies
Managing self and relating to others
Details
Location: Tasman Lake jetty
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Hazard level: High – open water. Student adult ratios must be adhered to. RAMs on request. Warm gear essential. Maximum number 48.
Cost: $50 per person – advanced booking and payment required via LEOTC
Terms and conditions apply - if they are not completed in their entirety and on time the trip will be cancelled