Waikato wetlands teaching resource

Published:

2002

Discover the diverse wetlands of the Waikato by visiting Lakes Kaituna, Ngaroto and Ruatuna and Whangamarino wetland. Look at what lives in these unique environments, both above and below the water surface.

Summary

This kit provides site location maps, pre- and post-visit activities for your outdoor education experience and includes safety considerations and background reading for teachers. Curriculum links are provided and a series of teacher's study sheets covering a range of topics pertinent to the wetlands areas in Waikato: Lakes Kaituna, Ngaroto and Ruatuna and Whangamarino wetland.

Contents

  • Locations of teacher resource kits for Waikato Conservancy
  • Some of the major wetlands in the lower Waikato River Basin
  • Using this resource
  • Background information
  • Before visit activities
  • After visit activities
  • Organisation of outdoor safety
  • Location facilities
  • Statement about curriculum links
  • 10 teacher worksheets
  • Other references and resources

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Publication information

IBSN 0-478-22298-X

Contact

Waikato Conservancy Office
Phone: +64 7 858 1000
Email: waikato@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai