Today Year 4 began our SeaWeek Young Ocean Explorer Challenge Series. We were investigating our Turangawaewae - place in the Hauraki Gulf / Tikapa Moana.
First we watched a message from the Young Ocean Explorers Introduction Video We were amazed to see all the sea creatures and beautiful motu (islands) that are right on our doorstep.
Next we learnt how to use Google Maps to locate Wakaaranga in relation to the Hauraki Gulf. We right in middle on the Western edge!
Then it was time to research some the meanings of our local place names in Te Reo Maori. Did you know Pakuranga means "the battle for the sun's rays"? We wondered what the story is behind that ...
Lastly we worked to protect Tikapa Moana by picking up rubbish that might otherwise blow down the drains and out to sea.
Look at what we collected:
Mrs Hurford's and Mrs Wall's rooms' litter haul. We'll done for saving so much plastic from the moana!
Next time we're looking forward to find out about our local Tohura (whales)
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