Today, Jess from the Young Ocean Explorers visited Year Four. We were amazed to learn about Jess' career as a marine biologist working with Kelly Tarltons. One career highlight was helping to save a three flippered turtle called Waiwai Toru. Jess also worked with NanoGirl and now is continuing her science education pathway with the Young Ocean Explorers.
Jess gave a fascinating presentation that included a quiz, videos, a smoke machine and even giant bubbles. We were able to explore how animals communicate with sound under the sea and hunt with air.
What did you find out, Year 4?
"A sperm whale is the loudest animal" Qiurui
Diamond "A killer whale is stronger than a shark"
"Orcas eat stingrays" Kayden
"The turtle Waiwai Toru lost a flipper" Evelyn
Eiden "Sea creatures make lots of sounds"
"Herrings talk by farting" Luke
"The front of the sperm whale's head is called a melon" Amy
"How sound moves through water." Margot
We were sad to hear that while 30% of land is protected in NZ, only 0.38% of the sea is protected. What could we do to protect more of the sea?
"Build a robot to clean up rubbish. We've been working on that in digi.
Special drains that can't let rubbish out or in
Use a magnet that attracts the rubbish
Make more marine reserves
Put posters up that we make
Write letters to the Prime Minister
Call DOC 0800 DOCHOT if you find a sick animal on the beach."
Three tamariki who were listening really well won prizes!
Rooms 24 & 25 were lucky enough to have extra time with Jess where we delved deeper into ecosystems, especially the ecosystem of a rock pool.
Firstly,
we had to guess what we were holding....
Next, we consolidated our knowledge with a Kahoot.
Next time, we're going to make posters to promote litter-free lunches.
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