The tale of two streams by https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn Comparing two streams in the NW of Auckland en-us 2023-05-28 02:13:20 UTC 2025-10-14 19:53:18 UTC hello@padlet.com How is stream health measured? robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607010761 This has the basic, key points about how stream health is measured. Biological, chemical and physical attribures.]]> 2023-05-28 02:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607010761 Maps past- Maths related robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607013181 Students can look through the past topographic maps to see how the land use in the area has changed.
This activity combines Maths-Geometry  (mapping, co-ordinates, positioning) and Geography (intepreting maps)

What has changed? What features and evidence can we see on selected maps. Print maps and annotate them to show changes.]]> 2023-05-28 02:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607013181 Ko Kaipara Te Moana robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607015577 Digital stories of the history of the Kaipara Harbour. Includes photos, videos, newspaper, articles and stories
Included this because it shows how the 'resources' of the harbour and surrounding area have changed over time. Particularly timber and farming context.

https://digitalnz.org/stories/5f0e85c0b7d5d000011b25be]]> 2023-05-28 02:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607015577 NZ geopraphic history of Kaipara article robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607016506 Students can read parts and report back about information found about the use of land THEN and NOW. Compare technologies.]]> 2023-05-28 02:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607016506 Goldies bush history photo robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607017433 Image showing councilors and land owners 1925, when Goldies bush reserve was established.]]> 2023-05-28 02:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607017433 Human heritage! Detailed information about Waitakere/Bethels robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607018122 This relates the Maori land use and European landuse and the history across the human interaction with the Waitakere NW.]]> 2023-05-28 02:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607018122 River quality statistics- interactive map and statistics robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607018803 Assessment of clarity and turbity. Clarity and turbidity in river waters is one of five indicators that provide an overview of New Zealand’s river water quality and how it is changing over time.
Poor clarity and high turbidity affect the habitat and food supply of aquatic life, such as fish and aquatic birds, and the growth of aquatic plants. They can also have an impact on the aesthetic values and recreational use of rivers and streams.
LINKS to STEM:
Maths- interpreting and analysing data about various waterways, we need to understand the data presented in various graphs, make statements about what it tells us.]]> 2023-05-28 03:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607018803 How do we build reliable information to compare stream quality? robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607019788 We can compare between our two streams- Waimauku stream and Mokoroa Stream, but also across streams and rivers across NZ. We need to do this to be using strong evidence as 'scientists', we also need to interpret data and statisitics, graphs, including time series graphs and dot plots]]> 2023-05-28 03:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607019788 How to make an interactive timeline (Canva) robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607020939 As part of the understanding one of the objectives students will learn to use this interactive to show illustrate how land use has changed over time.
Summarising and orgainising information is a key skill here.
Students at a lower level could be given the key stages/ names of them and just have to sort the order.
Higher achieving students should identify and 'label' each stage. Eg extractive, conservation]]> 2023-05-28 03:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607020939 Mapping water catchment of our chosen streams- Waimauku and Mokoroa robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607021964 This involves a lot of mathematical skills mapping skills (scale, co-ordinates, orientation, add/sub, compass directions, could also measure catchments by square metres or km's)

A water catchment is an area of land and the water that collects and moves through it. Catchments influence the biodiversity and ecology of stream and river systems. One way to view catchments is with a topographic map, which shows the natural and cultural features of an area.

A lot of related resources. Could be a unit in itself.

Students could also use google earth/maps to learn about scale, proximation, positions, coordinates, orientation.

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/image_maps/89-water-flows-and-catchments]]> 2023-05-28 03:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607021964 NZ Water citizens robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607022159 Forum of citizen science data around stream quality monitoring.
Nature of Science: L3
Students will identify ways in which scientists work together and provide evidence to support their ideas. ]]> 2023-05-28 03:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607022159 Counting Kakihi Connected journal article teacher guide robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607023289 This article has a particular example of species that has been focused on in the Whanganui river- fresh water mussels.

What species will we focus on during our analysis of our streams? Which Invertebrate indicate good stream health?]]> 2023-05-28 03:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607023289 History of Kaipara area robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607025116 Relates to gathering knowledge section about land use, how people view the land changes over time.

I think the main emphasis is about mahahinga kai. THe whenua, the land held value as a source for a healthy life, if we worked with it, understood it. The opposite of monoculture and the pillaging of any resources of value.]]> 2023-05-28 03:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607025116 Why we need bugs!! TED TALK robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607025910 Conservation photographer Danae Wolfe wants to dispel the notion that "the only good bug is a dead bug," using data, images and humor to demonstrate how bugs are an integral part of our ecosystem and, on occasion, just as lovable as the rest of the animal kingdom.

Students watch this and come up with PMI chart. Hopefully shows that MINUS is minimal.]]> 2023-05-28 03:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607025910 Carrying out the investigation at both streams. robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607029351 This step involves collecting data from both stream sites. Using the same tests (which will have been learnt and discussed before going out to sites) student gather information.
Stream health monitoring and assessment is a hands-on look at a freshwater ecosystem. It involves the measurement of water quality indicators and observations of the physical and biological features of a local waterway.

In this activity, students use a variety of water quality indicators to gather data about a local stream. The activity provides step-by-step instructions, protocols, recording sheets and how-to videos for monitoring stream health.

Obvious links to numeracy: Numbers of each invertebrate.
Science: data/sample size
Engineering: How are we going to collect invertebrates, design and creation of tools, turbidity tubes

]]> 2023-05-28 03:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607029351 Wai Care Stream monitoring guide robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607030133 Factors influencing habitat quality include watercourse type, catchment land use, bed composition, shade, current speed, microhabitat and bank stability, both at a site and upstream. Use the habitat information below to identify the general habitat factors of your sampling site. ]]> 2023-05-28 04:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607030133 Wai Care Education programme- School visits and kits to assess and gather data about streams robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607030709 School Education
These practical lessons include field trips and experiments

]]> 2023-05-28 04:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607030709 NIWA resources robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607031038 NIWA also provide assessment kits with guides.]]> 2023-05-28 04:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607031038 Make a proposal to improve the Waimauku streams health. robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607034697
Now that we have compared the 'state' of two streams we can guide students into making a proposal/solution to improve the health of the Waimauku school stream. (or similar 'unhealthy' stream)
- What are the possibilities? (data, numbers, potential)
- What are some success stories?, case studies? That we can learn from?
- Are there experts that can help us? Iwi, council affiliates, scientists?

- Involves technological process 
- Science- understanding and interpreting results (vegetation, invertebrates species present)
- Maths (mapping, scale)
- Engineering (could possibly involve understanding of fluid dynamics (aeration), model building and testing of how to change flow of streams.]]> 2023-05-28 04:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607034697 Auckland counci- ideas to help improve stream health robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607074599 This resource will help teachers with ideas to guide student thinking. 
Measurement applications, good practical solutions.]]> 2023-05-28 07:38:05 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607074599 Students work on presenting proposal robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607076533 Student can come up with solutions. Use diagrams to simplify.
Teach about different diagrams (cause and effect, fish and bone, cyclic, PMI charts, 5w's and H)

Models, slideshows, diagrams, photos, including statistics and data collected
This will involve technological prototypes. The assessment of potential solution to match the intended purpose
Mathematical measurement of units, estimation of numbers.
Science is included through incorparating the understanding gained about healthy stream systems and how this effects invertebrates, mahahinga kai gathering scenarios.
Present these to interested parties (students, parents, school management and iwi representatives)]]> 2023-05-28 07:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607076533 What makes a healthy stream? robertjames7 https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607079509 This resource has key points about what makes a healthy stream.

What do the students think? 
Explore topic, resources and review.
Come up with key aspects that make a healthy stream.
These will be important as we come up with our solutions to help our school stream.]]> 2023-05-28 07:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/robertjames7/ibk8xmd92605xnrn/wish/2607079509