Blockhouse Bay Beach Reserve by https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22 en-us 2023-08-08 07:46:09 UTC 2023-08-16 09:21:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://blockhousebayhistoricalsociety.com/blog/1/01/01/heritage/ tracytelders https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2657821884 A useful website that has all of the Heritage sites in Auckland listed, including several at Blockhouse Bay Beach Reserve.]]> 2023-08-08 07:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2657821884 tracytelders https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2657823269 An interesting explanation of coastal erosion and how to hold it back using seawalls. ]]> 2023-08-08 07:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2657823269 tracytelders https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2657824086 An encyclopedia of NZ native birds with a step by step process to help you identify any you have seen. Includes sound clips of bird calls. ]]> 2023-08-08 07:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2657824086 https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/arts-culture-heritage/heritage-walks-places/Documents/blockhouse-bay-heritage-walks.pdf tracytelders https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2657825420 A fantastic description of the Blockhouse Bay walks including a recount of the history of the area and it highlights places and buildings of historical interest and importance. ]]> 2023-08-08 07:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2657825420 tracytelders https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2657829763 A bank of information about NZ History including Māori history and the land wars in which Blockhouse Bay was an important part. ]]> 2023-08-08 08:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2657829763 tracytelders https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2657832933 In depth website looking at coastal sea life including how to identify a vast variety of sea and coastal animals. ]]> 2023-08-08 08:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2657832933 STEM Lesson 1 tracytelders https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2659310841 Measure (Maths) an area of the rockpools to use as a sample and find, identify and count the different varieties of sea life and the number of them.(Science) Sort them into species and display info in a graph (Maths). Could extend further for older children by researching the "normal" amount of sealife, and test the water to see if the water is in any way polluted. Attempt to take social action; contact community groups etc if it is found to be polluted (Science).]]> 2023-08-10 08:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2659310841 STEM Lesson 2 tracytelders https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2659321347 Investigate the seawall that was built 80 years ago. Examine how it prevents erosion. Research and compare with other erosion prevention methods and identify advantages and disadvantages. Design and create a model of a seawall (lolly stick, lego bricks, other small objects). If it is possible - particularly at High School -, build an actual sea wall. (Technology and Engineering). ]]> 2023-08-10 08:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2659321347 STEM Lesson 3 Research a Heritage Building at Blockhouse Beach. Research the architecture and significance of the building in the area. Design and build a model of it using lolly sticks, glue, cardboard and other materials. (Maths and Engineering) tracytelders https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2659322917

]]> 2023-08-10 08:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2659322917 STEM Lesson 4 tracytelders https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2663319571 Collect rubbish from the beach. Sort into groups of types of rubbish and graph the data. (Maths) Research the problems with different types of rubbish and also how long each type takes to breakdown. Take some sort of social action to effect change (e.g. new/more/better design rubbish bins or public local meetings, posters, ads on social media etc) (Technology /Science)]]> 2023-08-16 09:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2663319571 Te Ara : Encyclopedia of NZ A wonderful searchable encyclopedia of NZ History, including information on traditional Māori fishing methods and rituals. tracytelders https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2663324016 2023-08-16 09:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2663324016 STEM Lesson 5 Research traditional Māori fishing methods, including the rituals and restrictions that need to be followed. Design and make a fishing tool that will successfully catch fish, using only the resources that were traditionally available to Māori. For example flax, plants, wood, stone. (Technology and Engineering) tracytelders https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2663327248

]]> 2023-08-16 09:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2663327248 STEM Lesson 6 tracytelders https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2663330123 There is a walk along Green Bay to Blockhouse Beach that is only accessible at low tide. Children observe and record the changes in the tide each day, noticing the difference, discussing why this is, can they predict when there will be low and high tide. Children need to use the information to be able to plan a safe crossing of the walk on a certain day. (Obviously teachers will double check this for safety). The timing needs to be such that can walk there and back while the tide is low enough. Include timings for a break/a snack at the far end of the walk) (Maths and Science)]]> 2023-08-16 09:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tracytelders/icfwhvy8wg5wei22/wish/2663330123