We are so excited to introduce your students to Aotearoa New Zealand's unique and inspiring underwater world. Inspirational Young Ocean Explorer Riley Hathaway, and her father Steve, will take you above and below the glistening waters of the Hauraki Gulf to meet all the amazing species and their habitats, learn about the challenges the Gulf is facing, and be inspired by the amazing people making it a better place.
WHAT IS THE 21 DAY CHALLENGE?
This is an integrated curriculum teaching resource that links to the New Zealand Curriculum at levels 1–4, but can be adapted for use at various levels. To date over 2500 classrooms have signed up to the challenge across 5 different editions. In Term 1 2024 we are bringing the focus back on New Zealand's first marine park, the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi.
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Copy link to clipboardYoung Ocean Explorers 21 day challenge is an integrated curriculum teaching resource that links to the New Zealand Curriculum at levels 1–4, but can be adapted for use at various levels. It has been developed for primary school students and teachers (years 1–8). It can be used as part of a guided inquiry process.It contains teaching and learning material to support a unit of work that is grounded in Environmental Education for Sustainability (EEfS) / Conservation education themes, links to the Aotearoa NZ Histories curriculum, and incorporates aspects of Te Ao Māori (a Māori worldview).
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“… thanks so much for the 21 Day Challenge- the resources were fantastic and our teachers and kids really enjoyed the unit.”
- Teacher“We have watched most of the Young Ocean Explorer videos and enjoyed doing the one plus a day. We also tried the mussel filtering experiment. We love doing your tasks and we are excited to learn more.”
- Students“Thanks for all the amazing resources and for inspiring the Kaitiaki in us. Love your work!”
- Teacher“You’re inspirational - keeping us all on track protecting our oceans! Thank you so much!”
- Teacher“ This is an unique opportunity for learners to engage with scientists, experts and each other, while at the same time helping and learning more about our marine environment ... What a great model for learning”
- Jill Corkin, MNZM – Retired Principal & Past President of Auckland Primary Principal’s Association.
Young Ocean Explorers
P.O. Box 61
Snells Beach , 0920
New Zealand
info@youngoceanexplorers.com
