Living Heritage -
Mapua School
Discover Tasman: The Tasbay Rocky Shore
Curriculum Links
This project gives information on the tidal community at McKee Domain beach front, Ruby Bay Nelson. We have researched the marine life and habitat in this area and in response generated labelled diagrams, graphs, written recounts and poems. We hope our project will promote the McKee Domain as both a fantastic place to visit, and a special area to conserve for future generations.
Essential Learning Areas/Strands: Level 1 & 2
Science: The Living World: Tides, tidal communities, marine life & coastal habitats
Visual Art: Practical Knowledge: Sketching & still-life drawing
English: Writing: Visit recounts & poems
Mathematics: Statistics: Tally charts, bar graphs & data interpretation
ICT: Using digital cameras & the KidPix programme
Essential skills
Research and Enquiry: collecting information through investigation and surveys
Social and Cooperative: working cooperatively with others on a group/class project
Communication: making our findings and recommendations known to others.
Key Words
Rocky shore, tides, tidal, coastal, Mapua, Tasman Bay, sea, life, rock-pool, creature, community, McKee Domain, marine, habitat, beach
