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Hubbub Estuary ActivityHubbub Estuary Activity
Publisher
University of Waikato
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
45 mins
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Video
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Hubbub Estuary

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This Hubbub Estuary activity also includes:
  • Hubbub Estuary (.html)
  • Hubbub Estuary Diagram (.pdf)
  • Valuing Estuaries
  • Human Impact on Estuaries
  • Estuaries in New Zealand
  • Estuary Issues and Protection
  • Protecting Estuaries
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Estuaries attract people—and that can mean trouble. Learners use video and article resources to learn about the struggles of specific estuaries. They follow their discussion with an analysis of an estuary by identifying possible threats.

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Concepts

estuaries, ocean zones, new zealand, water pollution

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • During class discussion, keep a list on the board of the positive and negative effects on estuaries

Classroom Considerations

  • Some pupils may require reading support
  • Expects a basic understanding of the structure and function of an estuary

Pros

  • Includes important background information
  • Provides a detailed teaching guide

Cons

  • None

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