This is a 20+ page take along research workbook which you can print off and take along with you on your field trips or outings.
 
This activity book gives you a range of quick activities to do while you are exploring New Zealand Beach areas. It can be re-used for different areas, or different days you visit the same area. There are also follow up activities and research points to do at home.
 
Topics Included:
Planning your trip
Shell variation identification and collection
Flower & plant variation identification and collection
Rock identification and collection
Rock pool identification and analysis
Bird identification
Insects identification
Sand make up and analysis
Using your four senses to raise awareness of what is around you
Rock pool square foot cross section analysis
Beach art
Scavenger Hunts
Conservation
Collection of samples or option to illustrate
Follow up home research of plant identification and anatomy
Bonus ideas list to take learning further
 
For a flip through of this book check out my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-nN4gKuSuU
 
This book is appropriate for students around the age of 4-12years (Year 0-8). This is flexible on the child and learning capabilities and can be adapted to suit your needs.