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Marine Metre² In The Classroom

Bringing the seashore to the classroom is easy! Marine Metre² has a suite of educational programmes and resources designed to get students engaged with key learning outcomes at every level.

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School Groups

Join the other 1,558 school groups who are using Marine Metre² in the classroom!

Primary School Teachers

The science learning area in the NZ curriculum promotes the idea of developing citizenship capabilities. Students (citizens) need to be ready, willing and able to use their science knowledge. Five basic capabilities that could contribute to a functional knowledge of science have been identified from Nature of Science (NOS) research. Students participating in the Marine Metre² project will have the opportunity to experience all five of the Science capabilities to varying degrees based on their year level. We have produced resources to help you link Marine Metre² to your curriculum.

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Students doing Marine Metre² in the classroom

Secondary School Teachers

Marine Metre² works with various areas of the New Zealand curriculum and can be used as a meaningful environmental science project at all levels. The tools provided equip students with an understanding around scientific methods, food webs, adaptations, marine ecology, and guidance for environmental action.

Marine Metre² continues to support NCEA and can be used specifically for the following Achievement Standards:

Science 1.1, AS #91920
Demonstrate understanding of a science-informed response to a local issue

Science 1.2, AS #91921
Demonstrate understanding of the use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context

Bio 2.6, AS #91158
Investigate a pattern in an ecological community

EEfS 2.1, AS #90810
Undertake a personal action, with reflection, that contributes towards a sustainable future

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Need Equipment?

There are several places across the country where you can borrow the equipment required to do a Marine Metre² survey. Check out our contact list to see if there is a place near you.

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