A one to four day programme to switch your Year 12 and 13 students on to the thrills of Biology as well as giving them an insight into career and study options.
This is our single most popular programme... Book now for 2011: the calendar is already filling up for term one
New Zealand Curriculum and Assessment
AS 91153: Carry out a proctical investigation in a biology context, with supervision.
AS 91158: Investigate a pattern in an ecological community with supervision.
AS 91155: Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life.
AS 90713: Carry out a practical investigation into an aspect of an organism's ecological niche with guidance.
AS 90714: Research a contemporary biological issue.
Activities to choose from
Rocky shore exploration and data collection
Snorkel or glass-bottom boat ride in Goat Island Marine Reserve
Behaviour studies of birds or fish
Experimental work in Marine Lab
Slide shows/ presentations on marine biological themes
Marine reserve planning activity and public meeting role play
Visit shore birds reserve
Day trip to Tiritiri Matangi Island (Open sanctuary for endangered wildlife)
Visit Kelly Tarlton’s (Marine Aquarium)
Mussel barge trip + surveys of mussels on lines and fishing, if time
Dive or snorkel the Poor Knights Marine reserve
Presentations and tours at research facilities
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