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Coastal Exploration Worksheet
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Coastal Exploration Worksheet
🏖️ Part 1: Coastal Feature Identification
1. Circle the coastal features you can observe at our field trip location:
Sand dunes
Rocky shore
Estuary
Beach
Cliffs
Rock pools
2. Which Māori concept relates to guardianship of coastal environments?
Manaakitanga
Kaitiakitanga
Whakatōhea
Whakapapa
3. Evidence of coastal erosion might include:
Undercut cliffs
Exposed tree roots
Sand accumulation
Worn rock surfaces
📏 Part 2: Data Collection and Measurements
4. Measure and record the width of the beach from high tide mark to water's edge:
Width: _________ metres
5. Count and tally the different species you observe in one rock pool:
Limpets: _____ Barnacles: _____ Anemones: _____ Other: _____
6. Sketch and label one coastal feature you observe. Include measurements where possible:
7. Record the local Māori place name for this coastal area and its meaning:
Māori name: _________________________
Meaning: ____________________________
🌊 Part 3: Reflection and Analysis
8. Describe one way humans impact this coastal environment (positive or negative):
9. How does kaitiakitanga influence coastal conservation? Give one example:
10. Extension Activity: Design a simple action plan to protect this coastal area. Consider both scientific and Māori perspectives:
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