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Kia ora teachers,
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Early next year, as you and your class are preparing for the new school year, Gareth Morgan and his team will be heading
south, to New Zealand’s sub-Antarctic islands, the Southern Ocean, and the icy continent of Antarctica. The team onboard
includes the comedian and champion of sustainability Te Radar, prominent NZ scientists, and a selection of New Zealanders'
from around the country.
The team’s goal is to raise New Zealanders' awareness of this beautiful unspoiled environment and the issues that it faces.
We want to support teachers who are interested in bringing an authentic interactive learning adventure into their classrooms.
The topics and material will be suitable for a range of ages through Primary and Secondary.
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We love Happy Feet
The arrival of Happy Feet, the emperor penguin, earlier this year to New Zealand shores captured the imagination of children
throughout Aotearoa New Zealand and demonstrated a desire to know more about Antarctica, the sub-Antarctic islands, and
the Southern Ocean. As a result, Our Far South has developed an extensive education programme to enable teachers and students
to engage directly with the expedition and marvel as they learn together about hidden treasures south of Aotearoa New Zealand.
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What's happening
Whilst onboard we will be exploring some important topics:
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Biodiversity: The rich animal and plant
life and why it is important.
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Climate change: What is happening to the
climate south of Aotearoa New Zealand, and what this means both for that region, and for us.
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Managing Resources
: how is the Southern Ocean and Antarctica governed, and what are the impacts of activities like fishing and tourism?
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During our expedition we will be regularly posting information and findings on our website and invite students, teachers,
and other members of the public to participate in the journey. Unlike other projects, you'll be able to interact with the
expedition as it happens, in real-time.
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Here are some ways students and teachers can engage with Our Far South:
- Ask crew members and scientists questions (through the website)
- Classroom visits by crew members before or after the expedition.
- Read blogs, watch videos, listen to podcasts
- Follow
Shackleton Bear's
blog and ask him questions
- Track where the boat is in real time
- Enter our
schools competition
(5 - 18 year olds)
- Read articles on
the issues
written specifically for the students and teachers.
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We will also be offering support for teachers wanting to incorporate the expedition into their lessons:
- An extensive education section with vetted teaching resources
- Fact and activity sheets to use in your lessons
- Ask questions about topics
- Curriculum links and compatibility
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