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What does Taupō for Tomorrow mean? Why are we called that? What do we do? We're asking for your help to check that we're doing it right - fill out our short survey to give us some feedback and you could win a prize for your class (or yourself!).
EEC Taupō (including us!) are planning big things for Conservation Week 2019 - local teachers won't want to miss our professional development session with hands-on-learning for engaging your rangatahi with conservation, and everybody can keep an eye out for our cool events!
Keep up to date with freshwater science, resources and events by following us on Facebook. And remember to book in early for terms 3 & 4 to avoid disappointment.
We hope to see you, and your students, soon.
Krysia, Ardy and Naomi (yes, Naomi is back!)
Taupō for Tomorrow Educators
Taupō for Tomorrow Updates
WIN with our survey
Taupō for Tomorrow has been delivering freshwater education for well over 10 years, so we thought we better check we're still doing it right.
Please take the time to fill out our survey - it will take less than 10 minutes - and go in the draw to win either a stream testing kit for your school, or a Chromebook (winner's choice)!
Share with anyone - doesn't matter if they have ever heard of us, that's what we want to find out. The survey is open until the end of August, and we'll announce the winners in September.
Thank you so much for your help!
📷 S O'Sullivan
Have you followed us on Facebook? We're doing our best to bring you all things freshwater, so keep an eye out for:
- Freshwater education resources - short reviews for the time poor!
- Interesting tidbits of information about our freshwater flora and fauna, curated by Tongariro National Trout Centre aquarist James Cooper
- Freshwater in the news, and ideas on how to use it in the classroom
- Examples of what schools have done on their visits to the Trout Centre
Events
Conservation Week 2019 - Nature Needs Us
The Taupō Environmental Education Collaborative is working on an epic line-up of events and activities for Conservation Week this year. There will be inspiring korero from experts, hands-on help for nature, and some simple exploring of the outdoors. Keep an eye on Eventfinda or www.eectaupo.co.nz for the full details as they appear, and check out the teacher PLD below for the opportunity to involve your rangatahi in Conservation Week.
Not in Taupō? No problem! Conservation Week is all around the country, and nature needs ALL of us. Find your local events on Eventfinda.
In your classroom
Healthy Water - classroom activity
We're excited to bring you our latest creation - a classroom activity designed to encourage thinking about the 'health' of water. All the information is there for you, including discussion questions and extension activities.
Students will:
- Explain what ‘healthy water’ might mean
- Describe how pollutants might impact on aquatic animals’ habitat
- Use investigative science skills to reach conclusions about water samples
📷 Middle: Freepik.com
Squawk Squad is back!
This crazy conservation crowd is back in the lead up to Conservation Week 2019. Sign up for for weeks of environmental education resources - but there's no obligation to do it all (whew!).
We're particularly excited for Whio Forever Week ,19th-25th August, brought to you thanks to the support of Genesis and DOC. Check out the cool new activities on algorithms and coding, with all the thinking part already done for you - digital curriculum made easy!
Professional Development
Conservation Week Taster - 7th August 2019
1.30pm-4pm | Waipahihi Botanical Gardens Clubrooms
For Conservation Week this year (14th-22nd September) Taupō Environmental Education Collaborative (EEC) will be running a district-wide Bio Blitz using the iNaturalist app. Come along and learn how to lead your school in this exciting opportunity to create a district wide knowledge bank of flora and fauna, and discuss how to integrate it into your curriculum.
We are also lucky enough to have an
education ranger from Zealandia to introduce us to their Trading Card Game. Learn how to identify birds and fish in a flash and collect your free card set to take back to your school.
Afternoon tea is included.
Please register your interest by Friday 2nd August
Trout Centre Updates
Trout Stripping
Each year we strip trout to raise the eggs for the Kids' Fishing Pond at Tongariro National Trout Centre. Winter is the time of year when trout are spawning in our rivers and streams - so it's the perfect time to find ripe hens and jacks to strip. Watch our video from last year to see how we do it.
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