Wai Care - primary, intermediate students

Students become freshwater citizen scientists for the day.

Experiences

Using scientific Wai Care equipment students investigate the health of the Arataki stream, testing temperature, clarity, dissolved oxygen, pH and macroinvertebrates. 

Learning about water catchments they will decide whether the stream is healthy or not, and discover what actions they can take to protect and restore precious awa.

Students and teachers can then borrow a Wai Care kit and test the health of their local stream.

Year level

Years 3-8

Learning areas

​Science Living World

Maximum students

Two classes (approx 60 students)

Location

Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Available dates

All year

Cost

Half-day programme: $7 per student

Contact details

Phone: 09 817 0085

Email: arataki.schoolbookings@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Address

Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
300 Scenic Drive
Oratia

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