On Friday as a lead up to our trip to the Orokonui Ecosanctuary, we had a visit from Tahu and Chelsea. They came to help us investigate the life of our local stream.

 We discussed the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates and we looked at pictures of the type of invertebrates we might see in our stream.
We talked about water quality levels and the levels of purity different  stream creatures need to survive.

Room 3  headed off with gumboots, buckets, nets, sieves and sunshine to seek out the stream life.

Very quickly we found a small lobster followed by a variety of other stream life.  It was great to know our stream is healthy and supporting these creatures.

  We placed everything back as it was and picked up the one piece of rubbish we found. It was a fun afternoon and Room 3 know how lucky we are to have such a cool stream so close to our school.
We are all looking forward to working with Tahu, Chelsea and others on Tuesday 21st May on our full day trip to the Ecosanctuary.