Wai Care - secondary students

Students become freshwater citizen scientists for the day.

Experiences

Using scientific Wai Care equipment they will investigate the health of a stream in the Waitākere Ranges. Stream sites may include Little Huia or Karamatura Valley.

The location will be confirmed at booking.

Types of testing

Abiotic tests include taking stream observations and testing:

• temperature
• clarity
• dissolved oxygen
• pH
• nitrates/nitrites
• phosphates.

Biotic tests include identifying aquatic macroinvertebrates as bio-indicators of stream health.

Students can borrow a Wai Care testing kit to investigate the biological impact of an urbanisation on freshwater stream ecosystems.

Year level

Years 9-13

Learning areas

​Science, living world

Maximum students

Two classes (approx 60 students)

Location

Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Available dates

All year

Cost

Full-day programme: $9 per student

Contact details

Email: arataki.schoolbookings@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Address

Waitākere Ranges Regional Park300 Scenic DriveOratia

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