Love Rimurimu
An ocean of potential
We are excited to introduce the Love Rimurimu education programme to Te Tau Ihu. With a strong focus on restoration from the outset, this programme has traversed the Cook Strait, developed by Mountains to Sea Wellington and generously shared as an open-source project. Supported by experts and technical advisors from the Cawthron Institute and Experiencing Marine Reserves, the Love Rimurimu programme is a comprehensive, year-long inquiry.
The programme delves into seaweed diversity and its importance in the marine environment, explores human impacts and climate change, and promotes seaweed solutions and marine restoration. It culminates in taking action, sharing knowledge, and reflecting on the learning journey. Educators have the flexibility to choose shorter inquiry options or tailor the programme to meet student needs. This programme is aimed at year 9 and 10 however can be modified to suit any age group.
School Programme
STEP 1 – Classroom learning and experiments: Get to know seaweed and seagrass, their diversity and importance.
STEP 2 – Visit Cawthron NARC (National Algae Research Centre) facility: See first hand what is happening at world class science facilities.
STEP 3 – Snorkel at your local beach and at marine reserve: See for yourself what the state of the environment looks like locally.
STEP 4 – Work on a restoration project: Get your hands dirty working on an existing project OR create one.
STEP 5 – Set up regular monitoring and citizen science data collection: Collect data over time on the restoration project to see how successful it is.
Teacher Resources:
https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/image_maps/118-love-rimurimu-planning-pathways
Tailored programmes
This is normally a programme aimed at year 9-10 or older however we can tailor packages to fit your needs. TBG attempts to source funding for school deliveries however casual-user pays programmes are also available.
Perhaps you are needing an activity for your school camp? Field trips to tie into Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC), science and mātauranga Māori?
