The Ozone - homework

You are to put yourself in the role of a Journalist. 
Your task: to find out about the Ozone layer; damage to this layer and the impact on ecosytems. Start with a catchy introduction and remember to write in a way that a general audience can understand. This means you will need to define the science words used. Use the following questions as a guide:

1) What is the ozone layer - why is it useful?
2) Is there a hole in the ozone layer, where is it above, is it seasonal?
3) Is there a connection between the Greenhouse effect and the ozone hole?
4) What species may be affected by this damage to ozone, what are some flow-on effects? (i.e. will this effect humans?)

Include a diagram or picture. You may write an article, record your presentation as a news item, or report back in class. You may work in pairs.

Due date - Wednesday 4th April

What are marine reserves?

Find out more about where in New Zealand marine reserves are located.  What is the purpose of setting them up?  What are your thoughts on these reserves?

Click here to visit the Department of Conservation website to see maps and find out more.

Click here to watch some videos on Marine Reserves in NZ

Crest Awards - Bronze

CREST is an international awards scheme designed to encourage years 0-13 students to be innovative, creative, and to problem solve in science, technology and environmental studies. The Bronze award generally takes 1-2 terms to complete.

Find out more here. Speak to your Science teacher if you are interested.

Antarctic Food Webs

Compare food webs between Summer and Winter - learn more about the plants and animals that are adapted to this extreme environment.

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Interactive Antarctic food web

Put your knowledge of food webs to practice by exploring this website

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'Our Far South'

Follow the blogs, videos and images as they are updated of a current expedition to Antarctica & the sub-Antarctic Islands. You can get involved in this by becoming a follower or asking questions online.

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