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Eco-tourism on the West Eco-tourism on the West CoastCoast
A geological tour at PunakaikiA geological tour at Punakaiki
A WebQuest for Year 11 Geology/GeographyDesigned by Phoebe, Fiona, NavreetEmail: [email protected]
IntroductionIntroduction
• You are an eco-tour guide taking a group of American rock enthusiasts on a day trip at Punakaiki. You are based in Punakaiki with the Wild West Tours. As a tour guide you are going to give them a fun but informative
talk on the Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki.
TaskTask
• You are to going to give a 15 minute talk in pairs with visual aids on the formation of Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki. This talk will include the geological formations but also the Maori mythology of the area.
ProcessProcess
• The first step is to choose a partner to work with as you will need to be in pairs for this activity.
• Use Google maps to find the location of Punakaiki http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/
• Use the following websites to gain knowledge about Punakaiki and the Pancake Rocks
http://www.teara.govt.nz/http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/west-coast/buller-area/punakaiki-pancake-rocks-and-blowholes/http://www.minerals.co.nz/html/main_topics/resources_for_schools/industrial_minerals/indmin_cs_limestone.html#how_is_limestone_formed• Use the information that you have researched to deliver a 15
minute talk (tour) using visual aids.
EvaluationEvaluation
Using visual aids during the talk.
Incorporated Maori mythology into the talk.
Using different websites to research for your talk (tour).
Described the process of limestone formation in relation to the Pancake rocks at Punakaiki.
Shared the work evenly between each other.
CommentsAccomplishedDevelopingNot accomplished
To self evaluate use the table below. Tick which box you feel is appropriate on who you and your partner carried out this activity.
ConclusionConclusion
You have done a great tour. There are many interesting geological formations in
New Zealand. You can find out about them in books and websites. You can also ask your teacher for additional information.
Congratulations on a job well done!
CreditsCreditshttp://www.wcrc.govt.nz/state_of_the_environment/http://www.wcrc.govt.nz/state_of_the_environment/
http://www.punakaiki.co.nz/photos.htmhttp://www.punakaiki.co.nz/photos.htm Main Main Punakaiki blowhole Punakaiki blowhole Photo © Fay LooneyPhoto © Fay Looney
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/west-coast/buller-area/punakaiki-pancake-rocks-and-blowholes/http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/west-coast/buller-area/punakaiki-pancake-rocks-and-blowholes/
www.teara.govt.nz/.../168883/p5222gns.jpgwww.teara.govt.nz/.../168883/p5222gns.jpg