Let’s Explore New Zealand’s Coastline — and How It All Works!
This engaging unit study takes curious learners on a hands-on journey through the entire coastal ecosystem, from the sandy dunes above the beach to the mysterious creatures living in the deep ocean zones!
This exciting NZ Life by the Sea Unit Study takes curious little learners on an exciting educational journey through the coastal systems and creatures that make New Zealand’s seashore so special… from the intertidal zones where crabs scuttle sideways to the dark depths where anglerfish glow in the midnight zone!
Learners will dive into real-world marine science, coastal ecology, and environmental stewardship, all while doing fun activities, cut and paste worksheets, nature sketching, experiments, art and crafts, and even creating their own intertidal diagrams and ocean zone flip charts. They’ll discover how tides work, how creatures adapt to survive, what lives in each beach zone, and why protecting our coasts matters – all in a hands-on, age-appropriate way.
💡 What’s inside?
This interdisciplinary unit study blends Marine Science, Geography, Literacy, Art, Nature Study, Social Studies, and Environmental Awareness into one exciting bundle. Designed for kids aged 5–10, it brings big ideas like ecosystems, adaptation, conservation, and ocean stewardship to life through observation, exploration, and hands-on discovery.
Learners will:
– Discover what coastlines, seashores, and ocean zones are – and how they actually work
– Learn about the three intertidal zones: high tide, middle tide, and low tide
– Explore the difference between sand dunes, rocky shores, and the open ocean
– Match seashore creatures (like crabs, limpets, and starfish) to their correct habitat zones
– Understand how tides, waves, and erosion shape New Zealand’s coastline
– Learn how marine food chains work and what each creature eats to survive
– Explore ocean layers from the bright Sunlit Zone to the dark Midnight Zone
– Imagine life as a marine creature through creative writing and drawing
– Conduct hands-on experiments with wave energy (and other optional experiments)
– Create their own ocean zones flip chart, posters, nature diagrams, and nature sketches
– Identify New Zealand coastal birds like oystercatchers, dotterels, herons, and gulls
– Explore seaweed anatomy and why it’s so important to the ecosystem
– Learn about environmental care through recycling sorting and coastal conservation
– Discover unique NZ marine life including Hector’s dolphins, little blue penguins, and kina
Plus: So much more! Including quizzes, match-ups, observation activities, crafts, colouring sheets, bird identification challenges, and more!
Whether you’re a homeschooler or simply want your kids to understand how New Zealand’s coastline works — this is the perfect mix of learning and exploration. It’s designed to spark curiosity, build observation skills, and foster a strong understanding of real-world ecosystems, marine adaptations, and environmental stewardship.
Children will come away with a deeper appreciation for the creatures, habitats, and natural systems that make New Zealand’s (Aotearoa’s) coastline so unique — from the sandy shores to the mysterious deep ocean!
This bundle includes 40+ pages of activities, worksheets, science pages, creative tasks, and EXTRAS!
Just click “Add to Cart,” pay, and download instantly. Then get ready to learn, create, and explore New Zealand’s amazing coastline — from the sand dunes to the deep blue sea!
Made in New Zealand with love and care, I made this for my own children originally and now I am sharing the love!
What will you receive?
– 3 pdf. files to download, 56 printable A4 sized pages in total (which includes an answer guide, teacher’s guide, and all the extras as well)
(check out all photos to see more details of the included files)
You will need:
– Colour Printer
– A laminator is optional (I didn’t use one myself)
How it works:
– Download the files to your computer
– Print at home, or at a copy shop (there is usually online options for this also)
– I recommend printing on card stock if at all possible but this is not necessary.
– The items can be laminated for extra durability (optional also)
Please note:
– Colours may vary slightly depending on your screen.
– That these are digital items you will download and print yourself. No physical items will be shipped to you.
– NOT FOR RESALE or commercial use of any kind, please message me if you have any questions or concerns
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