Maui’s Dolphin –

Contents page
Background 4
Why undertake an inquiry to action using Maui’s as a context for learning? 4
Meet Maui’s dolphin 5
Why are Maui’s dolphins endangered? 5
The work of WWF 5
Alignment with the New Zealand Curriculum and guidelines 6
Inquiry learning 8
Maui’s dolphin inquiry learning for action 9
Possible learning experiences and resources 15
Activity 1: Watch it! 15
Activity 2: Maui’s dolphin – a critically endangered species 16
Activity 3: What a legend! 18
Activity 4: Drawing Maui 20
Activity 5: Flippers, fins and flukes 22
Activity 6: How do you compare to Maui’s? – Dolphin maths 23
Activity 7: What is endemism? 25
Activity 8: Maui’s dolphin life cycle 27
Activity 9: Clever clicks – echolocation 29
Activity 10: Where’s my baby? 30
Activity 11: Protect Maui’s from pollution 31
More ideas for learning experiences 32
Resources 34
Appendix 1: Blank teacher-directed inquiry template 40
Appendix 2: Photocopy masters 42
Maui’s Dolphin – An inquiry to action