Mai Po Marshes (Sharing)

Lam Chun Yip T.W.G.Hs. Chen Zao Men College

Why Choose Mai Po?

An internationally important wetland

Good reputation Hard to apply Bird watching Floating bridge

Point to note

Form download from internet in June

Check tide table (High tide will be better)

Cross-subject (Biology, Geography, LS)

Teaching schedule

Preparation Transportation Parents’ letter (with contact no.) Grouping (binocular) Weather (sunny day VS rainy day) Lunch, snack & water Insect repellent Personal hygiene (H5N1) ID Card First-Aid kit

Briefing

Briefing Students should have enough

background information before the visit: E.g. Physical environment of wetland Different species of mangrove trees Adaptive features of mangrove trees Different species of animals Endangered species

• The route

Black-faced spoonbill

Mangrove trees

Crabs

Mikania micrantha (Plant killer)

During the visit

Control discipline Assist teaching Assist mangrove

trees recognition Assist bird

recognition

Debriefing

Importance of wetland Human Impact Sustainable development Personal responsibility

Resources

CD-Rom (Hong Kong Mangroves) Reference book (泥巴上的春天 ) Internet

Thank You!