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

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

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