
Sowing Seeds of Conservation: Marvellous Mangroves in China
Location: Gaoqiao, Guangdong Province, China
Date: April/May 2012
Goal: To equip primary school teachers to effectively deliver the Chinese Marvellous Mangroves curriculum through hands-on training and practical classroom tools
Partners
Nationally tailored Marvellous Mangroves curriculum completed and launched in Mandarin
36 teachers from 11 schools participated in a three-day ‘train the trainer’ workshop
Teachers received full classroom kits, including 40 magnifying lenses each
What we did
To introduce the newly developed curriculum, MAP and ZMNNR hosted a three-day “train the trainer” workshop in the mangroves of Gaoqiao, Guangdong Province, for 36 teachers from 11 local schools. Led by MAP’s Educational Director and experienced local educators, the workshop introduced participants to the newly published 300-page “Marvellous Mangroves” curriculum and teachers’ guide. Teachers explored how to deliver interactive lessons such as the Water Cycle Rap, Detritus Tag (a bioaccumulation activity), and Migration Headache. They were also shown how to build simple dip nets using basic materials and how to guide students in using hand lenses. Each teacher received a full set of classroom resources, including 40 magnifying lenses to support hands-on learning. The workshop concluded with a field trip to the mangroves, giving participants the opportunity to apply their new knowledge in a real-world setting. Just a month later, teachers were already bringing the curriculum to life with their Grade 4 students during a dedicated “Marvellous Mangroves” day.





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