Project Jonah The World of Whales

Todd, Barbara

Notes
About Barbara Todd

The World of Whales Educational Resource Kit has been compiled and written by Barbara Todd, BSc. Barbara worked as an educator for many years before becoming involved in whale research. Since 1980, she has worked as a field researcher on projects studying whales in the Caribbean, United States and New Zealand.

Barbara has initiated and participated in a variety of educational programmes aimed at both adults and children. Barbara's photographs have appeared in numerous publications and she is the author of fifteen books.
Additional Notes
Project Jonah is an environmental organisation that was established in 1974 in New Zealand. It specialises in the protection and conservation of marine mammals (whales, dolphins and seals).
The key areas in which they work is rescuing stranded marine mammals, advocacy for marine mammals, ensuring compliance with legislation.[1] They are regularly involved in rescuing stranded whales around New Zealand.[2] New Zealand has one of the highest rates of whale strandings with the beached whales, and marine mammals in general, being the responsibility of the Department of Conservation.[3]
Project Jonah gave a major impetus for the government to create the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978.[4]
my notes
The kit includes lesson plans on whales and other interactive resources:
Teachers Resource Manual:
A wealth of background information about New Zealand's marine mammals, extensive exploration of each concept chart, ideas for further research and a glossary.
 
25 blackline master student activity sheets:
Worksheets which reinforce and test students understanding of specific concepts.
 
Over 1,000 diverse and creative learning activities:
The activities focus on science but also incorporate interdisciplinary subjects such as math, language, art and social studies.
 
A1 chart: 'New Zealand Whales and Dolphins'
A large full colour A1 wall poster which illustrates comparative size, shape, and features of individual species.
 
A2 Chart: 'To the depths of the sea'
Illustrates the range of ocean life at different depths and encourages ideas about food chains. 
 
10 concept charts:
Illustrate and emphasize specific concepts such as the Paikea legend, feeding techniques, social structures, migration and research. On the reverse of each chart you'll find an explanation of what is being shown, along with key concepts, key words and 10 suggested learning activities.
Location edition Bar Code due date
Primary Resource Room 2017 71302
Genre:Zoology
Dewey:599.5
call #:BAR
pub:2000
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Project Jonah is a registered charity. We exist for one simple reason – marine mammals desperately need our help. Our vision is to create a world where these animals are respected and protected. And to achieve this we need your support.
Our strength comes from our volunteers; everyday Kiwis that give up their time to help marine mammals through our rescue, action and protection programs. Whether they’re picking up litter on beaches or getting hands on in rescuing stranded whales, they’re out there helping. Whatever the weather.
We’re a New Zealand organisation, with a distinct flavour and feel. We pride ourselves on being passionate, honest, open and down to earth – things that Kiwis are well known for, both here and overseas.
As a voluntary organisation we need to do a lot with a little. With our distant location we’ve had to develop unique and better ways of getting things done. We've pioneered whale rescue techniques, and have shared this technology and expertise with the rest of the world. Much of our work comes from a practical ‘let’s just do it’ approach.
At the heart of Project Jonah is a passionate belief that caring about marine mammals is simply the right thing to do. We care about the welfare of these animals; their suffering and their needs. And though we make decisions using our heads, we do what we do because our hearts are connected with this absolutely vital work.
We believe that both animals and people matter. Whilst the animals are central to what we do, it’s people that make our work possible. New Zealand can lead the world in marine mammal welfare and protection. Your help puts us closer to that goal.
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