Episode 7

In Episode 7 of The Seed Pod. Jess shares stories about trail running, the magic of composting and creating nutrient-rich soils, the behind-the-scenes of a recycling centre, biking to zero-waste food stores, foraging, and wallabies in NZ.

We are going to dive deeper into one of her stories in this Learning Pod using a Play - Observe - Discover - Share structure.


Play

Maya Templer has created this incredible comic which illustrates one of Jess’ stories.

Read the story summary HERE.

Print Maya’s comic HERE.

Listen to the story below.


Observe

Godwits are champion long-distance travellers (they migrate 12,000km non-stop). In our opinion, they would win medals at the Olympic Games in Ultramarathon running!

Let’s think of some different animals, how they move, and their adaptations/talents to determine which Olympic sports they could win medals in.

Check out our range of Sporty Animals Activity Sheets below:

  • Illustrated Olympic Animals Activity Sheet HERE.

  • Photographic Sporty Animals Activity Sheet HERE.

  • Blank Sporty Animals Activity Sheet HERE.

  • Sports and Animals Activity Sheet HERE.

  • Example Answers for Photographic Sporty Animals HERE.


Discover

Let’s dive deeper into animals who migrate (travel long-distances).

Animals often migrate to move between locations important for feeding, breeding, or egg-laying/raising young.

These migration activity sheets require some research.

Research our five selected migratory animals and match them to their migration destinations by drawing a line between them on the migration pathways activity sheet. Once you have matched the animals to their destinations, draw their migration pathway on the world map.

Printable Migration Resources HERE.

Answers HERE.


Share

Share your stories with us at: theseedpod@outlook.com

This is a place for sharing stories and contributions from our community.

Jess’ Story:

"I love getting out into nature, whether it’s through running, planting trees, composting, or watching the fantails fly around.”

“We all need nature, and I’m proud to be supporting it’s protection with Forest & Bird Youth!”

- Jess Lamb


We hope you enjoyed this Learning Pod!

If you have any feedback or photos/stories/art to share please get in touch!


Sian Crowley (Founder)

BSc Ecology & Biodiversity and Environmental Studies. Founder of The Seed Pod. | Environmental Educator & Programme Manager | Canon Oceania Education Category Grant winner 2024 | Impact Prize winner 2024 | Global EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2023 | S4&5 Protostar 2023 | Executive Committee Member NZ Association for Environmental Education 2023 | Founder of Forest & Bird Youth Wellington 2018

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