Raglan History Beach Trip

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🏖️ Part 1: Raglan's History

1. What was Raglan originally called by Māori?

Whaingaroa

Waitomo

Waikato

Whakatane

2. The town was renamed Raglan after which historical figure?

Lord _________________ who was a British commander.

3. What type of rock formations can you see along Raglan's coastline?

Limestone cliffs

Black sand volcanic rock

White sandstone

Red clay formations

4. Which activities have been important to Raglan's history? (Tick all that apply)

Fishing and seafood gathering

Farming and agriculture

Mining for gold

Tourism and surfing

5. How do tides affect the beach ecosystem at Raglan?

6. Name two types of sea life you might find in Raglan's tidal pools:

1. _________________________

2. _________________________

7. What conservation efforts help protect Raglan's environment?

Dune restoration planting

Rubbish collection programmes

Protecting nesting bird areas

Controlling pest plants

8. Explain one way people today can help protect Raglan's beach environment:

9. Describe your sandcastle design and how it connects to Raglan's history or environment:

10. Draw a simple sketch of something interesting you observed at Raglan beach today:

11. What is one new thing you learned about Raglan that surprised you?