LEARNING INTENTION

List what is needed to go from project proposal to project construction. 

ACTIVITY

1. Consult with wider community

Who: Now you have your project proposal, and started to create a list of who might need to be involved, it’s time to start getting to the nitty gritty!

Share your proposal with those who need to be involved. Ask them:

• What advice do they have?

• Are there other people to meet, resources, companies, permission, funding etc

Your list will multiply, however make sure you regularly go back to the list and mark off (tick) the steps you have already taken. This is a journey, not a quick fix!

2. Map it out!

When: Depending on when this project starts, or the number of students, staff, and community support you have, your school may only do part of the project in that calendar year. That’s ok!

Where: Map out the area that your school wants to project. Make sure you take a trip to your sailing/boating club marine environment and that it is suitable for what you are proposing.

What: Think about what equipment you will need and what data you will collect.

How: Share the initial map and proposal with the sailing/boating club’s board to approve, before you continue with the other steps.

3. Depending on the scale and type of project choose either      A or B.

A. Structural Project Prototype

Before builders build, the land needs to be chosen, permission needs to be made to build, planners and architects need to design the build, and more than likely the area you are looking at for your NZL Blue Belt is on council/government land/waters so community consultation will need to be done. You might need a council permit too!

So, they need to see your vision! How is your NZL Blue Belt project going to look?

Do you need to do any trial activities or create a mini protype of your project? Can it be tested? Think about the environmental conditions at your club/site. Will it survive the wind, weather, wave conditions? How will you let people know about not disturbing the project/equipment?

B. Create a School Policy (If your project is regular data collecting)

Write a school NZL Blue Belt or Moanamana policy document. For example, write a commitment to how regularly the school will monitor the site. Outline what the expectations are for this policy, who will be involved (in charge), what data you will be collecting and the commitment of your school for the longevity of the project. Get the school board to approve the policy.