Soapbox 3.0

There were warning signs similar to this one lining the path to the glacier. This particular sign warns about the instability of the ice and how it can collapse unpredictably.

Here's one of our classmates crossing a runoff stream. The height and velocity of these streams change rapidly with precipitation and temperatures.

This creature is the Jeff Beavan. It is not a native species to New Zealand but can be found roaming the country looking for fun things to do. This Jeff Beavan is sound asleep after a long day of traveling.

This is a stick insect. These creatures can be found all over the world, but there are currently 22 different species that live in New Zealand. Their bodies are shaped like sticks so that they can blend into their habitat so predators don't find them; this is called camouflage.

This is the Silver Fern. It can be identified by its green top and its silver underside. It is one of New Zealand's most recognizable symbols and is used for many company logos as well as the New Zealand rugby team, the All Blacks', shirt logo.

These pools formed near the snout of Fox Glacier from the melt water coming down off the glacier. The sediment that the runoff carries off the glacier is what gives the pools their cool blue color.

Ryley and Austin show the river and swamp habitats they have created. They told the class what plants and animals need these wetlands to survive and how they help keep our water clean.

Vincent and Anna explain how water gets to our homes. They explained the water cycle and then showed the class the step by step process of a water treatment plant, using their posters.

Brady and Eva demonstrate a volcanic eruption.

Brady pours the baking soda into their "volcano". He and Eva can't wait to make it erupt like a real volcano!