A SUNNY BEACHY DAY AT BAK BAK BEACH

Posted by: Sofia Johari

26th July 2009 (Sunday): Pantai Bak Bak, Kudat. The team (WWF-Kudat) was invited to organize an environmental education activities at SMK Abdul Rahim English camp for SPM students at Pantai Bak Bak, Kudat. We organize an activity called 'Habitat Exploration Activity'. We chose 4 different habitats that can be found adjacent to the camping area (Mangrove, Sandy Beach, Rocky Beach and Coral Reef) to be explored. The activity was designed to develope interest in different type of habitats and organisms living in it; and learning about their dependence on each other. While, the discussion and presentation will teach the students to think critically, work in a team and speak confidently in public in communicating their findings.

Explaining about sandy beach organism

Here is how the activity is done: 1) The first stage of the activity is dividing the students to 4 groups. 2) Then, the facilitators (WWF staffs, Volunteers from Banggi and Kudat & the French students) will explain about and ideal habitat profile; the proposed Tun Mustapha Park; & the respective habitat to be explored). 3) Exploration takes about half an hour. 4) Preparation of presentation based on observation of habitat. 5) Presentation.

Amy (right) our intern explaining habitat profile


French high school students as facilitators

Excited getting into the water

Showing off marine animals reference slides

Students, on their way exploring habitat

Gearing up

Robecca explaining on importance of mangrove

Gearing up

Students getting to know mangrove close up

Lending a helping hand :)

Shida (our volunteer from Banggi) and the students

The French students inspecting hermit crabs (Umang) :D

The students picked up garbage while exploring

Preparing presentation with help from facilitators

Discussion - Sin Pei (intern) in blue panda shirt

Presentation by coral reef group

Another very spirited presentation

Sandy beach group and their presentation

Presentation on habitat observation

The activity was a success, thanks to the volunteers from Banggi and Kudat, SMK Abdul Rahim Students; and Howard and his bunch of students and teachers from France!

All in a half-day work!

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