Mangrove Story & Model

Show how plants change environments using local mangrove examples

• Photos of local mangroves
• Sand table or large tray
• Sand
• Toy plants with roots
• Watering can
• Small stones

1. 1Gather photos of mangroves from local area
2. 2Set up sand table demonstration
3. 3Practice the demonstration
4. 4Prepare simple story about mangroves

1. 1Show pictures of mangroves and tell simple story about how they grow
2. 2Explain: 'Mangroves have special roots that hold the sand together'
3. 3Use sand table to demonstrate: pour water on sand without plants (erosion)
4. 4Add toy plants with roots and pour water again (less erosion)
5. 5Discuss: 'How do the mangroves change the beach?'
6. 6Let children try the demonstration in small groups