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Years 1 - 8 programmeOverview | Additional Programmes
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Educator led programmes in galleries and classrooms |
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Te Ao Hurihuri – available in Te Reo and English / Tala Pasifika / Entomology – Insects /Geology - Volcanoes / ANZAC / Nga Mahi a Ringa / Ornithology – Birds / Palaeontology – Dinosaurs and Fossils / Archaeology - Egypt / Programmes for schools in the War Memorial* More information about each programme is available below. Charges apply. |
Educator facilitated programmes in the Stevenson Children’s Discovery Centres |
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CDC staff take a facilitator’s role as student’s direct their own learning amid the hands- on and object rich collections of the two Children’s Discovery Centres – Weird & Wonderful and Treasures & Tales (although closed for Terms 1&2, the renewed Treasures & Tales reopens in the second half of 2008) Entry to school groups by booking only. Charges apply.In addition CDC staff offer these programmes: Entry to school groups by booking only. Charges apply. |
Access to temporary exhibitions |
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In 2008 the exhibition for which entry fees apply is: T Rex Named Sue (Nov '08 – March '09) Temporary exhibitions can sometimes change. |
The chance to self guide |
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In the galleries /using the research facilities of the three information centres/ in the Volcanoes gallery. No charge but access only available by booking. |
Other opportunities for schools |
| Maori Cultural Performance (3-4 daily performances) Charges apply / Metazoa (Feb) Charges apply / Training for teachers to use the museum as a venue for teaching Thinking Skills Charges apply / Matariki / Celebrate Pasifika |
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Thinking Skills programme |
During the course of 2007 a number of schools took up the offer of using the Museum as a resource for a more in-depth study of topics of their own choice. This turned out to be quite challenging but was clearly enjoyed by the students who seemed to relish the chance to apply and sharpen some of the thinking skills they were exploring in their school settings.
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Term 1 |
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He Taonga Maori: Te Ao Hurihuri 25 Feb - 11 March
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To Ao Hurihuri offers students opportunities to engage more comprehensively with selected taonga from the He Taonga Maori gallery. Sessions are conducted in the gallery and aim to provide a tikanga Maori approach to some of the taonga from this collection. Through real and replica objects this programme looks too at the materials, the technologies and the skills of early Maori people.
To Ao Hurihuri is delivered in two ways
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• Te Ao Turoa gallery
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$3 per student [plus other charges according to choice] |
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All years |
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Entomology: Insects 25 Feb – 21 Mar |
Investigate some of the world’s most numerous life forms. Study insect structure, habits, fascinating facts and discover some of New Zealand’s special insects. This is an educator-led session held in a learning centre.
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• Weird & Wonderful session |
Cost: $3 per student [$5 with Weird & Wonderful] [$2 extra for Metazoa] |
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Years 1-3, 4-6 |
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ANZAC Programme 31 March – 16 May |
There are two parts to this annual programme.
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• Scars on the Heart II (the World War II gallery) |
For complete programme (drama session and World War I Sanctuary session): $8 per student |
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Years 5-6, 7-8 |
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Geology: Volcanoes 31 March – 16 May |
A programme about volcanic processes and the landforms they create. There is a particular focus on the volcanic heritage of Tamaki Makaurau and there are opportunities to handle and classify a range of volcanic rocks. Students also consider how humans are affected by and use volcanoes and their products.
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• Volcanoes gallery |
$3per student |
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Years 4-6, 7-8 |
Term 2 |
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Self Guided |
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He Taonga Maori: Te Ao Hurihuri 5 May - 04 July |
To Ao Hurihuri offers students opportunities to engage more comprehensively with selected taonga from the He Taonga Maori gallery. Sessions are conducted in the gallery and aim to provide a tikanga Maori approach to some of the taonga from this collection. Through real and replica objects this programme looks too at the materials, the technologies and the skills of early Maori people.
To Ao Hurihuri is delivered in two ways
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• Te Ao Turoa gallery
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$3 per student [plus other charges according to choice] |
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All years |
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Tala Pasifika: Ala Pasifika 5 May - 30 May |
Ala Pasifika. Guest educators use a story special to their Pacific experiences to reference objects within the Pacific Lifeways gallery. In this way they look at relationships between people and place and between people and objects. Students also visit the Natural History galleries to learn about some of the plants and animals brought to Aotearoa by early Oceanic people in their voyages of exploration and settlement.
Book now | Contact us |
• Pacific Lifeways session with guest educator |
2 ¼ hours (includes a snack break) |
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Years 1-3, 4-6 |
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ANZAC Programme 31 March – 16 May |
There are two parts to this annual programme.
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• Scars on the Heart II (the World War II gallery) |
For complete programme (drama session and World War I Sanctuary session): $8 per student |
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Years 5-6, 7-8 |
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He Taonga Maori: Nga Mahi a Ringa |
Through real and replica objects, this programme focuses on the materials, the technologies and the skills of early Maori people. It aims to create a picture of everyday life.
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• Te Ao Turoa gallery |
$3 per student |
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Years 1-3, 4-6 |
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Ornithology - Birds 16 June – 04 July |
This program focuses on some of New Zealand’s unique birdlife, and on bird anatomy and behaviour. Learn about some birds from ancient times and also about the impacts that introduced species have made on New Zealand’s birdlife.
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• Weird & Wonderful session |
$3 per student [$5 with Weird & Wonderful] |
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Years 1-3, 4-6 |
Term 3 |
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He Taonga Maori: Te Ao Hurihuri 28 July - 25 Sept |
To Ao Hurihuri offers students opportunities to engage more comprehensively with selected taonga from the He Taonga Maori gallery. Sessions are conducted in the gallery and aim to provide a tikanga Maori approach to some of the taonga from this collection. Through real and replica objects this programme looks too at the materials, the technologies and the skills of early Maori people.
To Ao Hurihuri is delivered in two ways
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• Te Ao Turoa gallery
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$3 per student [plus other charges according to choice] |
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All years |
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Tala Pasifika: Ala Pasifika 28 July - 5 Sept |
Ala Pasifika. Guest educators use a story special to their Pacific experiences to reference objects within the Pacific Lifeways gallery. In this way they look at relationships between people and place and between people and objects. Students also visit the Natural History galleries to learn about some of the plants and animals brought to Aotearoa by early Oceanic people in their voyages of exploration and settlement.
Book now | Contact us |
• Pacific Lifeways session with guest educator |
2 ¼ hours (includes a snack break) |
Yes |
Years 1-3, 4-6 |
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Palaeontology: Dinosaurs and fossils |
Palaeontologists provide much of the knowledge we have about dinosaurs and fossils. Come and try some of the things they do and see some of the objects palaeontologists have found.This is an educator-led session held in a learning centre.Book now | Contact us |
• Weird & Wonderful session |
$3 per student [$5 with Weird & Wonderful] |
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Years 1-3, 4-6 |
Term 4 |
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Archaeology : |
Archaeologists’ work is key to much of what we display at the museum and much of what we know about communities in the far past. Using interactives and museum objects and replicas, this programme introduces some of the key practises of archaeology in the context of selected ancient civilisations.
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• Ancient Worlds gallery |
$3 per student |
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Years 4-6, 7-8 |
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Impacts: Animals Introduced to New Zealand 30 Apr - 14 Dec |
This programme explores the impacts of introduced animal species on New Zealand’s natural environments. Concepts covered include food chains, introduced animals and ecological systems.This 120-minute programme is led by staff of the Children’s Discovery Centre and works between the Natural History Discovery Centre, Weird & Wonderful and the Natural History galleries.
Book now | Contact us |
Natural History Discovery Centre, Weird & Wonderful and the Natural History galleries |
$5 per student, 120 minute |
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Year 5-7 |
