2013 Early Childhood Programmes
Visiting the Stevenson Discovery Centre, Weird & Wonderful, or booking an educator-led programme, is a great way to introduce young learners to Auckland Museum, exposing them to new educational experiences in a safe and stimulating environment.
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Tala Pasifika
Term 1: 25 March – 19 April 2013
Term 2: 20 May – 12 July 2013
Term 3: 05 August – 27 September 2013
Term 4: 14 October – 6 December 2013
Fridays only
Tala Pasifika uses multimedia, storytelling, objects, images, movement and dance to examine aspects of Pasifika identity.
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Matariki
Term 2: 20 May - 12 July 2013
Fridays only
Matariki is a time of reflection, preparation and the community being together - telling stories.
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Dinosaurs & Fossils
Term 2: 06 May – 12 July 2013
Dinosaurs and fossils have a strong popular appeal for early learners. This programme capitalises on this to involve children in active exploration, to inspire them to observe and discover more about these fascinating creatures and how they evolved over time.
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Wonders of the Sea
Term 3: 29 July – 27 September 2013
Through exploration and investigation in the Weird & Wonderful and Oceans galleries learn how many Oceans there are, where they are located and explore & investigate various forms of sea life.
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Weird & Wonderful - Stevenson Discovery Centre
Available upon request
The newly refreshed Weird & Wonderful is Auckland Museum’s natural history Discovery Centre. Incorporating rich and varied collections, numerous live displays, object handling and staff facilitation W&W works superbly as either a stand-alone destination for schools or as part of a Natural History themed itinerary.
Best suited to Years 1 to 3
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