The Education Programmes at the Royal Albatross Centre are designed to inspire the next generation to protect our incredible New Zealand wildlife and history.
Our Primary School education programmes cover a range of topics, all of which are central to us at Taiaroa Head/Pukekura, including; Plastic Pollution, Nature of Science, Identity and Heritage, Birds, Maori History, Conservation and Science.
Download our Primary Education school flyer here… Primary Education Flyer
Or if you would like to ask any questions regarding programmes or bookings, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us.
Primary School Education Programmes
Litter Free Oceans
Tracking Blue Penguins
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Discover Kororā, the Little Blue Penguin, the world’s smallest penguin, in their natural habitat at Pukekura. Topic: Nature of Science Time: 2 hours Age Focus: Years 4-8 (may be adapted for secondary) Curriculum Area: Nature of Science (Levels 2-4, Investigating in Science, Participating and Contributing), Science (Level 2-4, Living World), Social Sciences (Level 3). Cost: $4/person (Education Programme only) $9/Person (Programme + Penguin Tour) |
Toroa at Taiaroa
A is for Albatross, B is for Bird
Pukekura Toroa
Save our Seabirds
Flight and Feathers
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Birds are finely tuned flying machines, with the wing and flight style suited perfectly to the environment in which they live. Topic: Science Time: 2 hours Age Focus: Years 4-8 Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW – Achievement Objectives 1-4) Cost: $4/person <<More Information>> <<Teachers Guide>> <<Student Worksheet>> |
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