Primary Education

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.

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Or if you would like to ask any questions regarding programmes or bookings, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us.

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Primary School Education Programmes

Litter Free Oceans

Investigate the impact of marine debris on the local wildlife and investigate the source of the problem as part of the programme.
Topic: Plastic Pollution
Time: 2 hours 15 mins
Age Focus: Years 4 – 8
Curriculum Area: Science, Nature of Science.
Cost: $4/person

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Tracking Blue Penguins

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)

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Toroa at Taiaroa

From fortification to conservation, students will look at how the use of Taiaroa Head has changed over time.
Topic: Identity & Heritage & History
Time: 2 hours
Age Focus: Years 4-8
Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW – Achievement Objectives 1-4)
Cost: $4/person

Teachers Guide

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A is for Albatross, B is for Bird

Discover what makes a bird a bird and how the Royal Albatross is adapted for life at sea.
Topic: Birds
Time: 1.5 hours
Age Focus: Years 1-3
Curriculum Area: Science (Level 1-2, LW – Achievement Objectives 1-4)
Cost: $4/person

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Pukekura Toroa

Taiaroa Head, also known as Pukekura, is an important site to Kai Tahu. A wonderful opportunity to experience the Maori history of the area through stories and observations.
Topic: Maori History
Time: 2 hours
Age Focus: Years 2-6
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Level 2-4), Maori
Cost: $4/person

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Save our Seabirds

Royal Albatross are only one of the attractions of Taiaroa Head. Breeding colonies of Shags, Royal Spoonbills, Little Blue Penguins and Fur Seals are just a few of the highlights. Learn about the meaning and application of conservation status. Discuss current environmental issues impacting the seabirds and potential solutions to these problems.
Topic: Conservation
Time: 2 hours
Age Focus: Years 4-8
Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW – Achievement Objectives 1-4)
Cost: $4/person

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Flight and Feathers

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

Programme Resources:

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Flight Theme – Albatross

Birds with labels and maori names

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