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The Education Programmes at the Royal Albatross Centre are designed for a range of ages covering both science and social science topics.
We have a range of education resources and programmes for students at Early Childhood Level, Primary Level, and Secondary Level.
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Litter Free Oceans
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Investigate the impact of marine debris on the local wildlife and investigate the source of the problem as part of the programme. more>> Time: 2 hours 15 mins Age Focus: Years 4 – 8 Curriculum Area: Science, Nature of Science. Cost: $4/person |
Nature of Science: Tracking Blue Penguins
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Discover Kororā, the Little Blue Penguin, the world’s smallest penguin, in their natural habitat at Pukekura. more>> 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: $9/person ($4 for education Programme (if combined with another education programme, no additional cost), $5 for Blue Penguin Tour) |
Identity & Heritage: Toroa at Taiaroa
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From fortification to conservation, students will look at how the use of Taiaroa Head has changed over time. more>> Time: 2 hours Age Focus: Years 4-8 Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW – Achievement Objectives 1-4) Cost: $4/person |
Birds: A is for Albatross, B is for Bird
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Discover what makes a bird a bird and how the Royal Albatross is adapted for life at sea. more>> Time: 1.5 hours Age Focus: Years 1-3 Curriculum Area: Science (Level 1-2, LW – Achievement Objectives 1-4) Cost: $4/person |
Maori History: Pukekura Toroa
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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. more>> Time: 2 hours Age Focus: Years 2-6 Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Level 2-4), Maori Cost: $4/person |
Conservation: Save our Seabirds
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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. more>> Time: 2 hours Age Focus: Years 4-8 Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW – Achievement Objectives 1-4) Cost: $4/person |
Science: 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. more>> 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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