Identity & Heritage
Toroa at Taiaroa more>>

From fortification to conservation, students will look at how the use of Taiaroa Head has changed over time.
Time: 2.5 hours Age Focus: Years 4-8
Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW - Achievement Objectives 1-4)
Cost: $3/student, adults no charge

Maori Culture
Pukekura Toroa more>>

Taiaroa Head, also known as Pukekura, is an important site to Kai Tahu whanui. A wonderful opportunity to experience the Maori history of the area through stories and observations.
Time: 2 hours Age Focus: Years 2-6
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Level 2-4), Maori
Cost: $3/student, adults no charge

Flight
Flight and Feathers more>>

Birds are finely tuned flying machines, with the wing and flight style suited perfectly to the environment in which they live.

Time: 2 hours Age Focus: Years 4-8
Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW - Achievement Objectives 1-4)
Cost: $3/student, adults no charge

Birds
A is for Albatross, B is for Bird
more>>
Discover what makes a bird a bird and how the Royal Albatross is adapted for life at sea.

Time: 1.5 hours Age Focus: Years 1-3
Curriculum Area: Science (Level 1-2, LW - Achievement Objectives 1-4)
Cost: $3/student, adults no charge


Conservation
Save our Seabirds more>>

Royal Albatross are only one of the attractions of Taiaroa Head. Breeding colonies of Shags, Royal Spoon -bills, Little Blue Penguins and Fur Seals are just a few of the highlights.

Time: 2.5 hours Age Focus: Years 4-8
Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW - Achievement Objectives 1-4)
Cost: $3/student, adults no charge

Sustainability
The Problem with Plastic - Classroom Presentation

Plastic is responsible for killing millions seabirds each year. Kate Hewson will show you the stomach contents of an albatross and share some of her adventures with Albatross from other parts of the world. Rate the rubbish from your local beach and your lunch box in terms of harm to marine life and think about what you can do to stop the plastic tide.

Time: 50 minutes Age Focus: Years 3-8
Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW - Achievement Objectives 1-4)
Social Studies (Level 2-4)
Cost: no charge (travel costs may apply for schools outside of Dunedin)
Teacher-led Activities

Wildlife of Taiaroa Head
Cliff Viewing Area more>>

Discover other wildlife species that use Taiaroa Head for breeding, resting and or feeding.

Time: 30 minutes Age Focus: All Levels
Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW - Achievement Objectives 1-4)
Social Studies (Level 2-4)
Cost: no charge

 

Pilots Beach
Human Impact Trail more>>

have your lunch on Pilots Beach, before or after your programme at the Royal Albatross Centre and follow the trail to look at how humans interact with the environment in positive and negative ways.

Time: 30 minutes Age Focus: All Levels
Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW - Achievement Objectives 1-4)
Social Studies (Level 2-4)
Cost: no charge

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An Otago Peninsula Trust Enterprise
These programmes are supported by the Ministry of Education Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom
Contact:
Royal Albatross Centre
PO Box 492, Dunedin.
Ph (03) 478 0499, Fax (03)478 0575

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