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IN THIS ISSUE
September 2009
A Day in Pompeii
Kura Pounamu - new long term exhibition
Video Conferences
End-of-year trips to Te Papa

 


                                                                                                                                     
   A Day in Pompeii
    
19 December 2009 - 25 April 2010
        Visa Platinum Gallery

       
Experience a truly spectacular event in world history 
      when the
 Roman city of Pompeii was frozen in time
      by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

     
Pompeii's priceless archaeological treasures rarely
      leave Italy, so this exhibition provides a unique
      opportunity to unearth the story of daily life in
      Pompeii.
                                                                                                                                 Mt Vesuvius, Pompeii
      
      See
 delicate garden frescos, marble and bronze sculptures, jewellery, gold coins, and
      hundreds of ancient artefacts .
Experience the dramatic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in an
      immersive
theatre.                                                

       
Social Sciences, Classical Studies                                         
      Science, Planet Earth and Beyond
      Visual Arts
      Year 1 - 13                         
                                   

      A Day in Pompeii is not to be missed!  Book by 18 December and take advantage of our
      Early Bird Special Offer and receive 10% discount.

     
Book now!

  A Day in Pompeii Teacher Preview
        Thursday 28 January, 2010
        4pm - 6pm
       
Join the Te Papa Education Team for a free viewing of
        A Day in Pompeii.  See the exhibition, hear more about
        the education programmes on offer and teacher
        resources. 
       
        During the preview Te Papa Press publications will be
        available for sale at 20%  discount  from Te Papa Store.

         RSVP to reservations@tepapa.govt.nz  Ph: (04) 381 7443.
                                                                                                                             
        Can't make it to the Teacher Preview?  
      
Free entry will be given to teachers only on these days:               Herm Column Statue 

      
Thursday 14 January
       Saturday 13 February
       
       Terms and conditions apply:
       
To gain free entry, you must present your teacher registration card. One free visit per teacher.
          Free entry will not be given outside of these days, unless you are attending the Teacher Preview.
 

         
          New long term exhibition
        Opens 17 October 2009
        Iwi Gallery

       
Experience a multi-sensory and personal encounter with pounamu, and discover what
        makes pounamu so special to Aotearoa New Zealand. See over 200 taonga from Te
        Papa's pounamu collections, including ceremonial taonga, tools, weapons, and 
        jewellery. Hear music created by pounamu taonga püoro (musical instruments) and
        see pounamu taonga being made with the use of customary tools. 
        Go to Collections OnLine to see examples of pounamu.

       
To book
         Select one of the following education programmes that will include this amazing
         exhibition:     

         Taonga Technology - (Technology) - year 0 - 10
            A Giant Storybook  (English) - year 0 - 10
         Tumeke Te Papa  (Introductory Tour) - year 0 - 13
         
Reo Toi (Visual Art) - Year 11 - 13
            
           Book now!
                                                                                                                                                              
     Teacher Preview to Kura Pounamu
         Thursday 22 October, 2009
         4pm - 6pm

        
Join the Te Papa education team for a free viewing of
         Kura Pounamu: Treasured Stone of Aotearoa New Zealand.
     
   Hear more about the education programmes on offer and teacher
         resources.
                                                                                                                       Hei Tiki
         RSVP to reservations@tepapa.govt.nz or ph: (04) 381 7443.
                                                                                                   
         During the preview Te Papa Press publications will be available for sale at 20%
         discount from Te Papa Store.

           Credits:
          
 Hei tiki (pendant in human form), pounamu (nephrite), inanga variety, Arahura River, Westland.
        
  Sir Walter Buller Collection. Gifted by Leo Buller in 1911. Te Papa.


   End of Year Trips to Te Papa
      
Planning a trip to Te Papa? 
       We have a great range of education programmes
       on offer. 
      
       Book now for an exciting and engaging lesson with
       our museum educators. Our programmes incorporate
       bicultural learning objectives, and most can be
       offered in either English or Te Reo Mäori.

      Programmes For Year 0 - 10
      The Arts|Ngä Toi @ Te Papa
      Social Studies|Tikanga-a-Iwi @ Te Papa
      English @ Te Papa
      Science|Putaiao @ Te Papa
      Technology|Hangarau @ Te Papa
                                                           
      Programmes For Year 11 - 13
      Te Reo Mäori in the Mainstream @ Te Papa
      Science|Putaiao @ Te Papa
      History|Ngä Körero o Mua @ Te Papa
      Art|Ngä Toi @ Te Papa

 

        Book now! 

  
 Video Conferences with Te Papa Education

        Engage your students with an interactive, stimulating and lively video conference.

       The Colossal Squid
    
  Explore the body of a squid through a live dissection.
       Watch an animation about a day in the life of a colossal
       squid. This squishy, squidgy presentation is a fun and
       exciting way to learn about our deep-sea creature, 
       the colossal squid! Presented by Te Papa educators.
       Suitable for students studying at Level 4 of the science
       curriculum.

       Dates:   21 October, 28 October, 11 November, 18 November,
                      25 November, 2 December, 9 December and 16 December.
       Time:     9am - 9.45am.
       Book now - select 'video conference' as your education progamme.


       Earth Science
       Meet geologist and paleontologist Dr Hamish Campbell and ask him about
       the awesome forces that shape New Zealand's landscape. Pick one of
       these topics: earthquakes, volcanoes, dinosaurs, fossils, evolution, climate 
       change, your local geography.  Suitable for primary and secondary level.

       Dates: 14 October, 4 November                                                         
       Time: 9am - 9.45am.                                                                                                     Dr Hamish Campbell
       Book now - select 'video conference' as your education progamme.

      
Check out the Awesome Forces online resource for teachers and students, great for
       learning about Earth Sciences.

       
There is no charge for these video conferences.



  Tales From Te Papa Videos
      
Tales from Te Papa is a series of mini-docos
      (between 2-5 minutes long) showcasing significant
      objects and taonga from the collections of Te Papa
      and other museums.
         
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Te Papa
                                                                                                        
 

To make a booking, contact our helpful Education Coordinator Phone: (04) 381 7087
Fax: (04) 381 7170
reservations@tepapa.govt.nz
www.tepapa.govt.nz/learning


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