Here are our education highlights for our new exhibitions.
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We also offer year-round programmes in the areas of Arts, Social Studies, History, English, Te Reo Māori, Science, and Technology.
Matariki @ Te Papa - Education Programme
8-19 June
Book now for our popular Matariki (Māori New Year) education programme. This year the theme is Whakawhanaungatanga - Maintaining Relationships. One activity that Māori families do at this special time of the year is make manu tukutuku (kites).
Your students will see a real manu tukutuku and learn about how to make one. In the starlab students will discover the Matariki constellation that signals a new year, a new beginning and the start of feasting and celebration! They will also identify other constellations in the sky at night such as Maui's Hook and the Southern Cross.
Social Studies, Technology
Years 0-10, Levels 1-5
> Matariki online resource
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Formula One™ – The Great Design Race
July 15 – November 1 2009
Discover the innovative world of Formula One racing cars from the 1950's to today. Follow the incredible technology, see iconic cars and discover New Zealand's Formula One heroes.
This is an amazing opportunity to see the various adaptations and innovations that have occurred in Formula One racing over the last 50 years.
Students will be able to directly compare the various cars and explore the ideas that have led to their development.
The education programme will have strong links to the Technology Curriculum and will be suitable for both primary and secondary students. Guided education tours and self-guided visits are available.
Technology
Year 1–12
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>Formula One website
The Colossal Squid
The female colossal squid is the largest invertebrate ever discovered on this planet. Weighing in at 495kg, it is a sight for sore eyes! At 4.2 metres long it holds the record for the world’s largest eye measuring 27cm in diameter.
Discovered by the New Zealand fishing vessel, the San Aspiring, in the Ross Sea in 2007 the colossal squid was gifted to Te Papa by the Ministry of Fisheries. Stored for a year in a freezer at Te Papa’s Tory St facility, it was defrosted in April 2008 and examined by a team of international scientists.
Two education programmes can be booked that include viewing and learning about the colossal squid:
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Self-guided visits to the colossal squid
All education visits to see the colossal squid must be booked to ensure we have space for you.
> Teacher's guide to the colossal squid
> Colossal squid website
Our Space is a spectacular new multimedia and interactive experience. Visit www.ourspace.tepapa.com to contribute images and clips and become part of the Our Space community.
> Find out more about the exhibition, the rides and admission prices
Three education programmes are delivered utilising Our Space.
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Self-guided visits to Our Space
Our Space can be used in a variety of ways by you and your students. Bookings are essential so we can ensure that there is space for your group. Admission charges apply to the rides only.
> Teacher's guide to Our Space
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