Education

 
The skies are full of wonders! From ancient civilisations to modern-day space exploration, humankind is always learning more about the universe we live in. Join us as we share our passion and experience with your students here at Stardome Observatory.

Education

 

Educational and Teachers Information

 
The Planetarium at Stardome Observatory is available for school, preschool, language, special needs and public group educational sessions. We can simulate the night sky with near perfect realism regardless of the weather and offer all students quality curriculum based programmes designed to meet their astronomical unit studies.
All educational programmes are 90 minutes in duration and can include some of the items listed below:
Stardome planetarium show

Live night sky

Large screen videos, multimedia presentations, live internet and NASA Television

Rocket launching

Sunspot imaging

Archival video footage and animations from space missions

Solar system planet models

 
We are a LEOTC provider

LEOTC stands for Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom. "The LEOTC project provides support for quality teaching and learning experiences for primary and secondary students enrolled in state, integrated, and registered private schools. Learning outside the classroom is an important complement to the learning that happens inside the classroom. It brings learning to life." *
All LEOTC services must meet core requirements specified by New Zealand's Ministry of Education (the MOE). Stardome has held contracts continuously with the MOE for the delivery of LEOTC programs since 1996.
* LEOTC Providers' poster, MOE July 2006. 









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