Plan a Unit
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.
Please see below for some helpful links!
Plan a Unit
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Planning your Astronomy Unit
Make your astronomy unit exciting and fun for your students. Most kids are naturally enthralled by space and there are many ways to "spice up" your classes. Whether it be vinegar and baking soda rocket making (see the mayhem right), or one of the dozens of hands on experiments, there are literally hundreds of fun, educational activities for you and your class to explore. More detail on preparing for a school visit to Stardome ... Click Here
For Teachers' Reference
These are some suggested external links for information regarding the NZ curriculum
Link to the NZ curriculum on TKI ... here
Link to the NZ curriculum exemplars on TKI ... here
Link to New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) including science and astronomy standards (typically for high school students) ... here
Link to the NZ curriculum on TKI ... here
Link to the NZ curriculum exemplars on TKI ... here
Link to New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) including science and astronomy standards (typically for high school students) ... here
Unit Resources
There is a wide range of resources for your unit plan available on the web... more details here
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