Education: Early Childhood

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  • In 2011 Science Alive is offering five stimulating programmes based on Te Whariki. These fun, interactive classes are suitable children ages 3 to 5 year old and have plenty to occupy young minds and hands.

    Make your morning or afternoon a real adventure by adding on a visit to our Interactive Area and have fun exploring the hands-on exhibits.

  • All programmes are designed for children ages 3 to 5 years old and run for approximately one hour.

    Classes are geared to groups of 12 to 30 students.
    A minimum of 4 adults are required to assist with the programme.
    Children need to arrive with name tags and to be divided into 4 groups.

  • Bookings are essential, to book please contact Gail at Science Alive!
    Ph: (03) 365 5199
    E-mail: bookings@sciencealive.co.nz

  • Animals Around Us
    7 February - 15 April
    Explore fascinating creatures using models, microscopes and props. Find out what animals need to survive, how they grow and what makes them special.

    		 

    Out of this World
    2 May - 15 July
    Journey through the solar system and encounter planets, the moon and stars. Dress as an astronaut, make craters, walk the moonscape and create constellations.

    You can make your own planet mobile by downloading the following two pdf files
    Mobile Base
    Planet Mobile

    Inside Me
    1 August - 7 October
    Discover the wonders found inside the human body. Observe x-rays, listen to your heart, investigate organs and stimulate your senses.

    		  

    Make it Move
    25 October-16 December
    Experiment with our catapult, wheel barrow, and gear train. Use the pulley to feed the monkey. Work out which wacky wheels move the car.

    What's the Forecast?
    Learn to observe and measure the weather like a meteorologist. Investigate extreme conditions, create precipitation, wind vanes and rainbows.
    Download the instructions for making a rainbow, as seen in the Science Alive! What's the Forecast? Class

    		    
     

    Included in your programme is a visit to KidZone.
    The main Interactive Area is available to groups for an additional charge of $2 per person.

    Our programmes run: Monday to Friday at 9:30am and 1:00pm

    Bookings are essential, to book please contact Gail at Science Alive! Ph: (03) 365 5199
    E-mail: bookings@sciencealive.co.nz

    		   
    Cost per Child:
    $4.50 - class + KidZone
    $6.50 - class + KidZone + 2hr visit to the Interactive Area
    * 1 free adult for every 3 children
    (Additional adults pay child rates)    		    
    Come along to explore, experiment and learn with your children. We look forward to your visit.

    Science Alive! also has Resources Cases available for use in Early Childhood classrooms