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Geography & Geology Resources

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ActUp Ltd Introduce Careers & Curriculum Using Drama & Roleplay Modules Nationwide - Year's 4 - 11 04 475 3260 or visit www.actup.co.nz

Curriculum Concepts Educational resources across the curriculum (Yr1-12 + ESL/Adults) – BLMs (ebooks/hard copy), interactive software, interactive online literacy, workbooks, certificates, posters and stickers. Phone: 06 759 4699 Free fax: 0800 123 0800 Free phone: 0800 293 648 orders@curriculumconcepts.co.nz www.curriculumconcepts.co.nz

EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL LTD Specialist in all forms of school group travel, including cultural, sports and music tours at all academic levels and ages. We are also a placement agency for overseas students (groups or individuals) wishing to study in New Zealand. Tailor made individual study or tour needs, arrangement of concerts, sports engagements, accommodation and domestic travel within New Zealand or groups travelling overseas. P: 09-828-9706 F: 09-828-9709 To start organising your trip fill in our online Travel Guide Form here. or email webenquiries@eti.co.nz www.eti.co.nz

Waikato

Waikato Coalfields Museum Waikato / Huntly The only coalmining museum in the North Island. Displays explore Waikato’s rich coalmining history. Student feedback is overwhelmingly positive. P: (07) 828 8128 F: (07) 828 8120 waikatocoalmuseum@paradise.net.nz www.coal.net.nz

Bay of Plenty

WAIMANGU VOLCANIC VALLEY - ROTORUA A popular educational tour focusing on the formation of the Waimangu thermal area following the Mt Tarawera eruption. Key features include Frying Pan Lake (the world's largest hot water spring) and Inferno Crater (the world's largest geyser-like feature). Students walk through Waimangu’s craters, view a wide range of thermal plants and micro-organisms, and take a cruise on Lake Rotomahana. Tel: 07 366 6137 nature@waimangu.co.nz  www.waimangu.co.nz

Canterbury

Canterbury Museum Rolleston Avenue Christchurch Teachers, tots and students of all ages will be enthralled when they explore our inspired interactive learning environment in the heart of the city’s Cultural Precinct. There’s always something new to discover among the museum’s impressive two million collections and special exhibitions. We make curriculum-based learning fun and offer pre and post-lesson support. The museum, first opened in 1870, is world-renowned for its natural and human history collections. Also, check out our cool school holiday programmes and events just for kids. Phone: 03 366 5000 or Education 03 366 9429 Email: education@canterburymuseum.com  Visit: www.canterburymuseum.com

Mt John Earth & Sky Observatory Lake Tekapo Where Earth meets Sky View our location map Click here Astronomy for Schools We are educational outreach specialists in Astronomy, Scientific Observatories and Geology of the Mackenzie Basin. We specialise in adapting our range of daytime and night-time programmes for schools, to help you as a teacher reach your achievement objectives. Our schools programmes include opportunities to see features of the Southern night sky through powerful telescopes, including New Zealand's largest, the MOA telescope. For more info on our programmes for schools read on... P: 03 680 6960 F: 03 680 6950 info@earthandsky.co.nz  www.earthandsky.co.nz