Museum artefacts are used to make history come alive and provide students with tangible touchpoints for them to reflect on the past.
Length: 1 hour
Age: Year 4 – Year 8
The workshop will include an overview of the following topics:
Technologies the first settlers of Aotearoa used to cross the ocean
Tools used by the Māori that shaped early life in Aotearoa
aThe Kiwi involvement in WW1 and WW2
Notable New Zealanders
At the conclusion of the workshop, students are welcome to explore MOTAT, including our heritage village and 1800’s schoolhouse.
Our Education Team will provide useful digital resources following the workshop for teachers to continue the learning at their place.
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