S.E.A School Education Programmes
The education programmes in the following sections are suggestions
only and have been developed to address the Achievement Objectives most commonly requested by teachers.
Bookings can be made for 9.30am, 11.30am or 1.30pm so that your
visit can be scheduled to include a feeding time. The feed is not essential to the education programme so bookings can be made for other times to suit your transport arrangements and we will endeavour to alter feed times to suit.
Junior Science
Programme Name |
Suggested Year Level |
Year 0-3 |
Year 4-6 |
Year 7-10 |
Year 11-13 |
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A Watery World |
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Living World
Level 1/2: Evolution 1
Level 3/4: Evolution 1 |
Provides students the opportunity to observe Marine and Freshwater organisms and distinguish between different groups by identifying their simple parts and special features.
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Hidden Treasures |
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Living World
Level 1/2: Ecology
Level 3/4: Ecology |
Allows students to see many and varied marine and freshwater organisms through observation of the colouration and patterning they use as a means of concealment.
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A Rocky Road |
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Living World
Level 1/2: Life Processes
Ecology
Level 3/4: Ecology
Level 5: Life Processes 2
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Familiarises students with the special conditions that exist in the rocky shore environment. Allows students to handle and closely observe the organisms that inhabit it and the special adaptations that enable them to meet its particular demands and ensure their survival.
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Special Species |
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Living World
Level 1/2: Evolution 1
Level 3/4: Evolution 1, 2
Level 5: Ecology |
Introduces the criteria by which we classify an organism as endangered and the different categories therein. Provides students the opportunity to observe seldom seen endangered Canterbury species in simulated natural environments and understand the reasons behind their decline. |
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Suited for Success |
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Living World
Level 3/4: Ecology
Level 5: Life Processes 2
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Through examining a broad array of different freshwater and marine species students will observe a variety of behavioural, structural and physiological adaptations and discuss the reasons for their development. |
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MRS GREN |
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Living World
Level 3/4: Life Processes
Level 5: Life Processes 2
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Explore examples of the characteristics that distinguish living things from the non-living items that surround them: Movement, Respiration, Sensitivity, Growth, Reproduction, Excretion and Nutrition. |
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Using Materials |
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Material World
Level 1/2: Properties of Mat.s
Level 3/4: Properties of Mat.s
Level 5: Properties of Mat.s
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An aquarium is constructed of a huge variety of different materials. Which should be used for what task? Why do we use the ones we do? |
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Level 2/3 |
Level 4/5 |
Level 6-8 |
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Junior Social Studies
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Programme Name |
Suggested Year Level |
Year 0-3 |
Year 4-6 |
Year 7-10 |
Year 11-13 |
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Coast Culture |
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Culture and Heritage
Level 1: AO 1, 2
Level 2: AO 2 |
Identify customs and traditions when gathering food from the sea, rivers and lakes and reflect on the importance of culture to these practices. |
Life @ SEA |
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Social Organisation
Level 1: AO 1, 2
Level 2: AO 1, 2
Level 3: AO 1, 2 |
Introduces the different jobs in the Aquarium, their roles and the requirements of their job. Also the many other careers related to this field. |
Ocean's of Wealth |
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Resources & Eco. Activities
Level 3: AO 1
Level 4: AO 1
Level 5: AO 1 |
Introduces aspects of the quota system of fisheries management and provides students with the opportunity to observe many of New Zealand’s most important commercial fish species. |
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Level 1/2 |
Level 2/3 |
Level 4/5 |
Level 6-8 |
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Approximate Curriculum Level |
Junior Mathematics
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Programme Name |
Suggested Year Level |
Year 0-3 |
Year 4-6 |
Year 7-10 |
Year 11-13 |
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Shaped for Success |
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Measurement
Level 1: AO 1, 2
Level 2: AO 1, 2
Level 3: AO 1, 2
Level 4: AO 1, 2
Level 5: AO 1, 2 |
Tanks of every size and shape meet the needs of an abundance of native species. What are their dimensions? How much water is in them? Glass? How long do they take to fill? To Empty? |
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Level 2/3 |
Level 4/5 |
Level 6-8 |
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Approximate Curriculum Level |
Senior Science
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Programme Name |
Suggested Year Level |
Year 0-3 |
Year 4-6 |
Year 7-10 |
Year 11-13 |
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Introduced Species |
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Living World
Level 5: Ecology
Level 6: Ecology
Level 7: Ecology |
Provides opportunities for students to observe a range of introduced fish species and distinguish between different groups. Looks at the reasons behind their introduction, continuing release and management as well as the impact these species have had on native flora and fauna. |
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Reproduction |
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Living World
Level 5: Life Processes 2
Level 7: Life Processes |
Students will observe a broad range of marine and freshwater species that have developed extremely varied strategies for reproduction. |
Freshwater Fish |
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Living World
Level 5: Ecology
Level 6: Ecology
Level 7: Life Processes |
Offers students the opportunity to observe introduced species and seldom seen native species and distinguish between groups on the basis of their observable features. |
Classification |
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Living World
Level 5: Ecology
Level 6: Ecology
Level 7: Life Processes |
Through the observation of freshwater and marine species students will distinguish between different groups on the basis of observable characteristics and become familiar with the basis of species classification and the use of keys. |
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Level 2/3 |
Level 4/5 |
Level 6-8 |
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Approximate Curriculum Level |
Senior Biology
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Programme Name |
Suggested Year Level |
Year 0-3 |
Year 4-6 |
Year 7-10 |
Year 11-13 |
Freshwater Classification |
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Biology
Level 6: AO 1a
Level 7: AO 2
Level 8: AO 2b |
Focuses on classification as the mechanism for students to become familiar with a range of New Zealand freshwater species, their adaptations and diversity. |
Freshwater Diversity |
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Biology
Level 6: AO 1a, 3a
Level 7: AO 1b
Level 8: AO 1b, 3a |
Through examining a range of freshwater species, their similarities, differences and special features, students will become familiar with aspects of the biology of this community. |
Marine Classification |
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Biology
Level 6: AO 1a
Level 7: AO 2
Level 8: AO 2b |
Focuses on classification as the mechanism for students to become familiar with a range of New Zealand marine species, their adaptations and diversity. |
Marine Diversity |
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Biology
Level 6: AO 1a
Level 7: AO 1b
Level 8: AO 1b |
Through examining a range of New Zealand marine species, their similarities, differences and special features, students will become familiar with aspects of the biology of this community. |
Locomotion |
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Biology
Level 7: AO 1b |
Students will observe a variety of freshwater and marine species with an enormous diversity of locomotive mechanisms and specialised body structures. |
Reproduction |
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Biology
Level 6: AO 2
Level 7: AO 2
Level 8: AO 2 |
In this programme students will observe and learn about species displaying a range of reproductive strategies including sequential hermaphroditism, oviparity and ovoviviparity. |
Evolution |
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Biology
Level 7: AO 2
Level 8: AO 2b |
By looking at our broad range of jawless, bony and cartilagenous fish students can see the development of increasing complexity and divergent strategies for mobility and locomotion. |
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Level 2/3 |
Level 4/5 |
Level 6-8 |
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The Arts
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Programme Name |
Suggested Year Level |
Year 0-3 |
Year 4-6 |
Year 7-10 |
Year 11-13 |
Marine Life |
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Visual Art
Level 1-8 |
Use art to make a study of Marine Life. Students can make drawings of living fish or crustaceans or study and make sketches of them to develop ideas back at class such as relief prints or creative writing. |
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Level 2/3 |
Level 4/5 |
Level 6-8 |
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