Enjoy a lovely day of learning, catching up and meeting other home educated families in our Mix & Meet: Stardome!

We will have a few different educational classes provided by the Stardome Observatory & Planetarium team up on offer and a Life Learners Mix & Meet base set up at Cornwall Park (by the playground) right next door - a perfect place to hang out if you are doing more than one workshop!

Check out Life Learners Events Page for the other Stardome Educational Workshops on the same day HERE

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Workshop 1. Te Whānau o Matariki
Suitable for All Ages
10 -11.30am
Please arrive 10 minutes before your session

Celebrate the meaning of this special time of the year - Mānawatia a Matariki!

In this programme with the Stardome team, we explore the cultural and scientific significance of this star cluster and the stories that connect them to Aotearoa.

We locate the stars in the sky and unpack the connection of each star to one another. We explore the relationship they have to te taiao and the tohu/signs that mark seasonal changes.

Te Whānau o Matariki is an opportunity to gain new perspectives on how we measure time and organise our lives around the stars.

Workshop 2. Humans in Space
Suitable for ages 5 - 8 years old (years 1 - 4)
11 -12.30pm

Workshop 3. Humans in Space
Suitable for ages 9 years old + (years 5 - 13)
12 -1.30pm
Please arrive 10 minutes before your session

How does astronomy and human curiosity improve life on earth?

In this programme, we question our innate curiosity and why we are compelled to look up and step out.

We consider the pull to explore our cosmic shores across time. Together we look at the evolution of journeying and technology across history - from the first waka our ancestors stepped onto, to the most distant robotic emissaries at the edge of our solar system.

Humans in Space examines how space exploration and technological innovation changes life here on Earth.

Workshop 4. Beyond the Known
Suitable for ages 11 years old + (years 7 - 13)
- This will be a far more technical look at the universe and is suited to youth who really want to get into the science of it.
1 - 2.30pm
Please arrive 10 minutes before your session

Journey through the universe and question the fabric of our reality.

In this programme, we break the barriers of physics to explore the edge of the observable universe - and question what lies beyond.

We look at the grandeur of the galaxies, the scope of the universe and the mysterious forces that bind our reality together. We ask, What is inside a black hole? Why is the universe expanding? What is dark matter? Is there a multiverse.

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About our Home Educated Class Trip to the Stardome:

This trip aims to support our community by showing ākonga the fundamental principles of astronomy, how amazing space is, and how precious our Earth is!

We want young people to ask the BIG questions – what else is out there? How far can we go? How did it all begin? We want everyone to look up, feel small, but think big.

Depending on the year level, ākonga will enjoy some activity-based learning in the classroom, time in the Space Gallery & Exhibits area, and a planetarium show in the 360-degree theatre. This immersive experience brings to life the concepts and ideas of astronomy and space exploration giving context to what they are learning in their home educated journey.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM LIFE LEARNERS:

Cost includes: a group contribution; this supports the organization of outings/ sessions for the home educated community and online services used for bookings. All events are non profit and volunteer organized to benefit the home education community.

Check in: This is a self check in event. You will need to sign a check in form when you arrive at the event and sign in everyone under your booking.

Group Minimums: There is a minimum amount of tickets that need to purchased on most events (set by the venue). In the event this minimum amount of tickets is not sold before the cancellation date (which is the vendor confirmation date also) the event will be cancelled and refunded.

If you are unable to attend your booking and it is past the cancellation date please look at the options HERE