Earth and Sky regularly caters to school groups by providing a wide range of interesting and informative contexts for students, offering an interactive and hands-on approach to their learning. With the best skies in the country, and the assistance of our Astronomy Guides, it’s the ideal environment to explore the heavens above. In the daytime we provide unparalleled views of the McKenzie Basin from the snow-clad mountains of the Southern Alps, including Aoraki Mt Cook, to the radiant turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo — but don't forget the telescopes!
we enrich them by providing the opportunity of a lifetime!
Each school focuses on one of the programmes; this supports a student’s experience by achieving learning outcomes appropriate to their needs. By visiting at different times (day and night) a number of unique opportunities are available. We offer three different options according to the amount of time you wish to have with us, and there is always the full experience of both night and day.
DECISION ONE: Firstly, teachers will decide which of the following programmes line up with their own Achievement Objectives. The three different programmes are:
"Stars and Constellations"
"Earth and Beyond"
DECISION TWO: Next, choose which option best suits your schedule:
| Option One | Twilight Expedition
Beginning 45mins AFTER sunset (90mins) Includes a *Day-time Excursion* from 9am to 4pm (45mins) |
| Option Two | Sun to Stars Voyage
Beginning 45mins BEFORE sunset (90mins) |
| Option Three | Day-time Excursion
Available from 9am to 4pm, (45mins - note no evening visit) |
| Alternative Option | International Secret Agent
Mission
An evening visit, according to the conditions, on nights where the stars are hidden from view. (Flexible details.) |
For further information regarding your options, we will gladly discuss
which visit will maximise your experience with Earth and Sky.
PRICING:
| Day-time Excursion
(Your own transport to Mt John is required) |
Sun to Stars Voyage
(Transport provided) |
Twilight Expedition
(+ Day-time Excursion) (Daytime transport required) |
|
| Primary | $8 | $12 | $18 |
| Intermediate | $8 | $15 | $21 |
| Secondary | $8 | $18 | $24 |
| Adults | $15 | $30 | $43 |
| Teachers | Free of charge | Free of charge | Free of charge |
For further information and enquiries, or to reserve a place, please contact:
Kristian Wilson, Education Manager,
kristianwilson@earthandsky.co.nz
Or by phone, e-mail or in writing to the address at the bottom of this page.
"Access to knowledge, armed with education, is the key to allow the integration of science into our present culture, contributing to the advance of humankind. The dissemination of astronomy and the scientific and cultural values associated with the contemplation of the universe should be considered as basic contents to be included in educational activities in all areas, impossible to fulfill without a reasonably unpolluted sky and proper training of educators in these subjects."
From the La Palma Declaration
Earth & Sky Ltd., P.O. Box 112, Lake Tekapo 7945, New Zealand.
E-mail: info@earthandsky.co.nz
Phone: +64 (0)3 6806960 Fax: +64 (0)3 6806950
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