Taranaki Science Fair at Puke Ariki

Last week we had the pleasure of working with an enthusiastic group of secondary school students involved in the Taranaki Science Fair.

The group of 50 students from four Taranaki schools spent the morning at Puke Ariki taking part in a series of hands on, scientific workshops.

Educator Mikaere helps students make a balloon powered car.

Curator Social History Andrew Moffatt chose some unusual and mysterious items from the museum collection for students to analyse and discuss.

Students work with metal filings and magnets.

Balloon powered cars are go!