Researching Taranaki Identities

We've enjoyed recently working with students from Mangorei School on a Specially Tailored programme about 'Significant Taranaki Identities'.

Students discover the variety of research resources in the Taranaki Research Centre

The students were museum detectives, solving a series of clues that led through the museum galleries and exhibitions in search of photographs, objects and information about significant Taranaki identities such as Truby King, Chew Chong and Maui Pomare. The following week the classes returned to the Taranaki Research Centre, where students put their research and inquiry learning skills to work to discover information about their chosen Taranaki identity. 

See our earlier post about the fantastic 'Boostergrams' that Mangorei School sent after their visit.

Would your students enjoy a similar programme during your next visit to Puke Ariki? Contact us for more information.

Thanks from Mangorei School

We received a lovely surprise in the mail today: two 'boostergrams' from students in Room 8 at Mangorei School, New Plymouth.

Mangorei School senior students are working with us on a specially tailored programme designed to help identify and research significant Taranaki people. The lesson involved an investigative hunt through the museum, linking special museum objects to important Taranaki identities, and researching those identities in the Taranaki Research Centre.

Thanks for your feedback, Room 8 - we're so glad you had a fantastic and exciting time learning and researching at Puke Ariki.

Research-arama

We've had a great time working with Devon Intermediate students who visited Puke Ariki recently for a specialised research programme. Based in the Taranaki Research Centre, the students used their skills of research, investigation and analysis to discover more about survival on Mount Taranaki.

Our educators can develop research programmes around your term topic or focus areas in 2012. The 2012 research topic is the early settlement of New Plymouth, but we welcome your suggestions for alternative focus areas. Contact us to discuss further.