Hands on Tauranga offers students stimulating and original learning opportunities with real museum objects that support the New Zealand curriculum at primary and secondary school level.
One small moa bone.
The moa (dinornis maximus) bird was indigenous to New Zealand and is now extinct. It was a valuable food source for Maori. The Moa was up to 2.5 metres in height and there were twenty-four different species.
> Click here to download 'Moa Bones- A 'Hands on Tauranga' teacher resource'
Read this article to find out how the Moa came to be 're-discovered' in the mid 1800's. https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/collections/collections-highlights/giant-moa-skeleton/
max dimension: 70mm
subject area: Social Science, Science
specific themes: History, Bird, New Zealand, Maori, Resources
handling collection number: HC88
Why not get your hands on ....
>3D printed moa egg HC262 http://www.handsontauranga.co.nz/products/3d-printed-moa-egg-hc262/
> Replica Pouākai | Haast's Eagle claw HC24 https://www.handsontauranga.co.nz/hot-items/putaiao-science/hc24-replica-pouakai-haasts-eagle-claw/
> Click here to download 'Moa Bones- A 'Hands on Tauranga' teacher resource
House of Science related kit > 'Dem Bones / Ngā Kōiwi Tuahiwi '
With a focus on form and function, they will explore individual bones and compare/contrast them with other species.
Covers the living world strand with strong links to literacy and a great context for awesome writing activities. Optional extension ideas include researching animals with exoskeletons and exploring joints. https://houseofscience.nz/science-kits/
