Use our 1931 Earthquake exhibition and presentation to do research for NCEA Geography/History/Art History/Design and inspire creativity in the Arts. Depending on your focus and the time available, we offer a choice of activities after the main programme and exhibition visit. For example a short walk around MTG Hawke’s Bay to see sites discussed in the programme, or exploration of Art Deco design.
Learning Areas and Strands: Social Sciences, History, Geography Art, Art History
Duration: 1.5 hours
Suitable for: Year 9 - 13, maximum 30 students
Availability: Ongoing
Cost: $4.50 per student
The education programme
Based in the museum classroom, your students will:
View a presentation to learn about the 1931 Earthquake (Choose between geography or general focus)
Visit the Earthquake gallery to discover items from the quake and learn more about it's impact on Hawke's Bay.
*Worksheets can be provided.
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