Gold mines of the Waiorongomai Valley teaching resource

Published:

2009

Introduce year 7-8 students to the gold mining history of the Waiorongomai Valley near Te Aroha with this cross curricula resource booklet.

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Explore Waiorongomai's golden heritage. Photo copyright Vision Media. DOC USE ONLY.
Ruins of Waiorongomai's gold mining
heritage are easy to explore

Summary

The booklet provides in-class and field based activities for students and teachers alike to enjoy the exploring the heritage of the Waiorongomai.

The resource includes nine lesson plans, student worksheets, maps of the area and risk management guidelines.

Key competencies covered in the resource are Math and Statistics, Science, English, Social Science, Health and Physical Wellbeing and Technology.

Contents

  • Introduction, geology and history of gold mining, site map and directions
  • Pre-visit activities
  • On-site activities
  • Post-visit activities
  • Summary of curriculum links
  • Additional resources and online resources
  • Glossary and references
  • Worksheets

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Published by the Department of Conservation

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Tauranga Area Office
Phone: +64 7 578 7677
Email: taurangainfo@doc.govt.nz
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Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai