Education kits for hire
Take your class on an educational tour
If you would like to take your class, group or friends on a fun, educational tour of the Garden, our education kits will provide you with a starting point.
We have a variety of kits for hire, with all you need to get started (including the answers). They cost $10 each and there is a bond of $40, which will be refunded when you return the kit.
The activities take about an hour and you will need to book to ensure the kit is available for you.
Collect your kit from the Information Centre between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Contact us on 477 4000 to book or for more information.
The kits we have available
We have a variety of kits available for hire available here in PDF format. Choose one that appeals to you or your group.
General
The reports and documents are available here in PDF format.
Self Guided EOTC Kits (PDF, 169.4 kb, new window)
Education services at Dunedin Botanic Garden.
Kit Booking Form (PDF, 59.1 kb, new window)
You need to fill out this form first. It includes your group's contact details and provides you with information about the hire process.
Kit Evaluation Form (PDF, 43.9 kb, new window)
Fill out this form to give us feedback on your experience with our kits.
Confirmation of School Visit (PDF, 27.9 kb, new window)
If you are bringing a school group, you will need to fill out this form. It explains health and safety requirements and all other information you will need to keep your school group safe.
EOTC Information Letter (PDF, 16.1 kb, new window)
This letter explains the current circumstances for Education Outside the Classroom.
Health and Safety Information (PDF, 29.6 kb, new window)
The following Health and Safety issues are raised for your information
to protect your students while visiting the Dunedin Botanic Garden.
Birds of the Aviary
The reports and documents are available here in PDF format.
Bird Checklist (PDF, 64.8 kb, new window)
This sheet outlines the resources you will receive in the education kit.
Bird Lesson Plan (PDF, 95.5 kb, new window)
This lesson plan outlines some ideas for your class, including other resources you may need to bring. It covers a range of subjects.
Bird Features (PDF, 30.3 kb, new window)
This worksheet encourages close observation of the birds in our aviary.
Bird Features Answers (PDF, 40.6 kb, new window)
This sheet contains sample answers for the Bird Features questions.
Bird Welfare Trail (PDF, 45.3 kb, new window)
This is a questionaire for the animal welfare trail.
Bird Welfare Trail Answers (PDF, 57.7 kb, new window)
This sheet has sample answers for the Animal Welfare Trail worksheet.
Endangered Birds Senior (PDF, 46.5 kb, new window)
This worksheet will give your students an overview of a type of endangered bird and encourages them to think about what could be done to help it.
Kakariki (PDF, 57.8 kb, new window)
This worksheet gives an overview of the various types of kakariki and where they live.
Kakariki Answers (PDF, 74.3 kb, new window)
This sheet has sample answers for the Kakariki worksheet.
Flower Power
The reports and documents are available here in PDF format.
Flower Checklist (PDF, 72.5 kb, new window)
This sheet outlines the resources you will receive in the Flower Power education kit.
Flower Lesson Plan (PDF, 62.1 kb, new window)
This lesson plan outlines some ideas for your class, including other resources you may need to bring. It covers a range of subjects.
Pollinator Profile Questions (PDF, 78.0 kb, new window)
This worksheet will teach your class about different types of animal pollination.
Pollinator Profile Answers (PDF, 78.5 kb, new window)
This sheet has sample answers for the Pollination Profiles worksheet.
Treasure Trail (PDF, 38.3 kb, new window)
This worksheet will teach your class about the varieties and parts of plants in the Winter Garden Glasshouse.
Wind Pollination Questions (PDF, 39.3 kb, new window)
This worksheet will teach your class about flowers pollinated by wind.
Wind Pollination Answers (PDF, 52.1 kb, new window)
This sheet has sample answers for the Wind Pollination worksheet.
WS Flower Dissection (PDF, 31.5 kb, new window)
This worksheet will guide your students through the dissection and discussion of a flower.
Maori Uses of Native Plants
The reports and documents are available here in PDF format.
Maori Checklist (PDF, 82.0 kb, new window)
This sheet outlines the resources you will receive in the Maori education kit.
Maori Lesson Plan (PDF, 182.0 kb, new window)
This lesson plan outlines some ideas for your class, including other resources you may need to bring. It covers a range of subjects
Maori Trail Junior (PDF, 45.1 kb, new window)
This worksheet is about how Maori used various types of plant. It is aimed at younger children.
Maori Trail Junior Answers (PDF, 53.2 kb, new window)
This sheet has sample answers for the Maori Trail junior worksheet.
Maori Trail Senior (PDF, 34.9 kb, new window)
This sheet has sample answers for the Maori Trail senior worksheet.
Maori Trail Senior Answers (PDF, 41.7 kb, new window)
This worksheet is about how Maori used various types of Plant. It is aimed at older children.
Orienteering
The reports and documents are available here in PDF format.
Orienteering Checklist (PDF, 59.1 kb, new window)
This sheet outlines the resources you will receive in the Orienteering education kit.
Orienteering Lesson Plan (PDF, 55.2 kb, new window)
This lesson plan outlines some ideas for your class, including other resources you may need to bring. It covers a range of subjects.
Orienteering Map (PDF, 279.5 kb, new window)
This map shows you where to place your flags for the Orienteering course.
Orienteering - Junior (PDF, 48.3 kb, new window)
This worksheet encourages younger children to use their observation skills to answer the questions.
Orienteering - Junior Answers (PDF, 65.6 kb, new window)
This sheet contains sample answers for the Orienteering junior worksheet.
Orienteering - Senior (PDF, 50.5 kb, new window)
This worksheet will encourage older students to use their observation and general knowledge skills to answer the questions.
Orienteering - Senior Answers (PDF, 68.3 kb, new window)
This sheet contains sample answers to the Orienteering senior worksheet.
Weather Watch
The reports and documents are available here in PDF format.
Weather Checklist (PDF, 74.2 kb, new window)
This sheet outlines the resources you will receive in the Weather Watch education kit.
Weather Lesson Plan (PDF, 66.0 kb, new window)
This lesson plan outlines some ideas for your class, including other resources you may need to bring. It covers a range of subjects.
Weather Junior (PDF, 39.3 kb, new window)
This worksheet will teach younger students how to use the instruments provided and answer some basic questions about weather measurement.
Weather - Rainforest and Desert (PDF, 75.4 kb, new window)
This worksheet will teach your students about rainforest and desert plants.
Weather - Rain Forest and Desert Answers (PDF, 66.8 kb, new window)
This sheet contains sample answers for the Weather - Rainforest and Desert worksheet.
Weather Senior (PDF, 40.9 kb, new window)
This worksheet will teach older students how to use the instruments provided and answer some more advanced questions about weather measurement.
Last reviewed: 28 Sep 2009 9:59am
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