One day programme for Year 11 Geography students. This field trip gives students the chance to gain first-hand knowledge on dairy farming and coal mining.
New Zealand curriculum and assessment
AS 91009: Demonstrate geographic understanding of the sustainable use of an environment.
AS 91011: Conduct geographic research with direction.
Activities to choose from
Dairy Farm Visit: discussion on faming, field sketching and tour.
Rotowaro Opencast Mine Visit: guided tour of the mines currently in operation by Solid Energy.
Museum Visit: See how mining occurred in the past
Huntly power station: (how coal is used in NZ) presentation and tour
Dairy research facility: how research supports profitability and sustainability of the dairy industry
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