Trotter's Gorge tramp - cancelled

Ted's not well, so won't be doing the Trotter's Gorge walk this week

holiday video! Why Does the Sun Really Shine?

Nicola's family's current favourite song by They Might Be Giants - it’s a lot more fun than it sounds :-)

Why Does the Sun Really Shine? (The Sun is a Miasma of Incandescent Plasma)

Otago Museum trip: Mo Tatou - The Ngai Tahu Whanui Exhibition

12:30—2:00pm, Wednesday 2 February

Nicola's booked SHEAF in for a workshop focussing on Maori Technology, in connection with the current Mo Tatou exhibition. Here’s the museum’s blurb:

How did Maori adapt to the colder New Zealand climate? How did they produce warmer clothing? Answer these questions and many more as you analyse the superb range of taonga in the Tangata Whenua Gallery and discover the technology that was needed to produce these Maori treasures. Clothing, jewellery, tools, toys and games will be the focus as we explore the technology of Maori.

Costs are now $3.50 per child.
Email Nicola to book
For more info on the current exhibition:
http://www.otagomuseum.govt.nz/m_333_t_257_tou_the_ng_257_i_tahu_wh_257.html
For a calendar of related events at the museum:
http://www.otagomuseum.govt.nz/mo_tatou_programmes.html

FREE science seminar for home-educating parents

From Nicola:

7:30 pm, Thursday 17 February

Would you like some ideas for hands-on science activities for your 10-14 year old? Wondering what’s in the NZ science curriculum at this age? Come and attend this seminar run by Nathalie Thomas, a home educating mum and ex science teacher.
Nathalie will go through the topics that are part of the NZ curriculum at years 7-10, she will give ideas of available resources with the main emphasis on activities that are hands-on and fun for the kids to do. Nathalie teaches secular science.

Please bring a small plate to share for supper.
The seminar will be held at Nicola's house, so RSVP before 14 Feb for address details.