The exciting and educational series, Meet The Locals, is heading to the classroom. TVNZ6 is proud to be funding these teaching tools that take some of our natural heritage into the classroom, to enrich the minds of New Zealand’s children.
The set of DVDs and PDF resources are divided into 16 episodes across 4 subjects and suit the curriculum of Years 7 – 9, but can also suit younger levels too.
The topics included in the DVDs are NZ Biology – Reptiles and Insects; NZ Biology – Birds; NZ History; and NZ Geography. Each episode is under 5 minutes in length, so can easily slot into any lesson plan.
Series host, Nic Vallance, and The Department of Conservation are thrilled to see Meet The Locals distributed in schools.
“It’s so exciting to see Meet The Locals going to schools to inspire our kids about New Zealand’s amazing natural heritage,” says Vallance.
Many of the Meet The Locals episodes feature New Zealand children doing their bit to protect our native wildlife which is an inspiring element to consider.
“It’s great to know that Kiwi kids are already tuned into nature, and I hope these episodes help motivate them further,” says Vallance.
Even John Key is on board. He introduces the series with why he sees this venture vital in shaping the New Zealand of tomorrow.
Teachers are asked to simply register their details at www.tvnz.co.nz/meetthelocals by clicking on the ‘Meet The Locals Education Resource’ tile.
Registrations close on Friday 30 October at 5pm, with DVDs to be sent out in mid November. The accompanying PDF resources will be available for download from the TVNZ6 site from mid November.
For more info on the Meet The Locals series head to www.tvnz.co.nz/meetthelocals.