21-28 Apr	International Dark Sky Week https://darksky.org/what-we-do/events/dark-sky-week/
28 Apr	Save the frogs day www.savethefrogs.com/day/ www.nzfrogs.org/
28 Apr	Deadline to have a say on the maths and Te Reo Rangatira curricula. More info here.
5-11 May	NZ Sign Language Week http://nzslweek.org.nz/
6 May	World Asthma day. Info here.
10 May	World Migratory Bird Day www.worldmigratorybirdday.org
11-17 May	Rotuman Language week Faeag Rotuam Ta www.mpia.govt.nz
12-16 May	Primary Science Week (Term 2 week 3) http://nzapse.nzase.org.nz/
12 May	World Nurses Day www.timeanddate.com/holidays/world/nurses-day
Moon	NM 28 Apr       1Q May 5        FM May 13        3Q May 20

Info

1. Professional reading/watching/listening:
   • A blog about what world-leading education really looks like https://curiositycreator.substack.com/p/so-the-government-wants-to-be-world
2. Student opportunities:
   • Register for term 3 Wonder Projects
     • Power challenge, yr 7-8 https://wonderproject.nz/programmes/power-challenge/
     • Water Challenge, yr 7-8 https://wonderproject.nz/programmes/water-challenge/

Resources

1. Biology:
   • Drag n drop diagram of the heart https://www.liveworksheets.com/w/en/biology/273610
   • NCSE resource on Evolution of Horses, involves 5 activities including analysing fossilized teeth using 3D prints or digital models and relating changes in species to changes in climate. With student handouts, slides, and a 3D summative assessment.
2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
   • Health & safety on the Farm https://beeflambnz.com/knowledge-hub/health-and-safety
   • A reminder about NZASE’s feijoa resource. 2023-05-Science-of-feijoas-NZASE-resource
3. Earth & Space Science:
   • If you are ever looking for free space mission posters or colouring in take a look at the NASA toolkits https://science.nasa.gov/toolkits/
   • Modelling ancient and modern magnetic fields using students https://www.earthlearningidea.com/PDF/209_Human_magnets.pdf
4.  Chemistry:
   • Differentiated worksheets from RSC on atomic structure in the context of the sun
   • RSC article on teaching conservation of mass https://edu.rsc.org/cpd/teaching-conservation-of-mass-at-14-16/4020546.article
5. Physics:
   • Investigate friction in the snow – design, build & test sleds to deliver supplies over snow. https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/uod-2272-sled-design-challenge-earthquakes-emergency
   • Video about stealth materials used in military aircraft being used in wind turbines
6. Primary & intermediate:
   • A resource on animal eggs: Whose Eggs Are These
   • A Nuffield report on practical work in primary science in the UK has applications for us
7. Education for Sustainability (EfS)
   • A PhET simulation on the greenhouse effect https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/greenhouse-effect/about
8. A science book you or your students might like to read
   • Actual Size by Steve Jenkins shows the actual size of giant butterflies, a gorilla’s hand, a shark’s mouth. Beautiful illustrations & great for pupils to get a sense of size in nature.
9. Middle School:
   • ForensicScienceActivities for middle school

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. NASA and AAPT have some online workshops underway on teaching Physics in an Astronomy Context. 1-2:30pm ET (5-6:30 am NZT the next day) May 3 & Jun 7. Information & registration here

Can You help?

1. NZAEE (NZ Assoc for Environmental Educators) is seeking feedback. Please complete this short survey before Sun May 4 & share with your colleagues. For teachers. For EE providers

Vacancies

1. Cognition is looking for teachers/facilitators with recent senior secondary experience to support the reform of senior secondary education in Solomon Islands. Email Stephanie Noda

Cheers, Mike

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