| 6-12 Sep | Tongan Language week www.mpia.govt.nz |
| 7 Sep | Deadline to apply for Science Teaching Leadership Program |
| 7-13 Sep | Keep NZ Beautiful Week (= Clean Up Wk) www.knzb.org.nz/ |
| 8 Sep | International Literacy day https://en.unesco.org/themes/literacy-all |
| 9 Sep | NZASE online forum 3:30-4:30 pm for teachers of years 1-8. Register here |
| 11 Sep | Deadline for students to apply for chem Olympiad. More info here. |
| 14-18 Sep | New Primary science week. Science of sound. Ideas here. Unit here. |
| 14-21 Sep | Maori Language week www.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz |
| 15 Sep | NZASE online forum 3:30-4:30 pm for teachers of years 7-10. Register here |
| 16 Sep | International Day to Preserve O3 www.uneptie.org/ozonaction/events/ozoneday |
| 18 Sep | Deadline for shirt design celebrating women in science |
| 20-26 Sep | Chinese language week |
| Moon | 3Q 10 Sep NM 17 Sep 1Q 24 Sep FM 2 Oct |
- Whau River Catchment Trust (Ak) have another biodiversity survey event on Sat 12 Sep. If you would like to help out please contact justine@whauriver.org.nz
Info
- Resources for Māori language week 14-21 Sep:
- Say it grids https://www.akopanuku.tki.org.nz/assets/ResourceFiles/korerotia.pdf
- Quality Teaching Practice templates for teachers / leaders showing actions we can take to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Wall borders https://www.eenymeeny.co.nz/wall-border-nz-maori-pkt-7.html
- Printable posters https://www.tewikiotereomaori.co.nz/rauemi
- Pedagogy:
- How a UK sci dept is using metacognition in the classroom.
- Resource bank of assessment items (NGSS DCI Tab) and student misconceptions (Original Project Tab) on specific science topics http://assessment.aaas.org/topics/1
- Professional reading/watching:
- Blogpost by Carly Fiorina on workplace culture and walking the talk
- John Hattie has a new book The Distance Learning Playbook, Grades K-12: Teaching for Engagement and Impact in Any Setting. Podcast + link to get it http://bit.ly/HattieDL
- Student competitions:
- Enter a 3-minute video that shows Antarctica from a new perspective by 5pm 2 Oct. https://www.royalsociety.org.nz/assets/Antartica-through-fresh-eyes-video-competition-rules-1.pdf
- There is no cost to register students for this year’s NZ Chemistry Olympiad exam – deadline 11 Sep. The 1-hour exam will be done thru’ Education Perfect (17-24 Sep).
- Literacy:
- Some literacy tools from Kyle Larson https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ELWCYbL06BfUk3pW-s9nJUZHMNbhWAmO/view
- Revision:
- Learning Scientists’ video on how to study effectively based on active learning.
- Schol Chem practice day for students is at Ak Uni Sat 26 Sep. $40 entry fee is paid on the day but please register interest by Fri 18thSep if possible. Flyer: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Schol-Practice-Day-Auckland-2020-notice.pdf
- Digital support
The refreshed Dyslexia and Learning and Technology Tools for Learning guides are now available on the Inclusive Education website.
In Dec & Jan EcoQuest will run programs providing senior students with practical ecology & conservation experiences. Each 4-day course gives students a chance to experience real time practical research while providing a taste of uni. EcoQuest is alsoavailable for school trips. They are happy to collaborate with teachers to deliver material catered to ach stds.
- Zealandia eco-sanctuary in Wgtn is reviewing what they provide & how they engage, with secondary schools. They are seeking input from teachers. education@visitzelandia.com
Resources
- Biology:
- Draft marine science text AS & A level). Good ideas for such a course. [Michal Denny]
- Alison Campbell’s webinar 4 schol Bio teachers & students as Ak workshop cancelled https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kjBXOtCHZwqF1IO3nCcHmDrjPeM_F2xz/view
- Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
- A chemical compound infographic on the elements of fertilisers. https://cen.acs.org/food/agriculture/Periodic-Graphics-elements-fertilizers/98/i11
- Earth & Space Science
- Links to lots of resources for NZ Shakeout 15 Oct e.g. emergency plans, lesson plans.
- This activity explores the effect of mineral density in moving water (principle behind gold panning) https://www.earthlearningidea.com/PDF/69_Riches_in_the_river.pdf
- Chemistry:
- Separating mixtures by making and using scents.
- Tips to explaining electrolysis https://edu.rsc.org/ideas/5-ways-to-explain-electrolysis/4012108.article
- Physics:
- Amazon has made a movie on the life and work of Marie Curie. The video and lesson suggestions available to Share My Lesson members (its free to join).
- Schol exam walk-through videos from Andrew Sargent now have a new home.
- EfS:
- On Sep 28 Earth Project launches the Climate Action Project – a free6 week program where students explore, discuss, create & share their findings online – learn from peers globally. Teachers will be supported by facilitators. https://www.climate-action.info/about
- Primary & Intermediate
- A remote learning unit for years 5-10 How to Fight Microscopic Beasts – expts, videos, games and activities. Here and here.
- teaching through stories to different age groups from STEM UK (free to join).
- Nature of Science
- Measuring the risk of airborne COVID-19. A good example of modelling. [Terry Fenn]
- Science
- Diagnostic activities to expose misconceptions about processes of the water cycle (free to join STEM) https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/collection/469032/water-cycle
MoE/NZQA
- Schools and wharekura are invited to submit Expressions of Interest to take part in a mini-pilot in 2021, when the draft achievement standards and resources for science will be piloted in a small number of schools. Deadline is on 22 Sep.
Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities
- Auckland’s Sustainable schools PLD:
- Using school compost, online 16 Sep, 3:30-4:30 Swift@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Cheers, Mike
Kia tūpato, kia haumaru te noho ā me tiaki tētahi i tētahi
Take care, stay safe and look after each other