Mike’s News May 8

Posted on by Mike Stone
7Apr-14May Tūhura Tuarangi interactive space showcase at Space Place in Wellington.
7-13 May Rotuman Language Week https://www.mpia.govt.nz/programmes
8-12 May Primary Science Week https://nzapse.nzase.org.nz/
8-14 May NZ Sign Language Week http://nzslweek.org.nz/
9-14 May Bioengineering the Future free at the Cloud, Auckland. Book with Nina.
9 May House of Sci AGM 6 pm, Please click here to register for face-to-face or online.
10 May National School Nurses Day
10 May Live Q&A sessions for primary students on Citizen Science 9:30-10:15 am. Register here
10 May Capital City Sci Educators’ Mini Expo, St Pat’s, Kilbirnie. 3:45-5:30 pm Register here
12 May Deadline to apply for Regionally allocated PLD
12 May World Nurses Day www.timeanddate.com/holidays/world/nurses-day
13 May World Migratory Bird Day www.worldmigratorybirdday.org
13-20 May TechWeek
18 May Fascination of Plant Day www.plantday12.eu
19 May Pink Shirt Day NZ (bullying) www.pinkshirtday.org.nz/
20 May World Bee Day https://www.un.org/en/observances/bee-day
22 May* International Biodiversity Day www.doc.govt.nz
Moon 3Q May 13       NM May 20       1Q May 23       FM June 4
  1. Tiritiri Matangi Trust’s Growing Minds program supports low decile schools (EQI > 430). Schools can apply for this funding – free ferry travel for up to 85 students; also adults on a 1:6 ratio.
  2. Remember to acknowledge your school nurse this Wed if you are lucky enough to have 1.
  3. Due to the strike, Wellington’s science expo is now Th 25 May, 3.45 – 5.30pm at St Pat’s.
  4. It’s also Sign language week this week: Signs for NZSL week 2023

Info

  1. Culturally Responsive & Relational Pedagogy:
    • An article about the importance of karakia
  2. Mātauranga Māori
    • Manaaki Whenua Landcare research has detailed information on Māori traditional uses of our native plants, including images. https://rauropiwhakaoranga.landcareresearch.co.nz
    • Science Learning Hub now has a Kaihautū Māori, Simone Marsters, who is building on current resources and creating new ones. If you have any questions, suggestions or comments about Hub resources please email them.
  3. Student opportunities:
    • In SPACE CHALLENGE 2023 students use space technologies to find new innovative solutions to address climate change issues in our region. There’s a live-streamed kick-off event 18 May, 5:30-7:30pm at GridAKL Futures Lab, Ak. Winners get $8000, finalists can take home $1000.
    • Nominate an eco-champion student who has embraced the kaitiakitanga role in your primary school – and inspired others in their community for the Primary Schools Supporters of Tiritiri Conservation 2023 Award. Deadline the end Term 3. The winner will enjoy a free trip to Tiritiri Matangi Island with their family. For queries contact  educator@tiritirimatangi.org.nz
  4. Teacher Opportunities:
    • Te Papa offers teachers free PLD (face-to-face only), Tues 23 May, 4:30pm on Matariki, to support their exhibition. Register here as spaces are limited.
    • BLAKE Inspire for Teachers Program gives 90 NZ primary & intermediate teachers a week of hands-on environmental learning. Excluding travel to Ak, fully funded: 3-7 Jul, 25-29 Sep, 2-6 Oct (hols). Apply now, closes 8 May!
  5. Digital support:
    • An e-book on using Chat GPT (Join the library for free)
  6. The latest NZASE newsletter has articles on Concrete and Doppler Ultrasound for anyone & on Feijoas and Science Spinners for members only as well as a profile of Māori scientist Jon Proctor. Sign up for the newsletter or find resources here https://nzase.org.nz/. Join NZASE here https://nzase.org.nz/membership/ .
  7. Congratulations to
    • Doug Walker, St Pats and NZASE president for his Prime Minister’s Te Puiaki Kaiwhakaako Pūtaiao Science Teacher award
    • Benji Smith, recently from Onslow College, now at Vic Uni, for his Prime Minister’s Te Puiaki Kaipūtaiao Ānamata Future Scientist award (winner of the student prize in 2022)
  8. A story about some of the realities for one school at the moment in Gisborne https://www.kidscan.org.nz/news/gisborne-principal-on-the-reality-of-after-cyclone-gabrielle
  9. Careers Expo at Trust Arena, Henderson, Auckland, 24 May. 10-2:30, 4-7:30. Careers Out West poster

Resources

  1. Biology:
  2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
  3. Earth & Space Science:
  4.  Chemistry:
  5. Physics:
    • BEST Evidence Science teaching now has resources in Sound and Light Waves & in Electricity and Magnetism for 11-14 year olds. These provide evidence-based resources for identifying & addressing misconceptions and appropriately sequencing learning. (STEM UK is free to join).
    • A practical on conservation of momentum using toy cars on tracks, with 2 small round magnets attached to each with double-sided tape. Connect to sensors detecting velocity. Join pocket lab for free.
  6. Primary & intermediate:
  7. Education for Sustainability (EfS):
  8. New standards

Vacancies

  1. MoE is still looking for a Learning Area Lead for Science, applications close 17 May. Info here https://jobs.education.govt.nz/jobs/EDU-1717783

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

  1. STEM Learning (UK) has some free online PLD available on demand (Free to join STEM Learning): Feedback for Learning (9h) and Managing Behaviour for Learning (15h)
  2. Education Hub Webinar
    • Professor Carol Mutch (Ak uni) shares her research from over 12 years of supporting schools through different disasters and crises both in Aotearoa and the wider Asia-Pacific, with a focus on the changing role of teachers. Mon 15 May 7:30 pm. Register here.
  3. Learning Network NZ, Cnr Universal/Soljan Drives, Henderson, Auckland

Cheers, Mike