Mike’s News 10 May

9-15 May Rotuman Language week www.mpia.govt.nz
10-16 May NZ Sign Language Week http://nzslweek.org.nz/
12 May World Nurses Day www.timeanddate.com/holidays/world/nurses-day
14 May Deadline for next round centrally funded PLD https://pld.education.govt.nz/
17-21 May Primary Science Week, theme Māori scientists http://nzapse.nzase.org.nz/
17-21 May Bullying free week https://www.bullyingfree.nz/bullying-free-new-zealand-week/
18 May Fascination of Plant Day www.plantday12.eu
20 May World Bee Day https://www.un.org/en/observances/bee-day
21 May Pink Shirt Day NZ (bullying) www.pinkshirtday.org.nz/
22 May International Biodiversity Day www.doc.govt.nz
24 May Deadline to submit abstract for ULearn conference
Moon NM 12 May 1Q 20 May FM 26 May 3Q 2 Jun
  1. A poster of some Rotuman language phrases: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Rotuman-Language-Chart-1.pdf
  2. A four-week program to learn sign language https://nzslweek.org.nz/resources/ Learn NZSL in school week 1. Each clip about 5 mins. Good for form time?
  3. Fight for the Wild is a video and podcast documentary series about Predator Free 2050 efforts. Due 10, 17, 24, 31 May. https://www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/fight-for-the-wild
  4. A talk about NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Titan. 14 May, 12:30pm https://zoom.us/j/93776475407?pwd=dVV0aVZiVkd0cmNBWnN4T241QkpjZz09#success

Info

  1. Student opportunities:
    • The VLN Primary school’s Gifted Learners Project offers mentoring and programs for gifted and talented students.
    • Big Science Competition for yrs 8 – 11. Info here.
  2. Teacher Opportunities:
    • For the sciPAD Denis Hogan Chemical Education Award nominate a teacher who has had a massive impact on Chemistry Education. By 30 Jun https://nzic.org.nz/prizes/
  3. Literacy:
  4. Science Careers:

Resources

  1. Biology:
  2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
  3. Earth & Space Science:
  4. Chemistry:
  5. Physics:
  6. Primary & intermediate:
  7. Science of COVID:
  8.  EfS:
  9.  Science
  10. STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

  1. A free 2-day ESS workshop at Ak uni to learn about using ArcGIS – collect field data then analyse in the lab. 17 & 18 June. Will work well with new standards. Register here. Info: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ESS-Ak-day-210617.pdf
  2. Primary Science Teaching Trust is running Zoom webinars with science experts who also share resources. Each at 4-5pm GMT (3am NZT): 12 May Geological Soc
  3. ERO is running 3 online seminars based on the findings in their 2021 reports. RSVP
    • 18 May 5:30 pm for primary teachers, based on ERO reports Yr 1-4, ECE
    • 19 May 5:30 pm for ECE teachers, based on ERO reports Yr 1-4, ECE
    • 20 May 5:30 pm for secondary teachers, based on ERO report Growing Curiosity
  4. Science Learning Hub PLD on Māori scientists (theme for Primary science week), 4-4:45pm. Th 13 May. https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/1779-slh-whakanui-putaiao
  5. SCENZ has Networks of Expertise (NEX) funding to provide PLD for chem teachers, on the new NCEA stds and on other things. Please give your ideas in this 3-question survey.
  6. The NEX Kōtuitui online teachers’ network provides PLD opportunities for teachers to build capability in online teaching and learning.
  7. DNAiTECH (www.dnaitech.com) workshop at Seatoun Community Centre, Wellington, Mon May 31. Learn how to carry out real-world molecular biology investigations and quantitative testing for bacteria in the local waterways with your students. SciCon presentation. Info: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DNAiTECH-Teachers-Training-Wellington.pdf

Cheers, Mike

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