24-30 May	Samoan language week. http://nzslweek.org.nz/    www.mpia.govt.nz
31 May	World Smoke-free Day  www.worldsmokefreeday.org.nz
1 Jun	World milk day  https://worldmilkday.org/
5 Jun	Penumbral Lunar Eclipse 5:45-7:46 am (ends at moonset), maximum 7:24
5 Jun	World Environment Day www.4million.org.nz       www.mfe.govt.nz
5 Jun	Arbor Day  www.treesforsurvival.org
5-7 Jun	40hr Famine weekend  www.famine.org.nz
8 Jun	World Oceans day  www.theoceanproject.org/wod/wod_ideas.php
9 Jun	National Support Staff Day  www.nzei.org.nz
10 Jun	Mt Tarawera erupts  www.teara.govt.nz/en/historic-volcanic-activity/page-2
Moon	1Q 30 May       FM 6 Jun       3Q 13 Jun       NM 21Jun

Info

1. Scientist Talks from UoA: Assoc Prof Siouxsie Wiles presents an online talk about how bio-luminescence is used to better understand the infectious microbes that make us sick. Discover the ground-breaking work her lab is performing by using glowing bacteria to under-stand superbugs & find new antibiotics to combat them. May 27 8am & 8pm. Register here
2. A reminder about nominations for 2020 Supporters of Tiritiri Inc Fullers 360 Primary Science Award. The criteria and nomination form are on this link on the Tiritiri website: http://www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz//2020-sotm-fullers-360-science-award For further queries contact Barbara at educator@tiritirimatangi.org.nz. Win a free trip out to Tiri for 2 students and 2 adults on a day of their choice for a budding young conservationist or ecologist.

Resources

1. Biology:
   • Discussion with James Cameron on exploration in the deep ocean (starts10:25). https://www.otagomuseum.nz/athome/16
   • Shawn Cooper’s lesson on moths, citizen science & observations for home learning TV https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/home-learning-tv/episodes/sage-12-15-e35
   • Part 2 of Alison Campbell’s biological & geological history of NZ (for L3 & schol Bio). https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wwqcQiDzoX_cUmmIX-dk6P_Vxv_0OtG_/view

2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
   • Article explaining why using plants to attract pests’ enemies does not work for in NZ https://farmersweekly.co.nz/topic/opinion/view/pulpit-native-hunters-shun-exotic-pests
   • An article on silage from Science Learning Hub https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2006-what-is-silage

3. Earth & Space Science
   • NASA’s newest comprehensive moon map. https://bit.ly/2zjzTQ5
   • A TEDEd lesson on weather & climate https://ed.ted.com/on/rUYtqG6w?theme_id=earth-school#digdeeper
   • Find a nearby field trip site https://www.geotrips.org.nz/

4. Chemistry:
   • Beetroot bleeds red but a chemistry tweak can create a blue hue. This new blue dye might prove an alternative to synthetic blue dyes in foods, cosmetics or fabrics. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/chemistry-tweak-beets-red-juice-create-true-natural-blue-dye
   • A Crash Course Organic Chemistry hosted by Deboki Chakravarti! Looks to be relevant and interesting (she talks very fast though) https://bit.ly/2ZhpCPf
   • Good apps for chemistry (you’ll need to sign up for free Royal Society Chem resources) https://edu.rsc.org/ideas/eight-great-apps-for-chemistry-teachers/2010025.article

5. Physics:
   • Videos from Institute of Physics (UK). https://bit.ly/2yJLyHR
   • Units on energy, gravity & electricity, waves & EMR and forces & motion, using videos, readings, demos, PHeT simulations and projects. A gem. https://read.activelylearn.com/#teacher/catalog/units-hs-physics/?ui=51
   • A lesson on resonance, energy transfer & atomic spectra https://bit.ly/2AEEdKc

6. Science of COVID-19
   • A clear explanation of how COVID-19 kills. https://nyti.ms/3cONT2T

7. Agricultural & Horticultural Science
   • Article on producing forage with less nitrate leaching https://www.dairynz.co.nz/news/significant-leaching-reductions-achieved-by-forage-research/

8. EfS:
   • Article, short video & questions about how backyard gardens could help reduce global warming by cooling urban temps. https://education.australiascience.tv/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Your-backyard-could-help-reduce-global-warming.pdf

9. Primary
   • Three readings here about sound waves https://read.activelylearn.com/#teacher/catalog/units-8th-grade-integrated-science
   • Lesson for KS2 students (aged 7-11) from Science Sparks – Egg-citing Science https://www.science-sparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Science-Fun-at-Home-Eggciting-Experiments.pdf
   • TEDEd lesson on oceans https://ed.ted.com/on/PmHcYd5N?theme_id=earth-school

10. Nature of Science
    • A tongue in cheek look at how ‘online experts’ are more readily accepted than actual scientific research. [Hayden Hewitt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QWJjEUSqzo

MoE/NZQA

1. Spotlights is a series of NZQA resources that highlight current ‘hot topics’ in Assessment and Moderation. https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/subjects/spotlights/
2. A panel from NZQA & MoE is holding a webinar to discuss 2020 science assessment for NZASE. Webinars for Bi, Ch, ESS, Px are also in process thru subj assoc’ns. Science flyer: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/NZQA-MOE-webinar-3-Jun.pdf

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. PLD webinars
   • Science for primary & intermediate classrooms – Nick Bithell 26 May 9:30 – 11:30am, $90 through Kohia
   • Nurturing Learner Agency through inquiry – Kath Murdoch 7 July 9am-2:30pm $195 through Learning Network
   • Growing others: mentoring & coaching – Amira Aman Webinar 4 Aug 3:30-5pm $60+GST through CoreEd

Cheers, Mike