13-20 May	TechWeek  https://techweek.co.nz/
15 May	Ed Hub webinar – Carol Mutch on supporting schools through disasters. 7:30pm. Here
18 May	Space Challenge 2023 kick-off event 5:30-7:30pm at GridAKL Futures Lab, Ak. Info
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
23 May	Te Papa offers free PLD Tues 23 May, 4:30pm on Matariki. Register here.
24 May	Learning Network NZ PLD on anxiety & resilience, 9:30 – 3pm. Info here
24 May	Careers Expo at Trust Arena, Henderson, Auckland. 10-2:30, 4-7:30. Info here.
25 May	Capital City Sci Educators’ Mini Expo, St Pat’s, Kilbirnie. 3:45-5:30 pm Register here
28May-3Jun	Samoan language week www.mpia.govt.nz
Moon	NM May 20       1Q May 23         FM June 4        3Q Jun 11

1. Webinar: How new technologies are advancing ocean research, exploration, and science-based solutions. Wed 24 May, 7:30-8:30 ET (11:30 am Th 25 May NZT). Register here.
2. OECD webinar on Empowering Young Children in the Digital Age. 23 May 1-2 pm Paris (23 May, 11pm NZT). https://newsletter.oecd.org/q/1I5uL8DlhkrlDyWK138Gw/wv

Info

1. Culturally Responsive & Relational Pedagogy:
   • Staff at Long Bay College have developed a guide, Tino Akoranga, to support CRRP, cognitive science and research-informed curriculum design. They are using it to navigate the NCEA change package & the curriculum refresh. HoF James Heneghan shared this on FB.
2. Mātauranga Māori
   • Science Learning Hub article on Māori ways of knowing with respect to weather and climate https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2961-maori-ways-of-knowing-weather-and-climate
3. Pedagogy:
   • An article about teaching students decision-making skills https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/05/04/Delta-Students-Navigate-Issues
4. Student opportunities:
   • Space for Planet Earth Challenge 2023 uses space technologies to find solutions to address local climate change issues. This year the focus is on identifying areas of methane emissions. Kicks off 18 May 5:30-7:30pm at GridAKL Futures Lab, Auckland and live streamed. RSVP
5. Teacher Opportunities:
   • You can now apply for 2024 area school study awards and sabbaticals using your existing ESL account and login. Area school study awards, sabbaticals, and grants – Teach NZ
6. Health & Safety:
   • Most school animal-related projects will require Animal Ethics Approval e.g. for Science Fairs. Find out more at https://animalethics.org.nz/. Applications are considered by a committee, and their deadlines are 23 May, 12 Jun, 7 Aug, 10 Nov. Qs to animalethicscommittee@nzase.org.nz
7. Literacy:
   • Nov 2022 School Journals has articles and Teacher Support Material on
     • Estuaries ; kaitiaki of an estuary ; waterways ; taniwha ; Kaitiakitanga and TSM
     • Protecting lizards and TSM
     • Living by Maramataka and TSM
     • How vaccines work
8. HoD:
   • New planning and reporting requirements came in on 1 January & the NEGs & NAGs are no longer in effect. Make sure you know about the National Education and Learning Priorities (NELP).
   • ARBS have a page of resources on supporting priority learners https://arbs.nzcer.org.nz/guidelines-for-supporting-priority-learners

Resources

1. Biology:
   • A description of the acronym VISTA to remember the steps of natural selection: https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/darwin/evolution-today/natural-selection-vista
   • Resources on the immune system https://www.malaghan.org.nz/our-research/immune-system
2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
   • Model greenhouse activity, designed for a climate change context, but may have applications for Hort too. https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/cub_housing_lesson03_activity2
3. Earth & Space Science:
   • Nat Geo article on air and water currents https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/current/
   • Activity modelling crystal size in rocks https://www.earthlearningidea.com/PDF/414_Building_silicates.pdf
4.  Chemistry:
   • A lovely article about a lesson on natural indicators and testing student questions https://www.chemedx.org/blog/making-natural-acid-base-indicators
   • A video clip explaining voltaic cells https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpFC_Ecu_yQ [Jo Standley]
5. Physics:
   • A reading on lightning and lightning rods https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/239-lightning-explained
   • Graphene and magnetoresistance https://www.sciencealert.com/wonder-material-graphene-just-broke-another-major-record-in-physics
6. Primary & intermediate:
   • Investigating the Material World in the context of dairy foods: butter cheese and yoghurt and ice cream
7. Education for Sustainability (EfS):
   • VuW podcast series on Sustainability https://www.podcasts.sustainability-projects.co.nz/

Can you help?

1. Rachel Woods is involved in a research project recruiting curriculum middle leaders in NZ secondary schools to investigate leadership practices. Curriculum middle leader research
2. The introduction of a new NCEA AS devoted entirely to the topic of energy is a significant change. NZIP is conducting a survey to identify issues with the teaching of energy and to help inform the provision of support. Survey here.
3. To help SCENZ prepare PLD on the new chem stds please fill out this short survey about preferred timing and format https://s.surveyplanet.com/8nb19emo

Vacancy

1. SCENZ is looking for teachers who are interested in working collaboratively to develop resources for the new Chem stds & deliver PLD. Expenses will be covered and time paid for. SCENZ contract opportunity

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. Science Learning Hub: Greta and picture book expert, Assoc Prof Nicola Daly, in Picture books for Matariki will explore Matariki and the connected science concepts. Th 25 May 4-4:45pm
2. Education Hub Webinar: Dr Dione Healey (Otago uni) shares insights from her extensive research into ADHD and learning. Wed 24 May, 7:30pm. Register here.
3. CoreEd PLD for teacher aides – a 12-week online program of 90 minute Zooms, with self-chosen wero (challenges) for you to work on, between sessions. Starts 17 July. $600 + GST per person w MoE funding possible. More info here.
4. Auckland’s NCEA Implementation facilitators are running courses 1-4 pm for Science Leaders on preparing for the new L1 Assessments. Tues 6 June @ Franklin Centre (Pukekohe); Thurs 8 June @ Kohia Teachers Centre(Epsom); Fri 9 June @ Albany Community Hub. Te Tai Raro NIF Promo
5. Ross Stephen and John Smith are putting on PLD for the new NCEA stds for Physics and Earth & Space, 9am – 3pm, Th Jun 22. $35. Funding available for rural & isolated teachers. More info and registration here https://forms.gle/wCXuhPqhsvK4miyZ6

Cheers, Mike

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