5-11 Sep	Conservation week https://www.doc.govt.nz/news/events/conservation-week/
6 Sep	Discussion about new S1.4 Sci Communication 5pm https://youtu.be/MXVBm2-pj54
8 Sep	International Literacy day https://en.unesco.org/themes/literacy-all
12-18 Sep	Māori Language week www.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz
15 Sep	Registration for Chemistry Olympiad selection exam closes
16 Sep	International Day to Preserve O3 Info here
16 Sep	Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari PD for Waikato teachers. Register here.
Moon	FM Sep 10      3Q Sep 18      NM Sep 26      1Q Oct 3

1. Resources for Māori Language Week 12 Sep
   • Some phrases that may be useful in the classroom: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Common-phrases-Maori-4p.docx
   • Other resources and ideas for the week https://www.reomaori.co.nz/
   • Ideas from tki https://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-resources/National-events-and-the-NZC/Te-Wiki-o-te-Reo-Maori
   • Have you got a resource to share? Please send it in & I’ll post it next week.
2. Thom Adams, Curious Minds Taranaki, has set up a Facebook group for Taranaki science educators. https://www.facebook.com/groups/taranakiscience
3. Past recorded conversations with teachers piloting new science standards can be viewed: Socio Scientific Issue (1.1) and Investigative approaches (1.2). Next one on Tuesday (see above)
4. Julian Thomson will run a webinar on ‘Useful resources for teaching Geology‘ 7 – 8 pm, Tues 6 Sep, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89845099393?pwd=eFh0RnlqZHZ4Y2c2MjM4YWdEYTZXUT09.
5. Sarah Williamson, Antarctic NZ CEO is speaking at the Chch Antarctic Centre about the work they do on the ice. Tues 6 Sep 6:45pm. https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sarah-Williamson-talk.pdf
6. Alison Campbell’s Scholarship Biology Prep Day is at Sancta Maria College in Auckland (319 Te Irirangi Dr, Botany South) on Sat 24 Sep 10am – 4pm. Free. Please let Shane know the school name, teachers attending and the students names ASAP. s.williamson@sanctamaria.school.nz

Info

1. Mātauranga Māori
   • A story of Māori and science researchers working together to find out more about the genetic diversity of kōura. https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/NZ-Conservation-Buoyed-by-Indigenous-Knowledge.docx
   • A reading on two-eyed seeing. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1111/faf.12516
2. Science Careers:
   • Boss Ladies of Science celebrates inspiring and empowered female scientists at the top of their fields. $25 from the Women’s Bookshop.

Resources

1. Biology:
   • A short article about making beer: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Making-beer.docx
   • A list of the easiest symbiotic relationships to research [can you think of any NZ examples to add?] https://gettingnerdywithmelandgerdy.com/lesson-plan-symbiosis-cheat-sheet/
   • Article on estimating the rate of Amazonian deforestation using Google Earth & quadrats
2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
   • A short booklet, The science & spectacle of Soil Life by Roly Poly talks about soils and soil diversity. [Kerry Allen]. http://54.229.242.119/booklets/1_Ref12.pdf
3. Earth & Space Science:
   • a video about black holes, well scaffolded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtcBFlWSqGM
   • A student reading on meteor showers https://www.snexplores.org/article/explainer-understanding-meteors-and-meteor-showers
   • A freebie from Teachers Pay Teachers on Geology – ppts, ideas for demos, activities, readings https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Geology-Unit-Guide-8463862
4. Chemistry:
   • When researching an element, ask students to create a fact sheet & an ad, complete with a slogan & pictures (to make a PT on the wall). https://sciencespot.net/Media/adtelempjt.pdf
   • Different ways to teach about stereoisomers https://edu.rsc.org/education-research/improve-students-understanding-of-stereoisomers-with-these-evidence-based-ideas/4015909.article
   • The chemistry of lightning, acne treatment and alcohol-free beer
5. Physics:
   • PocketLab lesson investigating the transfer of thermal energy in the context of JWST.
   • Using popcorn to teach about radioactivity https://edu.rsc.org/ideas/popping-corn-or-nuclear-decay/4015780.article
   • Explanation of the Doppler effect https://www.snexplores.org/article/explainer-how-doppler-effect-shapes-waves-in-motion
6. Primary & intermediate:
   • Shannon Walker reading a book about a youngster in space https://storytimefromspace.com/give-me-some-space/
   • A sound unit for L1&2, from the Sir Paul Callaghan Science Academy https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HCfcZJQREAhrCDW8D2zYK-o-WyLwbTV3/edit . More such units here. https://www.facebook.com/sirpaulcallaghanscienceacademy
   • Struan McKenzie’s 5-minute fillers https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lSwUMH95DqWjwRnOhtZuYX-FPiPemtPN
7.  EfS:
   • Keep NZ Beautiful have launched a climate change program https://www.knzb.org.nz/programmes/education/climate-ready-classrooms
8.  STEM:
   • Concord https://learn.concord.org/
   • Discover https://discovere.org/stem-activities/

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. Learning Network NZ, 214 Universal Dr, Henderson.
   • Complex Behaviour, simple interventions: Kathryn Berkett, 23 Sep. 9:30 – 3pm. Wellington
   • Education Law: Patrick Walsh, 23 Sep, 9:30am – 3pm. Ak
2. Kohia Teacher’s Centre, Gate 2, 76 Epsom Ave, Epsom
   • Making talk count for Teacher Aides: Kerry Upson, 23 Sep
3. In Science Learning Hub’s PLD, Carrie Swanson explores science through drama. Wed 8 Sep 4 – 4:45 pm. https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/2251-slh-understanding-science-through-drama

Cheers, Mike

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