21 Jun	Winter solstice NZ http://www.rasnz.org.nz/in-the-sky/sun-rise-and-set
21 Jun	MWC free PLD on COVID-19 at Wakatipu High School, Queenstown
21 Jun	Cafe Scientifique Tauranga, Matariki, Mātauranga Māori & Modern Science, 7 pm.
21 Jun	Deadline to apply to virtually attend the London International Youth Science Forum.
25-27 Jun	40hr Famine weekend www.famine.org.nz
26Jun-4Jul	NZ Garden Bird Survey https://gardenbirdsurvey.landcareresearch.co.nz/
29 Jun	Dr Matamua’s FREE online seminar, Matariki Te Whetū o te Tau, 6:00-7:30 pm
2 Jul	Deadline to nominate a teacher for Waikato’s Kudos awards
Moon	FM 25 Jun    3Q 2 Jul    NM 10 Jul    1Q 17 Jul

1. Matariki resources:
   • Te Wānanga o Aotearoa resource on Matariki
   • Rehua Marae, Christchurch hosts Victoria Campbell 24 Jun 6:30-7:30 talking about tātai Aoraki (astronomy) with a focus on Matariki. Contact here.
2. Tauranga’s annual STEM festival will be 3 October. Keep an eye out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stemfestnz & on https://www.taurangastemfestival.co.nz/
3. Prof Steve Flint talks about microbes & fermentation 6pm 1 Jul at EIT, Taradale, Napier. http://hawkesbay.rsnzbranch.org.nz/thursday-1-july-fermented-foods-whats-brewing/
4. International Wetlands conference, 10-15 Oct Chch, exploring traditional knowledge in wetland research, management, & in sustaining landscapes & communities.
5. Alison Balance is the MC for Forest & Bird’s annual conference this Sat 26 June. $20-$35, Register at http://bit.ly/BringBackNature

Info

1. Culturally Responsive & Relational Pedagogy:
   • Ngai Tahu tracking of 70,000 rangatahi Māori transitioning from school to employment showed that streaming was a barrier to their success. Ending Streaming in Aotearoa showcases 4 schools that have stopped streaming – the why, the how, the outcomes, and next steps.
2. Mātauranga Māori
   • A Blogpost about Dan Hikuroa, mātauranga Māori and geology https://sciblogs.co.nz/matau-taiao/2016/03/23/weaving-knowledge-to-see-the-big-picture/
   • radioNZ interview about using indigenous methods to fight pests.
3. Pedagogy:
   • Enquiry based learning https://edu.rsc.org/ideas/the-fast-guide-to-enquiry-based-learning/4013427.article
   • An article on Metacognition https://www.learningscientists.org/blog/2021/6/10-1
4. Professional reading/watching:
   • Evidence-based strategies that make a difference in mentoring. https://theeducationhub.org.nz/the-value-of-mentoring-for-teacher-learning-2
5. Literacy:
   • Dominoes game for acid-base reactions vocab: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/acid-base-dominoes.doc
     
6. Tirine publishes science posters http://www.tirine.co.nz/science_1.html

Resources

1. Biology:
   • YouTube lung dissection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xhxALk9gm8
   • In Made in Taiwan Oscar Kightley & Nathan Rarere use DNA technology to trace their ancestry, from origins in Taiwan to Vanuatu & the Cook Islands, then on to Aotearoa.
2. Earth & Space Science:
   • NASA Earth observatory tips on how to interpret a satellite image
   • ELI activity investigating radioactive dating of rocks and minerals
3. Chemistry:
   • Modelling the processes the city uses to filter water https://www3.epa.gov/safewater/kids/pdfs/activity_grades_4-8_waterfiltration.pdf
   • Real life contexts for thermodynamics + several resources https://edu.rsc.org/infographics/real-life-contexts-for-thermodynamics/4013622.article?
4. Physics:
   • The film Switch On offers a new perspective on energy and the developing world.
   • Best Evidence Science Teaching approach to teaching energy
5. Primary & intermediate:
   • Online interactive on earth’s rotation
   • Bee role play https://www.otago.ac.nz/genetics/otago038353.pdf
6.  EfS:
   • Net zero target for carbon emission and its effect locally https://www.earthlearningidea.com/PDF/364_Net_zero_introduction.pdf
   • How to make your backyard more attractive to native birdlife. https://predatorfreenz.org/if-our-native-birds-were-gardeners-what-would-they-plant/
7. STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)
   • Videos from the equity in STEM symposium held in Wgtn in April
   • Recording of James Lamb & Kris Watson, Tauhara College, discussing their project-based learning STEM programme for Yr 9 & 10 & its impact in recent webinar.
8.  Science
   • NZCER has 100+ ARB resources where students draw or label, online or on paper. Some ARBs involve working out the best way to represent an idea e.g.   What’s in the garden? or A flax bush ecosystem or Periscopes. Others require students to draw lines or arrows e.g. Add the wires or Kingfishers

Can you help?

1. Abigail Cunninghame is studying the ecological condition and use of greenspaces in NZ primary schools for her MSc. She is looking for participants to take an online survey, no matter the size of your school’s green space. More info here or email Abigail.

NZQA/MoE

1. MoE is seeking feedback on the proposed NCEA subjects derived from The NZC (at L2 & 3) and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa (across all Levels) between 16 June and 11 August.

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. U-Learn online conference, Oct 13-14, $240 before 30 Jul. Program. Keynotes: Dr Eruera Tarena, Jase Te Patu, Dr Karlo Mila, Dr Rangi Matamua. https://core-ed.org/events/ulearn
2. iWahine NZ leadership Hui 14 & 15 Oct. https://www.iwahine.nz/LeadershipHui
3. NZ International Science festival 8-18 July, Dunedin https://scifest.org.nz/programme

Cheers, Mike

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