17-21 May | Primary Science Week Term 2 week 3 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 |
26 May | Total lunar eclipse https://rasnz.org.nz/in-the-sky/eclipses |
27 May | ASTA dinner at Mt Eden Bowling club, Stokes Rd, 6:45 pm, 27 May, $35 |
30 May-5jun | Samoan language week www.mpia.govt.nz |
31 May | World Smoke-free Day www.worldsmokefreeday.org.nz |
Moon | 1Q 20 May FM 26 May 3Q 2 Jun NM 10 Jun |
- Schol Bio zoom webinar on comparative anatomy of humans and apes helping to interpret fossil ancestors. Th 20 May 11:30 EDT. (3:30 am May 21 NZT!!)
- Stream Water Testing, Whau River, 22 May,10-12noon. justine@whauriver.org.nz
- Café Scientifique about the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on our population. Mon 24 May 7 – 9 pm Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club, 90 Keith Allen Dr.
Info
- Culturally Responsive & Relational Pedagogy:
- Article discussing using some Pasifika principles to engage meaningfully online
- Puhoro academy has had such success raising Māori achievement it has won funding to go NZ-wide. Who are they and what do they do in schools? NZASE article
- Mātauranga Māori
- Mātauranga Māori and science in a context of Environmental Science – Katherine Hill. Suggest you start after intros at 4:12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV0EAYXpU6s
- Pedagogy:
- Spinoff article on how we can make it easier for our autistic students https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/16-04-2021/ten-things-everyone-can-do-to-make-autistic-peoples-lives-better/
- Student opportunities:
- NZ Geographic photographer of the year entries are now open & close midday Wed 14 July. https://www.nzgeo.com/photography/photographer-of-the-year-2021
- STEM Online NZ STEM Online NZ is a free interactive teaching and learning resource for NCEA external standards in STEM subjects. Resources for L1 & L2 Chemistry standards are currently being added. Register here. [Ian Torrie] More info: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/STEMOnlineTeacherInfo.pdf
- STEMINISM is a free event for girls in Yr 11-13 interested in finding out more about STEM study & career options. Live-streamed 6.30 – 8.30 pm on Tue 18 May. [IT] More information and registration.
- Doc Edge offers NZ teacher and students free online documentary screenings, as part of their Film Festival, 4 June – 11 July with free teaching resources. There is one sci doco Father of the Cyborgs, and one EfS High Tide Don’t Hide. [Sandy Jackson]
Resources
- Biology:
- Article on phytoplankton
- A series of karyotype activities https://www.sciencelessonsthatrock.com/blog/karyotype-station-activities
- Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
- Winter grazing on fodder beet could result in serious under-nutrition in pregnant ewes.
- Dairy innovations targeting climate change
- Earth & Space Science:
- A summary of our knowledge of Mars https://science.howstuffworks.com/mars.htm
- Teaching Physical Concepts in Oceanography
- Virtual rock kit shows small specimens life-size, in close-up, in situ, in section & in use.
- Chemistry:
- A RSC quiz, with answers about energy in reactions
- Video of the chemistry of chocolate (heat, melting) https://www.nsf.gov/news/mmg/mmg_disp.jsp?med_id=69382&from=
- Physics:
- A Level Physics Revision booklets https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-physics-retrieval-booklets-aqa-12477741
- Video discussing how much electricity it takes to power the world?
- Primary & intermediate:
- Engineering resources https://www.stem.org.uk/engineering-resources/primary
- The Rock our Future competition encourages students to visit a quarry and write about what they learn. https://www.aqa.org.nz/news-events/rock-our-future/ [Sandy Jackson]
- EfS:
- Skeptical Science is a blog and information resource that analyses arguments put forth by those who oppose the mainstream scientific opinion on climate change.
- A practical activity about cleaning up oil spills
- STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)
- Australia Science STEM subjects in the armed forces https://education.australiascience.tv/stem-pack-2-bringing-military-science-to-life/
- MOTAT runs after school STEM clubs https://www.motat.nz/learning/after-school-clubs
Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities
- From Learning Network NZ, 214 Universal Drive, Henderson, Auckland Hands-on Science – Madeleine Collins, 19 Jun, 8:30-12:30
- Primary Science Teaching Trust Zoom webinar with a science expert & shared resources. 4-5pm GMT (3am NZT): 19 May World Wildlife Fund
- TRCC Primary science teachers conference – 2 Oct, Epsom campus, Ak uni: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TRCC-Flyer.pdf
- BEANZ is running a regional workshop for Waikato on 5 Jul, 9:30-3:30 pm at St Peter’s School, Cambridge. As with other regions, this workshop explores the new Science standards and mātauranga Māori and gives teachers a chance to discuss & start planning: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-BEANZ-Workshop-Waikato.docx
- BioLive and ChemEd will be running a joint conference at AUT in central Auckland from the evening of Wed 10 to lunchtime Sat 13 Nov. Early bird registration $350 til Sep 10, thereafter, $450 for BEANZ. SCENZ, NZASE members. Keep the dates free. Links soon.
- STEM Uk is organising a Climate Change Teacher conference Mon 24 – Th 27 May, 4-6pm GMT (4-6am NZT!!). https://www.stem.org.uk/climate-conference
Cheers, Mike
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