Mike’s News May 17

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
  1. 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!!)
  2. Stream Water Testing, Whau River, 22 May,10-12noon. justine@whauriver.org.nz
  3. 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

  1. 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
  2. Mātauranga Māori
  3. Pedagogy:
  4. Student opportunities:
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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

  1. Biology:
  2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
  3. Earth & Space Science:
  4. Chemistry:
  5. Physics:
  6. Primary & intermediate:
  7.  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
  8. STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

  1. From Learning Network NZ, 214 Universal Drive, Henderson, Auckland Hands-on Science – Madeleine Collins, 19 Jun, 8:30-12:30
  2. Primary Science Teaching Trust Zoom webinar with a science expert & shared resources. 4-5pm GMT (3am NZT): 19 May World Wildlife Fund
  3. TRCC Primary science teachers conference – 2 Oct, Epsom campus, Ak uni: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TRCC-Flyer.pdf
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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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