9-15 May | Rotuman Language week www.mpia.govt.nz |
10-16 May | NZ Sign Language Week http://nzslweek.org.nz/ |
12 May | World Nurses Day www.timeanddate.com/holidays/world/nurses-day |
14 May | Deadline for next round centrally funded PLD https://pld.education.govt.nz/ |
17-21 May | Primary Science Week, theme Māori scientists 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 |
Moon | NM 12 May 1Q 20 May FM 26 May 3Q 2 Jun |
- A poster of some Rotuman language phrases: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Rotuman-Language-Chart-1.pdf
- A four-week program to learn sign language https://nzslweek.org.nz/resources/ Learn NZSL in school week 1. Each clip about 5 mins. Good for form time?
- Fight for the Wild is a video and podcast documentary series about Predator Free 2050 efforts. Due 10, 17, 24, 31 May. https://www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/fight-for-the-wild
- A talk about NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Titan. 14 May, 12:30pm https://zoom.us/j/93776475407?pwd=dVV0aVZiVkd0cmNBWnN4T241QkpjZz09#success
Info
- Student opportunities:
- The VLN Primary school’s Gifted Learners Project offers mentoring and programs for gifted and talented students.
- Big Science Competition for yrs 8 – 11. Info here.
- Teacher Opportunities:
- For the sciPAD Denis Hogan Chemical Education Award nominate a teacher who has had a massive impact on Chemistry Education. By 30 Jun https://nzic.org.nz/prizes/
- Literacy:
- 5Ws and an H is a useful framework for helping students write: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/5W-n-H-framework.pptx
- 5Ws and an H is a useful framework for helping students write: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/5W-n-H-framework.pptx
- Science Careers:
- STEM UK guide on how to connect curriculum with careers.
Resources
- Biology:
- Type 2 diabetes explained https://type2diabetesxplained.co.nz/story/english
- A resource from Taupo for Tomorrow on koura
- Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
- Growing food in cities https://www.bbc.com/future/bespoke/follow-the-food/how-to-grow-food-in-a-concrete-jungle/
- Earth & Space Science:
- Neil deGrasse Tyson & co-hosts explore questions about the life and death of stars https://www.startalkradio.net/show/the-life-and-death-of-stars-with-jackie-faherty
- An experiment to show the effect of salinity on current flow https://www.sea.edu/academics/k-12_detail/count_marsili_the_mediterranean_current
- Isostasy demonstrations https://geohubliverpool.org.uk/esa/isostasy.htm
- Chemistry:
- Carbon cycle lesson plan from RSC – students go around 5 stations & then develop their own cycle diagram, with support if needed and some ideas on how to use it
- Online courses on the atmospheric chemistry of earth and other planets
- Physics:
- PhET Projectile Motion (Drag or Lab screen) https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/projectile-motion/latest/projectile-motion_en.html
- Ultrasound – seeing with sound https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JLNb8-LOB0
- Primary & intermediate:
- Resources for teaching geology to yr 3-6 https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/KS2Resources
- A set of videos on a student investigation about what effects the size of a shadow, with Brian Cox explaining X-rays and eclipses and a teacher guide too. More topics here.
- Science of COVID:
- Talking with people about vaccine hesitancy https://ncse.ngo/how-talk-people-vaccine-hesitancy
- Blog explains why the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is way beyond experimental.
- EfS:
- This animation explains why comparing today’s rise in global temps with those of the past & saying both are due to natural causes is a false analogy.
- Some good ideas for teaching EfS on tki https://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-resources/Education-for-sustainability/Teaching-ideas-and-tips
- Science
- Building a model aquifer https://www3.epa.gov/safewater/kids/pdfs/activity_grades_9-12_buildingamodelaquifer.pdf
- STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)
- Australia Science STEM resources on robotics https://education.australiascience.tv/stem-pack-7-robotics/
Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities
- A free 2-day ESS workshop at Ak uni to learn about using ArcGIS – collect field data then analyse in the lab. 17 & 18 June. Will work well with new standards. Register here. Info: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ESS-Ak-day-210617.pdf
- Primary Science Teaching Trust is running Zoom webinars with science experts who also share resources. Each at 4-5pm GMT (3am NZT): 12 May Geological Soc
- ERO is running 3 online seminars based on the findings in their 2021 reports. RSVP
- 18 May 5:30 pm for primary teachers, based on ERO reports Yr 1-4, ECE
- 19 May 5:30 pm for ECE teachers, based on ERO reports Yr 1-4, ECE
- 20 May 5:30 pm for secondary teachers, based on ERO report Growing Curiosity
- Science Learning Hub PLD on Māori scientists (theme for Primary science week), 4-4:45pm. Th 13 May. https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/1779-slh-whakanui-putaiao
- SCENZ has Networks of Expertise (NEX) funding to provide PLD for chem teachers, on the new NCEA stds and on other things. Please give your ideas in this 3-question survey.
- The NEX Kōtuitui online teachers’ network provides PLD opportunities for teachers to build capability in online teaching and learning.
- DNAiTECH (www.dnaitech.com) workshop at Seatoun Community Centre, Wellington, Mon May 31. Learn how to carry out real-world molecular biology investigations and quantitative testing for bacteria in the local waterways with your students. SciCon presentation. Info: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DNAiTECH-Teachers-Training-Wellington.pdf
Cheers, Mike
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