9 Nov	Maurice Wilkins Centre free bio PLD Timaru – register here
10 Nov	Maurice Wilkins Centre free bio PLD Christchurch – register here
11 Nov	NZASE online forum 3:30-4:30 pm for teachers of years 1-8. Register here
11 Nov	Maurice Wilkins Centre free bio PLD Nelson – register here
12 Nov	L2 Bio Best Practice Workshop online option pru.casey@obhs.school.nz
13 Nov	L3 Bio Best Practice Workshop online option pru.casey@obhs.school.nz
14 Nov	World Diabetes day www.barnabybee.com/information.htm
16 Nov	NZQA exams start
16 Nov	Maurice Wilkins Centre free bio PLD Taupo – register here
16 Nov	What’s with the new standards? PLD Kohia, Auckland. Register here
Moon	3Q 9 Nov NM 15 Nov 1Q 22 Nov FM 30 Nov

1. Hochstetter lecture – Tectonic & surface processes that shape our landscape. Phaedra Upton, GNS, Th 5 Nov 7pm, Suncourt Motel, Tauhara rm, Taupo. Koha. p.white@gns.cri.nz Also Wed 4 Nov Tauranga and 12 Nov Masterton.
2. Free online talk about VIPER exploration of the moon by Dr. Jennifer Heldmann, NASA Ames Research Center, 12 Nov 7:30 pm CST (=1:30pm NZDT Nov 13). Join here
3. Climate action day webinar 12:30-6:00 am NZDT Nov 6. Speakers include Jane Goodall & David Attenborough. Program here. Register here .

Info

1. Culturally Responsive & Relational Pedagogy:
   • Folder of resources on Culturally sustaining science Education https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QAK9rf4IX9cCx3ng3nZ7CQDnsio1E-f2
2. Professional reading/watching:
   • Benefits of online formative assessment https://schoolbox.com.au/blog/7-key-benefits-of-online-formative-assessment
3. Literacy:
   • This article on using a vocab focus to bridge the COVID-19 learning gap has lots of strategies for science https://www.teachitscience.co.uk/teaching-and-learning/vocabulary-led-curriculum
4. HoD:
   • On FB a leader has suggested extending teachers’ annual goals to include a personal well-being goal alongside personal professional and team goals.
5. There are 3 places available for students to join the Ministerial Youth Advisory Group (YAG) in 2021. The YAG provides advice to the Minister of Education and is a way for young people to have their say about education & issues that affect them. It is also a leadership opportunity. Registrations of interest are open from 30 Oct – 9 Nov. More info.
6. The online learning platform ClassroomNZ2020 now has content for Year 1-6 included from Term 4 to supplement the Year 7-13 material. More info here. Register for access by email. Online Q&A sessions on how it all works every Wed at 3:45pm – click on this link to join in (passcode 667239). An explanatory webinar 3.30-4pm on 12 Nov – click here to register.

Resources

1. Biology:
   • Alison Campbell’s blog and recorded video on the evolution of bipedalism
   • TED-Ed talk about the surprising effects of pregnancy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_ssj7-8rYg
   • Marine pests https://www.marinebiosecurity.org.nz/what-are-marine-pests/
2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
   • Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Te Ao Tūroa resource  looks at how systems of animal welfare, biosecurity & food support our primary industries.
   • TED-Ed talk on the innovative ways that countries are revolutionising farming to ensure we can feed humanity in a way that works with the environment.
3. Earth & Space Science
   • November Night sky: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Night-Sky-Nov.docx
   • An International Geoscience textbook http://www.igeoscied.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Exploring-geoscience-Sept2020.pdf
   • Geologist Julian Thomson explains tectonic collision at the Hikurangi Subduction Zone
4. Chemistry:
   • Chemistry of summer plant irritants
   • What happens to water in space? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GqsE09uUuw
   • What is fracking? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6JKM15GpuQ
5. Physics:
   • School-Gen has 2 Human Energy Generators for loan to schools with a curriculum-linked resource focussing on energy, energy efficiency and sustainability.
   • A cartoon on terminal velocity
   • Students are introduced to pressure, force & impulse as they explore the physics behind walking, and the design and engineering of shoes to accommodate different gaits.
6.  EfS:
   • The story of restoration efforts that capitalise on seagrass’ capacity to store carbon
   • An activity exploring the amplified Greenhouse effect https://www.teachengineering.org/curricularunits/view/cub-air-greenhouse-effect-unit
   • With the Ministry for the Environment & Stats NZ, Science Learning Hub has created new climate change resources with a focus on NoS and the science capabilities.
7. Primary & intermediate
   • A practical project for years 5-8 on fighting microscopic beasts https://www.anecdata.org/projects/view/718
   • Resources for science subject leaders in primary schools, including developing a whole school approach, the role of the subject leader & raising the profile of science https://pstt.org.uk/resources/curriculum-materials/subject-leader
   • Resources for research on air pollution based on scientific data
8.  Science
   • Catalyst magazine brings cutting edge STEM research to spark learning, teaching and debate. Issue 38 here. https://catalyst-magazine.org/

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. Science teacher PLD being planned for term 4: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/zzScience-PLD-Term-4-2020.docx If you have planned some science teacher PLD in term 4 in your area please let me know.
2. Don’t forget NZASE weekly forums – coming up are discussions on misconceptions, universal design for learning, practicals, Science as a Human Endeavour.

Cheers, Mike