9-15 Aug	Maths Week (2nd full week Aug, Su-Sa*)      www.mathsweek.org.nz/
10 Aug	Deadline for L1 science subject list consultation. Go here
10Aug1897	Aspirin discovered https://www.sciencehistory.org/historical-profile/felix-hoffmann
14 Aug	Deadline to apply for Education Hub’s Assessment Lead Programme. Info here
15-23 Aug	Conservation week www.doc.govt.nz
20 Aug	Deadline for abstracts for ULearn https://www.core-ed.org/events/ulearn
22 Aug	Alison Campbell’s Schol Bio Day, Sancta Maria College 10-3. Email details to Shane
Moon	3Q 12 Aug      NM 19 Aug      1Q 26 Aug      FM 2 Sep

1. A day at Miranda Shorebird Centre – 9am working bee, 1:30pm bird watching, 6pm potluck dinner  with talk from Jim Eagles, Sun 15. Please email Holly Perry with food contribution to dinner.
2. NZEI is holding a live education election debate Th 13 Aug 7.30pm in Wellington, which will also be streamed online via Facebook. Red, blue, green & black parties will be there.

Info

1. Professional reading/watching:
   • Report on using social media as a teaching tool https://theeducationhub.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Social-media.pdf
2.  Revision:
   • SciPAD silly-context L1 exam for revision –unicorns. Zombie Apocalypse & Alien Abduction exams have also been updated. Download at https://scipad.co.nz/free-stuff/
   • I am planning an article for the NZASE newsletter on students and effective revision If you can recommend any strategies or resources please get in touch (email below).
3. Papa Taiao Earthcare courses for students provide 2 days learning practical skills, gaining NCEA credits in Beekeeping, Plant pests and Predator control. Info here. Sign up here.
4. MacDiarmid Institute has 2 free week-long science residential camps with top scientists.
   • Discovery Camp 2021 – for current year 12 & 13 Māori & Pasifika students with a genuine passion for science. In both Palmerston North & Dunedin. Apply by 28 Aug
   • NanoCamp 2021 – for current year 12 & 13 students with a strong academic back-ground who are hoping to continue pursuing science. In Christchurch. Apply by 28 Aug

Resources

1. Biology:
   • Tools for estimating numbers & % cover in quadrats https://mailchi.mp/mm2/mm2-newsletter-june-5-2020?e=7cae58e076
   • Article on the sequencing of the tuatara genome: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Tuatara-genome.docx

2. Earth & Space Science
   • NASA’s Earth Wheel: Water in the Earth System– students explore, compare & combine data from 4 NASA satellite missions to better understand water on Earth.
   • LearNZ virtual field trips: The Alpine Fault: when AF8 goes big! 25-27 August, and What’s the plan, Stan? Get ready for an emergency 13-15 October

3. Chemistry:
   • Chemical symbol bingo game https://www.stem.org.uk/system/files/elibrary-resources/2016/01/Chemical%20symbol%20bingo%20questions.pdf
   • Current events poster on the chemistry of nitrate explosions from Compound Chem and a reasonable explanation of the cause on SkyNews [Ian Torrie]

4. Physics:
   • Video showing how an understanding of force & motion is required to develop certain video games https://www.stem.org.uk/elibrary/resource/28119
   • Video showing heat transfer & thermal conductivity applied to building design https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/28123/career-clips-energy-efficiency-and-architecture

5. Science of COVID-19:
   • A data activity – is hydroxychloroquine effective as a treatment for COVID-19?

6. EfS:
   • EfS videos from Taupo Conservation Collective https://www.eectaupo.co.nz/resources

7. Primary
   • A simple plant growth experiment https://kcc.org.nz/portfolio/simple-plant-experiment/
   • 10-minute mini lessons from Ozzie teachers for lockdown https://education.abc.net.au/home#!/topic/3531334/mini-lessons

MoE/NZASE

1. MoE met representatives of the subject associations by Zoom on Mon 3 Aug to discuss the L1 Science Subjects list. Next steps of the science standards development was discussed. More details attached from NZASE president. https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/L1-Subjects-list-NZASE-mtg-w-MoE-200803.docx and 
2. MoE is  seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from experienced, practicing teachers to join working & expert groups that would help develop new curriculum standards & resources as part of the NCEA change The deadline for EOI submission is 14 Aug.
   

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. STEM unleashed – Chris Clay on designing STEM challenges to build knowledge collaboratively. 21 Aug, Learning Network, Auckland
2. Designing online learning for diverse learners 20 Aug, 3:45-4:45pm, free, online. https://vln.school.nz/event_calendar/view/990313/live-webinar-designing-learning-for-diverse-learners
3. PLD from Kohia Teachers’ Centre, Epsom Ave, Auckland
   • Leading with Insight – The role of culture in your leadership by Tabitha Leonard, for Primary & Secondary, 11 August, 1:30 – 3:30pmonline
   • NZ History and a Treaty Curriculum in action by Tamsin Hanly for Primary & Secondary and all subject areas, 14 August, 9am – 3pm, face to face at Kohia
   • The role of the leader in building learning cultures within an organisation by Tabitha Leonard for Primary, Secondary, 20 August, 1:30 – 3:30pm, online
4. NZASE facilitators are hosting monthly Zoom Science Forums for teachers of students in years 1-10 to share challenges & resources. Each online webinar runs for an hour & shares resources via Google Drive. For NZASE members only (sign up here). Start 12 Aug (yr 1-8) & 18 Aug (yr 7-10). Go here to register & to access resources & info on forum times/dates.
5. MoE & Te Papa are running Raranga Matihiko, Weaving Digital Futures Leadership Webinars, on how to integrate digital technology into your learning area: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Digital-Futures-Leadership-Webinars.docx
6. Online PLD is available for schools that want to investigate & implement the Curriculum Progress Tools for years 1-10. The PLD involves fortnightly online sessions tailored to the context of your school/kura, starting in early Sep. To sign up, email MoE with your school contact details. For more info email Alastair Schaw.

Cheers, Mike