10 Jun 1886	Mt Tarawera erupts https://teara.govt.nz/en/historic-volcanic-activity/page-2
11 Jun	Safety in School Labs course 9-3:30 Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, Hastings
14 Jun	World Blood Donor Day www.nzblood.co.nz
15 Jun	Global Wind Day www.windenergy.org.nz/resources/for-teachers
22 Jun	Winter solstice NZ http://www.rasnz.org.nz/in-the-sky/sun-rise-and-set
29Jun-7Jul	NZ Garden Bird Survey http://gardenbirdsurvey.landcareresearch.co.nz/
24Jun-7Jul	Matariki http://www.matarikifestival.org.nz/
Moon	1Q Jun 10      FM Jun 17      3Q Jun 25       NM Jul 3.

1. CSTA PCT meeting at Space Academy Bar and Cafe, 371 St Asaph St Chch, 4:30 – 6 pm, Tues 18 June. Please bring a piece of learning that you’ve done since becoming a teacher that you found particularly helpful – may be a reading, a book, or advice you got from a senior teacher or colleague. RSVP Chetwynd@staff.hagley.school.nz
2. Matariki resources:
   • Heaps of resources on TKI https://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-resources/National-events-and-the-NZC/Matariki
   • Buy resources from teacher talk https://www.teachertalk.org.nz/products/bycategory/51/64/matariki-downloads

Info

1. Culturally Responsive & Relational Pedagogy:
   • Russell Bishop’s new book: Teaching to the North-East – Relationship-based Learning in Practice. https://www.nzcer.org.nz/nzcerpress/books/teaching-north-east
2. Pedagogy:
   • Good ideas on differentiation and adaptation https://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Inclusive-practices/Implementing-an-inclusive-curriculum/Effective-pedagogy-for-all-students/Differentiation-and-adaptation
3. Reading:
   • A new SET article now available online – The importance of disciplinary literacy in secondary classrooms. If your school is a member you can sign in and read https://www.nzcer.org.nz/nzcerpress/set/set-research-information-teachers-online-first
4. eLearning:
   • This International Society for Technology in Education poster session discusses the podcasting process and how podcasting facilitates deeper learning and creativity. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bwka6wW7M4FSOFV1TlpLNjZpN0E/view

Resources

1. Geology:
   • The page called Freebies for Science Teachers on USA’s National Science Teachers Association website has CD-ROMs, DVDs, videos, kits, and other materials for Earth science education. For more, visitonline.
2.  Biology:
   • Antibiotics and You features PowerPoints, an activity guide, coloring pages, & pre- & post-tests to teach the differences between bacteria & viruses, how germs spread, what happens when you get sick, how antibiotics work, antibiotic resistance, & measures to take to prevent infection and illness. http://mi-marr.org/educational-programs.php
   • The Biochem dept of Otago uni loans out a suitcase of resources at no cost to schools. A fabulous Who killed the kiwi scenario analyses “DNA” from stoats, cats and dogs in a conservation-based ‘who dunnit’ and students make gels in an inheritance-based scenario looking at the likelihood of inheriting cystic fibrosis-. cridge@otago.ac.nz
3. Astronomy:
   • Apple’s Exoplanet App is a highly visual & interactive catalog of all known exoplanets – planets orbiting stars beyond our own solar system. Includes their physical properties, location in the Milky Way & their host stars along with background info on exoplanets and detection methods. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/exoplanet/id327702034?mt=8
4. Chemistry:
   • A collection of multimedia animations & learning simulations to help students better understand electron configurations, visible light wavelengths (absorption vs. reflection), thin-layer chromatography, Lewis Dot Structures, chemical kinetics & equilibrium, & the periodic table. https://elearning.cpp.edu/learning-objects/objects.php?page=1&keyword=chemistry&page=1&keyword=chemistry
   • Video ABC’s of ocean acidification https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krC9gsLMw3U
5. Physics:
   • Physclips provides multimedia learning & reference tools including animations & links to pages on mechanics, waves, sound, & light. There are also resource collections (no multimedia tutorials or labs) on electricity and magnetism, & thermal physics. http://www.animations.physics.unsw.edu.au/
   • At the bottom of this webpage you will find resources for energy sources https://www.nrel.gov/about/teachers.html
6. Science:
   • • Forensic Science Teacher Magazine is for features lesson plans, copy masters, rubrics, labs, and inquiry-based activities. And puzzles, mini-mysteries, interviews, and a feature about stupid criminals. http://www.theforensicteacher.com/Home.html
     • Teaching on Antarctica http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/education/classroom-antarctica/
7. EfS:

• • A climate change video Earth: The Operator’s Manual. A scientist tells the story of Earth’s climate history and our relationship with fossil fuels http://earththeoperatorsmanual.com/feature-video/earth-the-operators-manual

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. Open Uni is offering a free online course on exoplanets. It introduces our galaxy’s planets & some of their surprises, explains methods astronomers use to study exoplanets & general methods of scientific inquiry & discusses life elsewhere in our galaxy. More info here https://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/introduction-exoplanets/content-section-overview
2. Science Learning Hub is offering PLD about using Matariki as a context to introduce the wealth of tātai arorangi (Māori astronomical knowledge) regarding planting, harvesting and ocean navigation. Matauranga Maori PLD will run 4-4:45pm Th 20 June. https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/983-slh-matauranga-maori

Cheers, Mike