24Jun-7Jul	Matariki www.matarikifestival.org.nz/
29Jun-7Jul	NZ Garden Bird Survey http://gardenbirdsurvey.landcareresearch.co.nz/
2 Jul	Total solar eclipse (not seen in NZ). http://www.rasnz.org.nz/in-the-sky/eclipses-2019
5 July	International day of LGBT people in STEM.  https://prideinstem.org/lgbtstemday/
7-10Jul	BioLive/ChemEd Dunedin. https://biolivechemed2019.wordpress.com
8 Jul	Deadline for 2019 Tiritiri Fullers 360 Junior Science Award
Moon	3Q Jun 25        NM Jul 3        1Q Jul 9       FM Jul 16

1. Matariki resources:

• • Freebie from Teachers pay Teachers https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/FreeDownload/FREE-Matariki-Mori-New-Year-Activity-Sheets-3094006
  • Christchurch City Libraries Matariki 2019 Resource Pack  
  • National Library teaching and learning resources for Matariki
  • Language Learning Partners A mid-winter festival Matariki.
  • NZ Maths: Matariki – Level 4

 

Info

1. Culturally Responsive & Relational Pedagogy:
   • Brigham Riwai-Couch presents 10 Ways To Teach Me. Powerful video clip from a Māori student. https://vimeo.com/325105212

2. Pedagogy:

• • A beginner’s guide to scaffolding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTR_snb-0nQ
  • A cartoon video on Carol Dweck’s concept of Growth Mindset https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl9TVbAal5s

3. Science Careers
   • Women in STEM posters https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=23086,%20the%20posters%20feature
   • This interactive periodic table highlights STEM occupations instead of elements & is an accessible & engaging way for middle & high school students to learn about STEM occupations. https://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/stem-table.htm

4. eLearning
   • SkyView Lite is a great free app to see the night sky. Shows the constellations, the planets in our solar system and satellites including the Space Station.

 

Resources

1. Geology:
   • Geoblox provides downloadable patterns & instructions to create cardboard models that deepen students’ understanding of Earth science topics. Models help visual and tactile learners fully connect to the learning process, and provide all students with opportunities for developing higher-order thinking skills. http://geoblox.com/FreeModels.html

2. Biology:
   • Students explore genomics in everyday life with digital lessons and activities https://www.dnadecoded.org/
   • Science Learning Hub article on masting in NZ forests. https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2776-mast-years
3. AgHort:

• • A Six Legged March Towards Regenerative Agriculture is a TED talk that looks at why farmers are promoting insect life on their farms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRJ0y9LMhI4&feature=youtu.be

4. Astronomy:

• • NASA’s Space Place explores Jupiter with a game to learn how gas giants form and their role in the formation of our solar system. https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/jupiter/en/
  • Help students in grades 3–5 learn more about how the Sun’s position in the sky changes due to Earth’s rotation, revolution, and tilt. Video with links to classroom activities that extend learning. https://nasaeclips.arc.nasa.gov/video/ourworld/our-world-suns-position

5. Chemistry:

• • A lesson on natural antacids https://ceas.uc.edu/special_programs/ceems/CEEMS_Pathways/SIT/CEEMS_InstructionalMaterials/ScienceUnits/CurtBlimline_Antacids.html
  • Infographic on the substances in an epidural. https://www.compoundchem.com/2019/05/28/birth/

6. Physics:
   • An engineering challenge–based physics curriculum for middle school students developed by teachers & scientists from Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. The free student workbooks and teacher’s guides cover 6 topics: Solar House, Windmills, Batteries, Electromagnets, Bridges, and Gravity Wheel. https://zenodo.org/search?page=1&size=20&q=Challenges%20in%20Physical%20Science
   • A lesson on zip line physics https://ceas.uc.edu/special_programs/ceems/CEEMS_Pathways/SIT/CEEMS_InstructionalMaterials/ScienceUnits/mouse-trap-mania1.html

7. Science:
   • 24/7 Science is a website providing science resources for ECE to yr 8. This site has collections of activities and games, & a thorough section of professional development for science teachers of younger students. http://static.lawrencehallofscience.org/kidsite/

8. NoS
   • A number of resources to help students use a Claim-Evidence-Reasoning framework to construct explanations. http://datanuggets.org/resources/concepts-to-cover/

9. Primary
   • Chicken foot dissection – Great fun dissection and excellent for learning about muscles and tendons. What causes the toes to curl? Compare with human feet. How to is here https://www.instructables.com/id/Chicken-Foot-Dissection/. Source chicken feet from here http://scienceresourcebox.co.nz/secondary/secondary_dissection?fbclid=IwAR16PFOeOjZOEBFXAEgntJn3AUgZbIwSH751i3jBtdGYaRp5uT0vtPimC9k

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. SciPAD is sponsoring 4 workshops focusing on the new C2.1 and C2.2 stds: Dunedin 8 July (during BioLive/ChemEd conference), Chch 24 Jul evening, Wgtn 25 Jul, Ak 30 Jul. Each 90 mins, Details to be confirmed – keep an eye on NZ Chem FB page.                                           Ian Torrie.

 

Cheers, Mike