24Jun-7Jul	Matariki  www.matarikifestival.org.nz/
29Jun-7Jul	NZ Garden Bird Survey http://gardenbirdsurvey.landcareresearch.co.nz/
2 Jul	Total solar eclipse (not visible from 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 4pmSun-3pm Wed
8 Jul	Deadline for 2019 Tiritiri Fullers 360 Junior Science Award
11July	World Population Day www.stats.govt.nz  go to Schools Corner
Moon	NM Jul 3       1Q Jul 9      FM Jul 16       3Q Jul 25

Matariki resources:

• • Teachers resource pack from Chch City Library vanasch.school.nz/Modules/Resources/Download.aspx?ID=1604
  • Some Matariki star cards to make for the classroom https://www.thetereomaoriclassroom.co.nz/2019/06/matariki-star-cards/
  • Some ideas on Matariki from Kapiti Coast library https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/libraries/heritage-maori/maori/matariki/
  • A collection of resources about Matariki https://digitalnz.org/stories/5b1246d98d2a4e5987bd480d
  • As Matariki rises, Professor Rangi Matamua presents the ‘Living by the stars Matariki webisodes’ that explore different aspects of Matariki, the most sacred star of the year. https://www.facebook.com/Livingbythestars/videos/444634919700101/?v=444634919700101

Info

1. Culturally Responsive & Relational Pedagogy:
   • Landcare Research resource Kapu Ti 101 – Cuppa teas and cross-cultural conversations.https://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/134932/1-Kapu-Ti-101.pdf
   • NIWA has a poster on traditional Māori weather & climate forecasting in both English & te reo. https://www.niwa.co.nz/gallery/niwa-posters

2. Pedagogy:
   • SOLO taxonomy provides a way for students to develop & show deeper understanding. On this site there are printables, PD videos, links to books, rubric generators … and so much more! http://pamhook.com/solo-taxonomy/

3. Tiritiri Matangi Island has spaces in term 3 for school bookings.Tiri school days are on Wed – Fri; there’s no ferry on Mon & Tues.  If your school is decile 1-6 we have funding to be applied for to cover student ferry costs. Contact Barbara] educator@tiritirimatangi.org.nz
4. BEANZ is looking for biology teachers with NZC/NCEA experience to be a curriculum rep on Exec or for those who would like to be a regional rep & help organize events to support teachers in their area. This is a great way to build leadership skills, further career pathways and give back to the biology community. Please contact biologynz@gmail.com .

Resources

1. Geology:
   • Activity where students freeze water in a syringe to measure expansion https://www.earthlearningidea.com/PDF/180_Ice_power.pdf
   • Joides Resolution science research vessel has teaching resources on investigating cores from the earth’s crust. https://joidesresolution.org/teaching-kits-and-models/

2. Biology:
   • Disease trading cards teach middle and high school students about some of the diseases the CDC studies. Three sets – Infectious Diseases, & Disease Detectives http://https//www.cdc.gov/museum/cards.htm (website under maintenance)
   • Ocean acidification unit designed for use in high school biology and marine science courses, containing lessons to help students to develop critical thinking skills and model the processes scientists use in solving environmental challenges and choosing an evidenced-based course of action. https://see.systemsbiology.net/series/ocean-acidification-systems-approach-global-problem/

3. AgHort:
   • The Scoop on Milk: In this lesson students apply their knowledge of physical science to dairy products to determine if the changes that take place when turning milk into cheese, butter, yogurt, ice cream, whip cream and other dairy products, is a physical or chemical change. https://www.agclassroom.org/teacher/matrix/lessonplan.cfm?lpid=246

4. Astronomy:
   • Explore X-ray astronomy in K–12 classrooms with education resources from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. Includes classroom activities, printable materials, and interactive games. Also a set of activities exploring the limits and benefits of using models in science. http://chandra.cfa.harvard.edu/edu/

5. Chemistry:
   • NZIC & RSC(NZ) have launched a school video comp for the International Year of Periodic Table https://youtu.be/JiKXDl6uYyI. Students make a 1-2 min video about their favourite element, judged in 2 categories: Yrs 1-8 & Yrs 9-13, each to have a 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd prize (money & a copy of the book Scientific Sleuthing). Submit by 1 Oct, when ready contact Joanna Dowle for details on where to upload office@gmail.com. More info https://nzic.org.nz/iypt-video-competition/ From Ian Torrie

6. Physics:
   • Physics video vault offers engaging videos of physics concepts – World Record Men’s Pole Vault, Analyzing a Head-On Collision, Fighter Jet Sonic Boom, and Magnetic Field Produced by a Current. http://theuniverseandmore.com/resources/video-vault/
   • Jiwi’s Machines has a collection of 16 videos that explain the simple machines in an activity, and PDFs detailing classroom activities. http://jiwismachines.com/education

7. Science:
   • The Science family of journals has created a collection of free annotated research papers. Annotations help students dissect and understand the advanced science in each paper. Each has a teacher’s guide with suggested activities, discussion questions, and resources for further exploration. https://www.scienceintheclassroom.org/

8. Literacy
   • Thinking and inking is a metacognitive strategy: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Thinking-and-Inking.docx

9. EfS:
   • Climate Change Lessons – US’s National Centre for Sci Edn Teacher Ambassadors developed and field-tested five lessons that focus on combatting misconceptions. https://ncse.com/teach/sandbox

10. NoS
    • Ahi Pepe MothNet is a citizen science project aiming to engage teachers, students & whānau with nature and science through moths. The project has run workshops for students and has also produced a series of resources (moth guides, classroom activities, videos & ecological expts), in te reo Māori & in English.

11. Primary
    • What is a black hole? https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/black-holes/en/

MoE/NZQA

1. NZQA is looking for markers and verifiers for this year’s exams. This is great PLD. Info here: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/working-at-nzqa/contract-vacancies/markers-and-verifiers/
2. NCEA review update: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Review-of-Achievement-Standards-summary-190628.docx

Can You Help?

1. I am one of 2 writers producing a regular newsletter for NZASE members since May. We are looking for ideas on how teachers combat misconceptions in different science topics. If you have any such strategies that you would like to share please forward to nzasecomms@gmail.com

Professional Learning and Development

1. NZASE is running a workshop in Hamilton Th 22 Aug for all teachers of yrs 1-10 Science. This workshop will be free for all NZASE members (see https://nzase.org.nz/membership/ for details on subscription), else $325 + GST. Details on the content of the course and how to register: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Workshop-flyer-Hamilton-22-August-2019.pdf