24 Jun | 12pm deadline to register for VLN’s term 3 classes for primary. |
24Jun-2Jul | NZ Garden Bird Survey https://gardenbirdsurvey.landcareresearch.co.nz/ |
25 & 26 Jun | 7pm ESS PLD on PES1.1 & 1.3. Sign up here. |
26 Jun | Richard Levy & Tim Naish talk about Antarctica 7pm at Awanuiārangi Whakatane |
26 Jun | Our Changing Coast day 4 students & teachers. Whakatane. Contact Marewa to register. |
27 Jun | Our Changing Coast day for adults. Whakatane. Contact Marewa to register |
27 Jun | Deadline for primary teachers/principals to apply for study awards and sabbaticals. |
28 Jun | Matariki celebration (star cluster visible 29Jun – 2 Jul) |
28 Jun | Deadline for technicians to apply for scholarship to attend conference. Info here. |
30 Jun | Asteroid day https://asteroidday.org/ |
30 Jun | Nominations close for SciPad Denis Hogan Chemical Education Award. Info here. |
1 Jul | STEM educators expo at MOTAT in Ak, 4:30-7pm |
Moon | 3Q Jun 29 NM Jul 6 1Q Jul 14 FM Jul 21 |
- Mātauranga Māori Science & Design Fair shows student investigations & scientist’s research on mātauranga Māori & sustainability. Sudima Hotel, Wgtn 3 – 5 July.
- Talk that may be relevant for us:
- NZ International Science Festival 10-14 July, Dunedin https://scifest.org.nz/ . Volunteers needed.
- Resources for Matariki
- PPT shared by Lisa Janek https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nwhzdODMYvCwogL-0iErSEc0FVdZjNJrDKsRO2UalHA/edit
- A Rangi Matamua video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbR78Jd1nGU
- A podcast about Puanga and Matariki https://matariki.twoa.ac.nz/puanga/ (start at 25min, 42s).
- Info on the 9 stars https://matariki.co.nz/nine-stars-of-matariki/ (lots more here too)
- Find out about local Matariki events https://www.matariki.com/events
- Science Learning Hub listing of Matariki events across the country
- Matariki stamp art https://collectables.nzpost.co.nz/matariki2024
Info
- Mātauranga Māori:
- A video about Ruapehu that weaves together western science and mātauranga Māori https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN3fKbDeqdI
- Pedagogy:
- UK article on metacognition https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/metacognition-in-the-classroom
- Create a collaborative poster to summarise a topic – student instructions & teacher instructions (Ako Panuku is free to join, bilingual resources)
- Professional reading/watching/listening:
- NZCER research into using online citizen science projects in primary school science
- Recording of a webinar on meaningful feedback https://www.nzcer.org.nz/news/meaningful-feedback-continuous-improvement-classroom-recordings
- Student opportunities:
- The International Chemistry Quiz is a competition for Yr8 to Yr13 students, testing their knowledge of chemistry & problem-solving skills. Apply here by 31 Jul.
- Teacher Opportunities:
- Climate Fresk is a climate change community workshop Mon 8 Jul 4-7pm at Remuera Golf Club or Fri 26 Jul, 5:30-8:30pm at Buckland Beach Yacht Club. Book your spot with naomi@climateclub.nz
- Tiritiri Matangi Island ferry winter specials: $75 adult, $39 child. Info here https://www.exploregroup.co.nz/auckland/tiritiri-matangi-island/
Resources
- Biology:
- A decomposition/compost investigation https://www.calacademy.org/educators/lesson-plans/compost-a-scientific-investigation
- An article about the evidence that pinpointed key moments in the evolution of Homo sapiens
- Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
- Rural Delivery snippet on peanut trials in the Kaipara for making Pics peanut butter. https://www.ruraldelivery.net.nz/posts/Peanut-Trials
- Stuff article on improving productivity and sustainability in vegetable farming
- Earth & Space Science:
- National Geographic predictions on El nino (sign up to access free articles) https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/el-nino-la-nina
- ELI activity on visualising landforms https://www.earthlearningidea.com/PDF/444_Picturing_landforms3.pdf
- Chemistry:
- Some resources from RSC for teaching titrations https://edu.rsc.org/infographics/mastering-titration-apparatus/4019251.article
- Recipe for & video of an oscillating reaction https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/a-simple-oscillating-reaction/753.article
- Physics:
- Demonstrating Newton’s laws of motion with a set of wooden blocks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNjADdpIths
- The rolling speed of cylinders is not affected by mass, diameter or length, but hollow cylinders are slower. Video. Can test with tuna cans with different contents.
- Primary & intermediate:
- Many local councils run an annual moth plant competition in term 1 to get students involved in eradicating pests. Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCQ2cexUC6A
- Some primary chemistry and physics experiments from ABC
- Science:
- A post on feeding birds without killing them from unhealthy practices. Links to a microbe unit. https://www.facebook.com/groups/nzgardenbirdsurvey/permalink/1987189338157182
- Science Learning Hub resources to support the Garden Bird Survey.
- New Standards
- Learning activity and formative assessment task for S1.3, based on the video, Ruapehu: Weaving together science and mātauranga Māori. Author wishes to remain anonymous.
MoE/NZQA
- Learning outcomes to identify the knowledge & skills students need for the NCEA literacy and numeracy CAA and for te reo Matatini and Pāngarau TAPA are now available.
Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities
- Learning Network NZ, Cnr Universal/Soljan Drives, Henderson, Auckland
- Effective writing yr1-8 – Murray Gadd 8 Jul Ak, 26 Jul NP, 9 Aug Chch, 30 Aug Napier
- Boosting student engagement – James Nottingham 17 Jul Ak
- ESS Scholarship tutorials will begin Tues 2 July,00 – 8.30 pm. Students who want to participate need to contact Jenny at jenny@earthspacescience.org.nz/
- Rongoā Māori workshops in several centres, . https://titokieducation.co.nz/workshops/
Technician
- Online tools to prepare solutions
Cheers, Mike
Mike’s News is brought to you with the generous support of Warp Computers