Mike’s News Mar 11

Posted on by Mike Stone
11 Mar 3:30pm PLD for CB 1.3 Genetics: Learning Outcomes & Contexts. Link
11 Mar 4pm PLD for AHS: Q & A forum. Link
12 Mar 7pm PLD for PES 1.1 Human Induced Changes: Panel discussion. Link
13 Mar 4pm PLD for AHS1.2 Place & Purpose: Learning Outcomes & Teaching. Link
13 Mar 4pm PLD for CB1.4 Properties: Key ideas & misconceptions. LInk
13 Mar 7:30pm PLD for PES1.2 Investigation : Assessment. Link to register
13 Mar 4pm PLD for S1.3 Dvpt of Sci Idea: Teaching. Link
13-19 Mar Brain Awareness Week www.neurological.org.nz
14 Mar 7pm PLD for PES 1.3 SME Interactions: Panel Discussion. Link
14 Mar Pi Day https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/nasapidaychallenge
18 Mar 4pm PLD for AHS1.3 Soils: Teaching. Link
19 Mar 7pm PES1.1 Human Induced Changes: Questions & follow-up. Link
19 Mar 7:30pm PLD for CB1.3 Genetics: intro to std & learning outcomes. Link.
20-23 Mar Ak ASB Polyfest at Manukau Sports Bowl www.asbpolyfest.co.nz
20 Mar Autumnal Equinox NZ https://www.rasnz.org.nz/in-the-sky/sun-rise-and-set-1
20 Mar 3:30pm AHS1.4 Environmental Sustainability: Teaching. Link
20 Mar 4pm PLD for CB1.2 Reactions: Practical activities. Link
21 Mar 4pm PLD for S1.3 Dvpt of Sci idea: Assessment. Link
21 Mar 7pm PLD for PES1.1 Human Induced Changes: exemplars & moderation. Link
21 Mar World Forestry Day www.fitec.org.nz
21 Mar World Down Syndrome Day http://www.un.org/en/events/downsyndromeday/
22 Mar World Water Day www.emap.rsnz.org http://www.worldwaterday.org/
23 Mar Earth hour 8:30 – 9:30 pm www.wwf.org.nz www.earthhour.org.nz
23 Mar World Meteorological Day www.metservice.co.nz –> Learning Centre
23 Mar World Maths Day https://www.3plearning.com/world-maths-day/
24 Mar World Tuberculosis day www.stoptb.org
25 Mar Penumbral lunar eclipse, peak 8:12pm Info here.
Moon 1Q Mar 17      FM Mar 25      3Q Apr 2      NM Apr 9

Check PLD links here https://ncea.education.govt.nz/support-workshops-level-1-subjects-and-wahanga-ako

  1. Talks that may be relevant for us
    • Wainuiomata old forest, guided walk. Sun 17 Mar 9am-1pm. Info here.
    • Stargazing 101: Astronomy for beginners – Wed 20 Mar, 6:30pm Carter Observatory, Wgtn.

Info

  1. Mātauranga Māori:
    • Meg Sorenson, Hukarere College, shared a booklet her school used with all levels when they did a hīkoi of the Piwakawaka track on Te Mata Peak. They observed tikanga when picking a single leaf, saying a karakia prayer or thanking the plant. Piwakawaka track hīkoi MShc
  2. Student opportunities:
    • Auckland zoo’s Tuatara Club allows teens with a passion for wildlife to learn more about how AZ cares for animals & gain volunteer & visitor engagement experience. Apply by 12 April.
    • A list of international biology competitions that our students can participate in: Biology Competitions List
    • Senior students can apply for 1 of 10 scholarships to attend the annual RASNZ conference in Nelson 24&25 May (astronomy). Deadline 5pm 8 April. Info here.
    • Wonder project Rocket Challenge runs in term 2 for Years 5-6. Rocket kit, lesson plans & resources, training video & a local expert provided. Available in te reo Māori. Apply now.
  3.  HoD:
    • NCER report on supporting early career kaiako – mentoring, induction, PLD.
  4. Science Careers:
  5.  Podcasts:
    • The Voice of Tangaroa podcast is a collaboration between Our Changing World & NZ Geographic, exploring the state of our oceans & the extraordinary variety of life that calls it home.

Resources

  1. Biology:
  2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
  3. Earth & Space Science:
  4.  Chemistry:
  5. Physics:
  6. Primary & intermediate:
  7. Nature of Science:
    • Kathryn Baker’s posters on the science capabilities for Primary and Secondary

Can you help?

  1. Brianna Aziz, Kaipara College, is wanting to create a new investigation for AS91601 / B3.1 where students observe the agonistic and social behaviours of primates. If anyone has tried something like this please contact baziz@kaipara.school.nz

MoE/NZQA

  1. CB1.1 exemplars are at the bottom of the ‘unpacking” page for this standard. https://ncea.education.govt.nz/…/chemistry-and…/1/1…

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

  1. A recording of PLD on incorporating careers into your teaching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INHEWXmlPbo
  2. The Auckland-based NiFs are holding cluster meetings for Science teachers. An opportunity to discuss with other teachers your unit plans, internal assessment tasks & student work to better understand the new L1 NCEA requirements (Sci, CB, PES, or AgH). There will be no formal presentation so this is a come-when-you-can-and-stay-as-long-as-suits invitation. Register here for Auckland, and Register here for Whangārei
    • Mar 14 – MoE Office, 24 Kaka St, Whangārei, 9am – 3pm.
    • Mar 18 – MoE Office, 10 Montel Ave, Henderson, Auckland, 1-5pm
    • Apr 8 – MoE Office, L1, 102 Rosedale Rd, Albany, Auckland, 1-5pm. More dates/venues coming

Cheers, Mike

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