21 Mar	Autumnal Equinox NZ http://www.rasnz.org.nz/in-the-sky/sun-rise-and-set
21 Mar	World Forestry Day www.fitec.org.nz
21 Mar	World Down Syndrome Day Info here.
21 Mar	Cafe Scientifique: Veganism, Organics & Climate change 7-9pm, Tauranga Boat Club.
22 Mar	World Water Day www.emap.rsnz.org http://www.worldwaterday.org/
23 Mar	World Meteorological Day www.metservice.co.nz  go toLearning Centre
23 Mar	World Maths Day https://www.3plearning.com/world-maths-day/
23-26 Mar	Auckland ASB Polyfest, online www.asbpolyfest.co.nz
24 Mar	World Tuberculosis day www.stoptb.org
27 Mar	Earth hour 8:30 – 9:30 pm www.wwf.org.nz www.earthhour.org.nz
1-30 Apr	Ramadan http://islam.about.com/od/ramadan/tp/ramadan-hub.htm
2 Apr	World Autism day www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/world-autism-awareness-day
3 Apr	Tsunami warning siren test at the end of daylight saving
Moon	3Q Mar 25     NM Apr 1     1Q Apr 9     FM Apr 17

1. LEARNZ resources for:
   • World water day: Explore this Google Earth tour of Te Hoiere, in Te Tauihu-o-te-waka (Marlborough) to explore kaitiakitanga of a precious awa this World Water Day.
     Also the River restoration: Kaitiakitanga from estuary to catchment online field trip.
   • World meteorological day: Find out how our weather is shaped by mountains, wind, sea with this Weather in Aotearoa reading and quiz. Learn more about how emergency services plan for natural disasters with the Wild weather: How extreme weather events impact us online field trip.
2. Teach engineering activities for world water day explore different types of fresh water and then students make their own water filtration system.
3. As ESSENZ is an Incorporated Society they need to have a more formal membership for Earth & Space Science teachers, which will be free for 2022. If you would like to join please fill out the form (one per person). Any questions please contact Jenny or Bruce.

Info

1. Mātauranga Māori
   • Ko Mauao te maunga: the legend of Mauao (Mt Maunganui) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD-drFPpUbg
   • A paper by Dan Hikuroa on revitalising the mauri of Tarawera river https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00288330.2018.1532913
2. Pedagogy:
   • Explaining the 5E model of instruction https://ngss.sdcoe.net/Evidence-Based-Practices/5E-Model-of-Instruction
3. Student opportunities:
   • For those wanting to experience marine reserves https://emr.org.nz/index.php/education/information-for-educators
   • A robot programming challenge for the ISS https://jaxa.krpc.jp/
4. Digital support:
   • MoE article on hybrid learning https://learningfromhome.govt.nz/distance-learning/advice-for-teachers/advice-for-school-teachers-and-leaders
   • Virtual trips for Sea Month https://www.msc.org/en-au/for-teachers/ocean-literacy/new-zealand-education-curriculum/educational-experiences

Resources

1. Biology:
   • Video of evidences for evolution https://www.statedclearly.com/videos/what-is-the-evidence-for-evolution/
   • Getting used to swimming in very cold water https://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/nervous-system/body-learn-frigid-temperatures.htm
2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
   • Growing Minds Farm to School lessons: https://growing-minds.org/lesson-plans-landing-page/​
3. Earth & Space Science:
   • Comparing rocket escape velocities from different planets https://www.facebook.com/AsapSCIENCE/videos/1266262903504737
   • Article explaining how the southern ocean absorbs CO₂
   • Activity matching fossil picture to description https://www.earthlearningidea.com/PDF/382_Picturing_trace_fossils.pdf
4.  Chemistry:
   • A virtual activity for naming ionic compounds & writing their formula
   • Exploring trends in the periodic table through graphing https://about.dataclassroom.com/ready-to-teach/periodic-trends
5. Physics:
   • Michelle Dickinson explains the science of tin hats to protect you from EMR. ☺
   • Applications of physics in medicine https://insidetheperimeter.ca/ten-ways-physics-has-enhanced-the-medical-field/
6. Primary & intermediate:
   • School Garden Lesson Plans https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/assets/documents/school-garden-lesson-plans.pdf​
   • Identifying marine mammals https://blog.doc.govt.nz/2022/01/25/get-to-know-marine-mammals
7. Science of COVID:
   • Video showing how COVID mRNA vaccines work https://vimeo.com/579667076
   • The chemistry of antiviral drugs https://www.compoundchem.com/2022/02/01/antiviral-history/
8.  EfS:
   • A DoC video about marine reserves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiVhS7UZTgQ
   • A game showing how fish stocks should be managed sustainably https://www.earthlearningidea.com/PDF/386_Fishing_game.pdf

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. Patrick Walsh (a principal & lawyer) is running workshops on Educational Law in Auckland May 6, Invercargill May 27, Whangarei Aug 5. $395
2. Webinar on Examining the Science Behind Disasters with Library of Congress Primary Sources 5pm Mar 23 EDT (11am Mar 24 NZT)
3. NZASE is running online workshops for teachers of years 1-10 with a focus on local curriculum and mātauranga Māori, starting 29 March. https://nzase.org.nz/nzase-network-expertise/

Technicians

1. Possible plants for leaf tears: Agapanthus, rhubarb, swiss chard, bak choy, poroporo (NZ nightshade), broad bean, lettuce, spinach, Tradescantia, busy Lizzy, Geranium, Begonia

Cheers, Mike

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