11-15 May	Primary Science Week http://nzapse.nzase.org.nz/ postponed (apologies)
12 May	World Nurses Day www.timeanddate.com/holidays/world/nurses-day
18 May	Fascination of Plant Day www.plantday12.eu
18-22 May	Bullying free week https://www.bullyingfree.nz/bullying-free-new-zealand-week/
22 May	International Biodiversity Day  www.doc.govt.nz
22 May	Pink Shirt Day NZ (bullying) www.pinkshirtday.org.nz/
24-30 May	Samoan language week http://nzslweek.org.nz/    www.mpia.govt.nz
Moon	3Q 15 May        NM 23 May.       1Q 30 May       FM 6 Jun

Info

1. Culturally Responsive & Relational Pedagogy:
   • Some te reo Māori digital stickers that you can use in Seesaw and Google Classroom (instructions provided). https://topteachingtasks.com/digital-reading-comprehension…/
   • Te Ao Māori view of digitally entering the homes of our ākonga Heemi MacDonald
2. Professional reading:
   • A set of videos & readings designed to help parents support their child’s learning at home. Have a look and see what you think – useful for your school’s parents too? https://sites.google.com/stem.org.uk/science-of-learning-at-home/?utm_source=futurelearn
   • Research from Chch aftermath shows it’s important we just don’t return to classes as normal when we do get back face-to-face. https://amp.rnz.co.nz/article/083d886c-1aed-4703-98b3-15c2fbe41cb2?__twitter_impression=true
3. Calling for nominations for 2020 Supporters of Tiritiri Inc Fullers 360 Primary Science Award. The criteria and nomination form are on this link on the Tiritiri website: http://www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz//2020-sotm-fullers-360-science-award For further queries contact Barbara at educator@tiritirimatangi.org.nz. Win a free trip out to Tiri for 2 students and 2 adults on a day of their choice for a budding young conservationist or ecologist.

Resources

1. Biology:
   • Resources to teach evolution. https://education.australiascience.tv/best-of-evolution/
   • Schol Bio page is on Facebook Schol Bio page is on Facebook not sciblogs. : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1434168673514234/?ref=bookmarks and Alison Campbell’s latest video on NZ’s geological history part 1 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Eb5NJ4t6p6HY7ELOMssMLcVx0d51PCBj/view
   • BEANZ exams can be ordered: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BEANZ-2020-Exam-Info-n-Order-Form.docx
   • NZASE has uploaded a unit on year 11 Genetic Variation designed for use in the remote learning environment. Available at https://bit.ly/2JSd4Vq 

2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
   • AgResearch is conducting The Great Kiwi Earthworm Survey. Find out what to do & look for, use the Earthworm ID chart, here: http://www.agresearch.co.nz/earthworms

3. Earth & Space Science
   • Set this site to your location (just under map) & find out what you can see tonight in the night sky https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/night/new-zealand/auckland
   • GNS has over 80 short videos on NZ-based geology related topics https://www.cawthron.org.nz/news/community/2020/science-home-cawthron-institute/
   • Videos and other resources about Auckland’s Volcanic hazards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRVvYsg33yg&feature=youtu.be and https://cityofvolcanoes.wordpress.com/auckland-volcanic-field-resources-and-faq/

4. Chemistry:
   • Chem of nuclear waste https://www.compoundchem.com/2020/04/22/nuclear-waste/
   • After Jane Spenceley’s class mastered NMR spectroscopy they couldn’t get their heads around IR. So, she made a flow chart to help them identify key features. https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1eSjzoVjpgO_IyOHdVTusJxMOD7rCs17xNhB66zzOJRo/view?usp=sharing
   • A series of lessons – videos, readings, activities – on chemical reactions from Australia Science TV. https://bit.ly/3ftCbwy

5. Physics:
   • This interactive game explores different models of the atom by firing charged particles at atoms and finding which model best fits the results. https://ab.co/3bndOht
   • Physics misconceptions & how to address them https://spark.iop.org/misconceptions  
   • Electromagnetism basics https://ed.ted.com/on/fvUO4f4s

6. Digital
   • Designing an online lesson, Caitlin Tucker
   • Everything you need to know about screencasting videos, Cult of Pedagogy

7. EfS
   • PredatorFreeNZ has held some webinars during lockdown. Youi can find their recordings here e.g. trapping, spotting bats. Kakapo webinar today 2-3pm. https://predatorfreenz.org/resources/2020-lockdown-webinars/?goal=0_fee93e1adc-f7f759d0d0-530748713&mc_cid=f7f759d0d0&mc_eid=93049c4bbb
   • A new doco series features climate change, sea level rise and fresh water pollution as it showcases the work of three Vic Uni researchers who have dedicated their lives to illuminating and protecting different aspects of water. Episode 1, Mike Joy, here https://www.newsroom.co.nz/ideasroom/2020/05/08/1162157/nzs-polluted-waterways-threaten-our-health?fbclid=IwAR1Ub4-K8njY5TOZ4Hr2AoaJsjWEBYRsf_Y4bTreXK14ubkuKCm6HVEz0c4

8. Primary

• • House of Science videos of experiments that can easily be done at home, all linked to their popular school science resource kits. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt3YIDxES7u3niLc9f7mJOQ/videos
  • Auckland’s zoo educators have created some fun and educational resources to support learning at home. aucklandzoo.co.nz/visit/education-resources
  • The Primary Science Teaching Trust (UK) interviews different scientists. This week it is Gene Cernan, an astronaut and the last man ever to walk on the moon. Click hereto download the activity sheet about Gene. Info about viewing the interview on Tues 12 May is on the Science at Work webpage. The video will be available on line soon after.

9. Nature of Science
   • Operation Wallacea has made 45 short biodiversity data tasks from the research results of scientists. These adopt the style of an exam Q or a short homework task (40+ mins). They are standalone & some have explanatory notes to help with the answers https://www.opwall.com/schools/educational-benefits/short-data-tasks/

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. NZQA is offering PLD on Transforming Assessment Praxis. This programme is aimed at modifying existing resources to better meet the needs of learners & exploring diverse and valid ways of collecting evidence. It next begins 11 May. Their https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/tap/

 

Cheers, Mike