30 May-5jun	Samoan language week www.mpia.govt.nz
31 May	World Smoke-free Day www.worldsmokefreeday.org.nz
1 Jun	World milk day https://worldmilkday.org/
3 Jun	Education Hub webinar on using real-world problems from the local community, 3:30pm
5 Jun	World Environment Day www.4million.org.nz www.mfe.govt.nz
5 Jun	Arbor Day www.treesforsurvival.org
8 Jun	World Oceans day
9 Jun	National Support Staff www.nzei.org.nz
10Jun1886	Mt Tarawera erupts www.teara.govt.nz/en/historic-volcanic-activity/page-2
10 Jun	Annular solar eclipse (not visible from NZ)
14 Jun	World Blood Donor Day www.nzblood.co.nz
14 Jun	Matariki 1st appears at dawn https://www.rasnz.org.nz/news-item/matariki-finder-2021
14-18 Jun	Gaming! Online events for Yr 7-9 students & their teachers https://getintogaming.nz/
Moon	3Q 2 Jun     NM 10 Jun     1Q 18 Jun     FM 25 Jun

1. While Matariki rises 14 June, different iwi celebrate at different times. Matariki resources:
   • Learning about Matariki https://www.twoa.ac.nz/hononga-stay-connected/te-iwa-o-matariki
   • A detailed photo of Matariki https://www.instagram.com/p/CLaOQLAjLnX/
2. World Ocean day link last week did not work. Apologies. Try the page for this UN day and some articles and primary activities that may be helpful.
3. Remember to say thanks to your science technician on 9 Jun
4. Cafe Scientifique Tauranga – Matariki, Mātauranga Māori and Modern Science, June 21, 2021 at 7:00 pm. Register soon because space is limited.

Info

1. Culturally Responsive & Relational Pedagogy:
   • Online reo programme from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa: https://www.twoa.ac.nz/nga-akoranga-our-programmes/study-from-home/nz-certificate-in-te-reo
2. Mātauranga Māori
   • In 2013 MoE published a whole collection of te reo posters for pūtaiao/science. These are still available, at https://kupengahao.co.nz/nga-rauemi/ . Go to the contacts page and ask for what you want, give your school’s address and they will be sent free.
3. Pedagogy:
   • Educational Leadership article on teaching boys http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept06/vol64/num01/Teaching-to-the-Minds-of-Boys.aspx
4. Literacy:
   • Holly Swift’s posters explaining to students what is required for A, M, E in science
   • A cluster on Gene Expression based on the words in the standard: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Cluster-12Bi-Gene-expression.doc
5. Science
   • UK posters about science careers
6. Register to access SCINEMA International Science Film Festival for free during August.

Resources

1. Biology:
   • A neuroscientist’s experience of a stroke gives an insight into brain function https://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_my_stroke_of_insight
   • NZH article on the breakthrough mRNA vaccines may provide for the flu.
2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
   • Nanoscale nutrients can protect plants from fungal disease https://home.howstuffworks.com/green-living/natural-weed-killers.htm
3. Earth & Space Science:
   • Articles on spacesuits and their development
   • Model of thermohaline circulation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3niR_-Kv4SM
   • Activity where students explore factors that control metamorphism
4. Chemistry:
   • Video on the chemistry of Kevlar https://www.nsf.gov/news/mmg/mmg_disp.jsp?med_id=75416&from=
   • A fair test showing the effect of salt on lowering freezing point.
5. Physics:
   • The second half of this free online course is about diagnostic imaging in medicine. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/discovering-science-medicinal-chemistry
   • Science News for Students article about using ocean waves as an energy source.
6. Primary & intermediate:
   • Students will explore the concept of refraction as they recreate the conditions that make rainbows appear. https://www.education.com/activity/article/make_rainbow_fourth/
   • Group role cards, a free download from Teachers pay Teachers.
7.  EfS:
   • An ELI activity that reviews methods of carbon capture and storage leading to the question of whether this could, or should, happen in your area.
   • Test your knowledge of native birds and plants https://form.typeform.com/to/bG1ng06v

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. STEM Learning (UK) has some free online PLD available on demand
   • Linking STEM curriculum to careers
   • Managing Behaviour for Learning
   • Introduction to Assessment for Learning
   • Teaching Primary Science: Exploring Space
   • The Science of Learning
   • Curriculum Design for Secondary Science
2. Primary Science Teaching Trust Zoom webinar with a science expert & shared resources. 4-5pm GMT (3-4am NZT): 9 Jun Natural History Museum
3. CoreEd is running the Advanced Leadership programme for women educators across primary and secondary sectors. New cohort starts 29 Jun
4. Science Learning Hub free online professional development webinar, Science through picture books, is on Thurs 17 June, 4:00–4:45 pm. Register here.
5. Reminder for ESS teachers of the Ak uni PLD on 17 (GIS) & 18 Jun (using GIS tools to develop remote sensing resources). Can come for just 1 day. More info & booking form: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ESS-Auckland-day-June-2021.pdf

Cheers, Mike

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