20-26 Sep	Chinese language week
21 Sep	Deadline to enter ANZCCART essay competition on use of animals in research. Info here
21-25 Sep	New date for sign language week https://nzslweek.org.nz/
22 Sep	Deadline to submit expressions of interest for trialling draft science assessments
23 Sep	Spring Equinox NZ http://www.rasnz.org.nz/in-the-sky/sun-rise-and-set
26 Sep	Schol Chem practice day at Ak uni. $40.
27 Sep	World Rivers day http://worldriversday.com/
27 Sep	Tsunami warning siren test at the beginning of daylight saving
27Sep-3Oct	Tuvalu Language week www.mpia.govt.nz
28Sep1928	Fleming discovers penicillin. https://www.famousscientists.org/alexander-fleming/
1-31 Oct	Health Literacy month www.healthliteracymonth.org/
1-31 Oct	Save Kiwi month www.kiwisforkiwi.org/save-kiwi-week/schools
1-31 Oct	Breast Cancer Awareness month www.nzbcf.org.nz (Pink Ribbon)
2 Oct	Deadline for Antarctica through fresh eyes video competition
4-10 Oct	Fiji language week www.mpia.govt.nz
4-10 Oct	World Space week www.worldspaceweek.org/
Moon	1Q 24 Sep       FM 2 Oct      3Q 10 Oct      NM 17 Oct

Info

1. Culturally Responsive & Relational Pedagogy:
   • Resources for Tuvalu language week: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Common-phrases-Tuvalu.docx
2. Pedagogy:
   • Knowt is a tool designed to turn class notes into revision questions that go beyond simple recall. Also useful for us in our teaching? https://knowt.io/
3. Professional reading/watching:
   • An article about how to help primary students develop executive function (the ability to control emotions, work with others and follow through on intentions). https://theeducationhub.org.nz/executive-function-in-primary-school
4.  Revision:
   • From 21 Sep the StudyIt forums will be open for some good discussion for Level 1, 2 & 3 Bi, Ch, Sc/ESS, Phys students. Now works on cell phones. https://studyit.govt.nz/
5. Science Careers
   • Arborist https://kcc.org.nz/portfolio/9691/
6. Digital support
   • Science Learning Hub has resources that support distance learning. Some don’t require internet access – simply print & distribute. Also links to Home Learning TV episodes with supporting material (also good for classroom use). E.g. Shawn Cooper (yrs 7-10 science)

Resources

1. Biology:
   • Gene editing in being used in NZ in research. We could use it to eradicate pests, protect natives, cure diseases – should we? https://www.nzgeo.com/stories/life-hackers/
   • LearNZ virtual field trips: Expedition Fiordland: putting the eco in ecosystem 21-23 Sep
   • BEANZ is offering a set of digital exams, as word files, free to Auckland members, in support of lockdown issues. Simply fill in this form and a link will be emailed back to you.
2. Earth & Space Science
   • Enstatite chondrite meteorites contain enough hydrogen to have supplied three to five times the total mass of water in Earth’s oceans, says Chemistry World.
   • In this ELI activity, students examine data to judge different theories about plate-driving mechanisms. https://www.earthlearningidea.com/PDF/347_What_drives_plates1.pdf
   • Very cool animation on the phases of the moon https://www.echalk.co.uk/Science/physics/solarSystem/moonPhases/moonPhases.html
3. Chemistry:
   • Article on hydrogen bonds in water https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/hydrogen-bonds-join-forces-to-maximise-water-water-interaction/4012391.article
   • A brief history of plastic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GMbRG9CZJw
   • TEDEd lessons on the plastic problem https://ed.ted.com/cleanup?
4. Physics:
   • Poster on 7 SI base units
   • Course notes for L3 NCEA Simple Harmonic Motion. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/simple-harmonic-motion-ncea-level-3-nz-12372232
   • Simon Singh, has written books that may be of interest to Physics teachers: Fermat’s Last Theorem, The Code Book (about cryptography) & The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets
5. Science of COVID-19:
   • How the coronavirus makes us lose our sense of smell https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/300070773/covid19-how-the-coronavirus-makes-us-lose-our-sense-of-smell
6. EfS:
   • Recycling lesson plans https://www.weareteachers.com/free-recycling-lesson-plans
   • Board game Endangered – players assume various roles, including philanthropist, environmental lawyer and zoologist, to save an endangered species from extinction https://www.sciencenews.org/article/board-game-endangered-conservation
   • Poster from Kiwi Conservation Club on NZ predators and prey https://kcc.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/KCC_WildThings_148_Spring2020_20-21.pdf
7. Primary & Intermediate
   • Simple activities for younger children learning about the human body https://www.science-sparks.com/learn-about-your-body/
   • Young Ocean Explorers has a new program of guided inquiry on marine science to use Feb/Mar 2021. https://www.youngoceanexplorers.com/yoe/challenge/996974842952
8. Nature of Science
   • The debunking hand book https://skepticalscience.com/docs/Debunking_Handbook.pdf
   • An activity from Marine Metre Squared on Interpreting representations of field trip data. https://www.otago.ac.nz/marine-studies/otago112770.pdf

MoE/NZQA

1. ERO have released a 6-page overview of their research to understand the impact of Covid-19 on teaching & learning here. It’s well worth a read. http://ow.ly/MTqw50Be11f
2. A reminder that EOIs need to be in by tomorrow (Tuesday 22 Sep) if you would like to trial the L1 Science materials. MoE has had a few schools respond but could do with more. https://conversation.education.govt.nz/conversations/ncea-review/review-of-achievement-standards/review-of-achievement-standards-phase-2/mini-pilot-2021-expression-of-interest/

PLD

1. MWC biology PLD is free and goes from 9am-3pm. Full venue details will be sent to all who register, do this here. Flyer: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/MWC-PLD-posters.docx

Cheers, Mike