1-30 Sep	Save our Sight Month www.nzao.co.nz
1-30 Sep	Asthma Awareness Month http://www.breathebetterseptember.co.nz/
1– 7 Sep	Tongan Language week www.mpia.govt.nz
8 Sep	International Literacy day http://goo.gl/bJdXp
9-15 Sep	Maori Language week www.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz
9-15 Sep	Keep NZ Beautiful Week (= Clean Up Wk) www.knzb.org.nz/
9 Sep	NZASE Safety in School Labs workshop, Whangarei Girls’. Book here.
10 Sep	NZASE workshop, yrs 1-10, Whangarei Girls’. Register here
12 Sep	NZASE Safety in school labs course, Berkley Normal Middle school, Hamilton. Book here.
13 Sep	NZASE Safety in school labs course, Tauranga Girls’. Book here.
14-22 Sep	Conservation Week www.doc.govt.nz
16 Sep	International Day to Preserve O3 www.uneptie.org/ozonaction/events/ozoneday.
Moon	1Q Sep 6        FM Sep 14    3Q Sep 22       NM Sep 29

1. The theme of this year’s Māori Language week is Kia Kaha te reo Māori – ‘Let’s make the Māori language strong’. Some resources:
   • Some phrases you may find useful: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Common-phrases-Maori-3p.docx
   • For those who want to try starting with waiata, scroll down to find words and song-sheets: http://tereomaori.tki.org.nz/Reo-Maori-resources/Hei-Waiata
   • A 50-week program for learning new kupu. https://kupu.maori.nz/te-kupu-o-te-wiki-2018
   • Stories to incorporate in your teaching next week https://bit.ly/1RTu8aR http://eng.mataurangamaori.tki.org.nz/Support-materials/Te-Reo-Maori/Maori-Myths-Legends-and-Contemporary-Stories/Kupe-s-travels-around-Aotearoa
   • A series of lessons on Rūaumoko with a good science link included (for littlies, but adaptable). http://tmoa.tki.org.nz/Kura/He-Reo-Moteatea-Overview/Ruaumoko-English/Ruaumoko-Level-1-2
   • Science Learning Hub resources with Māori content https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2268-resources-with-maori-content
2. Next week is conservation week. DoC resources on green spaces & marine environment (L1-4) and on exploring a local stream (L1-13) look useful. Poster gives teaching sequence. https://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/conservation-education/resources/habitat-heroes/

Info

1. Culturally Responsive & Relational Pedagogy:
   • Ed Talk video on Treaty of Waitangi https://edtalks.org/#/video/giving-mana-to-tiriti-o-waitangi-in-our-schools?utm_campaign=crp19&utm_source=edm-what-is-crp&utm_medium=email&utm_content=janelle-edtalks-link
   • TKI Spotlight on what Māori achieving success as Māori looks like https://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-resources/Spotlights/MASAM
   • This inclusive education guide focuses on teaching and learning strategies useful for the classroom to create a more effective learning environment for all Māori students. https://www.inclusive.tki.org.nz/guides/supporting-maori-students/

2. Recent AnyQuestions responses (a summary of good websites) to student’s research questions about
   • global warming https://anyquestions.govt.nz/many_answers/global-warming
   • plant pests https://anyquestions.govt.nz/many_answers/pest-plants-new-zealand

3. MBIE Curious Minds funding supports innovative quality projects that enhance or broaden community connection & engagement with science and technology. Proposal submissions close at12pm Thurs 12 Sep. More info here.

Resources

1. Geology:
   • NASA Mapping Our World Interactive allows you to explore data sets from over 12 NASA Earth science missions for 25 unique views of our world.
   • Unit plan for a series of lessons on stratigraphy https://earthref.org/SCC/lessons/2012/geologydetectives/

2. Biology:
   • National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee’s report on selective breeding in NZ. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/17053-nawac-opinion-on-animal-welfare-issues-associated-with-selective-breeding
   • How do Penguins stay warm? https://theconversation.com/curious-kids-how-can-penguins-stay-warm-in-the-freezing-cold-waters-of-antarctica-116831

3. Astronomy:
   • The night sky for spring https://www.stardome.org.nz/astronomy/star-charts/

4. Chemistry:
   • Science of bread-making. Chris Duggan, HoS. https://www.bakeinfo.co.nz/Facts/Bread-making/Science-of-bread-making
   • Gas Properties is a new Phet simulation covering the ideal gas law, kinetic molecular theory & diffusion: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/gas-properties

5. Physics:
   • Roller coasters, motorbikes, and skate boarders do loop-the-loops – but can a human perform this feat on foot? Stuntman Damien Walters accepted the challenge – see video. How fast does he need to run? https://physicsfootnotes.com/gifs/human-loop-the-loop/
   • Cotton reel tractors are a good way to start mechanics. Pru Warrington. http://tvnz.co.nz/content/1454102/2527449.xhtml?fbclid=IwAR0KIj8fTK9-8Ne_aWZzFFOPogueGtjf190nn5W-3PiYuikKhwPVz1lcL8s

6. Science:
   • This Concept Cartoon on climate change from STEM UK helps students to explore issues around climate change; the causes and how it affects people around the world. Free from STEM UK, but you need to register. https://bit.ly/2YxG9iN
   • The Conversation, Stuff and the NZ Science Media Centre are collaborating to answer your questions about climate change. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, please send it tochange@stuff.co.nz

7. Literacy
   • A grouped list of connectives, useful when teaching students how to write in science. https://www.tamiu.edu/uc/writingcenter/documents/TransitionsandConnectives.pdf

8. Primary:
   • Learn about light sources and reflectors http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/lightdark.html

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. Science Learning Hub free online PLD Th 12 Sep, 4-4:45pm explores Online Citizen Science. Learn from teachers who have successfully used OCS in their classrooms and discover 7 new exciting resources the Hub has to offer on Citizen Science. Register here

Cheers, Mike