8-14 Aug	Maths Week www.mathsweek.org.nz/
14-20 Aug	Conservation Week resources here or here
22 Aug	Biology MAJ workshop, 9:30 Rangitoto College. To join contact Mike
23 Aug	Biology MAJ workshop, 9:00 Alfriston College. Ditto
24 Aug	Deadline to apply for TLRI funds http://www.tlri.org.nz.
25 Aug	Daffodil Day www.daffodilday.org.nz/
27 Aug	Deadline to apply for Macdiarmid summer schools, Discovery Camp and NanoCamp
28-30 Aug	Queenstown Molecular Biology meeting, focus on nanotechnology applications
Moon	NM Aug 16      1Q Aug 24      FM Aug 31      3Q Sep 7

1. Senior Global Fishery Scientists are hosting a teacher event to explore the science of sustainable fishing. Mon 14 Aug, 4-5:30 pm, FREE Online or in person at Mokopuna Rm, Wharewaka Function Centre, Wgtn. Register: https://events.humanitix.com/big-blue-future-inspiring-the-next-generation
2. Dr Lorna Strachan will present the 2023 Hochstetter lecture, Kaikoura Earthquake, tales from the sea floor for GSNZ. 17 Aug Wgtn, 4 Sep New Plymouth, 5 Sep Hamilton, 11 Sep Nelson, 12 Sep Dunedin, 13 Sep Chch, 19 Sep Palmerston North, 26 Sep Ak, 28 Sep Tauranga, 3 Oct Napier.
3. For those students applying for Ak Uni first year entrance and high achievers scholarships, Women in Engineering is holding an information session, giving tips and help Fri 18 Aug, 7-8pm online. Register here.
4. In her inaugural lecture, Prof Nichola Nelson discusses case studies of the biology of tuatara, that have helped removed tuatara from the threat list and empowered iwi to manage their taonga. Thurs 24 Aug, 5:30-6:30 pm at Hunter Council Chambers, L2, Hunter Bldg, VUW, Wgtn. Booking essential.
5. Julian Thompson offers training for scientists working with students https://courses.outtherelearning.co.nz/0ced16c9-fdd6-4b44-80a4-dcbc3d6c922e
6. The Glean report provides a calendar of science events for the Wellington region https://www.gleanreport.com/wellington-calendar/

Info

1. Culturally Responsive & Relational Pedagogy:
   • Justin Rogers has developed Online Kapa Haka, a library of waiata and te reo video lessons for teachers. [Sustainable Schools] https://onlinekapahaka.com/try-it-out/
2. Mātauranga Māori:
   • Dr Monica Gerth in collaboration with iwi has discovered molecules from NZ native plants could help kauri dieback. https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2019/08/matauranga-maori-kauri-dieback
3.  Pedagogy:
   • The keys to behaviour management https://www.ucas.com/connect/blogs/getting-behaviour-right-start-tom-bennett
   • A list of activities that work great at the start of the year to build classroom culture, introduce the nature of science, and reinforce positive group work norms.
4. The latest NZASE newsletter comes out tomorrow. It has articles on Hydrogen-fuelled vehicles and CRISiSLab for anyone and Repo Wetlands and Disciplinary Literacy for members only as well as Māori scientist Jacob Ngaha. Sign up for the newsletter or find resources here https://nzase.org.nz/. Join NZASE here https://nzase.org.nz/membership/.
5. How did we do in this year’s International Chemistry Olympiad? ICO report
6. Digital support:
   • Scigest is a podcast channel hosted by scientists at Plant & Food Research providing a relaxed, digestible view of their research and the people behind the science.
7. The StudyIt website starts up this term with some good NCEA revision discussion for L1, 2 & 3 students https://studyit.govt.nz/subjects

Resources

1. Biology:
   • Beak adaptation activity (you will need to join, for free, to access this) https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/32696/battle-beaks
   • Protein synthesis activity using Lego: protein synthesis Lego activity tchrN
2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
   • Gardening taught in Samoan https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/garden/132647528/the-87yearold-youtuber-teaching-gardening-in-samoan-from-his-auckland-garden
3. Earth & Space Science:
   • Some classroom activities related to the thermal expansion of water An ocean in the school lab: rising sea levels.
   • A discussion about the changes predicted to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation https://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/feature/whats-happening-with-the-amoc/
   •  An activity to demonstrate how hydrothermal minerals form https://www.earthlearningidea.com/PDF/128_Hydrothermal_fluids.pdf
4.  Chemistry:
   • The benefits of giving students choice in practicals https://edu.rsc.org/feature/why-its-important-to-encourage-student-decision-making-in-practicals/4017700.article (free to join).
   • STEM UK resource (join for free) on how modern archaeology uses spectroscopy to answer questions about the past. https://www.stem.org.uk/elibrary/resource/27246
5. Physics:
   • The Map of Physics shows how the different aspects tie in together. A good way to start? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZihywtixUYo
   • A Transpower video for senior students of details on how a hydro generator works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx6UfiEU3Q0
6. Primary & intermediate:
   • PSTT resource Growing Music is a project which engages children in a cycle of planting, growing and investigating bamboo and making and playing pan pipes from bamboo canes.
   • UK article on embedding sustainability in primary science
7.  Science:
   • Some good geology activities for years 1-13 https://www.crisislab.org.nz/teachingresource
8. Education for Sustainability (EfS)
   • A Video and a series of activities about greenhouse effect. STEM UK is free to join.
   • The Mangere Mountain Education Centre provides guided walks over the mountain plus traditional gardens and a unique range of workshops and experiences.
9. Te reo science resources
   • Marine Metre Squared seashore biodiversity resources are available in te reo Māori.
10. New NCEA Standards:
    • SciPAD customers can access their schemes for courses assessed with CB & PES standards.

MoE/NZQA

1. Interactive timeline for curriculum refresh and NCEA changes. https://curriculumtimelines.education.govt.nz/refreshing-the-new-zealand-curriculum/
2. When NCEA assessments were changed in 2011, past exams gradually got archived. NZQA is apparently developing a policy of having only 3 years of materials published on their website. Remember No Brain Too Small has a collation of past NCEA exams for Bio, Ch, Px & Sci.

Vacancies

1. House of Science is looking for a new branch manager to lead their Hawke’s Bay team, a paid, part-time role with flexible hours. More details at trademejobs or email sandra.kirikiri@houseofscience.nz.
2. Education Perfect is looking for a head of Kaupapa Māori https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3685991364/

Cheers, Mike

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