1-30 Jul	Tūhura Tuarangi interactive space showcase at MOTAT, Auckland
19 Jul	Women in Engineering event at Ak uni, 5-8pm. Tour of the faculty 4pm. Register here
20 Jul	Dr Dione Healey talks about Understanding ADHD, webinar 7:30pm. Register here
21 Jul 1969	1st moon walk www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/apollo11_40th.html#.UtmgLOuBr-k
30Jul-5Aug	Cook Islands Māori Language week www.mpia.govt.nz
Moon	NM Jul 18         1Q Jul 26         FM Aug 2         3Q Aug 8

1. LEARNZ has a virtual field trip dedicated to Matariki, a wananga led by Dr Rangi Matamua https://www.learnz.org.nz/matariki-english
2. The BEANZ Exam & Scholarship papers are now available for download from the member resources page on the website. https://beanz.org.nz/members/ Note, the strike-through on the words is just a font error, the link still works fine to the actual document.

Info

1. Mātauranga Māori
   • An article about the value of geologists studying volcanoes through indigenous narratives https://www.zmescience.com/science/geology/how-geologists-study-volcanoes-through-myths-legends-and-other-unconventional-data/
   • Space Place Wellington has a new show called How It Was Told to Me which narrates pūrakau with the background sounds of traditional Māori instruments
2.  Pedagogy:
   • Cognitive Load Theory explained https://www.jamieleeclark.com/graphics
   • A comment on the science curriculum refresh https://theconversation.com/nz-curriculum-refresh-the-world-faces-complex-challenges-and-science-education-must-reflect-that-209232
3. Student Opportunities:
   • The NZ Chemistry Olympiad programme begins with an exam on 14 Sep to select the initial 2024 training group. This is an opportunity for students to be challenged and to test skills that will extend them and prepare them for external exams. This multichoice exam assumes knowledge of NCEA L2 chemistry. Register (by 7 Sep) & find more info here.
4. Digital support:
   • An article about rethinking what we do in the light of AI. Lots of practical suggestions and prompts. https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/the-homework-apocalypse
5. Tickets to STEMFest 2023 (1 Oct, 10-4, Tauranga) are now available! This is a free event but bookings are required. Early bird bookings here. https://stemwana.nz/
6. The Hub is a freebie from Teachers Pay Teachers to help teachers organise their Google Drive so that all their documents for each subject are linked in a one-pager. Absent students can go here to find notes & assignments they missed. Videos explaining how to use the template are included on Instagram @primaryjuniorpassions under “The Hub” highlight reel.

Resources

1. Biology:
   • Video about how pterosaurs flew https://snip.ly/Pterosaurs/
   • Can we use GE to eliminate malaria? Article, videos, lesson plan https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-use-genetic-engineering-to-get-rid-of-malaria-for-good/
2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
   • Milk and Money is a 6-episode TV series about what sustainable dairy looks like in NZ. https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/milk-and-money
   • Students can be guided through practical tasks in the art of regenerative organic farming at an urban regenerative farm in Auckland. https://www.fortheloveofbees.co.nz/working-bees
3. Earth & Space Science:
   • An article about finding an exo-planet https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/exoplanet_article.pdf
   • Earth Learning Idea activity tracking rubber ducks to find out about ocean currents https://www.earthlearningidea.com/PDF/340_Friendly_floatees.pdf
   • Activity modelling sink holes. https://www.earthlearningidea.com/PDF/185_Sink_hole.pdf
4.  Chemistry:
   • Article about recycling urine & sweat on the ISS https://www.zmescience.com/space/how-nasa-recyles-pee-sweat/
   • Stronger rubber releases less microplastics from tyres https://www.zmescience.com/ecology/scientists-make-stronger-rubber-that-could-cut-down-on-microplastic-pollution/
5. Physics:
   • Video explaining Ben Franklin’s kite expt https://cosmosmagazine.com/science/physics/ben-franklin-kite-video
   • Otago Scholarship Physics FB page https://www.facebook.com/OtagoScholarshipPhysics
6. Primary & intermediate:
   • South African resources for grades 4-6 http://www.thunderboltkids.co.za/index.html
   • A lesson on dancing raisins with year 1 students. https://nzscienceteacher.co.nz/index.php/curriculum-literacy/the-nature-of-science/let-the-raisins-dance/
7.  Science:
   • Science podcasts for kids, a father/daughter project, curated to ensure it’s age-appropriate [House of Science]. https://soundcarrot.com/shows/#topic=.science
8. Education for Sustainability (EfS):
   • Video of Dr Christopher Cornwall speaking on the threats and future growth of coral reefs. https://www.royalsociety.org.nz/whats-happening/videos-of-our-talks/video-the-survival-of-our-coral-reefs/

MoE/NZQA

1. MOE, TEC & NZQA have just released a new digital and data strategy Connected Ako – Digital and Data for Learning that will guide digital and data initiatives over the next decade. Have a look.
2. MoE are seeking feedback on their new Mātāpono Principles and Outcome statement for L1 NCEA. View the document and have your say here https://consultation.education.govt.nz/te-poutahu/ncea-qualification-documents-new-matapono-level1/ (by 28 Jul)

Can you help?

1. The Government is seeking feedback on proposed changes to our legislation and regulations for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) used in laboratory settings and for biomedical therapies. For full details, visit https://consult.environment.govt.nz/comms/gmo-regulations/consultation/ and have your say. FIXED LINK

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. Education Hub Free webinar: Māori Achieving Success as Māori: Janelle Riki-Waaka explores what Māori achieving success as Māori means from a Māori worldview, and how teachers and schools can consider how well their environments and practices support ākonga Māori to succeed & thrive. Tues 25 Jul 7:30 pm. https://theeducationhub.org.nz/maori-achieving-success-as-maori/
2. The 19^th International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES19) will be in Auckland 3-6 Sep. There will be face to face and online opportunities for students and teachers, including a breakfast with women working in astronomy 5 Sep, 7:30-10, $40. ICWES19 conference
3. A reminder to sign up for the MWC Bio PLD days. The northern ones are in week 2 of school: Kaitaia 24 July on the local marae; 25^th at Whangārei Girls; 26^th at EGGS. [Rachel Heeney].

Cheers, Mike

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