24 Jun	12pm deadline to register for VLN’s term 3 classes for primary.
24Jun-2Jul	NZ Garden Bird Survey https://gardenbirdsurvey.landcareresearch.co.nz/
25 & 26 Jun	7pm ESS PLD on PES1.1 & 1.3. Sign up here.
26 Jun	Richard Levy & Tim Naish talk about Antarctica 7pm at Awanuiārangi Whakatane
26 Jun	Our Changing Coast day 4 students & teachers. Whakatane. Contact Marewa to register.
27 Jun	Our Changing Coast day for adults. Whakatane. Contact Marewa to register
27 Jun	Deadline for primary teachers/principals to apply for study awards and sabbaticals.
28 Jun	Matariki celebration (star cluster visible 29Jun – 2 Jul)
28 Jun	Deadline for technicians to apply for scholarship to attend conference. Info here.
30 Jun	Asteroid day https://asteroidday.org/
30 Jun	Nominations close for SciPad Denis Hogan Chemical Education Award. Info here.
1 Jul	STEM educators expo at MOTAT in Ak, 4:30-7pm
Moon	3Q Jun 29        NM Jul 6        1Q Jul 14        FM Jul 21

1. Mātauranga Māori Science & Design Fair shows student investigations & scientist’s research on mātauranga Māori & sustainability. Sudima Hotel, Wgtn 3 – 5 July.
2. Talk that may be relevant for us:
   • Dr Mike Hannah compares today’s extinction rates with ancient events. Wed 26 Jun, 6pm Royal Society, 11 Turnbull St, Wgtn. Info here.
   • Dr Jim Salinger on surface temps in our oceans since 1870. Th 27 Jun, 6pm Royal Society, 11 Turnbull St, Wgtn. Info here.
3. NZ International Science Festival 10-14 July, Dunedin https://scifest.org.nz/ . Volunteers needed.
4. Resources for Matariki
   • PPT shared by Lisa Janek https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nwhzdODMYvCwogL-0iErSEc0FVdZjNJrDKsRO2UalHA/edit
   • A Rangi Matamua video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbR78Jd1nGU
   • A podcast about Puanga and Matariki https://matariki.twoa.ac.nz/puanga/ (start at 25min, 42s).
   • Info on the 9 stars https://matariki.co.nz/nine-stars-of-matariki/ (lots more here too)
   • Find out about local Matariki events https://www.matariki.com/events
   • Science Learning Hub listing of Matariki events across the country
   • Matariki stamp art https://collectables.nzpost.co.nz/matariki2024

Info

1. Mātauranga Māori:
   • A video about Ruapehu that weaves together western science and mātauranga Māori https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN3fKbDeqdI
2.  Pedagogy:
   • UK article on metacognition https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/metacognition-in-the-classroom
   • Create a collaborative poster to summarise a topic – student instructions & teacher instructions (Ako Panuku is free to join, bilingual resources)
3. Professional reading/watching/listening:
   • NZCER research into using online citizen science projects in primary school science
   • Recording of a webinar on meaningful feedback https://www.nzcer.org.nz/news/meaningful-feedback-continuous-improvement-classroom-recordings
4. Student opportunities:
   • The International Chemistry Quiz is a competition for Yr8 to Yr13 students, testing their knowledge of chemistry & problem-solving skills. Apply here by 31 Jul.
5. Teacher Opportunities:
   • Climate Fresk is a climate change community workshop Mon 8 Jul 4-7pm at Remuera Golf Club or Fri 26 Jul, 5:30-8:30pm at Buckland Beach Yacht Club. Book your spot with naomi@climateclub.nz
6. Tiritiri Matangi Island ferry winter specials: $75 adult, $39 child. Info here https://www.exploregroup.co.nz/auckland/tiritiri-matangi-island/

Resources

1. Biology:
   • A decomposition/compost investigation https://www.calacademy.org/educators/lesson-plans/compost-a-scientific-investigation
   • An article about the evidence that pinpointed key moments in the evolution of Homo sapiens
2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
   • Rural Delivery snippet on peanut trials in the Kaipara for making Pics peanut butter. https://www.ruraldelivery.net.nz/posts/Peanut-Trials
   • Stuff article on improving productivity and sustainability in vegetable farming
3. Earth & Space Science:
   • National Geographic predictions on El nino (sign up to access free articles) https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/el-nino-la-nina
   • ELI activity on visualising landforms https://www.earthlearningidea.com/PDF/444_Picturing_landforms3.pdf
4. Chemistry:
   • Some resources from RSC for teaching titrations https://edu.rsc.org/infographics/mastering-titration-apparatus/4019251.article
   • Recipe for & video of an oscillating reaction https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/a-simple-oscillating-reaction/753.article
5. Physics:
   • Demonstrating Newton’s laws of motion with a set of wooden blocks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNjADdpIths
   • The rolling speed of cylinders is not affected by mass, diameter or length, but hollow cylinders are slower. Video. Can test with tuna cans with different contents.
6. Primary & intermediate:
   • Many local councils run an annual moth plant competition in term 1 to get students involved in eradicating pests. Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCQ2cexUC6A
   • Some primary chemistry and physics experiments from ABC
7.  Science:
   • A post on feeding birds without killing them from unhealthy practices. Links to a microbe unit. https://www.facebook.com/groups/nzgardenbirdsurvey/permalink/1987189338157182
   • Science Learning Hub resources to support the Garden Bird Survey.
8. New Standards
   • Learning activity and formative assessment task for S1.3, based on the video, Ruapehu: Weaving together science and mātauranga Māori. Author wishes to remain anonymous.

MoE/NZQA

1. Learning outcomes to identify the knowledge & skills students need for the NCEA literacy and numeracy CAA and for te reo Matatini and Pāngarau TAPA are now available.

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. Learning Network NZ, Cnr Universal/Soljan Drives, Henderson, Auckland
   • Effective writing yr1-8 – Murray Gadd 8 Jul Ak, 26 Jul NP, 9 Aug Chch, 30 Aug Napier
   • Boosting student engagement – James Nottingham 17 Jul Ak
2. ESS Scholarship tutorials will begin Tues 2 July,00 – 8.30 pm. Students who want to participate need to contact Jenny at jenny@earthspacescience.org.nz/
3. Rongoā Māori workshops in several centres, . https://titokieducation.co.nz/workshops/

Technician

1. Online tools to prepare solutions
   • https://www.periodni.com/preparation_of_solutions.php
   • https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/NZ/en/support/calculators-and-apps/mass-molarity-calculator
   • https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/NZ/en/support/calculators-and-apps/solution-dilution-calculator

Cheers, Mike

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