21May-8Jun	Tūhura Tuarangi interactive space showcase at Hamilton Central Library
5 Jun	World Environment Day www.4million.org.nz www.mfe.govt.nz
5 Jun	Arbor Day www.treesforsurvival.org
6 Jun	Science NIF workshop, 1-4pm Franklin Centre, Pukekohe. Register here
6 Jun	Rutherford lecture, Dunedin’s Longitudinal Study, Ak Museum Auditorium, 6-7:30 pm
6 Jun	Deadline to apply for scholarship to attend Queenstown Molecular Bio meeting
8 Jun	Science NIF workshop, 1-4pm, Kohia Teachers Centre, Epsom. Register here
8 Jun	World Oceans day www.theoceanproject.org/wod/wod_ideas.php ???
9 Jun	Science NIF workshop, 1-4pm, Albany Community Hub. Register here
10Jun1886	Mt Tarawera erupted www.teara.govt.nz/en/historic-volcanic-activity/page-2
10-18 Jun	Tūhura Tuarangi interactive space showcase at Rotorua Library
12-16 Jun	National Schools Pride Week https://insideout.org.nz/
14 Jun	World Blood Donor Day www.nzblood.co.nz
15 Jun	Global Wind Day www.windenergy.org.nz/resources/for-teachers
16-18 Jun	40hr Famine weekend www.famine.org.nz
19 Jun	World Albatross Day Link to RNZ
Moon	3Q Jun 11        NM Jun 18        1Q Jun 26        FM Jul 3

1. Chathams Islands’ Festival of Science 15-20 August https://chathamislands.co.nz/chatham-islands-festival-of-science-2023/
2. World Ocean day June 8:
   • Marine Education & Rec Centre, at south end of Long Bay, Ak is holding an event 8 Jun: 5pm water activities, 6:30 pm seminar. Info here, Free tickets here
   • Ocean-themed pub Quiz at Southern Cross Garden Bar, Wgtn, Tues 6 Jun. Book here https://events.humanitix.com/world-oceans-day-fundraising-quiz
3. International Science Festival 30 Jun – 9 Jul Dunedin. https://scifest.org.nz/ Program available.
4. Two Making Assessor Judgement Workshops have been organised for Auckland Biology teachers.2023 BEANZ MAJ Workshop flyer

Info

1. Student opportunities:
   • NZ Geographic Young Photographer award – free entry for photographers under 25, deadline midday July 12. [https://www.nzgeo.com/photography/photographer-of-the-year-2023/].
2. The latest NZASE newsletter has an articles on Frost and the Standards for anyone and Pest Control for members only as well as a profile of Māori scientist Aleise Puketapu. Sign up for the newsletter, join NZASE or find resources here https://nzase.org.nz/.

Resources

1. Biology:
   • How venus fly traps work https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/botany/venus-flytrap.htm
   • Osmosis in bell peppers, an alternative to potatoes. https://www.saps.org.uk/teaching-resources/resources/1424/a-level-set-practicals-osmosis-in-bell-pepper-pericarp-tissue/
2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
   • Kiwi Kai is a virtual farm where students experience some day-to-day tasks and appreciate what it means to care for the environment while making decisions about growing healthy food. https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/3237-kiwi-kai-virtual-farm-an-introduction
   • REGENERATE Game Jam is a time-bound event that runs from 19 – 23 June. Students make a game that features organic or regenerative farming practices aimed at any experience level. May include art, music, writing too. https://events.humanitix.com/regenerate-game-jam-23
3. Earth & Space Science:
   • Observing Guide: The June Night Sky
   • Video explaining why some buildings fall in earthquakes and others don’t. https://www.earthlearningidea.com/Video/01_Quake_shake.html
   • Volcanologist Graham Leonard talks about the recent unrest under Lake Taupo https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2018891966/supervolcano-unrest-under-lake-taupo
4.  Chemistry:
   • What’s the story with the reduction in coal use at Glenbrook? News article and this diagram and video
   • Turning the coke/mentos demonstration into an investigation https://www.snexplores.org/blog/eureka-lab/mentos-geyser-demo-real-science
5. Physics:
   • Maps of NZ power stations https://data-transpower.opendata.arcgis.com/
   • Videos of lessons for GCSE physics https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvPaLx3vVGN5ad1MUVk-Eolr8iRQvJTkP
6. Primary & intermediate:
   • A free sample of a unit on developing enquiry skills, looking at which questions are best for which types of inquiries. https://pstt.org.uk/download/3999/?tmstv=1677497835
   • Free resources on understanding biosecurity and monitoring for marine pests for years 5-8. https://www.marinepests.nz/schools
7. Education for Sustainability (EfS):
   • A climate action website https://climatecommons.co.nz/
8. New standards
   • SciPAD has new workbooks that show possibilities for the CB & PES external standards. Those for internals due shortly. https://scipad.co.nz

MOE/NZQA

1. Summary sheet of the links for the science standards & associated documents: NCEA Links
2. External specifications for the new NCEA standards for this year. Go to https://ncea.education.govt.nz/science/science –> Assessment, click on the external std you want the specs for –> Specs. Or, this table has all the links: Table of exam specs 2023

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. Learning Network NZ has brought us Dylan Wiliam, a world-renowned expert in Assessment for Learning:
   • Embedding formative assessment – Dylan Wiliam, Auckland 21 Aug
   • Leadership for teacher learning – Dylan Wiliam, Auckland 22 Aug
   • Assessment literacy – Dylan Wiliam Auckland 23 Aug
   • What every teacher needs to know about learning & memory – Dylan Wiliam Auckland 24 Aug

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