7 Apr-14 May	Tūhura Tuarangi interactive space showcase at Space Place in Wellington.
7-13 May	Rotuman Language Week https://www.mpia.govt.nz/programmes
8-12 May	Primary Science Week https://nzapse.nzase.org.nz/
8-14 May	NZ Sign Language Week http://nzslweek.org.nz/
9 May	House of Sci AGM 6 pm, Please click here to register for face-to-face or online.
10 May	National School Nurses Day
10 May	Live Q&A sessions for primary students on Citizen Science 9:30-10:15 am. Register here
10 May	Capital City Sci Educators’ Mini Expo, St Pat’s, Kilbirnie. 3:45-5:30 pm Register here
12 May	Deadline to apply for Regionally allocated PLD
12 May	World Nurses Day www.timeanddate.com/holidays/world/nurses-day
13 May	World Migratory Bird Day www.worldmigratorybirdday.org
13-20 May	TechWeek
18 May	Fascination of Plant Day www.plantday12.eu
19 May	Pink Shirt Day NZ (bullying) www.pinkshirtday.org.nz/
20 May	World Bee Day https://www.un.org/en/observances/bee-day
22 May*	International Biodiversity Day www.doc.govt.nz
Moon	3Q May 13       NM May 20       1Q May 23       FM June 4

1. Remember to acknowledge your school nurse this Wed if you are lucky enough to have 1.
2. Due to the strike, Wellington’s science expo is now Th 25 May, 3.45 – 5.30pm at St Pat’s
3. It’s also Sign language week this week: Signs for NZSL week 2023

Info

1. Culturally Responsive & Relational Pedagogy:
   • An article about the importance of karakia https://thespinoff.co.nz/atea/19-04-2023/its-always-an-appropriate-time-for-a-karakia
2. Mātauranga Māori
   • Manaaki Whenua Landcare research has detailed information on Māori traditional uses of our native plants, including images. https://rauropiwhakaoranga.landcareresearch.co.nz
   • Science Learning Hub now has a Kaihautū Māori – Simone Marsters – who is building on current resources and creating new ones. If you have any questions, suggestions or comments about Hub resources please email them.
3. Student opportunities:
   • In SPACE CHALLENGE 2023 students use space technologies to find new innovative solutions to address climate change issues in our region. There’s a live-streamed kick-off event 18 May, 5:30-7:30pm at GridAKL Futures Lab, Ak. Winners get $8000, finalists can take home $1000.
4. Teacher Opportunities:
   • Te Papa offers teachers free PLD (face-to-face only), Tues 23 May, 4:30pm on Matariki, to support their new exhibition. Register here as spaces are limited.
   • BLAKE Inspire for Teachers Program gives 90 NZ yr 1-8 teachers a week of hands-on environmental learning. Excluding travel to Ak, fully funded: 3-7 Jul, 25-29 Sep, 2-6 Oct (hols). Apply by 8 May!
5. Digital support:
   • An e-book on using Chat GPT https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/67634168/download-80-ways-to-use-chatgpt-in-the-classroom-using-ai-to-enhance-teaching-and (Join for free)
6. The latest NZASE newsletter has articles on Concrete and Doppler Ultrasound for anyone and Feijoas and Science Spinners for members only as well as a profile of Māori scientist Jon Proctor. Sign up for the newsletter or find resources here https://nzase.org.nz/. Join NZASE here https://nzase.org.nz/membership/ .
7. Congratulations to
   • Doug Walker, St Pats and NZASE president for his Prime Minister’s Te Puiaki Kaiwhakaako Pūtaiao Science Teacher award
   • Benji Smith, recently from Onslow College, now at Vic Uni, for his Prime Minister’s Te Puiaki Kaipūtaiao Ānamata Future Scientist award (winner of the student prize in 2022)
8. A story about some of the realities for one school at the moment in Gisborne https://www.kidscan.org.nz/news/gisborne-principal-on-the-reality-of-after-cyclone-gabrielle

Resources

1. Biology:
   • Calculating O₂ production and CO₂ consumption of local trees. Teachers Pay Teachers freebie (free to join). https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/FreeDownload/Calculating-the-Oxygen-Production-Carbon-Dioxide-Trees-Distance-Learning-2514530
   • Infographic on how mucus, tears and saliva protect us from infection. https://cen.acs.org/content/dam/cen/101/7/WEB/10107-feature3-CORRECTED.pdf
2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
   • Some TV programs which feature Māori talking about their perspective on the land and farming: TV programs w Māori on the land
3. Earth & Space Science:
   • TED talk on what exo-planets reveal about the universe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOD6PmT6V1g
   • This global ocean tool allows you to see data on temp, salinity, current height of any place in the sea https://marine.copernicus.eu/explore-ocean-myocean-viewer
   • The new GNS series of images about Zealandia https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/zealandia-the-100-million-year-story-of-the-lost-continent-beneath-nz/LT6M3HCXZBA5JPO4P6MYCYNMPE/
4.  Chemistry:
   • Infographics about the chemistry of tea, Acid-Base reactions, Coca Cola
   • Article on research into batteries https://www.chemistryworld.com/features/building-better-batteries/4017313.article (join for free to access).
5. Physics:
   • BEST Evidence Science teaching now has resources in Sound and Light Waves & in Electricity and Magnetism for 11-14 year olds. These provide evidence-based resources for identifying & addressing misconceptions and appropriately sequencing learning. (STEM UK is free to join).
   • A practical on conservation of momentum using toy cars on tracks, with 2 small round magnets attached to each with double-sided tape. Connect to sensors detecting velocity. Join pocket lab for free.
6. Primary & intermediate:
   • Can students spot the nonsense in amongst the news? https://sites.google.com/view/news-or-nonsense/home
   • Many city kids know little about where their food comes from. Farmer Time connects a yr 1-8 class with a NZ farmer, 20 mins online fortnightly. Content is co-constructed so teachers can matching learning to on-farm activities. https://www.farmertime.co.nz
7. Education for Sustainability (EfS):
   • Fermentation in a bag activity in the context of biofuels https://www.glbrc.org/sites/default/files/document/Fermentation%20In%20A%20Bag.pdf
   • A video clip on ecosystem-based adaptation (Join share my lesson for free) https://sharemylesson.com/todays-news-tomorrows-lesson/ecosystem-based-adaptation
8. New standards
   • Resource material for the new S1.4 – vaccine reversal juice https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/home-living/outdoor-garden-conservatory/gardening-landscaping-supplies/other/listing/4096628057 and related FB comments https://www.facebook.com/groups/346737702172016?sorting_setting=RECENT_ACTIVITY
   • A resource on testing the validity of claims (S1.4 too):Claim validity principles n egs

Vacancies

1. MoE is still looking for a Learning Area Lead for Science, applications close 17 May. Info here https://jobs.education.govt.nz/jobs/EDU-1717783

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. STEM Learning (UK) has some free online PLD available on demand (Free to join STEM Learning)
   • Feedback for Learning (9h) https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/ondemand/473352/feedback-learning-formative-assessment
   • Managing Behaviour for Learning (15h) https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/ondemand/45271/managing-behaviour-learning
2. Science Learning Hub: Greta and picture book expert, Assoc Prof Nicola Daly in Picture books for Matariki explore Matariki and the connected science concepts. Th 25 May 4-4:45pm
3. Education Hub Webinars
   • Professor Carol Mutch (Ak uni) shares her research from over 12 years of supporting schools through different disasters and crises both in Aotearoa and the wider Asia-Pacific, with a focus on the changing role of teachers. Mon 15 May 7:30 pm. Register here.
   • Dr Dione Healey (Otago uni) shares insights from her extensive research into ADHD and learning. Wed 24 May, 7:30pm. Register here.

Cheers, Mike