7 Apr-14 May | Tūhura Tuarangi interactive space showcase at Space Place in Wellington. |
24Apr-5May | A Teacher Only Day in these 2 weeks https://ncea.education.govt.nz/teacher-only-days |
4 May | Science Learning Hub & Science in a Van’s next Hive Mind webinar 4:00–4:45 pm |
7-13 May | Rotuman Language Week https://www.mpia.govt.nz/programmes |
8-12 May | Primary Science Week https://nzapse.nzase.org.nz/ |
9-14 May | Bioengineering the Future free at the Cloud, Auckland. Book with Nina. |
10 May | Live Q&A sessions for primary students on Citizen Science 9:30-10:15 am. Register here |
12 May | Deadline to apply for Regionally allocated PLD |
13-20 May | TechWeek |
Moon | FM May 6 3Q May 13 NM May 20 1Q May 23 |
- The theme for this year’s Primary Science Week (8-12 May) is Citizen Science. What’s on offer?
- Science Learning Hub (SLH) and Science in a Van’s next Hive Mind webinar is on from 4:00–4:45 pm on 4 May. This is always practically based and this week will focus on citizen science.
- Science Learning Hub recorded webinar about how to run a Primary Science Week https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/videos/2103-get-inspired-about-running-primary-science-week
- A secondary science teaching and learning conference in York, England, 14 Jul. Book here.
- The 2023 Rutherford lecture From Zero to Fifty – celebrating 50 years of global research impact, is about Dunedin’s Longitudinal Study of 1000 participants. Ak 6 Jun, Napier 20 June, others tbc.
- The Capital City Science Educators’ Mini Expo for yr 1-13 science teachers is on 10 May at St Pat’s, Kilbirnie, 3:45-5:30. An opportunity to chat to EOTC providers and other organisations that provide support for science teachers and students. Register here. Poster: CCSE MiniExpo
- Rotuman Language Week. Poster of words to try: Common phrases Rotuman. Pronunciation help https://www.mpp.govt.nz/assets/Resources/2023-Language-Cards/Rotuma-Language-Card-web-Mar2023.pdf
- NZIP & Physikos conference, is being held 3-5 July in Auckland at Massy University’s campus at Albany. Early bird reg deadline 31 May. Poster NZIP conference poster
- House of Sci AGM 6 pm, Tues 9 May, face-to-face at head office in Tauranga but also on zoom. Please click here to register your interest.
Info
- Culturally Responsive & Relational Pedagogy:
- Article on the difference between including Māori and indigenising our institutions https://e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-analysis/indigenising-our-universities
- Mātauranga Māori
Resources
- Biology:
- Kiwi egg incubation research https://www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/kiwi-egg-incubation-research
- A reading on lethal genes for your more advanced students (From Alison Campbell) https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/mendelian-ratios-and-lethal-genes-557/
- Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
- Article on the toxic ranunculus https://home.howstuffworks.com/ranunculus.htm
- Resource from Zespri on soil health assessments https://www.wai-kokopu.org.nz/site_files/26842/upload_files/DIY-Soil-Health-Assessment-Guide.pdf?
- Earth & Space Science:
- Night sky : Southern Night Sky May
- National Geographic resources on bathymetry https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/bathymetry/
- Field-Based Stem summary of field work opportunities at Wellington’s Matakitaki-A-Kupe Reserve https://www.canva.com/design/DAEvB-57-MY/Au25IpaBgsBxTQuPLR6T5A/view
- Chemistry:
- How disposable hand warmers work https://science.howstuffworks.com/disposable-hand-warmers.htm
- Infographics on the chemistry of easter egg dyes https://cen.acs.org/content/dam/cen/static/pdfs/09515-scitech3-eastereggs.pdf
- Physics:
- Facebook clip of General Relativity for Babies being read. Other books, here, on quantum physics, electromagnetism, …
- Teach Engineering videos by curriculum level https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachEngineering
- Primary & intermediate:
- The George the Farmer books creatively teach children about where their food & fibre comes from. These come with videos, virtual reality, performance and free resources for ECE – Year 4
- In the Young Ocean Explorers 21 Day Challenge, May 9 – Jun 6, tamariki create a plan to make a difference in their local area. Includes guided lesson plans with NZ-relevant content.
- Education for Sustainability (EfS):
- A free lesson on butterfly decline with 2 videos & some global data to search (free to join) https://sharemylesson.com/todays-news-tomorrows-lesson/monarch-butterfly-facts
- Activity to model oil spill clean-up (join teach engineering for free) https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/cub_enveng_lesson01_activity1
- Links with NZ History:
- Ngā Ara Tipuna self-driving tour for Central Hawke’s Bay https://www.ngaaratipuna.co.nz/
- Nature At Your Place is a free 3-session program offered by Zealandia, Wgtn. It includes a sanctuary visit, with pre- and post- school visits (of about 2h each) for 50 students in year 1-13 at decile 1-6 schools. [More no’s possible but cost.] Use Zealandia Educators as facilitators to kick-start a school project on native flora and fauna. If interested email education@visitzealandia.com
Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities
- Primary Sci Teaching Trust (UK) has some PLD webinars, 16-16:45 GMT (4am NZT the same day). Register here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-primary-science-teaching-trust-8358980118
Technician
- Uses for old overhead transparencies. Uses for old OHTs
Cheers, Mike
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