Mike’s News June 6

29May-7 Jul All 7 planets visible at once in the night sky. Some info here.
7 Jun NZASE Northland Primary & Secondary cluster Renew school 1-3 pm. Register
7 Jun NZASE Nelson/Marl/WCoast primary cluster online 1:30-3:30pm. Register
7-10 Jun Support Staff week https://campaigns.nzei.org.nz/support-staff/support-staff-week-2021/
8 Jun NZASE Northland Primary & Secondary cluster online 9-11am. Register
8 Jun NZASE Nelson/Marl/WCoast secondary cluster online 1:30-3:30pm. Register
8 Jun World Oceans day www.theoceanproject.org/wod/wod_ideas.php ???
8 Jun National Support Staff Day www.nzei.org.nz
9 Jun NZASE remote & isolated primary cluster online 3:30 – 5 pm. Info & register
9 Jun NZASE Wellington primary cluster Pauatahanui 3:45-5:15pm Cancelled
10 Jun NZASE Wellington secondary cluster HVHS 1-4pm. Register. Info
10Jun1886 Mt Tarawera erupts www.teara.govt.nz/en/historic-volcanic-activity/page-2
13 Jun NZASE Waikato secondary cluster online 9am-12pm. Register
14 Jun World Blood Donor Day www.nzblood.co.nz
14 Jun NZASE Remote & isolated secondary cluster online 9:30-12:30. Info & register
14 Jun NZASE BoP secondary cluster online 1-3pm. Register
15 Jun NZASE Manawatu/Whanganui/Taranaki primary cluster online 3-5pm. Info & register
15 Jun NZASE Auckland primary cluster online 1-3pm. Register
15 Jun NZASE Manawatu/Whang/Taranaki secondary cluster online 9:30-12:30. Info&Register
15 Jun Global Wind Day www.windenergy.org.nz/resources/for-teachers
19 Jun World Albatross Day Link to RNZ
20 Jun NZASE Auckland secondary cluster online 9-11 am. Register
Moon 1Q Jun 8      FM Jun 14      3Q Jun 21      NM Jun 29
  1. Café Scientifique, 29 Jun, 6:30pm, Downstairs at the Horse & Trap, 3 Enfield St, Mt Eden, Ak. Dan Hikuroa gives an introduction to Matariki, maramataka & mātauranga. Info here.
  2. Matariki resources
  3. Garden bird survey 25 Jun – 3 Jul. Students record what they observe for 1h on 1 day during this week. All instructions and resources at https://gardenbirdsurvey.nz/
  4. With National Support staff day Wed 8 June, I know many of you will be wanting to organise a way to thank your science technicians for all the work they do.

Info

  1. Mātauranga Māori
  2. Revision:
  3. The latest NZASE newsletter has an articles on growing kūmara & wildlife sanctuaries for anyone and building new sci labs & a hominid fossil find for members only as well as a profile of scientist Hokimate Harwood. Sign up for the newsletter or find resources here https://nzase.org.nz/. Join NZASE here https://nzase.org.nz/membership/ .

Resources

  1. Biology:
  2. Agricultural and Horticultural Science:
  3. Earth & Space Science:
  4.  Chemistry:
  5. Physics:
  6. Primary & intermediate:
  7.  Science:

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

  1. A Learning Hub webinar by Jennifer Glenn & Irene Anderson on practical ways that secondary subject teachers can use effective literacy approaches in the classroom. 13 Jun 7:30 pm https://theeducationhub.org.nz/literacy-for-secondary-learning-area-teachers/
  2. Effective Mentoring Practices for Secondary Teachers is a FREE course from Vic Uni. Self-paced modules with 3 live webinars & a 1-day face-to-face work-shop. Full course costs (incl travel & accom) paid by PPTA. Start 25 Jul or 3 Oct. Register here
  3. Science Learning Hub PD webinar Th 16 Jun, 4-4:45pm explores Te kāhui o Matariki as a guiding framework for teaching and learning about the environment. Register here.
  4. Jenny Pollock is doing an ESSE webinar at 7:30-8:30 pm on Tuesday 7 June. She will give useful hints for 91415: Investigate an aspect of astronomy.   Here is the Zoom link.

Vacancies

  1. Ed Perfect is looking for a Learning Advisor for their Science Alive Mātauranga project. Applicants need experience in yr 2-8 classrooms. The full time fixed term position is ideally based in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Apply by 10 Jun. https://educationperfect.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=98…
  2. The VLN Primary school is seeking part time e-teachers with strengths in Te reo Māori, …, Digital Technologies, Extension Maths, Literacy and Gifted & Talented programmes. Work online with primary students from around Aotearoa NZ. More info here.

Cheers,

Mike

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