29May-7 Jul	All 7 planets visible at once in the night sky. Some info here.
13 Jun	NZASE Waikato secondary cluster online 9am-12pm. Register
13 Jun	Learning Hub webinar on literacy in secondary subjects, 7:30pm. Register & info here.
14 Jun	World Blood Donor Day www.nzblood.co.nz
14 Jun	A super full moon (larger as it is closer to earth, at perigee)
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. cancelled
15 Jun	Global Wind Day www.windenergy.org.nz/resources/for-teachers
16 Jun	SLH webinar using Matariki stars to guide environmental learning. Register here.
17 Jun	PLD Essential skills for Middle Learners, Ak. Info here
19 Jun	World Albatross Day Link to RNZ
20 Jun	NZASE Auckland secondary cluster online 9-11 am. Register
21 Jun	NZASE Waikato primary cluster online 9am-12pm. Register
21 Jun	NZASE BoP primary cluster online 3:30-5:30pm. Register
21 Jun	Winter solstice NZ http://www.rasnz.org.nz/in-the-sky/sun-rise-and-set
24 Jun	Matariki celebration (constellation rises 21-24 Jun in different parts of the country)
25Jun-3Jul	NZ Garden Bird Survey https://gardenbirdsurvey.landcareresearch.co.nz/
Moon	FM Jun 14    3Q Jun 21    NM Jun 29    1Q Jul 7

1. Matariki resources
   • LEARNZ resources for Matariki – several videos and a quiz for students and teacher resources
   • Resources and video from te Wānanga o Aotearoa
   • New Matariki learning resources from MoE being sent to all schools (scroll down) https://kauwhatareo.govt.nz/en/kaupapa/te-matahi-o-te-tau-matariki-ahunga-nui/#
   • Another video of Dr Rangi Matamua talking about Matariki: Mānawatia a Matariki Lecture with Dr Rangi Matamua

Info

1. Mātauranga Māori
   • Dan Hikuroa, Ocean Mercier, & Wayne Ngata explore mātauranga Māori & science in a Te Papa podcast: https://tepapa.govt.nz/discover-collections/read-watch-play/maori/matariki-maori-new-year/listen-matauranga-maori-knowledge [Ian McHale]
   • The Maramataka dial https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/discover-collections/read-watch-play/maori/matariki-maori-new-year/how-use-maramataka-maori-lunar
2. Student opportunities:
   • Papa Taiao is enrolling yr 12 & 13 students for short courses now (Unit Std credits)
     • Predator control – ākonga build traps to take back to their schools & manage (logging at least 4 trap checks for credits). Involves an overnight stay, with 2 days learning how.
     • Beekeeping – another 2 day course
     • Fencing course – learn the hows and whys of riparian fencing
     • Contact enrolments@papataiaoearthcare.nz
   • The Joides Resolution. provides a free online opportunity to connect students to real time science research. Info: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Joides-Resolution-4-schools.png  Email Tessa at thejoidesresolution@gmail.com
   • For the Primary Schools Supporters of Tiritiri Conservation 2022 Award nominate a student who is an eco-champion that has embraced the kaitiakitanga role in their primary school and inspired others in their community. Deadline 17 Oct. More info here. Queries to Barbara educator@tiritirimatangi.org.nz.
3. Prime Minister’s Science Prizes
   • Bianca Woyak at Burnside Primary won the Science Teacher Prize for her hands-on teaching of environmental studies that is inspiring her students to be leaders-for-change.
   • Carol Khor Shun Ting, a yr 13 student at Burnside High School, won a Future Scientist Prize for her research on overcoming melanoma drug resistance for treating skin cancer.

Resources

1. Biology:
   • whale songs https://patternradio.withgoogle.com/
   • Video about Brood parasitism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAPPT7gcl5s
2. Earth & Space Science:
   • Night sky: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/The-June-Night-Sky.docx
   • podcast on the ocean and climate change https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/what-we-know-about-oceans-and-climate-change
   • Resources from UK’s ASE on Mary Anning and fossils https://www.ase.org.uk/mary-anning-fossil-hunters-story
3.  Chemistry:
   • In Periodic Videos on Ted-Ed, each element in the periodic table is discussed in detail in short lecture videos. https://ed.ted.com/periodic-videos
   • Teach precipitation reactions on a micro-scale https://www.scienceinschool.org/article/2022/precipitation-microscale-way
4. Physics:
   • The physics of blowing bubbles https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/blowing-bubbles-science . [Recipe: 6 cups water + 1 cup dishwashing liquid + 1 Tbsp glycerin]
   • Spring Motion model https://www.compadre.org/precollege/items/detail.cfm?ID=10015
5. Primary & intermediate:
   • In this International Year of Glass this resource explores its properties, uses & benefits in a practical way.
   • Some good resources on clouds, some free. https://whatsthiscloud.com/
6. Nature of Science:
   • The CitSciNZ website is now live & you can join for free. This fronts a national association that can initiate and lead capacity-building citizen science projects. Join #CitSciNZ today! www.citsci.nz
7.  EfS:
   • Climate Action Project, 26 Sep – 6 Nov, is a free project allowing teachers & students aged 3 up to collaborate on environmental topics. Students explore causes & effects of climate change with the opportunity to develop solutions and take action. Register here.
8.  Science:
   • Visualization of current global weather conditions https://earth.nullschool.net/
   • The chemistry and physics of fireworks displays. https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/how-fireworks-shower-skies-science

Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Opportunities

1. Teach Engineering online PLD: Integrating engineering design into STEM, June 20/21 or Aug 1/2, 8am – 4pm MT each day (starts 3am the day after in NZ!!) https://www.teachengineering.org/pdworkshops
2. All education staff qualify for a discount to Chemwatch’s Accredited online Course in Chemicals Management. This course covers identification of hazardous chemicals and control and management of waste. Discount price $290 AUD incl GST. Enrol here
3. Free webinar on STEM by Pocket Lab Notebook, shows their free classroom content available worldwide. Th 16 Jun 5-6pm (ET). Sign up here https://www.thepocketlab.com/events/xstem-all-access
4. Preparing schools for matariki PLD, Sat 18- Sun 19 Jun, 8:30 – 4. To register one person for Saturday only: https://registration.socio.events/e/matarikiconference. For more tickets email teruakorotangi@tupuora.org.nz. Info sessions on Mon 13 Jun, 3:30pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5477567141 or 5.30-pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5477567141
5. ESSE is presenting 6 webinars from 14 June to 5 July: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ESSENZ-webinars.docx
6. NZ Sign Language course for teachers, no matter your prior knowledge. 3-5h over 3 weeks. $49. Register today! https://www.mergenz.co.nz/nzsl-schools

Cheers, Mike

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