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 |
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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 |
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Papa Taiao is enrolling yr 12 & 13 students for short courses now (Unit Std credits)
- 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
- Biology:
- whale songs https://patternradio.withgoogle.com/
- Video about Brood parasitism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAPPT7gcl5s
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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/
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- ESSE is presenting 6 webinars from 14 June to 5 July: https://www.mikesnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ESSENZ-webinars.docx
- 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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