Moa skeleton and leg bones in Ngārua Caves, New Zealand

Ngārua Caves moa skeleton reconstruction
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When is a fish not really a fish?

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Making ice cream

In this activity, students are encouraged to think about the process of making ice cream and to explore the concept ...

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Solar power

The Sun is the ‘powerhouse’ of our Earth, producing an impressive 3.8x1026

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New Zealand Mosquito Census ❘ Te Tatauranga Waeroa o Aotearoa

Citizen scientists of Aotearoa, can you help track New Zealand’s native and introduced waeroa (mosquito) species to help get a ...

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Kites

In this activity, students will learn about some kite history and how kites fly before making and flying a kite ...

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Living World – The rocky shore

The rocky shore is a popular topic in primary school science. Below are some Science Learning Hub resources for primary ...

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Plants

Coastal cliffs near Whanganui, New Zealand

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Geology

Clover root weevil and a parasitoid wasp laying it's egg.

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Biocontrol

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Row of beakers containing a range of common materials to test pH

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Chemical reactions

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Pollination

Modern copies of ancient skulls in boxes in a lab in France.

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Evolution

A basking common skink on a rock in captivity.

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Head of a North Island giant moa head among clematis blossoms.

Teacher PLD

Mythbusting de-extinction to sort fact from fiction

Hear from Associate Professor Nic Rawlence from the Otago University Zoology Department for a session exploring the science, ethics and concerns surrounding de-extinction.

Parachute made from muffin case, string, small plastic spider.

Activity

Spider parachutes

Tiny baby spiders – called spiderlings – create triangular shaped parachutes from fine threads of silk. The parachutes catch the ...

Poster of organic, recycling, hazardous and other waste streams on Antarctica.

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Managing wastes at Scott Base

Reduce, reuse, recycle and return is a familiar phrase for most of us. For people who visit or live at ...

Teacher PLD

Using our glossary

Science has its own language. Some words – like ‘gene’ – are completely new. Other words – like ‘energy’ – ...

South Park snippet with unjustified blame

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Manipulation tactics – create an inoculation campaign

Inoculation – or prebunking – is one way to help people avoid being manipulated by online content. This activity uses ...

Fine white spider webbing covers green grass.

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Spiderling ballooning

Animal dispersal allows young or juvenile animals to seek a home in a new location where they can survive and ...

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Hook, Line and Thinker: Reeling students in with sharks

20 Jan 2026

Teachers and educators, join us for a professional learning and development session in conjunction with our current special exhibition, Sharks. ...

Science in a Van: Primary and Intermediate School Science Shows 2026

26 Jan 2026 - 12 Nov 2026

Science in a Van Science shows are live performances that bring science to life right in your school. Through fun experiments, storytelling and eye-catching demonstrations, they ...

Science in a Van: Wonderful World of Bubbles – Science Shows

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Science in a Van brings science to life with fast-paced, high-energy shows designed to spark curiosity and wonder in young learners! Book now for the Wonderful ...

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Sea stars

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Making ice cream

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Solar power

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New Zealand Mosquito Census ❘ Te Tatauranga Waeroa o Aotearoa

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Kites

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Living World – The rocky shore

Popular topics

Weather

Plants

Geology

Biocontrol

Popular concepts

Chemical reactions

Pollination

Evolution

Habitat

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Teacher PLD

Mythbusting de-extinction to sort fact from fiction

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Spider parachutes

Article

Managing wastes at Scott Base

Teacher PLD

Using our glossary

Activity

Manipulation tactics – create an inoculation campaign

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Spiderling ballooning

Upcoming events

auckland

Hook, Line and Thinker: Reeling students in with sharks

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Science in a Van: Primary and Intermediate School Science Shows 2026

auckland, hawkes Bay

Science in a Van: Wonderful World of Bubbles – Science Shows

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Featured resources

Article

Sea stars

Article

Making ice cream

Article

Solar power

Article

New Zealand Mosquito Census ❘ Te Tatauranga Waeroa o Aotearoa

Article

Kites

Article

Living World – The rocky shore

Popular topics

Weather

Plants

Geology

Biocontrol

Popular concepts

Chemical reactions

Pollination

Evolution

Habitat

Latest resources

Teacher PLD

Mythbusting de-extinction to sort fact from fiction

Activity

Spider parachutes

Article

Managing wastes at Scott Base

Teacher PLD

Using our glossary

Activity

Manipulation tactics – create an inoculation campaign

Article

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