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Collage of nine images connected to learning about carbon.

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Exploring carbon – activities for primary classrooms

Watch our recorded PLD session sharing carbon related activities for primary classrooms.

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Igniting understanding through interwoven knowledge systems

In this recorded professional learning session Simone Marsters and Greta Dromgool share an excerpt from their 2025 SCICON workshop Ahi ...

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Infographic with potential hazards from volcanic gases and acid rain, with explanations of impacts and consequences.

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Volcanic gases – impacts on air quality

Smells may be least of our concerns when it comes to gases formed by a volcanic eruption. This article and ...

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Ocean acidification and eggshells

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Ocean acidification and eggshells

In this activity, students observe how chicken eggs can be used to simulate the potential effects of increasing ocean acidity ...

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Infographic with diagrams and text showing volcanic deposits in the Auckland region.

Article

Tāmaki Makaurau – city of volcanoes

This article and infographic are an introduction to the Auckland Volcanic Field Ngā Tapuwae ō Mataaho, from which the city’s ...

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Biodiversity

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Biodiversity

Biodiversity is the number and variety of organisms found within a specified geographic region.

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Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand 1996 eruption.

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Volcanoes

Two Tiger worms (Eisenia fetida).

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Earthworms

Diagram of the results of mixing various colours.

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Light and colour

Coronavirus - SARS-CoV-2 virus - structure.

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Microorganisms

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Diagram showing Earth's three types of plate boundaries

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Tectonic plates

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

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Chemical reactions

A healthy human lymphatic system illustration.

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Models in science

Diagram of a Marine food web.

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Food webs

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Collage of nine images connected to learning about carbon.

Teacher PLD

Exploring carbon – activities for primary classrooms

Watch our recorded PLD session sharing carbon related activities for primary classrooms.

Read more

Teacher PLD

Igniting understanding through interwoven knowledge systems

In this recorded professional learning session Simone Marsters and Greta Dromgool share an excerpt from their 2025 SCICON workshop Ahi ...

Read more
Infographic with diagrams and text showing volcanic deposits in the Auckland region.

Article

Tāmaki Makaurau – city of volcanoes

This article and infographic are an introduction to the Auckland Volcanic Field Ngā Tapuwae ō Mataaho, from which the city’s 53 dormant volcanoes once erupted.

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Infographic with 12 potential volcanic hazards, with explanations of impacts and consequences.

Article

Auckland Volcanic Field – eruption impacts

Even though it’s a low-probability event, this article and infographic outline the volcanic hazards that might occur during an Auckland Volcanic Field eruption.

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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 ...

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The Great Kiwi Earthworm Survey

Citizen science

The Great Kiwi Earthworm Survey

Earthworms are useful indicators of soil health. This project aims to capture information on earthworm abundance and species distribution throughout ...

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Sir David’s 100th Birthday Bash!

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Beloved conservation hero Sir David Attenborough is turning 100, and Tūhura Otago Museum is throwing a birthday party to celebrate – come and join the fun! ...

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Celebrating Mother’s Day 2026 – with science!

10 May 2026

Mums are special. Why not make her day with science on Sunday 10 May.

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Picturebooks, pedagogies and plurilingualism: Changing linguistic landscapes one picturebook at a time

12 May 2026

We can underestimate picturebooks. The truth is they reflect what we want to pass on to our tamariki-mokopuna; they are ...

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