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1851 pencil drawing of small schoolhouse in a forest clearing.

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Learning from bicultural design

In Aotearoa New Zealand, growing research and classroom practice demonstrate that designing learning spaces where multiple knowledge systems can co-exist ...

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Cartoon image of a blue and white shark holding a telescope and text Shark Spy.

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Shark Spy

Take part in this citizen science project and become a shark reporter. Help scientists learn more about the biology, ecology, ...

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Volcanologist Ben Kennedy points to rock.

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Volcano Q&A with Ben Kennedy

Watch volcanologist Professor Ben Kennedy in this Q&A with young learners. It’s a great way to begin ākonga-led inquiry!

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Maramataka display board with text and images.

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Case study: Ngā tohu o te maramataka – exploring lunar signs

This case study tells how ākonga developed their critical thinking skills while building a deeper understanding of ngā tohu o ...

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Two images of a Rönneholm arrow with microlith barbs.

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Prehistoric stone tool technology

Our ancient ancestors developed stone tool technology across hundreds of years. Stone tools are important evidence that helps us understand ...

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Vegetables and meat bundled up for a hāngī.

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Kia Pākiki Canterbury – Emma Maurice, Indigenous philosopher

Dr Emma Maurice (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga) is an Indigenous philosopher working at Canterbury University. She spoke with the podcast ...

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Close up of Kuta, traditional weaving

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Mātauranga Māori

Collecting lake samples New Zealand

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Working in STEM

A group of godwits on a seashore, some about to fly.

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Birds

Photo of the four Galilean satellites of Jupiter.

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Astronomy

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Popular concepts

Photo of a Kererū with it's mouth full of karaka berry.

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Adaptation

Waves bouncing off cliffs.

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Waves

Image of Killer T cells (or cytotoxic T cells).

Concept

Immune system

Modelling glacial ice melt with ice cubes and water.

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Changes of matter

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Vegetables and meat bundled up for a hāngī.

Article

Kia Pākiki Canterbury – Emma Maurice, Indigenous philosopher

Dr Emma Maurice (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga) is an Indigenous philosopher working at Canterbury University. She spoke with the podcast Kia Pākiki Canterbury about Matariki, some ...

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In a classroom a woman videos students on a phone as 3 rows of them perform a song

Teacher PLD

Teaching from multiple knowledge systems

Co-existing knowledge systems – learn what they are and how they can build richer, respectful and connected learning communities in this article.

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Cartoon image of a blue and white shark holding a telescope and text Shark Spy.

Citizen science

Shark Spy

Take part in this citizen science project and become a shark reporter. Help scientists learn more about the biology, ecology, conservation and importance of these enigmatic ...

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1851 pencil drawing of small schoolhouse in a forest clearing.

Teacher PLD

Learning from bicultural design

In Aotearoa New Zealand, growing research and classroom practice demonstrate that designing learning spaces where multiple knowledge systems can co-exist ...

Read more
Volcanologist Ben Kennedy points to rock.

Article

Volcano Q&A with Ben Kennedy

Watch volcanologist Professor Ben Kennedy in this Q&A with young learners. It’s a great way to begin ākonga-led inquiry!

Read more

Activity

Using dual knowledge systems – the Big Bang and Te Kore

Use this activity to explore the origins of our universe – using a dual knowledge systems approach.

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