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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 ...

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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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Naming the whetū in Te Kāhui o Matariki

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Naming the whetū in Te Kāhui o Matariki

There are nine whetū/stars in the star cluster Matariki. In te ao Māori, each whetū holds dominion over a particular ...

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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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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).

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Immune system

Modelling glacial ice melt with ice cubes and water.

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Changes of matter

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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.

Read more
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 ...

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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
Two images of a Rönneholm arrow with microlith barbs.

Article

Prehistoric stone tool technology

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

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Teacher PLD

Case study: Kī-o-rahi

Students’ personal and cultural interest underpin this case study, which integrates mātauranga Māori, historical inquiry, scientific thinking and future-focused design.

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06 Jul 2026 - 22 Oct 2026

This university course is a detailed examination of ideas and strategies for making science relevant to both teachers and learners.

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Kia Pākiki's Matariki episode

06 Jul 2026

On Monay 6 July Kia Pākiki will air a podcast focusing on Matariki.

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Tūhura Otago Museum holiday programme July 2026

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

The Tūhura Holiday Club is back this July holidays. Planned and led by trained educators, each day is full of fun and a great opportunity to ...

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