This activity uses resources curated in the article Māori concepts for animal ethics – introduction. The resources examine the Three Rs of animal ethics and include kaupapa Māori perspectives ...
Magnetism is a fascinating invisible force – it influences the environment around it. A magnet is a material that can pull certain types of metal towards itself. Unlike many other forces ...
In this activity, students use white butterfly eggs, larvae and pupae to examine the white butterfly life cycle and to compare it with that of a monarch butterfly. By the end of this activity ...
Vitamin D plays an important role in our bodies: It improves general health. It promotes the formation and strengthening of bones (a deficiency will cause bone softening diseases, which then ...
This activity is designed to help students become aware that all substances are made of chemicals and that chemicals are made up of a combination of elements. By the end of this activity ...
Sometimes we assume that students will learn about the nature of science just by doing scientific investigations. This is no more valid than assuming a student will learn about photosynthesis by ...
The nature of science is the overarching and unifying strand in the New Zealand science curriculum document. Our nature of science articles on the Science Learning Hub unpack this strand and ...
In this recorded professional learning session Dr Rosemary Hipkins joins us to discuss the concept of enduring competencies – competencies that focus on what students can do with their knowledge ...
This unit plan shows how teacher Melissa Coton extended her year 5/6 students’ learning about light by engaging them in learning about light pollution at night. Rights: Mark Gee, The Art of Night ...
The New Zealand Curriculum has a strong focus on ensuring that all students have the skills and knowledge to participate in public debates and decision-making processes as critical, active ...
Take a roll in MOTAT's Hay Sack Obstacle course, watch a live Horseshoe making demonstration from the Blacksmith and visit their special collection item displays such as the Ruston Excavator ...
March is Whio Awareness Month. These unique birds are some of the only ducks in the world to live in fast flowing streams. Their presence is a great indicator of healthy river ecosystems. But ...
Field-based STEM promotes local curriculum through field based a huge range of STEM workshops. They provide Professional Learning Development (PLD) for teachers and specialise in field-based ...
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