Related Articles

Honeydew ecosystem

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1436-honeydew-ecosystem
The southern beech forests of New Zealand are home to a unique resource – honeydew – delicious ...
Article

New Zealand’s unique ecology

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1440-new-zealand-s-unique-ecology
New Zealand has a rich and unique range of plants, animals and fungi. The level of distinctive ...
Article

Protecting New Zealand’s treasures

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1441-protecting-new-zealand-s-treasures
New Zealand has many endemic species – species that are unique to a particular place and not ...
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Rosa Henderson

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1446-rosa-henderson
Position: Curator of Sternorrhyncha within the New Zealand Arthropod Collection, Field ...
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Our changing ecosystems – timeline

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1599-our-changing-ecosystems-timeline
A look at some of the historical changes in New Zealand’s unique ecosystems. 250 million years ...
Article

New Zealand’s unique ecosystems – question bank

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2493-new-zealand-s-unique-ecosystems-question-bank
An inquiry approach is a method often used in science education. This question bank provides an ...
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Related Activities

Establishing butterfly transects

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/699-establishing-butterfly-transects
In this activity, students set up and walk a transect to observe and record butterfly ...
Activity

Tagging monarch butterflies for science

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/700-tagging-monarch-butterflies-for-science
In this activity, students place small stickers (tags) onto caught or newly emerged monarch ...
Activity

Responding to Rena

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1176-responding-to-rena
In this activity, students consider short-term and long-term responses to an environmental ...
Activity

Biocontrol in action – unit plan

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1742-biocontrol-in-action-unit-plan
Students carry out a practical investigation to help AgResearch scientists monitor the spread ...
Activity

Related Teacher PLDs

Living World – The rocky shore

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2254-living-world-the-rocky-shore
Here are links to Science Learning Hub resources for primary teachers related to the rocky ...
Teacher PLD

Teachers using the Hub - Butterflies and citizen science ...

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2217-teachers-using-the-hub-butterflies-and-citizen-science
In this online PD session recorded on 30 July 2015, primary school teacher Angela Schipper ...
Teacher PLD

Teaching food web concepts

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2221-teaching-food-web-concepts
In this online PD session recorded on 19 November 2015, primary school teacher Candy Hart ...
Teacher PLD

A butterfly story in a primary classroom

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2358-a-butterfly-story-in-a-primary-classroom
The New Zealand Curriculum has a strong focus on ensuring that all students have the skills and ...
Teacher PLD

Reading to learn about New Zealand birds and their ...

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2361-reading-to-learn-about-new-zealand-birds-and-their-conservation
Active reading is an important activity for making meaning during the process of science ...
Teacher PLD

Bird conservation and literacy

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1988-bird-conservation-and-literacy
In this online PD session recorded on 15 October 2015, primary school teacher Kim MacPherson ...
Teacher PLD

SLH and conservation

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2224-slh-and-conservation
Many resources on the Science Learning Hub explore ideas about conservation and related issues ...
Teacher PLD

Diving into inquiry with whio

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2249-diving-into-inquiry-with-whio
In this recorded professional learning session, Shanthie Walker from DOC and Lyn Rogers explore ...
Teacher PLD

Related Events

New Zealand Association for Environmental Education ...

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/355-new-zealand-association-for-environmental-education-conference
Come to the New Zealand Association for Environmental Education (NZAEE) 8th biennial conference ...
Wellington
18/04/2018 - 20/04/2018

LEARNZ: Wetland biodiversity – journey to a rare inland ...

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/362-learnz-wetland-biodiversity-journey-to-a-rare-inland-high-country-ecosystem
In autumn go with DoC experts as they travel by helicopter, 4-wheel-drive, mountain bike and on ...
Nationwide
03/04/2018 - 05/04/2018

Youth Enviroleaders’ Forum

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/368-youth-enviroleaders-forum
Youth Enviroleaders’ Forum (YELF) is an annual forum for young leaders with a passion for the ...
Nationwide
14/04/2018 - 20/04/2018

Exploring Enviroschools workshop

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/390-exploring-enviroschools-workshop
Join this workshop for an introduction to Education for Sustainability and the Enviroschools ...
Wellington
23/03/2018

Primary Science Week 2018

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/391-primary-science-week-2018
What is Your School Doing to Become Eco-Champions? Why not showcase what you already do or get ...
Nationwide
14/05/2018 - 18/05/2018

The New Zealand tree project

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/5-the-new-zealand-tree-project
The New Zealand Tree Project is an innovative film and photography venture that captures ...
Auckland, Waikato, Wellington
14/12/2015 - 18/02/2018

Bug lab

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/359-bug-lab
Te Papa and Weta Workshop bring you a science exhibition like no other – a spectacular ...
Auckland
20/12/2017 - 23/03/2018

LEARNZ: Ecological restoration - bringing back native ...

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/369-learnz-ecological-restoration-bringing-back-native-plants-and-animals
Ever wanted to bring back native birds and plants to your local area? It's very difficult to do ...
Nationwide
18/09/2018 - 20/09/2018

World Wetlands Day

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/404-world-wetlands-day
World Wetlands Day is held on 2 February every year to celebrate the 1971 adoption of the ...
Nationwide
27/01/2018 - 17/02/2018

Marine mammal identification workshop

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/379-marine-mammal-identification-workshop
Sealing and whaling may have ended on our shores, but marine mammals are still under threat ...
Otago
24/02/2018

Seaweek – Kaupapa Moana

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/324-seaweek-kaupapa-moana
In 2018 the theme for Seaweek is – Kaupapa Moana will be ‘Toiora te Moana – Toiora te Tangata – ...
Nationwide
03/03/2018 - 11/03/2018

LEARNZ: Sustainable seas - essential for NZ`s health and ...

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/325-learnz-sustainable-seas-essential-for-nz-s-health-and-wealth
On this LEARNZ field trip during Seaweek, your students will tackle a major New Zealand ...
Nationwide
06/03/2018 - 11/03/2018

The Way Forward, Te Arā Whakamua

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/381-the-way-forward-te-ara-whakamua
Our Land and Water invites you to their 2018 symposium - The Way Forward, Te Arā Whakamua. This ...
Wellington
04/04/2018 - 05/04/2018