Bring some awe into your classroom.
The Science Learning Hub has developed a suite of resources designed to grow Aotearoa New Zealand students' interest in space. Join us to discover ways to utilise the vast range of articles, activities, videos and interactives we have created in collaboration with New Zealand scientists, engineers and mātauranga experts.
Thank you that was very interesting, the amount of resources is mind-blowing!
Teacher
Although Aotearoa New Zealand is a relative newcomer to the international space industry, a deep knowledge of space is embedded in mātauranga Māori. Innovation and kaitiakitanga, which underpin tātai arorangi, also underpin the growing space sector in Aotearoa. It’s clear that Aotearoa has a future in the space industry, so make sure you share the endless possibilities with your students.
This session is valuable for both primary and secondary school teachers.
Can't wait to try out some of those resources with our junior astro group.
Participant
You can download the video and slideshow presentation.
The PLD for #aotearoainspace was fantastic. I was very excited to get the tidbits on how to use it across all year levels. I can not wait to present this at our next staff meeting!
Participant
Index
| Topic | Slideshow number(s) | Video timecode |
| Introduction and Index | 1–4 | 00:00 |
| Purpose | 5 | 01:36 |
| Aotearoa and space/Tūhura Tuarangi | 6–7 | 04:40 |
| Where to start | 8–10 | 07:14 |
| Wawata – seeing ourselves in space | 11–14 | 09:01 |
| Tātai arorangi | 15–17 | 16:08 |
| Satellites – Earth observation | 18 | 20:48 |
| Build a satellite for a mission | 19–25 | 24:31 |
| Innovation – ingenuity and sustainability | 26–31 | 34:26 |
| SLH links, keep in touch and thanks | 32–34 | 40:46 |
Thanks for this PD today. It was so great to learn about the different ways to show our akonga how Aotearoa is present in working with space.
Participant
Related content
Our article Aotearoa New Zealand in space introduces our newest suite of resources – though created for the middle years – there’s something for everyone.
Aotearoa in space – a context for learning provides curriculum information and other pedagogical information to help you get started.
There are a lot of resources in Aotearoa in space. The Hub team has created collections of resources that have a more narrow, targeted focus:
Useful link
Otago Museum is running Tūhura Tuarangi – Aotearoa in space roadshow. Discover the amazing space technologies and world-leading research going on right here in Aotearoa New Zealand and learn about all the space-related careers that are unfolding. More information here.
Acknowledgement
This resource has been produced with funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the support of the New Zealand Space Agency.
