Related Activities

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

Butterflies (lower primary) – unit plan

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/702-butterflies-lower-primary-unit-plan
This unit plan is designed for students in years 1-5. When someone mentions the word butterfly ...
Activity

Butterflies (upper primary) – unit plan

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/703-butterflies-upper-primary-unit-plan
This unit plan is designed for students in years 6-8. When someone mentions the word ...
Activity

Hubbub Estuary

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1239-hubbub-estuary
In this activity, students become aware of the importance of estuaries. They identify some ...
Activity

Estuaries - a Māori perspective

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1241-estuaries-a-maori-perspective
In this activity, students explore Māori perspectives concerning estuaries. By the end of this ...
Activity

Ethics in conservation science

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1428-ethics-in-conservation-science
In this activity, students consider the conservation of native frogs from a number of different ...
Activity

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Butterfly defence mechanisms

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/507-butterfly-defence-mechanisms
Butterflies are the exhibitionists of the insect world. For many invertebrates, camouflage is ...
Article

Citizen scientists

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/512-citizen-scientists
Citizen scientists are volunteers who participate in scientific projects. They work in ...
Article

New Zealand native butterflies

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/697-new-zealand-native-butterflies
Big, bold butterflies like the monarch are easy to spot. If you want to see some of our ...
Article

Jacqui Knight

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/698-jacqui-knight
Position: Founding trustee and Trust secretary, Field: Conservation of native butterflies and ...
Article

White butterflies

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/696-white-butterflies
Butterflies are appealing insects. We actively encourage them to visit our gardens, but white ...
Article

Investigating butterflies - writer insight

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/704-investigating-butterflies-writer-insight
Paula Lourie and Angela Schipper When we first raised the topic of creating a range of articles ...
Article

Investigating butterflies

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/503-investigating-butterflies
Almost all of the butterflies in New Zealand are native and most are endemic. Compared to big ...
Article

Our elusive native butterflies

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/505-our-elusive-native-butterflies
What do kiwi, tuatara and many butterflies have in common in New Zealand? They are all native ...
Article

Related Teacher PLDs

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

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

Ethics and bird conservation – case study

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2154-ethics-and-bird-conservation-case-study
This class case study provides an example of introducing ethical thinking into the classroom to ...
Teacher PLD

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

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

Inquiry outside the classroom

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2321-inquiry-outside-the-classroom
In this recorded professional learning session, Shanthie Walker from DOC and Lyn Rogers explore ...
Teacher PLD

Taking action for conservation

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2385-taking-action-for-conservation
In this recorded professional learning session, Lyn Rogers and Andrea Soanes explore resources ...
Teacher PLD

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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 ...
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03/04/2018 - 05/04/2018

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

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 ...
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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

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

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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

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
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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

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
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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
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Science in the soul

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/332-science-in-the-soul
This event will see Dawkins and Krauss discussing religious dogma, evolution and the glory and ...
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New Zealand Association for Gifted Children (NZAGC) 2018 ...

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/354-new-zealand-association-for-gifted-children-nzagc-2018-conference
The 2018 conference theme is Giftedness from the inside out. Giftedness is someone you are, not ...
Auckland
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Public Communication of Science and Technology ...

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/367-public-communication-of-science-and-technology-conference
The theme of the Public Communication of Science and Technology Conference (PCST 2018) is ...
Otago
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https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/371-can-it-fly
Turn your infinite improbability drive and jump into the wormhole with Gabriela Perez as she ...
Wellington
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Nanogirl vs. The Elements

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/372-nanogirl-vs-the-elements
New Zealand's favourite science superhero Nanogirl (played by Dr Michelle Dickinson) and her ...
Auckland
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Kia rapua science playground launch

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/378-kia-rapua-science-playground-launch
Young learners are constantly wondering and discovering. To celebrate and nurture this ...
Otago
27/01/2018 - 28/01/2018

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

SCICON conference

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/382-scicon-conference
The New Zealand Association of Science Educators (NZASE), with the support of the Canterbury ...
Canterbury
09/07/2018 - 12/07/2018

Science communication research retreat

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/384-science-communication-research-retreat
In April the Public Communication of Science and Technology Conference (PCST 2018) is bringing ...
Wellington
09/04/2018 - 12/04/2018

Royal Society Te Apārangi nominations for 2018 medals ...

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/393-royal-society-te-aparangi-nominations-for-2018-medals-and-awards
The Royal Society Te Apārangi is calling for nominations for the 2018 medals and awards as ...
Nationwide
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London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF)

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/395-london-international-youth-science-forum-liysf
Six Year 13 students will be selected by Royal Society Te Apārangi to attend the London ...
Nationwide
01/01/2018 - 14/03/2018

USA International Space Camp

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/396-usa-international-space-camp
Four Year 11-13 students will be selected to participate in an international gathering, and ...
Nationwide
01/01/2018 - 14/03/2018

XLAB International Science Camp

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/397-xlab-international-science-camp
Royal Society Te Apārangi will select two Year 13 students for this four week intensive science ...
Nationwide
01/01/2018 - 14/03/2018

Summer Research School in Mathematics and Informatics

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/398-summer-research-school-in-mathematics-and-informatics
SRS is a summer research school help in mid 2018 for high achieving teenagers, with a ...
Nationwide
01/01/2018 - 14/03/2018

European Space Camp

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/399-european-space-camp
The camp is held at the Andøya Space Centre (ASC) in Norway, and is a collaboration between ...
Nationwide
01/01/2018 - 14/03/2018

FEAST (Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and ...

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/400-feast-future-experiences-in-agriculture-science-and-technology
Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology (FEAST) is a five day residential ...
Nationwide
01/01/2018 - 14/03/2018

Youth ANZAAS

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/401-youth-anzaas
Royal Society Te Apārangi will select six students  to experience a five day programme together ...
Nationwide
01/01/2018 - 14/03/2018

Asia Science Camp

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/402-asia-science-camp
Royal Society Te Apārangi will select five students to attend the 11th Asia Science Camp in ...
Nationwide
01/01/2018 - 14/03/2018

Dr. Bessie F. Lawrence International Summer Science ...

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/403-dr-bessie-f-lawrence-international-summer-science-institute
A unique and fantastic opportunity has been provided for one Year 13 student to attend the 50th ...
Nationwide
01/01/2018 - 14/03/2018

National Youth Science Forum

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/410-national-youth-science-forum
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is a 12 day residential programme for Year 12 students ...
Nationwide
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