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Digital tools for science learning

In this recorded professional learning session, Stephen Ross, facilitator with Te Whai Toi Tangata, and Greta Dromgool will introduce you to easy-to-use digital tools that can engage your ...

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Making ice cream

In this activity, students are encouraged to think about the process of making ice cream and to explore the concept of states of matter through simple investigations. By the end of this activity ...

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Ancestral Māori adapted quickly in the face of rapid ...

A more precise timeline now shows Aotearoa was first settled in the North Island before the settlers expanded south and then retreated again when the climate changed. This article has been ...

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Building homes for tree wētā

In this activity, students consider the life requirements and natural habitat of tree wētā and design a wētā home to meet some of these needs. By the end of this activity, students should be able ...

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The marshmallow challenge

The marshmallow challenge is an ideal introduction to several key aspects of innovation – idea generation, collaboration, creativity and teamwork. It‘s a simple experiential activity where teams ...

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    Carbon cycle

    The carbon cycle can seem like a complex process because there are many interacting parts. Carbon is found in both organic (living) and inorganic (non-living) forms. Before we discuss the cycle ...

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    Carbon – life’s framework element

    Carbon is more than just another element. Of all the elements it is the only one that can form stable linkages to itself as well as to other atoms such as hydrogen and oxygen. This unique ability ...

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    Building Science Concepts: Floating and sinking

    Floating and sinking provides opportunities for students to observe how everyday objects behave in water and to investigate the factors that determine whether an object will float or sink. The ...

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    Physical World – forces

    Are you looking for ways to teach forces? If you’re new to the Science Learning Hub, you may want to start with our introductory video on teaching physics. Use the links below to explore the ...

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    Physical World – Sound

    Below are links to Science Learning Hub resources related to sound in the Physical World strand of the New Zealand Curriculum. Exploring sound – resources for the early years to year 10 Explore ...

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