Human skeletons in schools

Many schools hold human skeletons and are wondering about the right thing to do with them. As English-medium schools listen more closely to the responses of their Māori students and parents, they start to ask if it is even ethical to have them. NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone talks to experts about different perspectives and possible approaches.

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Volcanoes of the Waikato

Active volcanoes in Aotearoa/NZ are found in the Taupō Volcanic Zone (TVZ), and result from subduction at the plate boundary. About 2.5 million years ago (MYA) when the TVZ was just beginning to form, magma created by this plate boundary was being erupted further to the west in the central Waikato region.

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Pest control

Predator Free 2050 is an ambitious goal for Aotearoa/NZ, but achievable if everyone does their bit. NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone draws on an expert’s knowledge and talks with teachers who have been involving students in trapping rats and possums.

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