Wetlands, areas of soggy ground with standing water, were seen as undesirable by Pākehā settlers and cleared for farming or urban development. Unsurprisingly, only ten percent of our wetlands remain. They are now seen as precious, important for removing sediment and toxins from water, for protecting land from flooding and for absorbing carbon (eg, peat bogs). Science Communicator Mike Stone talks with two primary teachers whose students visit a repo to learn more about the community of living things.
Read MoreDisciplinary literacy in Science 1: Vocab
Scientific writing has its own structure and vocabulary, and reading it is a specialised skill. Science teachers are uniquely placed to help students read, comprehend, and use this material. Students not only better understand the science, they also learn about how to structure their own writing.
Read MoreHuman 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.
Read MoreMap of selected power stations in Aotearoa NZ
2023 07 NZASE Map of selected power stations in Aotearoa NZ
Read MoreOur electricity supply system
2023 07 NZ electricity supply system NZASE resource
Read MoreFreshwater ecologist Yvonne Taura
Yvonne is a freshwater ecologist who was inspired by her whanau to study environmental science.
Read MoreVolcanoes 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.
Read MoreOrganising a science expo
2023 07 Organising a science expo NZASE resource
Read MorePest 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.
Read MoreEffect of frost on plants
Frosts can be damaging, reducing yield and quality in crops, pasture and forests. Farmers need to understand the circumstances of their location to best protect their plants. NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone investigates.
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