Step behind the crime scene tape—teach forensic science from clue collection to cracking the case with students. Guest author Mike Stone investigates.
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Uncovering History with Science
Forensic science can be tasked with identifying the identity of human remains. And the process is fascinating. Guest author Mike Stone explains how scientific analysis of these remains can provide interesting insights into our history.
Read MoreFirst Foundation scholarships
There are many scholarships available to students. First Foundation specifically targets students from families with a low income, and provides significant support for four years. NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone investigates.
Read MoreCurious Minds: Schools in community science projects
Financial support and expertise is available for teachers wanting to develop more expensive learning projects for their students. NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone found it is well worth investigating, as these case studies show.
Read MoreHeroic Pacific knowledge
Some schools are investigating how to better engage with Pacific indigenous knowledge systems in their science teaching. NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone explores one school’s journey in this introduction.
Read MoreNumeracy in Science
While secondary teachers may be rewriting junior programmes in the light of changes to NCEA, it is important to remember to include some numeracy, preferably in every unit. NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone explores numeracy in Science – what the skills are and how we can teach them effectively.
Read MoreObserving Meteors
Since the end of June, 2023, Western Heights High School (WHHS) in Rotorua has been operating a meteor camera. How did they get it and what is it used for? NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone investigates.
Read MoreThe Chemistry of Fireworks
Fireworks are pure redox, and the chemistry is fascinating. NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone investigates.
Read MoreUsing genetics to save kākāpō
Kākāpō numbers have rocketed in the last seven years compared with the previous 20, helped by accurate genetic information that informs conservation decisions. NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone investigates.
Read MorePicture books in science learning
Picture books tell a good story with evocative images, and they can be used as resources in a teacher’s kete across the curriculum. Kath Murdoch, a specialist in inquiry-based learning, says “The compelling pull of narrative can often lead us to understanding the world more deeply than any ‘data’ ever can.”
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