The latest NZASE newsletter, sent on 16 September, is now available online. Highlights include newly discovered glacier-dwelling tardigrades, the arrival of bird flu in Aotearoa New Zealand, a new scientist poster and the latest curriculum resources. This issue also shares upcoming events, professional learning, research and job opportunities, student programmes and useful classroom resources for […]
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What can genes and embryos reveal about how life became so diverse? Meet Professor Peter Dearden, a geneticist and Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Otago. His work explores how genes, genomes and embryos evolve—and how genetics can help protect threatened species. In the latest addition to our Where Can Science […]
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Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari offers immersive, curriculum-linked conservation experiences for learners of all ages. Through hands-on activities and guided exploration of the ngahere, ākonga can encounter taonga species, investigate the challenges facing Aotearoa’s wildlife and discover the science and technology used to protect them. Programmes can be tailored to local learning priorities, with on-site visits, night […]
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The latest NZASE newsletter, sent on 2 September, is now available online. Highlights include guidance following the recent Tollens’ reagent incidents, updates on the Years 0–10 Science curriculum, classroom resources, upcoming events and professional learning opportunities. This issue also explores how a 55-million-year-old fish fossil brought science inquiry close to home for Pitt Island students, […]
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The latest NZASE newsletter, sent on 19 August, is now available online. Highlights include updates on the new Years 0–10 Science curriculum, classroom resources, upcoming science education events and professional learning opportunities. This issue also explores the 20-year impact of Owairoa Primary School’s dedicated science classroom, features a Teacher Q&A with award-winning technology educator Nan […]
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For nearly 20 years, Owairoa Primary School has been teaching science in a dedicated classroom. NZASE chats with Assistant Principal Anita Randhawa and Science Technician Eiman Farid about what they’ve learnt along the way—from practical science, planning and equipment to building teacher confidence—and what other schools can take from their experience with a dedicated science […]
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From fashion and textiles to 3D printing, wearable technology and sustainable design, Nan Walden (Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki) has built a teaching career around turning ideas into things. The 2025 Prime Minister’s Science Teacher Prize winner teaches Technology and Te Ao Māori at Wellington East Girls’ College, where she combines emerging technologies, mātauranga Māori and real-world projects […]
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MOE | Phase 4 (Year 9) Science Learning Kit MoE has produced learning kits for Year 9 Science; including annual plans, unit plans, and associated lesson plans. Available here. NZASE | Phase 4 (Year 9) resources NZASE’s regional branches have developed three sample Phase 4 (Year 9) units: Please note: Curriculum links are based on […]
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The latest NZASE newsletter, sent on 5 August, is now available online. Highlights include curriculum updates, classroom resources, upcoming science education events and key dates for teachers. This issue also features our latest interview with deep-sea fish zoologist Dr Thom Linley, a Teacher Q&A with science educator Jane Thomas, an overview of the Science Teaching […]
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What does it take to explore one of the least-known places on Earth? Meet Dr Thom Linley, a deep-sea fish zoologist and Curator of Fishes at Te Papa Tongarewa, whose work is uncovering the remarkable creatures that live thousands of metres beneath the ocean’s surface. In the latest addition to our Where Can Science Take […]
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