For teachers looking to refresh their science knowledge, gather new classroom ideas, and connect with colleagues from around the country, the University of Otago offers a four-day professional learning and development programme for secondary school teachers in Dunedin during the summer holidays. Every year, alongside its popular student programme, the Science Academy at the University […]
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Our latest NZASE newsletter is out now, featuring inspiring articles on agribusiness and integrating mātauranga Māori, alongside practical ideas to support engaging science teaching. It also highlights upcoming PLD, resources, and opportunities to help teachers navigate the new science standards and stay connected with the wider science education community.
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At Auckland Zoo, Conservation Learning Facilitator and kaupapa Māori educator Koha Kahui-McConnell supports students to explore scientific concepts through mātauranga Māori and Science. In this profile, he shares his philosophy about helping rangatahi understand that everything has a whakapapa and protecting the natural world begins with recognising our place within it. Introduction He uri tēnei […]
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Auckland Zoo – Te Whare Kararehe ō Tāmaki Makaurau offers an on-site conservation learning visit focused on whakapapa and how living things are classified in te ao Māori. Guided tours of native habitats help students discover the origins of incredible kararehe/animals living in Aotearoa and discover how observing te taiao/the natural world shapes indigenous knowledge, […]
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Our latest newsletter shares updates and resources for science teachers across Aotearoa. It features articles on the Science in a Van founders and the Schools to Skies/Seas 2026 camp, plus a calendar of important science dates, upcoming PLD and webinars, and practical classroom resources covering biology, physics, chemistry, and mātauranga Māori.
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Thinking of registering for the School to Skies/Seas teachers’ camp in 2027? Here’s a short roundup of views from four teachers who attended the January 2026 camp. The School to Skies/Seas teachers’ camp offered around 30 educators a chance to step into the world of the New Zealand Defence Force and see STEM in action […]
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Step into the scene of the crime at MOTAT’s newest travelling programme, launched in late 2025 and now visiting schools across Auckland and the North Island. MOTAT Mysteries turns your classroom into a forensic investigation unit. A vital bulb has been stolen from MOTAT’s historic Mercury Arc Rectifier — and it’s no ordinary lightbulb. It […]
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Our latest newsletter opens with a message from our new President, Jayatheeswaran Vijayakumar, emphasising support, connection and growth for science teachers across Aotearoa. It features a range of members‑only articles (including Social Media Science: Aotearoa influencers supporting classroom learning), a members’ discount for OYLA Junior Science Magazine, and a packed calendar of science dates and […]
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From hands-on classroom experiments to explorations of the universe, social media is opening new doors for science education. In this article, five Kiwi science influencers – a physics YouTuber, a bush-trained conservationist, a primary STEM teacher, a wildlife expert and a fossil hunter – share their passion for science and how they use their online […]
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OYLA Science Magazine has provided NZASE members with a 20% discount code for their junior magazine. It is valid until the end of April 2026. Please only share with NZASE members. Use: NZASE20 at checkout. OYLA Junior is a science magazine aimed at primary and intermediate-aged students. It includes short articles, photographs, diagrams, and explanations […]
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