Tiakitanga article and Student resource to complement teacher PLD.
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Science teaching and learning at the interface with mātauranga Māori
Stephen Ross, Pākehā, summarises his study which explored how the interface of mātauranga Māori and science provides opportunities for teaching and learning. He has some useful insights for those in the classroom trying to use both knowledge systems in their science teaching.
Read MoreEngineer | Mahonri Owen
Engineer Dr Mahonri Owen is a Māori researcher from Kirikiriroa (Hamilton), whose work in brain-controlled prosthetics aims to enhance the lives of amputees, particularly within Māori communities. His innovative approach combines engineering, neuroscience, and mātauranga Māori, reflecting a commitment to culturally grounded, inclusive technology development.
Read MoreOrganic Chemist | Nic Bason
Organic chemist Nic Bason (Ngāti Hauiti, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Raukawa) develops innovative molecules to enhance solar cell efficiency through a process known as singlet fission. Currently an Applications Scientist at Syft Technologies, Nic integrates mātauranga Māori perspectives into his work, recognising the chemical processes inherent in traditional practices like cooking and taiaha crafting.
Read MoreBioinformatician | Alana Alexander
Dr. Alana Alexander (Ngāpuhi: Te Hikutu; Pākehā) is a bioinformatician at the University of Otago, specialising in marine evolutionary biology and genomics. Her research integrates genomic data with mātauranga Māori to understand the impacts of human activities on marine species, such as dolphins and whales, and to develop culturally informed conservation strategies.
Read MoreQuantum Physicist | Jacob Ngaha
Dr. Jacob Ngaha, of Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Maniapoto, and Ngāti Kahu descent, is Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Māori quantum physicist. He completed his PhD in theoretical quantum optics at the University of Auckland, focusing on the interactions between light and matter. Currently a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Mathematics, Ngaha is investigating quantum effects […]
Read MoreAotearoa NZ Power Stations | Map
2023 07 NZASE Map of selected power stations in Aotearoa NZ
Read MoreFreshwater Ecologist | Yvonne Taura
Yvonne Taura is a Māori ecologist at Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, specializing in kaupapa Māori-led research to raise awareness of wetland restoration. Her work blends traditional Māori knowledge with scientific inquiry, focusing on freshwater science, iwi environmental management, and science communication. Yvonne’s PhD research at the University of Waikato explores effective communication of mātauranga […]
Read MorePlant Protection Scientist | Aleise Puketapu
Dr Aleise Puketapu blends cutting-edge plant protection science with mātauranga Māori to safeguard Aotearoa’s crops. As a Senior Scientist at Plant & Food Research, she develops sustainable pest control strategies and works closely with Māori communities to ensure science benefits both people and the environment.
Read MoreL1 Nature of Science | Pilot school resources
These resources are now available for members and non-members; please click here and ignore the download button. All the standards have changed since these resources were last used. They are likely to need some amendments to meet the criteria of the current standards, which can be found here. (link to https://ncea.education.govt.nz/science/science?view=assessment#field_subject_key_competencies ) Resources specific to a local […]
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