Set beside the crystal-clear waters of the Tongariro River, the Tongariro National Trout Centre is very much a living classroom, where students can get hands-on with freshwater science, conservation and kaitiakitanga. From spotting trout and tiny water bugs to exploring hatcheries, hydro power, and the big questions around introduced species, educator Clint Green offers engaging […]
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Our first newsletter kicked off the year by sharing key organisational updates, including securing NEX funding to support the rollout of the new science curriculum through regional PLD, webinars, resources, and more. The issue points teachers to the current science curriculum consultation, encourages feedback, and then offers a rich selection of resources and classroom links […]
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2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development Dates with an * occur on the same day each year.
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Award citation from Sally Birdsall: I am nominating Sandra Jackson for the Peter Spratt Medal. Over her career, she has made a vast, highly valuable and sustained contribution to science education locally and nationally. Sandra has been a specialist primary science teacher at Kings School for 26 years. During this time, she led the science […]
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Free member access to laboratory and chemical standards NZASE members now have free access to the 12 standards about lab and chemical safety below, as NZASE has paid for a subscription to NZ Standards. These standard documents are essential references when storing and using new lab supplies, and during refurbishment and rebuilding. Download our article […]
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The Safety and Science | Pūtaiao guidance is designed to be used in collaboration with The Science Toolbox resource, which supports primary school teachers to identify materials for use in their science programmes.
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This activity focuses on the science concept of forces, incorporating fair testing with literacy and numeracy opportunities. It is suitable for a range of year groups (suggested curriculum levels 4 to 5) and encourages students to explore forces through hands-on experiments. Team Rocket Activity
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This resource presents an activity on testing conductivity, integrating literacy and numeracy into science education. Suitable for a range of year levels (Years 6-10), it encourages students to explore electrical conductivity through practical experiments.
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A science unit with links to numeracy, the New Zealand Curriculum, and Level 1 NCEA assessments.
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