Want fresh ways to bring real scientists—and their stories—into your science classroom? This document offers creative ideas for using NZASE’s scientist profiles as more than just reading material. Whether it’s biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences or mātauranga Māori, these suggestions help students connect with diverse role models, build scientific literacy, and understand what real scientific […]
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Hokimate Harwood is an ornithologist whose work bridges bird ecology, taxonomy, and taonga Māori by identifying feathers in historic kākahu and creating a national reference database. Her research not only reveals unseen species in cloaks and highlights techniques used by Māori weavers—but also helps reconnect these treasures with iwi, hapū and whānau.
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Sylvia Tapuke blends technical expertise with community-driven design, focusing on infrastructure that reflects both function and cultural identity. Her work emphasises partnerships with local groups to ensure engineering projects respect place, people, and sustainability.
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This guide outlines the updated health and safety responsibilities for science educators in New Zealand, particularly following the 2021 Safety and Science/Pūtaiao regulations. It emphasises that liability for non-compliance now rests with teachers, highlighting the importance of conducting thorough risk assessments and providing appropriate safety instructions. The document also discusses the roles of Boards of […]
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Dr. Craig Rofe is a physicist and educator whose career bridges scientific research and Māori educational advancement. After earning a PhD in physics from Massey University, he conducted postdoctoral research in medical physics at the University of California and worked as a software engineer in Silicon Valley. Transitioning into education, Dr. Rofe has taught physics […]
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This resource supports teachers who are or want to become leaders in the primary science space. It covers how to build capacity, mentor others, lead change in science teaching, and connect with wider professional learning networks.
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Jan Wikaira is an inorganic chemist and educator whose career spans over six decades, encompassing roles from primary school teacher to senior lecturer at the University of Canterbury. Specialising in X-ray crystallography, she has made significant contributions to the analysis of small molecules and macrocyclic complexes. Her work has extended beyond academia, providing crystallographic services […]
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Prepare for exams with 26 expert-led online sessions streamed on YouTube, designed to support students 3–5 days before each NCEA science exam. Ask questions in the chat, and a moderator will pass them on to the presenter. Can’t make it live? Each session will be recorded and available on YouTube. These webinars are also a […]
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Watch the NZASE panel discussion with teachers from three schools involved in this year’s pilot of the new Level 1 Science standards, recorded in September.
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