In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, iQualify for Schools offered free access to its online learning resources until the end of April 2020. These resources included achievement standards, unit standards, and careers education materials, designed to support blended learning in schools. While iQualify did not assess student work, it provided tools for teachers to monitor […]
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Chris Duggan’s Churchill Fellowship report investigates innovative approaches to science education in primary schools, focusing on enhancing student engagement and fostering a deeper understanding of scientific concepts. The report examines various teaching strategies and curricula that have been successful in making science more accessible and interesting for young learners. By analyzing these methods, Duggan aims […]
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What if environmental education could do more than just inform—what if it could inspire real-world action? This PDF introduces the Action Competence Approach, a forward-thinking model that argues environmental learning should empower students to understand problems deeply, connect classroom theory with societal issues, and develop the skills and confidence to act meaningfully in a democracy. […]
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Nona Hohepa-Taute is a civil and environmental engineer dedicated to integrating Māori values into geothermal engineering. His research focuses on developing frameworks that incorporate social, environmental, and cultural impacts into engineering assessments, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional Māori knowledge and modern engineering practices. Through community-based research and wānanga with iwi and hapū in […]
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Could you imagine crafting breathable air on the Red Planet? This article pulls back the curtain on MOXIE—the groundbreaking, toaster-sized experiment aboard NASA’s Perseverance rover that’s turning Martian CO₂ into oxygen using solid oxide electrolysis. It walks you through the clever filtration, compression, heating, and electrochemical steps that make atmospheric transformation possible, all while spotlighting […]
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In 1998, British gastroenterologist Andrew Wakefield published a study in The Lancet suggesting a link between the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine and autism. This article explores the subsequent scientific scrutiny, ethical concerns, and the lasting impact on public health and vaccine confidence. It also examines the resurgence of measles outbreaks in regions with declining […]
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This article explores how Wellington East Girls’ College is integrating Mātauranga Pūtaiao—Māori knowledge of the natural world—into their science curriculum. Led by Assistant HoD Kath Haines, the initiative involves teaching one unit per year that incorporates Māori and Pasifika perspectives, such as pūrākau, waiata, and traditional navigation. The approach aims to provide a more inclusive […]
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From childhood adventures in a scorching, black iron-sand beach creek to scientific breakthroughs in ocean dynamics, this profile follows Dr Peter Russell’s evolution from curious tinkerer to oceanographer. His work ranges from pioneering detailed measurements of coastal upwelling to supporting hapū-led environmental monitoring and exploring melting beneath Antarctica’s ice shelves—a journey that blends scientific rigour […]
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A handy, informative map illustrating New Zealand’s major volcanoes, showing their locations and geological context. It serves as a visual guide to enhance students’ understanding of the country’s volcanic landscape. Mount Ruapehu Image: Mikael Dubarry
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Dr. Shane Wright is a biodiversity researcher whose work explores how environmental factors like temperature and rainfall influence the rate of evolutionary change across species. Drawing on his experiences in diverse ecosystems—from the Solomon Islands to the Peruvian Amazon—he employs advanced genetic techniques to quantify evolutionary processes. His research has provided insights into how tropical […]
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