School to Skies/Seas teachers’ Camp 2026

Thinking of registering for the School to Skies/Seas teachers’ camp in 2027? Here’s a short...

From London to Aotearoa: How Science in a Van began

Science lives in the everyday — yet sometimes it gets delivered by folks in yellow...

EOTC Profile: Forensics-based MOTAT Mysteries programme

Step into the scene of the crime at MOTAT’s newest travelling programme, launched in late...

Social media science: Aotearoa influencers supporting classroom learning

From hands-on classroom experiments to explorations of the universe, social media is opening new doors...

MEMBERS’ Discount: OYLA Junior Science Magazine Junior

OYLA Science Magazine has provided NZASE members with a 20% discount code for their junior...

EOTC Profile: Tongariro National Trout Centre

Set beside the crystal-clear waters of the Tongariro River, the Tongariro National Trout Centre is...

Catalyst Fund: Influence Annual Reporting 2025

Primary | Mini lessons

Eight mini lessons aimed at junior school level – however are not limited to –...

Gender equity in STEM- outreach programmes

Despite decades of awareness and positive action. There is still a significant gender gap in...

Dr Stuart Farmer: Sharing his thoughts on the curriculum review in Scotland

A recent visitor to Aotearoa, Dr Stuart Farmer is an experienced Physics teacher who is...

Keeping humans in the loop: Adopting a teacher-centred approach to AI in schools

Artificial Intelligence can be a powerful classroom ally, says teacher and AI educator Benny Pan...

Primary | Observation: The Bigger Picture

In this lesson, explore how scientists use observations to investigate the world around them. Learn...

Primary | Observation: Tools and Recording

In this lesson, students will explore the essential skill of observing in science. Learn how...
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Peter Spratt Medal 2025 | Sandy Jackson

Award citation from Sally Birdsall: I am nominating Sandra Jackson for the Peter Spratt Medal....

Primary | Observation: How to Observe

In this lesson, students will explore the essential skill of observing in science. Learn how...

Misconceptions | Classroom Activities

Educator Linda Haycock shares her teaching activity worksheets (partly AI-based). Expert Groups Lesson: The Evolution...

Exams | S1.3 and S1.4

Exams are currently available for these standards from NZASE. Please send requests to Donna at...

Physical Oceanographer | Ollie Twigge

Science technician might not be a job you hear much about at career evenings, but...

DNADRV Project: Collecting bug splatters for science

Far from being just road grime, bug splatters on licence plates are unlocking clues about...

Using AI to clone the teacher: Cogniti in the classroom

AI is changing the way schools teach and students learn. University of Sydney Professor Danny...