Term 1 PLD | Workshops for Science Standards | S1.1, S1.2, S1.3, and S1.4

Explore four key science standards with guidance from Linda Haycock in this practical webinar series....

University of Otago | Science Academy Teacher Workshops

For teachers looking to refresh their science knowledge, gather new classroom ideas, and connect with...

School to Skies/Seas teachers’ Camp 2026

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

Primary | Mini lessons

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

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...

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...

DNADRV Project: Collecting bug splatters for science

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

Term 3 2025 PLD | Explicit writing instruction in science

If you missed our Term 3 2025 NZASE online workshop on Explicit Writing Instruction in...

Term 2 2025 PLD | Literacy and numeracy in science presentation

In this video, educator Linda Haycock discusses key insights from NZASE term two workshops, focusing...

Team Rocket: Exploring forces through fair testing and scientific inquiry

This activity focuses on the science concept of forces, incorporating fair testing with literacy and...

Testing conductivity: Integrating literacy and numeracy in science education

This resource presents an activity on testing conductivity, integrating literacy and numeracy into science education....

L1 science unit | Which drone should I buy? Practical advice for classroom use

A science unit with links to numeracy, the New Zealand Curriculum, and Level 1 NCEA...

Term 1 2025 PLD | Unpacking moderation, writing and critiquing assessment tasks

Presentation from term 1 PLD: Unpacking Moderation, writing and critiquing assessment tasks.

Literacy and Contexts | Yrs 9-10 resources

Overseas trained science teachers | Webinar recording

Recording of the Overseas Trained Teachers webinar from March 2025

NZASE L1 Resources

NZASE L1 google drive

S1.3 NZASE | Practice assessment resources