• Environmental DNA: Unlocking biodiversity with DNA traces

    Mike Stone

    July 7, 2022

    NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone explains environmental DNA, including tools schools have used with their...

    How chemistry helps us: Everyday chemistry in action

    Mike Stone

    July 7, 2022

    In this resource for students, NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone summarises the many ways in...

    Health Researcher | Apo Aporosa

    NZASE

    July 7, 2022

    Dr. Apo Aporosa is a health researcher at the University of Waikato, focusing on the...

    NZASE Scientist profiles | Classroom activities

    NZASE

    June 1, 2022

    Want fresh ways to bring real scientists—and their stories—into your science classroom? This document offers...

    Wildlife sanctuaries: Guardians of biodiversity in Aotearoa

    Mike Stone

    May 31, 2022

    Aotearoa/New Zealand has more than 80 ecosanctuaries where native species are conserved, and pests are...

    Advice for building new science labs: Insights from experienced educators

    Mike Stone

    May 31, 2022

    This resource compiles practical advice from educators who have recently undergone the process of designing...

    Dragon Man: New hominid species

    Mike Stone

    May 31, 2022

    A fossil skull that recently come to light in China has scientists intrigued. The analytic...

    Ornithologist | Hokimate Harwood

    NZASE

    May 31, 2022

    Hokimate Harwood is an ornithologist whose work bridges bird ecology, taxonomy, and taonga Māori by...

    How to guide: Growing kūmara

    Mike Stone

    May 31, 2022

    This resource offers a comprehensive guide to cultivating kūmara, integrating practical gardening techniques with cultural...

    Making the most of school gardens: Insights from educators

    Jenny Rankine

    April 29, 2022

    This resource compiles insights from three educators who have integrated garden-based learning (GBL) into their...

    Kaupapa Māori Researcher | Sylvia Tapuke

    NZASE

    April 29, 2022

    Sylvia Tapuke blends technical expertise with community-driven design, focusing on infrastructure that reflects both function...

    Safety in science teaching: Navigating new responsibilities

    NZASE

    April 29, 2022

    This guide outlines the updated health and safety responsibilities for science educators in New Zealand,...

    How induction hobs work: The physics behind the heat

    Mike Stone

    April 29, 2022

    Induction cooktops can be an enigma to the uninitiated, but the physics is pretty straightforward.

    Practical teaching about Antarctica: hands-on activities for science classrooms

    Mike Stone

    April 29, 2022

    A collection of practical activities helps students explore various aspects of Antarctica, including its climate,...

    Book review: Complex Systems Thinking | Rose Hipkins

    Mike Stone

    March 25, 2022

    Rose Hipkins’ book provides insights into the application of complex systems thinking in science education....

    Physicist and Education Researcher | Craig Rofe

    NZASE

    March 25, 2022

    Dr. Craig Rofe is a physicist and educator whose career bridges scientific research and Māori...

    James Webb Space Telescope: A new era in space exploration

    Mike Stone

    March 25, 2022

    The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is revolutionising our view of the universe. Launched in...

    The chemistry of Fritz Haber: From ammonia synthesis to chemical warfare

    Mike Stone

    March 25, 2022

    This article explores the life and work of German chemist Fritz Haber, whose innovations in...

    Primary science leaders: growing leadership, capability, and networks in science education

    NZASE

    March 25, 2022

    This resource supports teachers who are or want to become leaders in the primary science...

    Tonga Eruption and Pressure Waves 2022

    Mike Stone

    February 22, 2022

    The Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai eruption on 15 January 2022 was one of the most powerful...