Atua and the periodic table: Integrating Māori perspectives into science education
Mike Stone
November 4, 2020
Ruihi Shortland is the teacher in charge of science within the Rumaki at Auckland’s Western...
Teaching Astronomy | Yrs 5-10
Mike Stone
November 3, 2020
Many teachers struggle to see how they can teach astronomy in Yrs 5-10 without using...
Teaching Astronomy | Yrs 1-4
Mike Stone
November 3, 2020
Many teachers struggle to see how they can teach astronomy in Yrs 1-4 without using...
Coronavirus | Misinformation Activity
NZASE
October 3, 2020
In a world flooded with conflicting COVID-19 information, this NZASE resource empowers students to critically...
Indigenous perspectives on gene editing: Māori viewpoints on genetic modification
NZASE
October 3, 2020
This article summarises for students a paper by scientists from the University of Waikato, and...
Oceans around Aotearoa
Mike Stone
October 3, 2020
Explore how ocean currents, tides, and waves shape the marine environment around Aotearoa New Zealand....
Surgery Researcher | Jamie-Lee Rahiri
NZASE
October 1, 2020
Dr. Jamie-Lee Rahiri is a Māori surgeon and researcher dedicated to improving surgical care for...
Science Educator | Jessie McKenzie
Mike Stone
September 5, 2020
Jessie McKenzie is a former primary school teacher who transitioned into science education leadership, serving...
Helping students to revise effectively
Mike Stone
September 3, 2020
Are traditional study methods like rereading and highlighting enough? This article introduces evidence-based strategies—such as...
Geologist | Dan Hikuroa
NZASE
September 1, 2020
Curious how ancient Māori knowledge and modern geology can come together to better protect our...
Creative assessment in NCEA science
Mary Rabbidge
August 4, 2020
Dunedin Physics teacher Mary Rabbidge is exploring cross-curricular assessment. For her Masters in Science Communication,...
Nutrition Researcher | Lisa Te Morenga
NZASE
August 1, 2020
Nutrition meets innovation—discover how Dr Lisa Te Morenga’s expertise in high-fibre, high-protein diets and systematic...
Science Fairs | Encouraging student participation
Mike Stone
July 3, 2020
Science and Technology Fairs are a good way for students to show what they have...
Astophysicist | Pauline Harris
NZASE
July 1, 2020
Dr Pauline Harris is a pioneering astrophysicist who bridges the cosmos and te ao Māori....
Flipping your classroom
Mike Stone
July 1, 2020
The flipped classroom model of teaching was developed in the USA and has spread to...
Peter Spratt 1950 – 2007 | Influential Science Educator
Jenny Pollock
June 5, 2020
Former NZASE President and Chairperson of the Earth and Space Science Educators, Jenny Pollock, CSRNZ,...
Studying science investigations
Mike Stone
June 3, 2020
How can science investigations truly enhance student learning? This resource explores research by Azra Moeed...
Biotechnology Researcher | Palatasa Havea MNZM
NZASE
June 1, 2020
From struggling in school on the Tongan island of Vavaʻu to becoming a pioneering food...
Mentoring Teach First Participants
Mike Stone
May 3, 2020
Discover how mentoring shapes the development of new science teachers in low-decile schools through the...
Comets heading towards Earth
NZASE
May 3, 2020
Comets are back in the spotlight, with Comet Swan (C/2020 F8) approaching Earth and Comet...
