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...

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...

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,...

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,...

Local curricula: Tailoring science education to community strengths

Mike Stone

February 18, 2022

Schools in Aotearoa New Zealand are adapting the national curriculum to align with their unique...

NCEA Science students | Free exam support

NZASE

November 14, 2021

Prepare for exams with 26 expert-led online sessions streamed on YouTube, designed to support students...

Ecologist | Jacqueline Beggs

NZASE

November 13, 2021

Professor Jacqueline Beggs is an ecologist at the University of Auckland, specialising in the interactions...

Secondary students studying tuna: Integrating mātauranga Māori in science education

NZASE

November 13, 2021

This article showcases how Te Kuiti High School incorporates mātauranga Māori into secondary science curricula...

Marine Researcher | Kimberley Maxwell

NZASE

September 10, 2021

Kimberley Maxwell is a marine researcher whose work delves into the complexities of New Zealand’s...

Growing tuna kuwharuwharu at school: A hands-on conservation project

NZASE

September 9, 2021

Point England School in Tāmaki Makaurau partnered with Ngāti Pāoa to create a unique learning...

Testing freshwater cheaply: Engaging students in water quality monitoring

Mike Stone

August 7, 2021

Local streams are real-world contexts for teaching concepts of biology and chemistry which incorporate mātauranga...

Making kawakawa balm: A hands-on exploration of traditional Māori healing

Mike Stone

August 6, 2021

Rongoā is commonly explored by matching ailments with remedy, but students can also enjoy making...

Teaching evolution: Approaches to human evolution in New Zealand classrooms

Mike Stone

August 6, 2021

Human evolution can be complex, but focusing on key trends helps students make sense of...

Evolutionary Biologist and Ecologist | Simon Hills

NZASE

August 6, 2021

Dr. Simon Hills (Ngāti Porou) is an evolutionary biologist whose research integrates genomics, ecology, and...

Teaching fire-making: Exploring traditional Māori methods in science education

Mike Stone

August 6, 2021

This article introduces kia hika ahi, a traditional Māori fire-making technique involving a fire plough....

Sampling kōura: Integrating mātauranga Māori

Mike Stone

June 4, 2021

At Nelson College, Year 12 biology students investigated the impact of sediment removal on the...