2022 Jordan Aqaba port: The science behind the toxic gas leak disaster

Mike Stone

August 11, 2022

NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone explains the chemistry behind a recent major chlorine explosion.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

The 2022 Tongan eruption: Unveiling the science behind a megavolcano event

Mike Stone

February 18, 2022

The Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcano erupted on 15 January 2022, sending ash and gas high...

Inorganic Chemist | Jan Wikaira

NZASE

February 18, 2022

Jan Wikaira is an inorganic chemist and educator whose career spans over six decades, encompassing...

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...

Materials Chemist | Nancy Garrity

NZASE

November 13, 2021

Dr. Nancy Garrity is a materials chemist whose research bridges Māori knowledge and modern science....

Lead in tapwater: Exploring the science behind contamination in Otago towns

Mike Stone

September 9, 2021

In early 2021, residents of Karitane, Waikouaiti, and Hawksbury were advised against using tap water...

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...

Making oxygen on Mars: NASA’s MOXIE experiment aboard Perseverance rover

NZASE

May 1, 2021

Could you imagine crafting breathable air on the Red Planet? This article pulls back the...

Incorporating Mātauranga Pūtaiao into NCEA science

NZASE

April 5, 2021

This article explores how Wellington East Girls’ College is integrating Mātauranga Pūtaiao—Māori knowledge of the...

Ammonium Nitrate Explosion | Beirut 2020

Mike Stone

November 20, 2020

On August 4 2020, a powerful explosion at Beirut’s port sent a huge orange fireball...

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...

Flipping your classroom

Mike Stone

July 1, 2020

The flipped classroom model of teaching was developed in the USA and has spread to...

Organic Chemist | Hemi Cumming (Māori scientist poster)

Sneha Pillai

April 9, 2020

Hemi Cumming is a Chemist who studies the structure of molecules that could benefit our...