Team Rocket: Exploring forces through fair testing and scientific inquiry

NZASE

June 2, 2025

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

Testing conductivity: Integrating literacy and numeracy in science education

NZASE

June 2, 2025

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

The science of toasters: Exploring heat transfer and electrical circuits

Ceana Priest

May 29, 2025

A toaster might look simple, but it’s full of science; it’s a clever mix of...

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

NZASE

May 4, 2025

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

Literacy and Contexts | Yrs 9-10 resources

NZASE

March 31, 2025

NZASE L1 Resources

NZASE

February 19, 2025

NZASE L1 google drive

Safety and Science | Guidance for Aotearoa New Zealand schools and kura

NZASE

September 2, 2024

Safety and Science/Pūtaiao: Guidance for Aotearoa New Zealand Schools and Kura full document download and...

Physics in sport | Windsurfing: Hydro foiling and forces in action

NZASE

August 22, 2024

A3 poster looking at the forces involved in the hydro foiling windsurfers in the 2024...

Physics in sport | Pole vaulting: Energy in action

NZASE

August 22, 2024

An A3 poster on energy transformations in the pole vault in the Olympics 2024.

Astrophysicist | Jan Eldridge

Sneha Pillai

June 30, 2024

Jan Eldridge is a pākehā astrophysicist and the Head of Physics Department at the University...

The science behind aurora: Understanding atmospheric phenomena

Mike Stone

June 30, 2024

The Aurora Australis was visible over the whole country on May 11, 2024. This was...

Physicist | Ocean Mercier (Māori scientist poster)

Sneha Pillai

March 29, 2024

Physicist Ocean Mercier studies the basic properties and laws about solids and liquids, and uses...

Curious Minds: Schools in community science projects

Mike Stone

November 26, 2023

Financial support and expertise is available for teachers wanting to develop more expensive learning projects...

Observing meteors: A practical guide for students

Mike Stone

October 22, 2023

Since the end of June, 2023, Western Heights High School (WHHS) in Rotorua has been...

Quantum Physicist | Jacob Ngaha

NZASE

August 13, 2023

Dr. Jacob Ngaha, of Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Maniapoto, and Ngāti Kahu descent, is Aotearoa New Zealand’s...

Aotearoa NZ Power Stations | Map

NZASE

July 9, 2023

2023 07 NZASE Map of selected power stations in Aotearoa NZ

Our electricity supply system: Understanding renewable energy in New Zealand

Mike Stone

July 9, 2023

Our country is unusual in its reliance largely on renewable sources of energy for generating...

Laboratory building standards: Ensuring safe and compliant lab design

Mike Stone

June 4, 2023

In this resource, NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone provides an overview of nine key New...

Doppler ultrasound: Exploring the physics behind medical imaging

Mike Stone

April 27, 2023

Doppler ultrasound uses the changing frequency of sound waves as they are reflected by moving...

Five digital tools for science: Enhancing engagement and data analysis

Mike Stone

March 23, 2023

Using digital tools in science also helps us embed the digital technology curriculum, a requirement...