2025 NZASE PLD
The SLH, NZASE and NEX have collaborated to offer primary and secondary teachers of science a fresh way to learn, connect and upskill.
Primary Science PLD 2025
Free NEX Funded Science Alive Workshops!
Ready for something a bit different? Science Alive has been inspiring New Zealand’s next generation in science and technology since 1991, and now, thanks to NZASE, we’re bringing brand new educator workshops to you!
Term 4 – online PLD
Join the Science Alive team to unpack our brand new suite of observation resources supported by NZASE. Start 2026 with a clear guide to enhancing the nature of science in your classroom. Our wide range of free resources are here to support all ages and are seamlessly integrated into an already busy curriculum.
From teacher guides, scientific discussions, interactive lessons and hands-on investigations – there is something to suit every classroom. Whether you’re aiming to build your confidence or refine your skills, don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your teaching practice!
These sessions will be recorded and distributed to attendees.
Who: Primary and Intermediate Classroom Teachers (Year 0-8)
When: 3:30pm – 4:45pm, Tuesday 21st October or Wednesday 22nd October
Cost: Free! (funded by NZASE and TDA)
Register: HERE
South Island
From the 21st July – 6th August, join us as we travel around the South Island delivering hands-on, in-person workshops designed to strengthen your science teaching by integrating literacy and numeracy. Gain practical tools, boost your confidence, and learn strategies to seamlessly incorporate science into your existing timetable!
Who: Primary and Intermediate Educators (Year 0-8)
When: 3:30pm – 5:30pm (Afternoon Tea Provided)
Cost: Free (funded by NZASE and TDA)
Register: HERE
North Island
From the 12th May – 3rd June, join us as we travel around the North Island delivering hands-on, in-person workshops designed to strengthen your science teaching by integrating literacy and numeracy. Gain practical tools, boost your confidence, and learn strategies to seamlessly incorporate science into your existing timetable!
Who: Primary and Intermediate Educators (Year 0-8)
When: 3:30pm – 5:30pm (Afternoon Tea Provided)
Cost: Free (funded by NZASE and TDA)
Register: https://www.sciencealive.co.nz/events/bring-science-alive–educator-workshops
Secondary Science PLD 2025
With the new NCEA standards in their second year, we will continue to support teachers in developing their understanding to the best of our ability. We will also expand our workshops to include more for those in the junior sciences, with a focus on literacy and numeracy in Science, as well as preparation for level 1.
Linda will be traveling around the country again, trying to reach as many of the smaller areas as possible. There will also be an online session for those who miss out on the face-to-face workshops.
If you have any requests or suggestions, please feel free to email Linda [email protected]
Term 1: Main Focus: Unpacking Moderation, Writing and Critiquing Assessment Tasks. Information flier here To register : http://forms.gle/57yQo1aRGp4pQwmq9
Presentation recording: click here
Term 2: Main Focus: Numeracy + Context = Science , Writing Assessment Schedules and Moderating Student Work. NZASE Term 2 2025 Workshop poster. To register: click here Presentation recording: click here
Term 3: Main Focus: Literacy in Science: Explaining for understanding NZASE Term 3 2025 Workshop poster To register: click here Email: Linda Haycock Presentation recording: click here
Term 4
Main Focus: Science education: moving forward
Looking back at 2025 science education, L1 standards, inclusion of literacy and numeracy, then looking forward to the next steps for 2026. NZASE Term 4 2025 Workshop poster
To register: click here
Previous PLD resources
2024
| Term 3: Members-only | Science 1.4 practice assessment resources |
| Term 2: The PowerPoint, shared resources and discussion summary from the Term 2 clusters | Available here |
| Term 1: PLD involved weekly support for L1 NCEA Science. Each presentation was recorded and, together with the PowerPoint, a written summary of the discussion and some shared resources. | Available here |
2023
| L1 Unit Plans | In mid-November 2023, NZASE brought together a group of 12 experienced teachers, four from pilot schools, to create these L1 units. They are intended to show teachers what units might look like for a L1 course assessed with the NCEA Science standards. We hope you find these units helpful. Please make a copy of the folder or files, and then you will find those copies in your own computer’s Google Drive (look for My Drive on the left side of your screen). |
| Pilot school resources | Watch the December 1 2023 panel discussion with some pilot schools on the new L1 Nature of Science standards. |
| Pilot school resources | This Google Drive includes the resources developed earlier by pilot schools piloting the L1 Science standards, which are now available to all Science teachers. Please be aware that these are based on pilot standards. The specifications have changed for all standards to a varying degree. PLEASE CHECK AGAINST THE CURRENT STANDARD BEFORE USE. |
2022 Access to resources from PLD
Webinars on L1 Science standards with pilot schools
In 2022, NZASE organised four webinars, each focussing on one of the L1 Science standards. In these, teachers from four pilot schools were interviewed about how they approached each standard, the teaching and the assessment. View these webinars below.