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The Science of Toasters

May 29, 2025 by Ceana Priest

A toaster might look simple, but it’s full of science; it’s a clever mix of physics, chemistry and invention—take a peek inside.

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Posted in Resource, Science News Backgrounders

Y9 and Y10 Resources: Literacy and Contexts

March 31, 2025 by Heather Goodey
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NZASE L1 Resources

February 19, 2025 by Heather Goodey

NZASE L1 google drive

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Uncovering History with Science

September 27, 2024 by Heather Goodey

Forensic science can be tasked with identifying the identity of human remains. And the process is fascinating. Guest author Mike Stone explains how scientific analysis of these remains can provide interesting insights into our history.

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Safety and Science/Pūtaiao: Guidance for Aotearoa New Zealand Schools and Kura

September 2, 2024 by Heather Goodey

Safety and Science/Pūtaiao: Guidance for Aotearoa New Zealand Schools and Kura full document download and link to the MoE website.

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Māori Textiles and Dyes as a Context for Teaching Science

June 30, 2024 by Sneha Pillai

Charmaine Russell, Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāi Te Rangi, was looking for opportunities to weave together rāranga and the chemistry of traditional dyes. She shares her experience with NZASE Science Communicator Heather Goodey, providing a context that could be used for Level 1 assessments or adapted for use in the classroom at multiple levels.

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Volcanologist Kate Mauriohooho

May 20, 2024 by Sneha Pillai

Kate Mauriohooho is a volcanologist who studies supereruptions and large silicic caldera systems.

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Māori Scientist Posters: Biochemist Professor Amanda Black

March 29, 2024 by Sneha Pillai

Professor Amanda Black is a biochemist who studies soil health and the control of bacteria that damage plants.

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Māori Scientist Posters: Chemist Hemi Cumming

March 29, 2024 by Sneha Pillai

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

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Māori Scientist Posters: Marine Scientist Heni Unwin

March 29, 2024 by Sneha Pillai

Heni Unwin is a Māori researcher for marine technologies who brings science and Mātauranga Māori together to study ocean health.

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