Teaching Agriculture and Horticulture: Integrating practical skills into school curricula

Mike Stone

September 18, 2022

Agriculture is responsible for 80 percent of New Zealand’s exports and employs 143,000 people (Statistics...

Atmospheric rivers: Understanding Aotearoa’s weather phenomenon

Mike Stone

September 18, 2022

In this resource, NZASE Science Communicator Mike Stone (Pākehā) and Mere Manning (Ngāti Kahungunu ki...

Chemist | Leonie Jones

NZASE

August 11, 2022

Leonie Jones is a chemist who combines molecular design with real-world impact. After earning a...

Waka physics: understanding force, motion and cultural context

Mike Stone

August 11, 2022

Waka is a poignant and special subject that kaiako can explore to unpack aspects of...

Neuroscientist | Louise Parr-Brownlie

NZASE

August 11, 2022

Professor Louise Parr-Brownlie is a leading neuroscientist at the University of Otago, specializing in Parkinson’s...

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...

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...

Kaupapa Māori Researcher | Sylvia Tapuke

NZASE

April 29, 2022

Sylvia Tapuke blends technical expertise with community-driven design, focusing on infrastructure that reflects both function...

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,...

Physicist and Education Researcher | Craig Rofe

NZASE

March 25, 2022

Dr. Craig Rofe is a physicist and educator whose career bridges scientific research and Māori...

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...

Teaching climate change: Engaging students in local action

Mike Stone

February 18, 2022

Climate change is global issue about which students have marched in many countries. This current...

Teaching mātauranga Māori and Science: Panel discussion

NZASE

November 14, 2021

Recording of a panel discussion with expert teachers

Ecologist | Jacqueline Beggs

NZASE

November 13, 2021

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

Materials Chemist | Nancy Garrity

NZASE

November 13, 2021

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

Marine Researcher | Kimberley Maxwell

NZASE

September 10, 2021

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

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...