Connecting, supporting and advocating for Aotearoa science educators.
Join a passionate science community that supports your teaching journey. The New Zealand Association of Science Educators (NZASE) promotes high-quality science education by providing resources, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative network for science educators across New Zealand.
Peter Spratt Medal 2025
Sandy Jackson
For her outstanding contribution to primary science education and her dedicated involvement in ASTA, Sandy Jackson has been awarded the prestigious Peter Spratt Medal.
[Photo: In the middle, Sandy Jackson, with her husband John and Sally Birdsall (University of Auckland) at the Auckland Science Teacher Association (ASTA) dinner]
Latest articles
- Bodies as measuring tools: Māori and ancient civilisations
Long before rulers, tape measures and the metric system, people relied on the most accessible tool they had—their bodies. Far… Read more: Bodies as measuring tools: Māori and ancient civilisations - The Science of Sea-Monkeys: Survival in extreme environmentsBy using a simple Sea-Monkeys toy, students can unlock the secrets of cryptobiosis—the remarkable survival trick that lets tiny creatures… Read more: The Science of Sea-Monkeys: Survival in extreme environments
- Finding Prior KnowledgeWe know it is important to elicit prior knowledge, but it seems so time-consuming. How can we realistically assess what… Read more: Finding Prior Knowledge
Latest PLD resources
- Exams | S1.3 and S1.4Exams are currently available for these standards from NZASE. Please send requests to Donna at [email protected]
- Term 3 2025 PLD | Explicit writing instruction in scienceIf you missed our Term 3 2025 NZASE online workshop on Explicit Writing Instruction in Science, or want to revisit… Read more: Term 3 2025 PLD | Explicit writing instruction in science
- Term 2 2025 PLD | Literacy and numeracy in sicnece presentationIn this video, Linda discusses key insights from NZASE term two workshops, focusing on improving numeracy in science education. She… Read more: Term 2 2025 PLD | Literacy and numeracy in sicnece presentation
Networks of Expertise
As part of the Networks of Expertise, we’re here to support your teaching journey with practical PLD, helpful resources, expert advice and chances to connect with others.