Survey about science resources

NZCER has been contracted by the Ministry of Education for three projects related to improving achievement in science education. They are doing the work in collaboration with CWA and The University of Waikato. The purpose of these projects is to find more effective ways of supporting schools to implement their science curriculum within the framework of The New Zealand Curriculum. As part of that programme of work, NZCER is  asking primary and secondary teachers to complete a short survey. The questions are about the science resources used in your teaching programmes. Your responses are anonymous and your help is greatly appreciated by the project team. The on line survey will remain live until 22 March. You can read more about the series of science education projects on  the NZCER  website.

BP Challenge Competition for Primary Science Week

Butterflies are beautiful insects to look at but also very delicate. Although fragile, butterflies can be gently held and tagged and then released unharmed. Your task is to build a Butterfly Observation Net. (This device is not to be used to catch actual butterflies!). Download the challenge poster.
 

The Deeper Secrets of Rotomahana

Activity for Intermediate – Lower Secondary Students. Curriculum: NoS, Investigating in Science, Levels 2 – 4

In January 2011 a GNS science team investigated Lake Rotomahana near Rotorua, and made some exciting discoveries that had been hidden under the lake for 125 years. In early March 2012 the scientists will be back, hoping to extend their knowledge with more detailed investigations. Check out the GNS Learning web page 
 

Our Far South

In February 2012 Gareth Morgan will be heading to Antarctica & the sub-Antarctic Islands to raise New Zealanders' awareness of the area and its importance. To follow this expedition of 50 New Zealanders and involve your classes visit www.ourfarsouth.org

Christmassy Science

12 scientific but Christmassy feeling suggestions for you to keep your overly excited students exploring science in the classroom in the run up to the Christmas holidays. 12 Christmas Science Activities

Science Advent Calendar

This “advent” calendar - packed with wintery( from the UK hence the season reverse) and Christmassy ideas for teaching science. Teaching activities, fantastic pictures, science topics, games, discussion ideas, recipes, jokes, music and much more....So, why not have a look and pick up some ideas for your end-of-term lessons and share with your teaching colleagues.