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Cell organelles

Every cell in your body contains organelles (structures that have specific functions). Just like organs in the body, each organelle contributes in its own way to helping the cell function well as ...

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    The ‘Understanding about science’ strand

    This substrand of the nature of science in the New Zealand curriculum document is the nuts and bolts of the nature of science. It is about science as a way of thinking. It is about scientific ...

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    Honey bee heroes

    Honey bees (Apis mellifera) are the most important pollinators of many cultivated food crops and other flowering plants. These plants would be in trouble without bees, and so would we. Rights ...

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    Drawing for thinking – even if you 'can’t draw' with ...

    Everyone doodles. We pick up a pen on the phone and start making marks on paper – drawing is part of human nature. And you can use it in your classroom. Even if you can 'only draw a stick ...

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    Science topics and science concepts

    The Science Learning Hub has over 11,500 resources on the site. They’ve been curated in topics and concepts. Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Distillation and science ...

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    Professional development for primary teachers

    The Science Learning Hub is instrumental in helping primary teachers come to grips with science and then to deliver exciting and engaging science activities and learning to students. Introducing ...

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    Discovering the insect life of Ōtari

    Be it day or night DOC entomologist, Will Brockelsby, is a regular visitor to Ōtari, always keen to explore the insect world that lives here. Join Will and discover the world of Ōtari through the ...

    27/04/2025
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    International Congress of History of Science and ...

    The International Congress of History of Science and Technology, held every four years, is the world’s premier meeting for history of science and technology. The 27th Congress will be held as a ...

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    Archaeology Week 2025

    The New Zealand Archaeological Association (NZAA) is working to increase public awareness and highlight the importance of protecting our archaeological heritage by promoting the work of New ...

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