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Living World – The rocky shore

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Living World – The rocky shore

The rocky shore is a popular topic in primary school science. Below are some Science Learning Hub resources for primary ...

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The 5-Minute Volcano board game box with cards and components.

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5-Minute Volcano

The game 5-Minute Volcano is a fast-paced, entertaining introduction to natural disasters. Aotearoa New Zealand sits on the edges of ...

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Seaweek resources

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Seaweek resources

Seaweek is New Zealand’s annual national week about the sea. It is coordinated by the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education ...

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Water bottle rockets

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Water bottle rockets

In this activity, students make a water bottle rocket. They investigate the variables that affect the height and distance travelled ...

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Living World – Insects

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Living World – Insects

Investigate insects found in New Zealand to answer questions about life cycles, classification, conservation and biosecurity. Start by watching our ...

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Whales

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Whales

Whales make up some of the largest animals on Earth. In fact, the largest animal that has ever lived is ...

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Making a solar oven

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Making a solar oven

In this activity, students will learn about using the Sun’s energy to meet our needs. They will be introduced to ...

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Popular topics

range of labeled wētā in a Collections sample drawer.

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Invertebrates

MPI Biosecurity staff bury potting mix at an infected Kerikeri nursery.

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Biosecurity

Blue and white waves and sky.

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Oceans

Collecting lake samples New Zealand

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Working in STEM

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Popular concepts

Female Skateboarder on a skateboard park + silicon nitride balls

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Force and movement

Close up of a blue human iris - eye.

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Genetics

Diagram of a Marine food web.

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Food webs

Waves bouncing off cliffs.

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Waves

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Latest resources

The 5-Minute Volcano board game box with cards and components.

Article

5-Minute Volcano

The game 5-Minute Volcano is a fast-paced, entertaining introduction to natural disasters. Aotearoa New Zealand sits on the edges of ...

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screen shot from website of Topics related to The seed-flower life cycle article.

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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.

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Fern koru in wild in New Zealand

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Māramatanga Māori – introduction

Our māramatanga Māori resources are a growing collection that we envision will deepen understanding and further highlight mātauranga me te ...

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Building Science Concepts: Floating and sinking

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Building Science Concepts: Floating and sinking

Floating and sinking provides opportunities for students to observe how everyday objects behave in water and to investigate the factors ...

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Learning science from home – ideas to deepen learning

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Learning science from home – ideas to deepen learning

Slip some science into everyday activities you can do while at home. The Hub has resources for helping early childhood, ...

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Managing fire risk in the outdoors

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Managing fire risk in the outdoors

Scion scientists Grant Pearce and Stuart Anderson want to get a better understanding of fire behaviour. They use the knowledge ...

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The Largest Land Animals in Antarctica

07 Feb 2026

Antarctic Summer Science Lecture: The Largest Land Animals in Antarctica - Dr Byron Adams, Brigham Young University

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Science in a Van: Full Force! School Science Show

10 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2026

Science in a Van are bringing their exciting, high-energy “Full Force” science show to schools in the Bay of Plenty, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay in February ...

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Bug of the Year Collection Tour 2026

11 Feb 2026

Buzzing for bugs? Don’t miss this rare opportunity to get up close with this year’s Bug of the Year nominees. ...

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