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Infographic with diagrams and text showing volcanic deposits in the Auckland region.

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Tāmaki Makaurau – city of volcanoes

This article and infographic are an introduction to the Auckland Volcanic Field Ngā Tapuwae ō Mataaho, from which the city’s ...

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Biodiversity

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Biodiversity

Biodiversity is the number and variety of organisms found within a specified geographic region.

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Groundwater = saturated zone of soil/rock below the land surfac

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Groundwater and aquifers

Although we cannot see it, groundwater is a huge part of the water cycle. Aquifers in Aotearoa hold more water ...

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Infographic with potential hazards from volcanic gases and acid rain, with explanations of impacts and consequences.

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Volcanic gases – impacts on air quality

Smells may be least of our concerns when it comes to gases formed by a volcanic eruption. This article and ...

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Investigating earthworms – introduction

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Investigating earthworms – introduction

To most of us, one earthworm resembles another. Although earthworms do have common characteristics, species differ widely in their size, ...

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Ocean acidification and eggshells

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Ocean acidification and eggshells

In this activity, students observe how chicken eggs can be used to simulate the potential effects of increasing ocean acidity ...

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Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand 1996 eruption.

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Volcanoes

Two Tiger worms (Eisenia fetida).

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Earthworms

Diagram of the results of mixing various colours.

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Light and colour

Coronavirus - SARS-CoV-2 virus - structure.

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Microorganisms

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Diagram showing Earth's three types of plate boundaries

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Tectonic plates

Row of beakers containing a range of common materials to test pH

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Chemical reactions

A healthy human lymphatic system illustration.

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Models in science

Diagram of a Marine food web.

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Food webs

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Infographic with diagrams and text showing volcanic deposits in the Auckland region.

Article

Tāmaki Makaurau – city of volcanoes

This article and infographic are an introduction to the Auckland Volcanic Field Ngā Tapuwae ō Mataaho, from which the city’s 53 dormant volcanoes once erupted.

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Infographic with 12 potential volcanic hazards, with explanations of impacts and consequences.

Article

Auckland Volcanic Field – eruption impacts

Even though it’s a low-probability event, this article and infographic outline the volcanic hazards that might occur during an Auckland Volcanic Field eruption.

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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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Parachute made from muffin case, string, small plastic spider.

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Spider parachutes

Tiny baby spiders – called spiderlings – create triangular shaped parachutes from fine threads of silk. The parachutes catch the ...

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The Great Kiwi Earthworm Survey

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The Great Kiwi Earthworm Survey

Earthworms are useful indicators of soil health. This project aims to capture information on earthworm abundance and species distribution throughout ...

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Gravity and satellites: true or false?

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Gravity and satellites: true or false?

In this activity, students use a simple true or false interactive tool to categorise facts. This activity could be used ...

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