Millions of tonnes of plastics enter the oceans every year. Plastics do not biodegrade but break into smaller pieces. Plastic1 pieces are picked up by ocean waves and currents and carried long distances.
NOTIFICATIONS
Kaitiakitanga o te moana
01/04/2025We have new resources for a week or an entire term! Classroom tested with great literacy links.
Drawing for thinking – recorded workshop now available
28/03/2025Our recent session with Andrew James is now available to view here. Learn how you can use simple drawing techniques to support learning.
Thinking about term 2?
27/03/2025Our pānui for Māehe offers PLD resources to make planning easier and add depth to your classroom pedagogy. We also provide a heads-up on upcoming changes to our website.
School holidays ideas
25/03/2025Need inspiration for what to do these upcoming Autumn school holidays? We have it covered with this event listing full of ideas and places to visit across the motu.
Reforming GE regulation in Aotearoa
20/03/2025Take a closer look at some of the possible risks and benefits of reforming GE technology in Aotearoa New Zealand in this article republished from The Conversation.
Student-led climate action!
18/03/2025Follow in the footsteps of an Auckland school to reduce emissions at the school gate. This activity tells you how.
Puna Aronui – Inclusive science education
13/03/2025We have sent out an email to all who registered for the upcoming Puna Aronui – Inclusive science education PLD course. Check your email if you registered. There was a high number of registrations and, with funding for only 60 spots available, regrettably some people have missed out. Please email us with any queries.
Knowledge systems in action
11/03/2025In this recorded webinar we hear from Pauline Waiti, Lian Soh and Rosemary Hipkins as they explore ideas about mātauranga and science in the classroom.
Tuesday – Drawing for thinking
10/03/2025Tuesday 4 pm – join Andrew James in a free hands-on workshop where we’ll leave the screen behind and learn simple and achievable drawing techniques to help you and your students.
Fishy voting
04/03/2025Need help deciding which fish to vote for in the annual Fish of the Year | Te Ika o Te Tau competition? Explore our resources on the freshwater fish of Aotearoa – many of these resources are in both te reo Māori and English.
