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Enviro-imprints – timeline

Since humans first arrived in New Zealand, we have had a significant impact on the environment – affecting and protecting the natural world around us. How have we left our mark on our land, our ...

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Enviro-imprints – question bank

An inquiry approach is a method often used in science education. The question bank provides an initial list of questions about the impact we have on our enironment around us and places where ...

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Soil quality

We rely on the land to provide the country with food, mineral resources and places to build our homes and industries, but all these uses can put a strain on the land and affect the soil itself ...

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Farming and environmental issues

In this activity, students explore ethical issues related to farming and environmental pollution. They learn about the science involved and the range of perspectives among stakeholders. By the ...

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Water pollutants on trial

In this activity, students research the effect of common pollutants on our waterways and hold a mock trial to determine the worst pollutant in the country. By the end of this activity, students ...

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Water issues

In this activity, students investigate the issues surrounding water in their local area and relate this knowledge to water issues in other countries. By the end of this activity, students should ...

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Global Earth Challenge

Be part of a worldwide movement and use Global Earth Challenge to submit or classify photos to help our planet’s environment and human health. Global Earth Challenge is a citizen science campaign ...

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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 New Zealand. Information provided will be used ...

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Floating Forests

Kelp forests are one of the most biodiverse habitats on Earth. Every nook and cranny is jam-packed with life! This citizen science project wants to understand more about how kelp forests grow and ...

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Gaming for learning

Games have long been used for developing both skills and knowledge in the education sector. As digital technologies continue to develop, the range of digital learning games also continues to ...

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Freshwater resources – planning pathways

Freshwater is defined as inland water – springs, streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands. It includes water that is stored in glaciers and under the ground within soil and in aquifers. Freshwater is ...

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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 and Recreation Centre (MERC) and includes a wide range of events ...

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Investigating the Antarctic ozone hole

Dr Adrian McDonald tells us why his research on the interaction between atmospheric dynamics, chemistry and climate is important for the development of climate models. Points of interest: Why do ...

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Ian Yule – Aerial Scanning for Pasture Analysis

Professor Ian Yule, Massey University, is interested in precision agriculture sensing. He has developed a number of tools for the market. Here, Ian and Massey University, Commercialisation and IP ...

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Reducing nitrous oxide

Dr Selai Letica explains her work in managing the risk of nitrogen loss to the atmosphere through the use of nitrification inhibitors. Jargon alert: Denitrification is a part of the nitrogen ...

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Magma Drillers Save Planet Earth – resources

This interactive introduces and houses resources developed by Magma Drillers Save Planet Earth – a University of Canterbury project funded by Curious Minds. Select here to view the full ...

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An introduction to Aqua Republica – a serious game – ...

This is the slideshow from the webinar, An introduction to Aqua Republica – a serious game, it provides additional support for the video tutorial.

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How to play Aqua Republica – slideshow

This slideshow from the webinar How to play Aqua Republica, provides additional support for the two video tutorials.

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