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1080 – a wicked problem

Aotearoa New Zealand faces a wicked problem – do we kill introduced pests or do we allow them to kill our native animals, damage our forests and endanger our primary industries? While most New ...

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Sensing data

This level 4 Connected article provides an introduction to big data and the internet of things and how they are used to address air pollution in Christchurch. The article explains how a research ...

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Understanding infographics

Our world faces a growing number of complex issues. As citizens, we have a responsibility to make informed decisions on issues like sustainability, health and wellbeing and more. The scientific ...

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Plant reproduction – literacy and numeracy learning ...

Plant reproduction is a topic that lends itself to many areas within the junior and middle school curriculum. This teacher resource provides a number of literacy and numeracy links to New Zealand ...

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Using weather data

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) gathers weather data throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. NIWA and its predecessors have been gathering this information for decades ...

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Differences between weather and climate

Although weather and climate are closely related, they are not the same thing. The chief difference between weather and climate is time. Weather is defined as daily or short-term conditions like ...

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ClimateViz

This citizen science project wants your assistance to extract information from various climate scientific graphics to help combat misinformation and support scientific communication. Using this ...

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How Deep Is Your Snow?

Large snow events in most parts of New Zealand are uncommon. However, if you are in the South Island or the central North Island, this citizen science project could be a great one for your ...

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Planet Four

The Planet Four online citizen science project is designed to assist planetary scientists to identify and measure features on the surface of Mars that don’t exist on Earth. Help is needed to ...

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Bird conservation and literacy

In this online PD session recorded on 15 October 2015, primary school teacher Kim MacPherson talks about the Science Learning Hub’s resources – Conserving native birds – and how she used a ...

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Reading to learn about New Zealand birds and their ...

Active reading is an important activity for making meaning during the process of science inquiry (Osborne, 2010). The integration of science and literacy can enhance student learning in both ...

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H0 on the go – unit plan

About 70% of Earth’s surface is covered by water. It is found just about everywhere and is the only naturally occurring substance on Earth existing in solid, liquid and gas states. Water is ...

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Physical adaptations for life underground

Although earthworms are classified as animals, their bodies are quite different to animals that live above the ground. This video highlights some of the interesting physical characteristics ...

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PET plastic recycling process

This animated video from Flight Plastics (now called Pact Packaging) follows Barry, a water bottle, as he journeys from the recycling bin to a new life as a recycled food container.

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Fostering literacy through primary science

Video recording on the Fostering literacy through primary science webinar.

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Regional weather data

Access long-term temperature and precipitation datasets for 30 locations around New Zealand. Click on the labels for more information. Select here to view the full transcript and copyright ...

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Weather and climate – Venn diagram

Use this interactive to explore the similarities and differences between weather and climate.

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Fostering literacy through primary science – slideshow

This slideshow, from the webinar Fostering literacy through primary science classroom, provides additional support for the video tutorial. Use the Slideshow menu for further options, including ...

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