Science
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Education
Climate change resource a good start but more work to do
There has long been a need for such a resource but how does it stack up against the sort of…
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Events
A book in every school to get more girls in science
Students who spend time with working scientists have a much more positive impression of STEM careers than those who only…
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News
‘Sugar in Schools’ project has many benefits
Dr Dewes says one of the key aims of the project is to encourage young Pacific students to think about…
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Teaching Resources
Sparking curiosity with science lab design
A whopping 85 percent of Year 4 students reach expected curriculum levels in science but figures plummet to 19 percent…
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Administration
Exploring sustainable school ideas
If anyone has a vested interest in environmental sustainability, it’s today’s youth. Unfortunately, they are growing up in a society…
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News
Scientists enlist schoolkids to help with air quality research
Pupils at a Central Otago primary school are helping NIWA air quality scientists learn more about pollution in their town…
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News
New Zealand school children revealing the power of mānuka
Schools and pupils from all over New Zealand are working with the University of Otago and Plant & Food Research…
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News
1 week left for schools to win $50,000 in tech prizes
Schools have until 5pm on Monday 2 April to gather as many votes as possible to win $50,000 in prizes,…
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News
‘Where food comes from’ story grows on teachers, students
A free-to-use online tool applies the theme of ‘growing’ to bring to life fun scientific experiments and promote critical thinking…
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Teaching Resources
Easy ways to get on board with robotics
Advances in technology changing the way we live day-to-day are both exciting and daunting. As we witness robots replace humans…
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News
Teach NZ scholarships for science, technology and maths open
The second round of applications for Teach NZ scholarships for science, technology and maths subjects has opened.
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Teaching Resources
Science learning is key to citizenship, say teachers
Quality science education in our schools - primary and secondary - is crucial for all, not just those who want…
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News
Science in te reo Māori – Akoranga pūtaiao i roto i te reo
In a day of science held primarily in te reo Māori, students from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Mokopuna…
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