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NZ scientists join new search of the cosmos
07/06/2016Scientists from the University of Auckland are joining one of the most ambitious astronomy projects ever undertaken, as they sign up to the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) project.
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Matariki: renewal and remembrance
03/06/2016As we all head home for the long weekend, we look forward to a Monday off work, and the celebration of two big events: it’s the day we celebrate the Queen’s birthday, and it’s also Matariki, the beginning of the Māori new year. Sciencelearn.org.nz have plenty of great Matariki resources you and your class can access, to celebrate the occasion.
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International sustainability expert takes on role at VUW
01/06/2016One of the world’s foremost experts in sustainability has joined Victoria University of Wellington in a role dedicated to what she calls “one of the biggest global challenges of our time.”
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Wondrous wool: resources released
31/05/2016To get kids exploring something dear to the hearts of New Zealanders - the fibre on the backs of those four-legged Kiwis that outnumber their human counterparts - Year 7 and 8 teachers can access Wool in Schools[http://woolinschools.nz/], a comprehensive source of information about wool.
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The really big picture: Kurzgesagt
30/05/2016Looking for a way to introduce your class to some seriously big ideas? YouTube channel Kurzgesagt[https://www.youtube.com/user/Kurzgesagt] might be a great place to start.
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CORE Ed/MPI resource planning needs your input
26/05/2016Teacher input is needed in the development of Ministry of Primary Industries learning resources.
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Science providers and educators meet-up a success
25/05/2016Last week, the Royal Society hosted the Science Providers Mini Expo, designed to get organisations providing for science education - both commercial and otherwise - and science teachers interacting.
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The big one: progress made in earthquake forecasting
24/05/2016New earthquake forecasting methods could help us prepare for the next big one, two Victoria University of Wellington academics say.