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Charles Darwin, evolution simple and testable
2015-07-01Evolution is testable like all good normal science, writes DR DAVID PENNY.
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A New Zealand evolutionary story: the wrens
2015-06-27This article, by E.J. and J.A. Grant-Mackie was first published in New Zealand Science Teacher in 1994 and presents the evolutionary history of wrens as a relevant and fascinating context for teaching secondary school science.
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Tikanga up your science
2015-06-23Teaching with tikanga can provide our students with different and interesting ways of looking at science challenges, writes GEORGIA BELL.
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Spaceward Bound 2015
2015-06-19An engaging expedition in January brought together teachers and NASA researchers.
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Finding authenticity: school-wide perspectives on the nature of science
2015-05-22The nature of science provides authentic contexts for both teachers and students at Cashmere High School, writes MELISSA WASTNEY.
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Living with retinitis pigmentosa: one patient’s story
2015-05-22DSC 7121 small Above: Saoirse doing her research.
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Nature and science in the primary classroom
2015-05-11*The Enviroschools programme provides a wonderful context for integrating the nature of science in the primary classroom, writes CAROL BRIESEMAN.*
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Finding power and balance: proving and disproving claims
2015-04-09The New Zealand Curriculum’s science capabilities help students practice the types of thinking, questioning, and actions needed to become informed citizens. Anyone can be fooled by false claims and clever marketing, writes MARK HANNA.
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A Nature of Science unworkshop
2015-04-08Teachers of junior science are encouraged to join a unique professional development session on April 17.