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School sends Sam into space
2016-04-29The UK’s Morecombe Bay Primary School recently made headlines around the world when they sent Sam the (toy) Space Dog into near-earth orbit.
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Personal inquiries into practical science
2016-03-02What if an NCEA science course focused on pure enjoyment of the subject, and the relationship between teacher and students? MATT NICOLL reflects on his year teaching a new practical science course for year 11 students.
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Encouraging creative problem solving
2016-02-25*The CREST scheme inspires young scientists to do meaningful work.*
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Contraptions, chaos, and creativity
2016-02-11New teaching resources are launched to accompany a web-series.
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A passion for pūtaiao
2015-09-14Kamo High School students, whanau, teachers and board of trustees have joined forces to establish a science ‘academy’ for Ngatiwai year 9 students, and others interested. The aim is to share Ngātiwai Mātauranga (cultural heritage) with a focus on kaitiakitanga (guardianship). Kamo HOD science HAZEL MCINTOSH and Ngātiwai Pūtaiao project leader GAYLE WELLINGTON share their thoughts on the programme so far.
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Sky spotter: the night sky for August
2015-08-16Choose a dark night to look up this month, and see the Milky Way in all its glory, writes Stardome Observatory’s JOHN ROWE.
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Connecting schools with scientists
2015-07-14Our science students’ horizons can be greatly expanded by making meaningful connections with working scientists, writes SHELLEY HERSEY.
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Digital technologies and the future of science education
2015-07-13What opportunities do digital technologies provide for science education, asks SHELLEY HERSEY.
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EcoBlitz continues to inspire
2015-04-01Students and scientists involved with last year’s Nina Valley EcoBlitz are planning their next move.