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Using Solo Taxonomy to think like a scientist
2017-09-08Book Review
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Facts not feelings: Scichatnz August discussion
2016-08-08Twitterites got together online on 2 August for a virtual chat hosted by Sir Peter Gluckman - Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister - on what can be seen as a topical issue, given the seeming rise of populist politicians around the world: 'What should be the role of science in public policy making?'
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Getting it out there – 2016 Science Journalism Fellow Meena Amso
2016-05-10Proving that there’s never a bad time to change course when we work out what gets us out of bed, 2016 Science Journalism Fellow Meena Amso was lost to pharmacology not long after graduating with a degree in it – and it’s all Oprah’s fault.
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Organised chaos: BHS science fair
2016-05-09Stephen Dorey, HOD Science at Buller High School, says that the introduction of a science fair has built bridges in the community at large, invigorated learning, and created opportunities for cross-sector knowledge sharing.
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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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The Barbie Racer and more physics
2015-11-18Online videos can support the teaching and learning of physics achievement standards, writes Dr Simon Taylor.
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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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Let’s look closely at our practice
2015-05-20*My teaching philosophy is fiercely driven by learning dispositions, writes LEANNE STUBBING.*
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The science of Te Reo Māori
2015-03-04The Pounamu science communication game sparked some interesting conversations between New Zealand thinkers. One such conversation began: What if all science was taught in te reo Māori? JO TITO explains.