New developments for term 2 unveiled!
Welcome to Term 2! Let's dive into the revamped Science Learning Hub Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao! Check out this month's updates and a few milestones we've hit.
New Content: Guardianship of the Seas
Aotearoa, our beloved land with its extensive coastline and diverse marine ecosystems, relies heavily on marine biosecurity. It's crucial to safeguard these precious environments, and we've got you covered!
Working alongside educator Gerd Banke, we've produced a collection of resources focusing on marine biosecurity. Topics include classification, adaptation, DNA, pest detection, and pest management—all while incorporating the nature of science, Māori knowledge, and English literacy. Get all the deets in Guardianship of the Seas – A Learning Context.
Guardianship of the Seas – Learning Pathways
Explore this interactive to access background information and educational resources tailored to your topic of interest.
Want more deets? Check out the full transcript and copyright information here.
Rights: Referencing Hub Media
We've organized the resources into learning pathways. Each topic offers pre-made Word documents, perfect for standalone activities or as part of a larger project. Plus, these topics come with supporting Hub articles and media.
These resources aren't limited to the sea – many topics have direct connections to terrestrial ecosystems too!
Māramatanga Māori
Get ready to delve deeper into Māori knowledge and Māori worldviews with our growing collection of Māramatanga Māori resources. Māramatanga represents the understanding that comes from knowledge, while mātauranga is the knowledge itself. For a quick intro, check out our article Māramatanga Māori – An Introduction.
Our Environment 2025
It's time to dive into the latest report from the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ – Our Environment 2025 Tō tātou taiao. We've incorporated the New Zealand Curriculum concept of mātaioho—making the curriculum relevant through local and national contexts—by linking sections of the report to bite-sized topics suitable for local investigation.
Our Environment 2025 – Infographic
Synthesis reports like Our Environment 2025 illustrate the interconnectedness of all environmental aspects.
Want to hang on to this infographic? Grab the PDF version here.
Reflect on these questions as you explore the infographic:
- How does the infographic convey interconnectedness?
- Why do the domains are positioned where they are on the spiral/koru?
- How does the infographic depict this environmental system within an Aotearoa New Zealand setting?
- How does the infographic use color to convey the message?
Source: Ministry for the Environment, Stats NZ, and data providers, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence*.
Rights: CC BY 4.0
Professional Development Opportunities
For Educators: Māori Knowledge in Science Education: Empowering, Amplifying
Join Prof. Georgina Tuari Stewart and Assoc. Prof. Sally Birdsall, ex-school science teachers, as they discuss the inclusion of Māori knowledge in the science classroom. This event is scheduled for June 12, 4-4:45 pm.
Register here
For Students: Ask a Scientist with Ben Kennedy
Curious about science, volcanoes, and exploration? Join us on May 15, 11:45 am-12:30 pm for a live Q&A with volcanologist Prof. Ben Kennedy. This event is designed for students, though all are welcome!
Register your class today!
Celebrating Our Site Refresh!
We hope you're enjoying the facelift! Get the scoop on our new features in the article A fresh new look for 2025. Also, check out these links to help you navigate the site more effectively.
It's been a mammoth task! We moved over:
- 11,500+ resources
- 2,700+ glossary terms
- 13,000+ collections
Our website's evolution
Want to compare our old and new home pages? Take a gander at this comparison here.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on the changes or if we missed something during our testing. Drop us a line using our feedback tool at the bottom left of all pages or via contact us.
Once again, a big shout-out to the technical team behind our site – Haunt Digital.
Follow Us
Discover more by connecting with us through our social media channels. Let's bridge the education and science communities and create custom collections or boards tailored to your needs! We've added two new platforms to our lineup:
- YouTube
Your Feedback
Keep the feedback coming! We'd love to hear about your experiences using the Science Learning Hub Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao. Send us your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions via enquiries@our website.
Noho ora mai
Science Learning Hub Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao
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- Delve into environmental-science education by exploring the Science Learning Hub's interactive resources on marine biosecurity, climate-change, and terrestrial ecosystems, all accessible via online-education platforms.
- To learn more about Māori knowledge and worldviews, check out the Māramatanga Māori resources available on the Science Learning Hub. This section offers articles and educational materials that can enhance your understanding of Māori understanding and Māori worldviews.
- Expand your education and professional development by taking part in upcoming workshops on Māori Knowledge in Science Education and Q&A sessions with scientists, all offered by the Science Learning Hub. These events are suitable for both educators and students.
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