New Zealand has been inhabited by humans only relatively recently but, in the last 800 years, we have made a big impact on our environment, and have altered it biologically, chemically and ...
Since humans first arrived in New Zealand, we have had a significant impact on the environment – affecting and protecting the natural world around us. How have we left our mark on our land, our ...
We rely on the land to provide the country with food, mineral resources and places to build our homes and industries, but all these uses can put a strain on the land and affect the soil itself ...
In this activity, students explore ethical issues related to farming and environmental pollution. They learn about the science involved and the range of perspectives among stakeholders. By the ...
In this activity, students research the effect of common pollutants on our waterways and hold a mock trial to determine the worst pollutant in the country. By the end of this activity, students ...
In this activity, students investigate the issues surrounding water in their local area and relate this knowledge to water issues in other countries. By the end of this activity, students should ...
Backyard Battle is a citizen science programme run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful. It gets students, teachers, volunteers and other citizen scientists out collecting litter at key inland sites ...
Earthworms are useful indicators of soil health. This project aims to capture information on earthworm abundance and species distribution throughout New Zealand. Information provided will be used ...
By comparing some features of fossilised plants with the same features of plants living today, scientists hope to be able to learn more about the effect of changing carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in ...
Gaming to understand the complexities of water catchment management Explore the inaugural New Zealand Aqua Republica Eco Challenge 2016 with Deli Connell, Andrea Soanes and guest presenter Rose ...
Watch Deli Connell and guest presenter Carl Johnson from DHI Water New Zealand demonstrate how to play the inaugural New Zealand Aqua Republica Eco Challenge 2016 in this recorded webinar. ...
Serious gaming is growing in appeal across the education sector. This article explores gaming as a tool for learning, using the Aqua Republica Eco Challenge 2016 as an example. Gaming as a tool ...
Professor Simon Kingham, from the University of Canterbury, discusses how air pollution can be made up of many components. The size and amount of particulates in the air can give a measure of the ...
ESR scientist Dr Wendy Williamson is developing a method for detecting viruses in the water. She is also monitoring waterways so that a standard for safe drinking water can be developed. The ...
Dr Adrian McDonald tells us why his research on the interaction between atmospheric dynamics, chemistry and climate is important for the development of climate models. Points of interest: Why do ...
This is the slideshow from the webinar, An introduction to Aqua Republica – a serious game, it provides additional support for the video tutorial.
This slideshow from the webinar How to play Aqua Republica, provides additional support for the two video tutorials.
This slideshow presentation provides insights into the Aqua Republica Eco Challenge webinar with additional information.
