In this online PD session recorded on 30 July 2015, primary school teacher Angela Schipper describes how she used Butterflies from the Science Learning Hub in the classroom. In particular, Angela ...
In this recorded professional learning session, Greta Dromgool and Ben Moorhouse from the Department of Conservation unpack conservation education and: introduce some exciting DOC resources aimed ...
In this recorded professional learning session, Greta Dromgool from the Science Learning Hub and Adrienne De Melo and Ben Moorhouse from the Department of Conservation share the many learning ...
Citizen scientists are volunteers who participate in scientific projects. They work in partnership with scientists to answer interesting and relevant questions. When involved in environmental ...
Position: Founding trustee and Trust secretary, Monarch Butterfly New Zealand Trust. Field: Conservation of native butterflies and moths Jacqui Knight is a founding trustee of the Monarch ...
Citizen science and the local community Rongomai Primary School is leading a Healthy Homes, Healthy Futures project. The project is part of the Participatory Science Platform (PSP) programme ...
Can we make New Zealand pest-free? Lesson 5: Evaluate: So what? Urban ecosanctuary ZEALANDIA, with support from WWF New Zealand, has produced a comprehensive teaching resource supporting schools ...
Quadrats are used for sampling purposes. They are squares of a set size placed in a particular habitat such as a rocky shore or forest floor. Plant and/or animal species within the quadrat are ...
In this activity, students use different pieces of a jigsaw to work through a process of observation, discussion, collaboration and deduction to determine what the picture shows. The activity is ...
The Jean Malpas Community Nursery is part of community efforts to reintroduce native plants to Central Otago. Meet passionate conservationists Neill and Barb Simpson and learn more about their ...
E whakamārama ana a Georgia, tētahi o kā ākoka ki Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ōtepoti, me pēhea te whakarite i te tārore pepe tuna Heath, ki te whakamanea, ki te hopu i kā pepe tuna. English ...
Quantitative ecologist Dr Barbara Anderson and Lily from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ōtepoti explain why the Ahi Pepe MothNet project uses a Heath trap for the collection of moth data.
Select here for the best view of this interactive timeline. It combines the Rongomai School healthy homes investigation with the nature of science.
This slideshow allows students to consider some of the pros and cons of various methods of predator control.
This interactive timeline highlights how students investigating the Oruarangi Stream engaged with the nature of science.
