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  • The Science Learning Hub contains over 9,000 resources created to support New Zealand science teachers, students and the wider community

    This article contains short videos of the Science Learning Hub team sharing how you can get the most out of our website. You may want to watch the videos all together, or dip in and out of the different topics depending on your needs. Whatever you choose, know that the Hub team is here to help.

    The home page and more

    If you are new to the Hub our Homepage is a great place to start. Discover how to sign in, find resources that are trending and how you can get in touch with us.

    Finding resources

    The Science Learning Hub website has a range of ways you can find what you are looking for. Watch this short video so you can become a super efficient searcher.

    Types of resources

    Our articles can contain a variety of resources and media. Learn about the different kinds and get some tips on how you might use them in your planning.

    Professional Learning Development

    Our Professional Learning Development – PLD section contains a wealth of resources to support planning and teaching science. Learn from other teachers and grow your confidence teaching science.

    Collection tool

    The Hub has a collections tool to sort and classify resources. Discover how you could use the tool for your own planning. In the video below find out how to create collections, add notes (including private and public views), collaborate with others, share public collections and more.

    Citizen science

    Citizen science can provide authentic opportunities for students to engage in real science. This video helps you to find a variety of related resources on the Science Learning Hub.

    Social media

    The Science Learning Hub prides itself on connecting the education and science communities and social media plays an import part in this. Learn about the different platforms and what we offer.

    Related content

    The article Introducing our PLD explains the various components the Hub has to offer – from webinars, planning and pedagogy to PLD certification.

    The article The Hub and social media: How can we help? is full of useful information.

    Remember in the footer we have more links, for example to our Help page, Contact us and Copyright information.

    If you have any questions or would like some help, please do get in touch.

      Published 16 July 2020, Updated 24 March 2021 Referencing Hub articles
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