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This article defines misinformation, malinformation and disinformation – how they are used in online media, with examples of each. It also delves into the human brain and how it deals with ...

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The war on weeds

Use this article to find out how students at Kaniere School are helping scientists combat the spread of weeds. They’re using simple digital technology to identify the weeds and upload the ...

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Three drones

This Connected article features three examples of how drones are used in industries: protecting black rhinos from poachers in South Africa mappings mines in Australia to measure how much material ...

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Alternative conceptions about fossil fuels

In this activity, students answer a short multichoice survey to identify and address common alternative conceptions about fossil fuels. By the end of this activity, students should be able to ...

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Observing earthworms

In this activity, students use observation to explore earthworm anatomy and the nature of science. By the end of this activity, students should be able to: identify various physical ...

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This citizen science project wants your assistance to extract information from various climate scientific graphics to help combat misinformation and support scientific communication. Using this ...

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Bird conservation and literacy

In this online PD session recorded on 15 October 2015, primary school teacher Kim MacPherson talks about the Science Learning Hub’s resources – Conserving native birds – and how she used a ...

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Reading to learn about New Zealand birds and their ...

Active reading is an important activity for making meaning during the process of science inquiry (Osborne, 2010). The integration of science and literacy can enhance student learning in both ...

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New opportunities for protective wear – unit plan

In this unit, students will consider the performance properties of new stab and flame-resistant fabric and design protective wear for new market opportunities. Purpose To investigate the ...

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Physical adaptations for life underground

Although earthworms are classified as animals, their bodies are quite different to animals that live above the ground. This video highlights some of the interesting physical characteristics ...

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PET plastic recycling process

This animated video from Flight Plastics (now called Pact Packaging) follows Barry, a water bottle, as he journeys from the recycling bin to a new life as a recycled food container.

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Fostering literacy through primary science

Video recording on the Fostering literacy through primary science webinar.

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Fostering literacy through primary science – slideshow

This slideshow, from the webinar Fostering literacy through primary science classroom, provides additional support for the video tutorial. Use the Slideshow menu for further options, including ...

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Science through picturebooks – slideshow

This slideshow, from the webinar Science through picturebooks, provides additional support for the video tutorial. Use the Slideshow menu for further options, including view full screen, and go ...

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Relative rock layers

Use this interactive to work out the relative ages of some rock layers from youngest to oldest. Drag and drop the text labels onto the diagram. Go here to find out more about how to use this ...

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