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Nanoscience – question bank

An inquiry approach is a method often used in science education. The question bank provides an initial list of questions about nanoscience and places where their answers can be found. The article ...

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New Zealand’s National Science Challenges

As New Zealanders looking to the future, we are faced with many opportunities – and challenges. These include improving the health of all our people, advancing our economic growth, protecting our ...

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From Faraday to nanotubes – timeline

Nanoscience is a field of science that is often given a specific starting date – 1959. It was an idea that had to wait for new tools to make it possible. However, nanoscience as we know it today ...

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Exploring the impacts of biotechnology on society

In this activity, students explore a variety of recent biotechnologies and consider their impact on society. The activity can be adapted to suit student level and interest. The slide show ...

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Seeing the invisible

In this activity, students collect and record data and use it to create 2D and 3D images of an unseen surface. They will then understand some of the processes involved in mapping the unknown. By ...

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I love fibre

In this activity, students listen to AgResearch’s Dr Matthew Barnett, the singing scientist, performing his latest YouTube release called I love fibre. Students then answer sets of questions and ...

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How Deep Is Your Snow?

Large snow events in most parts of New Zealand are uncommon. However, if you are in the South Island or the central North Island, this citizen science project could be a great one for your ...

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Stall Catchers

Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and eventually even the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In this online ...

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Infection Inspection

Help this global project to develop a faster test for antibiotic resistance by looking inside bacteria that have been treated with antibiotics. This will improve healthcare for patients with ...

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Adapting SLH activities: providing another context

Transfer, in the context of learning, is “the ability to extend what one has learned in one context to new contexts” (Darling-Hammond & Austin, 2003, p. 190). Opportunities to try out new ...

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Biocontrol in action – unit plan

Students carry out a practical investigation to help AgResearch scientists monitor the spread of Microctonus aethiopoides (a tiny wasp) and its success as a biocontrol agent for clover root ...

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RNA interference – a context for learning

RNA interference (RNAi) is a biological process in which RNA inhibits gene expression. It is a natural process in cells. As a biotechnology tool, RNA interference ‘silences’ a gene by using a ...

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Michael Faraday and nanotechnology

Professor Richard Haverkamp of Massey University gives an introduction to how the famous 19^th century scientist Michael Faraday made an early step towards nanoscience.

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Scanning tunnelling microscopes

Professor Richard Haverkamp, of Massey University, explains how a scanning tunnelling microscope works, accompanied by views of the device in use.

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Is animal research needed?

Why do scientists like Dr Love sometimes need to use animals in their research?

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Biotechnology quiz

Answer the questions in this quiz to find out how much you know about biotechnology.

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Exploring the impacts of biotechnology on society – ...

Slideshow of images displaying various examples of different technologies. Use the Slideshow menu for further options, including view full screen, and go here for the download option.

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Making cheese - first steps

This interactive explains the first steps in the process of making traditional Gouda cheese.Click on the labels to watch the videos and for more information. Find out more about the final steps ...

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