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Science and literacy – making connections

In this recorded professional learning session, Lyn Rogers and Angela Schipper explore the connections between science and literacy learning and how they can be integrated. A great informative ...

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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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Estuaries – a context for learning

With 75% of New Zealanders living within 10 km of the coast, many students will be familiar with estuaries. In scientific terms, estuaries are the interface between the land and the sea – the ...

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Fake facts

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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1080 – a wicked problem

Aotearoa New Zealand faces a wicked problem – do we kill introduced pests or do we allow them to kill our native animals, damage our forests and endanger our primary industries? While most New ...

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Understanding infographics

Our world faces a growing number of complex issues. As citizens, we have a responsibility to make informed decisions on issues like sustainability, health and wellbeing and more. The scientific ...

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Exploring the images and whakataukī connecting to Te ...

Each whetū in Te Kāhui o Matariki – the Matariki star cluster – is associated with an aspect of wellbeing and the environment. Aotearoa New Zealand’s Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ use ...

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Science and literacy – making connections

Video recording of the PLD webinar: Science and literacy – making connections.

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Fostering literacy through primary science

Video recording on the Fostering literacy through primary science webinar.

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New Zealand native earthworm O. multiporus

New Zealand has over 200 known species of earthworms. Most of these are natives and are found nowhere else in the world. Many of our native earthworms live in remote forest habitats so we don’t ...

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Science and literacy – making connections

This slideshow, from the webinar Science and literacy – making connections, provides additional support for the video tutorial. Use the Slideshow menu for further options, including view full ...

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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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Drive it Down! – the carbon cycle and climate change

This interactive provides an overview of climate change, greenhouse gases, the carbon cycle and other related concepts. To use this interactive, move your mouse or finger over any of the labelled ...

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