Position: Former Research Scientist, NIWA. Currently Expedition leader Field: Atmospheric chemistry Dr Katja Riedel was a research scientist with NIWA and, at present, is based in Wellington. She ...
On the islands of Sāmoa, the effects of climate change are being felt. Tsunamis, cyclones and sea level rise are some of the natural hazards villages like Sa’anapu are having to contend with ...
This resource provides explanations of some of the key terms and concepts encountered when learning about climate change. It includes references to New Zealand’s greenhouse gas profile. Anomaly ...
This teacher resource lists selected articles from the Connected and School Journal reading series that support the science concepts when teaching about Antarctica. Connected and School Journal ...
This teacher resource lists selected articles from the Connected and School Journal reading series that support science concepts when teaching about climate change. Connected and School Journal ...
Science knowledge is often communicated through visual representations – graphs, diagrams and infographics. Each type of visual representation has literacy components that students may need ...
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 ...
By comparing some features of fossilised plants with the same features of plants living today, scientists hope to be able to learn more about the effect of changing carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in ...
Help scientists establish valuable baseline data about the numbers, locations, habits and health of penguins in a range of Southern Ocean sites. This information will enable better understanding ...
Science capabilities connect the nature of science, the key competencies and the science content strands. In this online PLD session recorded on 19 May 2016, we explore the five core capabilities ...
There are many marine classroom activities and resources on the Science Learning Hub useful for Seaweek 2015. This online PD session recorded on 19 February 2015 shows primary and secondary ...
Seaweek is New Zealand’s annual national week about the sea. It is coordinated by the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre (MERC) and includes a wide range of events ...
Dr Katja Riedel of NIWA explains why she enjoys her research in Antarctica and what fascinates her about this place.
Dr Katja Riedel of NIWA explains how she became an atmospheric chemist and why she is so enthusiastic about her career.
Dr Katja Riedel of NIWA tells why she came to New Zealand to do atmospheric research in Antarctica.
Access long-term temperature and precipitation datasets for 30 locations around New Zealand.
Water in the Earth system is influencing all aspects of life on Earth. Pathways, storage, transfers and transformations have an effect on the global climate and human welfare. Within this ...
This is the edited recording of the Soil activities and science capabilities webinar. Use the Slideshow menu for further options, including view full screen, and go here for the download option ...
