Science Learning Hub

24/09/2026

Thinking ahead to Term 4? Our September pānui is out with some excellent free PLD opportunities.
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23/09/2026

Here's a blooming AMAZING opportunity from the Antarctic Heritage Trust
A once-in-a-lifetime trip to Antarctica’s Ross Sea in January 2027 to visit the bases of Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton
Applications are due by 5 October
One for the 'yoof' 18-30 years old

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Picture: A group of people stand by rustic wooden hut at the edge of the ocean, with a cruise ship in the background

23/09/2026

How can a multiple knowledge systems approach come to life in a secondary science classroom? What does it look like in practice, and how can we continue to grow this work in meaningful ways?
The recording of our last PLD webinar is now live for those who couldn't make it on the day
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New Zealand Association for Environmental Education New Zealand Association of Science Educators

In this recorded professional learning session, Simone Marsters hosts secondary science kaiako from Green Bay High School (Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland), Lincoln High School (Waitaha Canterbury), and Well...

21/09/2026

With the new curriculum bringing new opportunities and challenges for science teaching, knowing where to find quality support can make a big difference.

Join us on Thursday 15 October to hear from organisations dedicated to supporting primary teachers with the implementation of the science curriculum. They'll share resources, learning opportunities and classroom support
We'll be joined by experts from and

https://bit.ly/46BKjH1

17/09/2026

17/09/2026

Only a few more days left to vote in BIRD OF THE YEAR 2026
This year we're backing the takehē - it's about time this fabulous chonker won boty!!
VOTE TAKEHĒ
https://bit.ly/4xl1jw5
Takahē for bird of the year New Zealand Birds Online Forest & Bird

16/09/2026

Check out our interactive volcano maps - learn the te reo Māori name for your local volcano
Kia kaha te reo Māori. Ake Ake Ake!
https://bit.ly/3T5HScx

IMAGE: two interactive map background plates with maps of Aotearoa and Tāmaki Makaurau with tabs naming volcanoes

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15/09/2026

Looking for advice on smart AI use in your classroom?
TENZ have The Teacher’s AI Toolkit webinar next Wed 23 September, 4–5 pm
They'll help you discover the right tool for the right task and to confidently use AI to support teaching, learning and workload.

https://bit.ly/4xOLpLw

TENZ - Technology Education New Zealand
IMAGE: A webinar flyer for The Teachers AI Kit with a thumbnail of the presenter Gail Cole, a QR code, and the cover of a book.

14/09/2026

Have you used our bilingual resources for teaching and learning about fungi?

This Te Wiki o te Reo Māori I'm posting from Whanganui-a-Tara –where are you?!

(We acknowledge Dr Peter Buchanan, Professor Georgina Stewart and Hēni Jacob who developed the Ngā Hekeheke resource that we were able to publish online)
https://bit.ly/4AahT4z

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IMAGES: A diagram of the lifecycle of a mushroom from spores to hyphae to a mushroom/fruiting body. The second image is a bilingual fungi poster with a variety of fungi species in te reo Māori and English.
The poster is courtesy of Bioeconomy Science Institute (previously Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research Group )

13/09/2026

Wow - so many cool pukapuka AND they could be YOURS!

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