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Best Evidence Synthesis (BES) Collaborative knowledge building strategy designed to strengthen the evidence base that informs education policy and practice in New Zealand. |
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Connected – Teacher Support Materials Series designed to show mathematics, science, and technology in the context of students’ everyday lives. |
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CREST Royal Society of New Zealand’s international awards scheme encouraging years 6–13 students to be innovative, creative, and to problem solve in science, technology and environmental studies. |
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Digistore – Te Pātaka Matihiko Storehouse of digital content supporting learning across the curriculum, from childhood to secondary. |
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Futureintech Futureintech Ambassadors support the maths, science and technology curriculum by working with students on projects, describing their jobs or offering career advice. |
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Open Polytechnic have developed three new Graduate Primary Science Teaching qualifications. They have been specifically developed for in-service primary school teachers teaching in New Zealand primary schools |
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Kick Starting the Nature of Science Helps teachers understand the different aspects of the Nature of Science and what this means in practice. |
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LEARNZ Virtual field trips for NZ schools Teachers can register and participate in field trips for free. The websites have curriculum rich, interactive experiences for all levels and are fully supported. |
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New Zealand Association of Science Educators (NZASE) National organisation which represents the interests of New Zealand teachers of science. |
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Science Activities Activities Used by NEMP |
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NZCER Assessment Resource Bank 2831 curriculum-based assessment resources for New Zealand school students at levels 2-5. |
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Primary Science Teacher Fellowships Six month fellowship designed to create potential curriculum leaders in science for the primary sector. |
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Science IS Helps teachers understand the “Making sense of the nature of science” (NoS) and “Developing scientific skills and attitudes” (DSSA) strands of Science in the New Zealand Curriculum (SiNZC). |
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Science Learning Area New Zealand Curriculum. |
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Science Learning Hub Provides resources for teachers for school years 5-10 |
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Science Post Cards Project Uses childrens’ fiction texts to provide a framework and context for science activity, allowing teachers to engage children. |
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Science: Thinking with evidence Series of 4 multiple-choice tests for Years 7 – 10 students assessing how well they use evidence to think about scientific contexts and issues. |
