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The Science Learning Hub – Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao

26/08/22

The Science Learning Hub – Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao links New Zealand scientists with school students, teachers, and community audiences. They are a national project funded by the New Zealand Government to make examples of New Zealand science, technology and engineering more accessible and visible. To do this, they use a range of media to tell the stories of New Zealand research and development. Wrap-around teacher resources demonstrate how these stories can be used as contexts for creating relevant, engaging classroom programmes in science and STEM.

They have over 10,400 resources that showcase cutting-edge science and demonstrate how the stories of science can be used to enrich school teaching and learning, making it more relevant, engaging and meaningful. Below are a few examples of resources that have recently been developed with Otago University for the Aotearoa in Space Exhibition. Many more are available on their website.

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  Videos: Space whakapapa and So you want to work in space?
• Articles: Aotearoa New Zealand in space – an introduction and Te ao Māori – space whakapapa
• Activities: Creating a space treaty and Build a satellite for a mission
• Interactive applications and videos: Build a satellite and Earth movements satellite mission

Leading mathematics teaching and learning in years 1–8

01/09/22

You will have recently seen some new maths resources arrive at your schools. The resources have been designed to provide teachers and leaders with information about what is needed for ākonga in Years 1-8 to receive rich learning experiences and a full diet of maths education. A balanced maths diet is a quick reference sheet for teachers to support your curriculum design. The Leading mathematics teaching and learning in years 1-8 brochure supports school leaders on how to best support maths teaching in your school. These resources are part of the Ministry’s 2022 maths support package.

Download the brochures:

Leading mathematics teaching and learning in years 1–8 (PDF, 1 MB)

Maths poster (PDF, 2 MB)