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Science fairs and NoS
15/10/2012Science fairs provide a mechanism to meet all of the objectives of the Nature of Science (NoS) strand in the curriculum, writes Paul King.
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Ask-A-Scientist: Why are some planets made of gas, and some solid?
15/10/2012Anna Brettell, Rangi Ruru School. Alan Gilmore, an astronomer at the University of Canterbury's Mount John Observatory, responded:
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Engaging students with the nature of science
15/04/2012Recently, Professor Guy Claxton from the University of Winchester spoke at the 2012 Graham Nuthall Annual Lecture in Christchurch. His keynote was entitled ‘Can schools prepare you for anything?’
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Research on the human brain: the challenge and excitement
15/04/2012In this article Professor Richard Faull outlines the marvels of the human brain and takes you on his personal journey exploring the challenges and rewards of undertaking research on the diseased human brain through the establishment of a human brain bank, in partnership with the community, and the formation of the Centre for Brain Research at the University of Auckland.
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Kiwifruit: the perfect food
15/04/2012*During the past decade, research has focused on identifying benefits from foods, such as the kiwifruit, that go beyond the provision of traditional nutrients, as **Fran Wolber**, Massey University, explains: *
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Book review: Discussions in science
15/04/2012Discussions in Science: Promoting Conceptual Understanding in the Middle School Years
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From carbon arcs to lean mean vehicles
15/04/2012*A world first and a great NZ science story: cutting fuel use in cars by using specially treated carbon fabric in batteries. **John Abrahamson **from ArcActive Ltd, explains: *
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Book review: Floreat Scientia
15/04/2012Floreat Scientia: Celebrating New Zealand’s Agrifood Innovation
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A model for making NoS more explicit
15/04/2012Carrying out school science investigations ‘like a scientist’: a model for making NoS more explicit, written by Rosemary Hipkins, NZCER.
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Book review: Microscopic Worlds
15/04/2012Microscopic Worlds; Bugs of the Ocean; Bugs of the Land; and Bacteria, Fungi, Lichens and Plants
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Ask-A-Scientist: Why don't we sneeze when asleep?
15/04/2012Edna Graham, Christchurch