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A New Zealand evolutionary story: the wrens
27/06/2015This article, by E.J. and J.A. Grant-Mackie was first published in New Zealand Science Teacher in 1994 and presents the evolutionary history of wrens as a relevant and fascinating context for teaching secondary school science.
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Science and technology on display in the Hutt
26/05/2015Science and technology will be the stars of the show at Hutt City's STEMM Festival in early June.
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Finding authenticity: school-wide perspectives on the nature of science
22/05/2015The nature of science provides authentic contexts for both teachers and students at Cashmere High School, writes MELISSA WASTNEY.
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New website for science teachers and students
21/05/2015Pathwayz is a new interactive website for science teachers and their students.
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Light and film: exploring cross-curricular possibilities
12/04/2015A group of teachers at Waikato Diocesan School for Girls are interested in breaking down the barriers between their subjects, writes biology teacher MEL MOORE.
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Finding power and balance: proving and disproving claims
09/04/2015The New Zealand Curriculum’s science capabilities help students practice the types of thinking, questioning, and actions needed to become informed citizens. Anyone can be fooled by false claims and clever marketing, writes MARK HANNA.
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A Nature of Science unworkshop
08/04/2015Teachers of junior science are encouraged to join a unique professional development session on April 17.
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Two for one conference aims to enliven science teaching
01/04/2015For the first time, BEANZ and NZIC will run their conferences in tandem.
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Bringing chemistry alive
09/03/2015Chemistry teacher Ian Torrie was awarded an ASG Excellence in Teaching Award in late 2014.
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Cool Science Dad
19/02/2015US science teacher Dain Kavars shares the wonder of science through fun activities.
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Popping up with science
12/02/2015A new initiative aims to bring science to the people, one party at a time.