Materials from the Ministry of Education
Materials from the Ministry of Education
Te Kete Ipurangi
Te Kete Ipurangi is a great place – it offers a great range of tools and resources you can use to get your community involved.
Key resources used by PLD providers and teachers are available at:
- TKI Community Engagement
- TKI Science Online
- TKI NZC Senior Secondary Science
- TKI Science Online – Resources
Technology OnlineTechnology Online
Technology Online has a great series of resources where teachers/kaiako have shared ideas they have successfully used in their classroom practice.
It also showcases outstanding student work and examples of contemporary teaching/learning as well as provide curriculum support materials.materials.
- Teaching Snapshots
- Classroom practice case studies overview
- Technologists' practice case studies
- Partnerships with industry case studies
- Student showcases of outstanding work in the technology area.
Teaching SnapshotsClassroom practice case studies overviewTechnologists' practice case studiesPartnerships with industry case studiesStudent showcases of outstanding work in the technology area.
Printed materials with online supportPrinted materials with online support
All schools in New Zealand are sent a range of print materials from the Ministry of Education, each of which is designed for a different purpose. You can get more information about how to use the printed materials using these online resources:
- Down the Back of the Chair – this is the Ministry of Education Resource Catalogue where teachers can order or enquire about print resources
- Literacy Online – Connected Teacher Resources – provides articles, stories and material about science learning goals and activities and helps with development develop science ideas
- Applications Series – Notes for Teachers– provides science notes for each title as well as suggested activities and approaches
- Building Science Concepts – a series of 64 booklets for teachers. Each booklet is based around a theme and includes science information for teachers supported by a sequenced series of classroom activities. The series is for levels 1-4 of the curriculum
- Building Science Concepts Online Guide – a list of themes and concept overviews of big ideas.
All schools in New Zealand are sent a range of print materials from the Ministry of Education, each of which is designed for a different purpose. You can get more information about how to use the printed materials using these online resources:
Down the Back of the Chair – this is the Ministry of Education Resource Catalogue where teachers can order or enquire about print resourcesLiteracy Online – Connected Teacher Resources – provides articles, stories and material about science learning goals and activities and helps with development develop science ideasApplications Series – Notes for Teachers – provides science notes for each title as well as suggested activities and approachesBuilding Science Concepts – a series of 64 booklets for teachers. Each booklet is based around a theme and includes science information for teachers supported by a sequenced series of classroom activities. The series is for levels 1-4 of the curriculumBuilding Science Concepts Online Guide – a list of themes and concept overviews of big ideas.
Pūtaiao me tikanga
Iti KahurangiIti Kahurangi
Science knowledge is a product of human culture, and belongs to all cultures. A Nation of Curious Minds supports students to engage with science by linking science / pūtaiao to Māori language, culture and identity through students’ local tikanga, whakapapa and stories.
When Rangitane o Wairarapa partner with the Ministry of Education to develop a curriculum framework to create these links, they both took up the opportunity enthusiastically.
The end product is Iti Kahurangi , the Rangitāne o Wairarapa Education Curriculum for Years 7-8. While it is aimed at one age group it has already proven to be easy to modify it to fit other age groups.
Read more and watch a videoRead more and watch a video about how Iti Kahurangi was developed. developed.
Education outside the classroom
"He waka eke noa - a canoe on which everyone can embark"
Education Outside the Classroom keteEducation Outside the Classroom kete
The Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) kete recognises that learning takes place everywhere. This kete supports safe and effective curriculum-based teaching and learning that extends beyond the classroom walls.
Education outside the Classroom–Education outside the Classroom – a resource for some tips, hints and resources.resources
Learning Experiences Outside the ClassroomLearning Experiences Outside the Classroom
Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom (LEOTC) programmes provide students with access to tools, objects, exhibits, artefacts, expertise, and hands-on experiences that are not available in the immediate school environment. They offer unique and stimulating learning opportunities. The visits involve teachers and LEOTC providers working together to support student learning.
Visit LEOTC For Teachers forVisit LEOTC For Teachers for resources to support LEOTC experiences. experiences.
Staying in the loop
Heads UpHeads Up
The Royal Society of New Zealand has a great collection of resources for teachers interested in science, technology and maths. Visit the Heads Up website orthe Heads Up website or subscribe to the monthly newsletter to keep abreast of what's happening.
Education ReviewEducation Review
Education ReviewEducation Review explores the big issues in New Zealand education, from early childhood through to tertiary education.
New Zealand Science TeacherNew Zealand Science Teacher
New Zealand Science Teacher is published on behalf of the New Zealand Association of Science Educators (NZASE) by NZME.
Professional developmentProfessional development
Science Learning Hub PLDScience Learning Hub PLD
The Mind LabThe Mind Lab
These hands-on sessions are designed to expose teachers to new technologies and learning methodologies that can be applied across the curriculum. Visit The Mind Lab website to learn more and make a booking designed to expose teachers to new technologies and learning methodologies that can be applied across the curriculum . Visit The Mind Lab website to learn more and make a booking
Sir Paul Callaghan Science AcademiesSir Paul Callaghan Science Academies
These intensive four day professional development programmes are for teachers of Years 1–8.These intensive four day professional development programmes are for teachers of Years 1–8. The academies have been running since 2012, but now have 'zero course fees' and are available in more areas.
Find out more and register here.Find out more and register here
Science and technology education organisations
- New Zealand Association of Science Educators
- Sir Paul Callaghan Science Academy
- LENScience
- The Mindlab by Unitec
- National Science-Technology Roadshow Trust
- Sir Paul Callaghan EUREKA! Awards
- STEM-TEC Centre at AUT
- Science in a van
- House of Science
- Science Alive
- Futureintech
- Otago University Advanced Schools Sciences Academy
- Hands on science
- Royal Society of New Zealand
- New Zealand Science Teacher
- The Big Idea
- Virtual Incredible Science
- GNS Science
- NIWA
- MacDiarmid Institute Learning Hub
- Landcare Research
New Zealand Association of Science EducatorsSir Paul Callaghan Science AcademyLENScienceThe Mindlab by UnitecNational Science-Technology Roadshow TrustSir Paul Callaghan EUREKA! AwardsSTEM-TEC Centre at AUTScience in a vanHouse of ScienceActive Minds AotearoaScience AliveFutureintechOtago University Advanced Schools Sciences AcademyHands on scienceRoyal Society of New ZealandNew Zealand Science TeacherThe Big IdeaVirtual Incredible ScienceGNS ScienceNIWAMacDiarmid Institute Learning HubLandcare Research
Education research
- NCER Report – Building a science curriculum with an effective nature of science component
- NCER Report – e-in-science; Scoping the possibilities
- NCER Report – Science community engagement with schools
- NCER Report – Curriculum Support in Science
- ERO Report – Science in The New Zealand Curriculum: Years 5 to 8
NCER Report – Building a science curriculum with an effective nature of science componentNCER Report – e-in-science; Scoping the possibilitiesNCER Report – Science community engagement with schoolsNCER Report – Curriculum Support in ScienceERO Report – Science in The New Zealand Curriculum: Years 5 to 8
Student opportunities and resources
Visit the Resources for Students pagethe Resources for Students page for the latest opportunities and information you can share with your students.