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Curriculum and assessment

Cross-curricular course takes flight

2 September 2021

A cross-curricular NCEA science and maths course at ASHS has resulted in deep learning about the physics involved in the principles of flight.

Future of space science in good hands

30 June 2021

The NASA Scientist for a Day – Kaipūtaiao NASA mō te Rā competition encourages teachers to use space as context for learning across the curriculum

Education environments

RAD: Computer recycling scheme makes a difference

8 April 2021

A social enterprise that aims to reduce the digital divide in Aotearoa has already seen 100 refurbished laptops distributed in schools and the community

Curriculum and assessment

Providing future-world pathways into STEM careers

8 April 2021

Education Gazette looks at what schools can do to encourage students to pursue study and career pathways in the fields of STEM

Resources

Video resources at teachers’ fingertips

25 February 2021

Schools, kura and early learning services now have access to a huge selection of free video resources

Curriculum and assessment

Competition stimulates interest in STEM and space careers

15 February 2021

A NASA Scientist for a Day writing competition for Years 7-10 students is now open for entries.

Curriculum and assessment

Antarctic Academy provides cross-curricular learning

5 November 2020

An online cross-curricular programme designed to inspire the next generation of explorers to consider the plight of Antarctica and its unique wildlife

Health and wellbeing

Project 20/20: STEAM learning in action

14 August 2020

Developers of a vision screening programme that is already providing a rich learning opportunity for a group of Dunedin students

Awards and scholarships

Robotic rubbish bins earn student top prize

14 August 2020

Education Gazette sat down with Thomas James, the winner of the 2019 Prime Minister’s Future Scientist Prize, to talk about his design journey and aspirations

Mouldy bread and microscopic beasts

31 July 2020

Kiwi parents may not thank Matt Boucher when they find glitter and bags of mouldy sliced bread around the house.

Māori and Pacific education

Making the most of Matariki

16 July 2020

Celebrating Matariki provides an opportunity to explore the values, key competencies and principles of The New Zealand Curriculum.

Curriculum and assessment

Full STEAM ahead Embracing hands-on learning

18 May 2020

Lunchtime at Taupaki School: students of all ages descend on the school’s dedicated STEAM classroom and well-resourced technology block

Curriculum and assessment

Students have their say

18 May 2020

Students from Northcote Intermediate have had their say about the redevelopment of their suburb as part of the school’s STEAM project-based learning programme.

Curriculum and assessment

International maths and science study a rich resource for Kiwi teachers

14 February 2020

A 4-yearly study that benchmarks the achievement of students in Years 5 and 9 in maths and science against their international counterparts.

Curriculum and assessment

Students petition government to protect native fish

31 January 2020

A group of students from a small rural Northland kura used online learning tools to effect real-life change – and it took them all the way to Parliament.

Curriculum and assessment

Northland school gains Google acclaim 

31 January 2020

Whangārei Intermediate School has earned a coveted place among the world’s most proficient digitally immersed schools.

Curriculum and assessment Māori and Pacific education

Te Kura Moana – citizen science in action in te ao Māori

31 January 2020

Rangatahi in Te Ūpoko o te Ika a Māui are deepening their understanding of kaitiakitanga through exploring local marine environments.

Curriculum and assessment

Kids love data-tracking their sleep patterns

31 January 2020

A sleep study that teaches tweens and teens about the importance of sleep sounds like a parent’s dream.

Curriculum and assessment Resources

Taking science outside the classroom brings success

31 January 2020

Taking science outside the classroom is bringing rewards and awards for students and has created citizen science learning tools for future students

Education environments

Enviro-changemakers take action

6 December 2019

When students from a Christchurch school did a section survey of the nearby Avon-Heathcote Estuary, they were shocked to find enough rubbish to fill three drums

STEM in blast-off mode

8 November 2019

With skill shortages in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths, Engineering New Zealand has developed a fun programme

Institute of Awesome: school camp reimagined

8 November 2019

A former outdoor education camp in 40 hectares of regenerated bush in Raglan will re-open its doors in 2020

Harnessing the power of the wind

8 November 2019

New STEM resources will help students discover how Emirates Team New Zealand uses the wind to help them bring home the America’s Cup.

Young New Zealand scientists win international tournament

8 November 2019

A New Zealand secondary school team took home the gold medal at a prestigious international science competition earlier this year.

Bee study supports differentiated learning

28 October 2019

A bee colony installed at Avalon Intermediate has been a source of enjoyment, observation and learning for students, teachers and two Massey University research