We update this page regularly with information and materials relevant to the
teaching and learning of science. There are links to over 600 quality-assured
materials in this community. Browse the material using the buttons under the
arrow on the right hand side of the page.
Note also the two curriculum items immediately below and check these regularly for updates.
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Connected Teachers’ Notes
This site provides Teachers’ Notes for the Connected series. The Connected series is designed to show mathematics, science, and technology in the context of students’ everyday lives. The articles are intended to stimulate discussion and to provide starting points for further investigations by individuals, groups or whole classes.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/technology/connected/index_e.php
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Climate Change
This collection of links includes interactive student activities and resources that illustrate the scientific basis of climate change, and show ways to adapt our lifestyles and business practices so that we can contribute towards a sustainable environment.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/hot_topics/climate_e.php
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Eco News
Explore this interactive website for teenagers that collects environmental news, information on conservation, sustainability, eco careers, and biodiversity. The site also links to many online resources and to material held in the Wellington City Libraries.
http://www.wcl.govt.nz/teens/eco_news.html
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Studyit – student
study support for NCEA science
Encourage your students to use this study support site
for the sciences at levels 1, 2, and 3. Students can find out
what they need to know about each achievement standard, including revision
and practice material. They can access study and exam advice, encouragement,
and a discussion forum, as well as email an expert science teacher.
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NCEA on TKI – Just Up
Remember to keep visiting the Just Up page for updates and additions to
the collection of internally assessed NCEA resources for science. |
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TKI Kete
Have you ever used "Favourites" or "Bookmarks" to store
your favourite websites so you can find them again later? TKI Kete on Te
Kete Ipurangi functions in the same way only better! And it's absolutely
free! Using the TKI kete function, you can save different types of resources,
including websites, in your own space on TKI. This way you can access your
favourites from any computer with Internet access. To find out more, click
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ScienceDaily
Keep informed with this magazine's articles, selected from news releases
submitted by leading US universities and other research organisations around
the world. Each news release is posted in its original form, with a contact
name and link. |
New
Zealand Institute of Physics
Try this site and discover why one secondary physics teacher has said finding
this site "has saved me a week's work in the holidays". |
If you wish to draw the online editor's attention to a web site then please
email
us.
Events are now listed on the TKI Science calendar, see right-hand navigation bar.
New Zealand
Education Gazette/Tukutuku Kōrero
Visit the Calendar area to search the events notices that have appeared in the
Gazette.
The Royal Society of New Zealand provides a detailed list of forthcoming events.
The New Zealand Institute of Chemistry (NZIC) also lists conferences
and meetings.
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Teacher
Talk
Teacher Talk is a new area on TKI that enables teachers and educators to
ask questions, share knowledge, and offer insights on a range of subjects
on a public forum. Please feel free to begin a new topic, or contribute
to an existing conversation thread. You can locate Teacher Talk from the Interact page of TKI. Register here first. |
Secondary
School Astronomy
Secondary school students can do astronomy unit standards online and obtain
credits towards NCEA. The Carter Observatory, New Zealand's National Observatory,
has established this facility. Schools and students wishing to learn more
about astronomy education online may visit:
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Telephone Tutorial
The TKI Team would be happy to provide a tour of the website, via the telephone or as a videoconference,
at your school staff meetings or planning sessions. Contact us at tutorials@tki.org.nz
if you would like to explore this option.
The Royal Society of New Zealand provides an electronic news service to which you can subscribe.
If you wish to place a message for visitors to this community to read please
send us an email: science@tki.org.nz.
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