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Read about the introduction of the Australian brushtail possum to New Zealand in the 1850s, and gain a better understanding of the possum’s history, behaviour, biocontrol, physiology, and the effects it has on our forests.
http://www.agresearch.co.nz/scied/search/animal/possums/index_possum.htm
23-02-2005
Check out the database of over 25,000 New Zealand lichens, mosses, liverworts, freshwater algae, and fern plant names. This site also provides information on the systematics, ecology, and conservation of native plants, and provides access to information on plant taxa that occur in New Zealand.
http://nzflora.landcareresearch.co.nz
23-02-2005
Encourage your students to enter this competition and explore what the future may hold for New Zealand's heritage places. Teachers may like to use this competition and the related achievement objectives to support further study in the classroom about heritage preservation in the community.
http://www.historic.org.nz/50thAnniversary/Tomorrows%20Heritage.htm
21-02-2005
This notice regulates the conditions under which school students may get work experience. It is intended to formalise current practice in schools, and includes an example of a work experience agreement. This is a Ministry of Education web page with information on the Work Experience Notice 2004 which came into force on 1 January 2005.
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=10283&am
p;am
p;data=l
17-02-2005
Take part in this nationwide video competition for year 9–13 students to celebrate Albert Einstein’s scientific achievements. Access this site to download the competition, registration, and participant consent forms in PDF format.
http://www.rsnz.org/events/emc2/video.php
16-02-2005
Have a look at the answers given by students during discussions around the review of the New Zealand curriculum and te Marautanga o Aoteoroa.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/nzcurriculum/studentviews_e.php
10-02-2005
Clarify your understanding of terms relating to assessment by using this glossary.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/arts/glossary/index_e.php
09-02-2005
Check out edCentre – the new Internet portal for parents, learners, educators, people involved in governance, researchers, and community groups to find information on education in New Zealand.
http://www.edcentre.govt.nz/
09-02-2005
Check out this US site that features contemporary published works from both eminent and lesser-known poets. A new poem is added every day, selected for its topical interest as well as literary merit.
http://www.poems.com/home.htm
09-02-2005
Introduce your year 1 and 2 students to this website that contains eight well-known fairy tales.
http://www.lancsngfl.ac.uk/curriculum/literacy/lit_site/html/fiction/fairyt
ale2/fairytale.htm
09-02-2005
Visit this new online encyclopedia developed by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Explore the first of nine themes 'New Zealanders' that covers the people who have made this country their home.
http://www.teara.govt.nz/
08-02-2005
Follow these nine easy steps to explore the components of a transistor and how it works. The site includes explanations of a simple electronic switch, binary information, and semiconductors.
http://www.intel.com/education/transworks
08-02-2005
Encourage your students to complete these wickED challenges related to healthy eating and exercise.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/wick_ed/themes/index.php
08-02-2005
This key collection focuses on the centrally-funded professional learning programmes and opportunities which are available to New Zealand schools, services, teachers, and educators to participate in during 2005.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/governance/prof_learn/
07-02-2005
Explore the artistic diversity and cultural practices of Oceania. See and hear traditional music and dance, tapa, sculpture, body art, and performance. Learn about regional issues related to the arts, and view the coverage of events and festivals.
http://arts.abc.net.au/artok/
03-02-2005
Promote student interest in the world of art and artists by encouraging them to look at this site. Check out the interactive timeline and glossary, and learn about art elements, principles, concepts, media, styles, and artists.
http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/study/study.html
03-02-2005
Encourage your students to participate in this problem-solving competition for New Zealand intermediate schools.
http://www.maths.otago.ac.nz/pc/
03-02-2005
Read to find out how global warming can affect New Zealand's economy, environment and society, and how you can take action to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
http://www.climatechange.govt.nz
02-02-2005
Enjoy the rare documents, photographs, audio clips, and video excerpts to
learn about the incredible achievement of Linus Pauling and others in the discovery of the nature of the chemical bond.
http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/specialcollections/coll/pauling/bond/inde
x.html
02-02-2005
Check out this site promoting organic gardening as part of the environmental education in New Zealand schools.
http://www.wwf.org.nz/env_education/OrgGarden.cfm
02-02-2005
The Prime Minister is inviting year 12 and 13 secondary school students to enter a national essay writing competition to mark the commemoration of the ninetieth anniversary of the Gallipoli Landings. Closing date for entries is 11 March 2005.
http://www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz/commemorations/essay/index.html
01-02-2005
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