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Making a solar oven

In this activity, students will learn about using the Sun’s energy to meet our needs. They will be introduced to concepts around solar energy needed for solar cooking (heat) – dark colours for ...

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Elephant ID

Did you know that elephants’ ears can be used to identify individuals living in the wild? Join this citizen science project to help recognise individual elephants by identifying their unique ...

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Building Science Concepts: Life between the tides

Explore the science concepts that underpin knowledge and understanding about life between the tides. The New Zealand Ministry of Education’s Building Science Concepts (BSC) series presents sets ...

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Making ice cream

In this activity, students are encouraged to think about the process of making ice cream and to explore the concept of states of matter through simple investigations. By the end of this activity ...

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Ururangi – air, winds and the sky

Ururangi is a whetū in the Matariki cluster. It is connected to atmospheric conditions, winds and the sky. Ururangi means ‘winds of the sky’ and is associated with the various types of winds and ...

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    Climate connections – why climate change matters

    Earth is a dynamic system, made up of four central components known as subsystems – the hydrosphere, geosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. These subsystems are interconnected by processes and ...

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    Waipunarangi – rains, frosts and climate

    Waipunarangi is a whetū in the Matariki cluster. It is the star connected to the rains and other atmospheric conditions. Rights: Crown Copyright Waipunarangi Waipunarangi – water that pools in ...

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    Introducing our PLD

    The Science Learning Hub – Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao offers a range of opportunities to support teachers’ science teaching and increase their own science knowledge and understanding. These include ...

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    The Hub and social media: How can we help?

    Science is dynamic, collaborative and constantly evolving – what was a promising hypothesis last month isn’t even in the ballpark this month – so here at the Science Learning Hub, we need to be ...

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    Freshwater resources – planning pathways

    Freshwater is defined as inland water – springs, streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands. It includes water that is stored in glaciers and under the ground within soil and in aquifers. Freshwater is ...

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    Seaweek – Kaupapa Moana 2024

    Seaweek is an opportunity for all ages to discover the many ways that our lives are connected to the sea. Seaweek comprises a wide range of events, activities, opportunities, competitions and ...

    02/03/2024 - 10/03/2024
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    Greening Taupō 2024

    Celebrating the great work that Greening Taupō and Kids Greening Taupō do in the community by joining in ‘Greening Taupō’! On Friday 7 June 2024 join in and let’s paint the town GREEN ...

    07/06/2024
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    Te Matapuna wetland wander 2024

    Join local Project Tongariro conservation legends for a walk around the shores of south Lake Taupō's wonderful wetlands – Te Mātāpuna. Explore the 'kidneys of the lake' and learn about this ...

    09/01/2024
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