The NZAPSE is a branch of the New Zealand Association of Science Educators (NZASE). Our role is to celebrate science in Primary Schools and to enhance the teaching and learning of science at primary level. The NZAPSE runs an annual Primary Science Week in Term 2 proving an opportunity for all New Zealand schools to engage in science learning.
Primary Science Week 2020
11 – 15 of May 2020 (Term 2 Week 3) is Primary Science Week. Our theme is Sounds of Aotearoa. Anything to do with the science of sound, music and hearing. Go to our Primary Science Week page to find activities and resources you can do with your classes.
Professional Development for Primary Teachers 2020
Making Progress in Science from Levels 1 to 4 – Free NZCER Workshops in your area
Click on this link to find out about two conferences for Primary Teachers next year.
NZAPSE Newsletters
Each newsletter will contain useful resources and teaching activities.
Topics and links to newsletters can be found here.
Don’t Forget
Questions and Answers
Here is a chance for you to ask those questions about Primary Science that you can’t find the answers to yourself. Click on this page for all details as well as questions asked by others.
Centrally Funded PLD for Primary Science
Do you need help to revamp your Science programme? Are you new to the role of lead Science teacher? There is funding available to support you. Go here to find all the information you need and where you can get help in this process.