NZ Maths Week Monday 10 August – Friday 14 August Here’s some hands-on science activity that integrates the NZ Maths and Science Curriculums for Years 1–8. Shadow Detectives – Measuring Changing Shadows Overview Students investigate how shadows change during the day. Learning Focus Science: Earth, Sun and observable patterns Maths: Measurement, time, graphing, identifying trends Materials […]
NZ Maths Week Monday 11 August – Friday 15 August Here’s some hands-on science activity that integrates the NZ Maths Curriculum and Science Capabilities for Years 1–8. 1. 🌈 Rainbow Ramp – Exploring Forces and Measurement 🧪 Overview Students build a simple ramp and roll different objects down it, measuring how far each object travels. They
Kia ora koutou Welcome to our latest newsletter! As we approach the shortest day of the year, we’re in a busy and exciting period. (then again, what time of the year isnt busy and exciting!!) Reflecting on the recent Primary Science Week, we’re reminded of the wonderful activities and discoveries that took place. It was
Kia ora and Happy 452 to all you maths nerds! ? This term’s newsletter includes some useful ideas to set up a science area in your classroom, some of the exciting science ‘happenings’ around the motu and PLD opportunities for 2025. More resource ideas are found in previous newsletters – here. Primary Science Week 2025
