SCIENCE
SCIENCE
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Strands
There are 4 strands in the NZ Science Curriculum
The Living World - Biology
this strand is taught throughout the year and examples includes ;
Enviro programme
Gardens
Native area
Caring for pets
Growing
Sustainability
Native plants
Pests
Growing vegetables
How plants grow
The Physical World - eg physics
Soils
Light
Heat
Sound
Forces
Motion
The Material World - Chemistry
How plastic is made
Recycling materials
Sustainability
Conservation
Planet Earth and Beyond
Weather
Solar System
The sun
Useful Links:
Science Kids (www.sciencekids.co.nz): A comprehensive site covering topics from plants and animals to chemistry and space, with fun experiments, quizzes, games, videos, and science fair project ideas suited for kids of all ages in New Zealand.
House of Science (https://houseofscience.nz): A NZ charitable trust offering interactive learning experiences, with links to resources on Māori and English bilingual science kits, videos of scientists, real-time geoscience data, and virtual field trips (LEARNZ) designed for New Zealand school students.
Science Learning Hub (www.sciencelearn.org.nz): Provides a New Zealand-focused science education platform with extensive resources, articles, videos, and teaching materials aligned to the NZ science curriculum. Ideal for teachers and students.
National Geographic Kids NZ Science Section (www.natgeokids.com/nz/category/discover/science/): Offers engaging science content that includes biology, chemistry, physics, and natural history with experiments and facts tailored for kids.
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