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Science education
Science education
Science community engagement with schools
Curriculum support in science
Making the most of science learning opportunities in the primary school
There’s a lot that primary school teachers can do to help develop their students’ science learning. This article sets out straightforward possibilities, including encouraging students to observe the world and talk about their ideas. It argues that there’s a need for students to learn about some topics in depth and play the "whole game" of science.
Integrating ethics into primary science programmes
Ethics is a valuable way to approach science in primary school because grappling with ethical issues engages students. Focusing on ethics encourages students to extend their understanding of scientific concepts as it is essential to have a sound grasp of the science in order to meaningfully evaluate different positions. For teachers looking to enhance their practice in this area, the ethics-in-science planning tool presented in this article might be a useful resource to consider.
Library of experiences
A junior version of the “whole game” of science
Māori and future food technologies
Testing on the net: Assessment Resource Banks in mathematics and science
The ARBs are computerised assessment resources that harness the power of information technology within a school context and give users the capacity to match assessment and teaching.