Science Learning Hub

The Science Learning Hub provides resources for teachers of years 5–10 students which explore the latest research in science and technology in New Zealand. All resources are developed for teachers by teachers, are closely linked to the Science Curriculum and are free to download. A most innovative and exciting site for teachers and students. Click on Icon above to Visit.

Biotechnology Learning Hub

The Biotechnology Learning Hub provides teaching resources for primary and secondary school students and teachers. Its contents include focus stories and themes. Focus stories showcase examples of biotechnology in action in New Zealand and include curriculum-linked unit plans, teaching ideas, video clips and annimations. Themes explore the diverse uses of biotechnology in New Zealand and feature teaching ideas, student activities, video clips and animations. Click on Icon above to visit.

Science & Biotech Hubs

Two of the best science/technology sites on the web. Read the latest newsletter from these geat sites featuring new additions to the site: The learning contexts featured are Ceramics, New Zealand Butterflies and Miracle fabrics.

Yates Garden Greenies

If you are looking for 'living world', 'sustainability', independent and group self-motivating classroom projects then you just can't go past this wonderful site from YATES.

Click on the Garden Greenies icon to find out all about this 'cool' site for all ages.

Essential Resources

Essential Resources is the publisher of innovative classroom materials. Check out their latest publications including resources for teaching gifted children.In this issue, Essential Resources also offer a free resource for teachers.

Check out their seven new releases and then visit them on the web. Click on the pdf to download this resource.

The online version of Term 3 starters & strategies is now being progressively posted on Bulletin Board.

START YOUR PLANNING NOW

Our cover features Conservation Week which runs from 12–19 September. The Theme for Conservation Week 2010' is 'SHOW YOUR COUNTRY YOU LOVE IT.

The Department of Conservation has prepared some 'Special Treats' for Conservation Week. Check these out by downloading this pdf.(Click on pdf icon)

BP Challenge

Winners of the BP Zoo Challenge announced and you will be amazed at the creativity of these winning entries. BP events calendar till November 2010.

New BP Wind Turbine Challenge featured.

Hanable the Canable Competition

No – this is not misspelt! Hanable the Canable is the new steel and tin can recycling Superhero. We do not know much about Hanable and the competition for all ages is to create a personality for this Syuperhero of the recycling world.

Great prizes can be won but teachers will use the ideas in this unit-style competition to promote creative and imaginative thinking and story writing for Years 4-10 and for drawing/design and caption writing for students of Years 1-3

HARPERCOLLINS ENGLISH UNITS

Dreams of Warriors

The fourth novel by award winning author Susan Brocker and follows Restless Spirit, Saving Sam and Brave Bess and the ANZAC Horses. The story is set in New Zealand during World War Two and illustrates just how tough it was for women left behind during the war to carry on farming. A gripping story that encompases New Zealand historical content.

Ghosts of Iron Bottom Sound

An immaculately researched first novel by Sandy Nelson, The Ghosts of Iron Bottom Sound tells the little-known story of the It is based on the horrific and disastrously botched World War Two naval Battle of Savo Island at Guadalcanal. Many allied
ships, including the Australian heavy cruiser, HMAS Canberra were sunk by a Japanese fleet. This powerful novel serves as a reminder of the futility of war, and as a memorial to the brave sailors who lost their lives defending Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands from a Japanese invasion during the war.

Jade and the Stray

Amy Brown’s love of horses and ponies, and experience of pony club and competing, prompted this delightful story of friendship and ponies. Amy Brown has a distinct flair for educating and informing in a most subtle way. During the story, we meet a cast of likeable and caring people, who encourage and support Jade. Nonetheless, the book is not without its minor villains and tense moments.

Shadow of the Boyd

Shadow of the Boyd tells the full story, including the lead-up to the incident in 1809, when all but four of the 70 crew and passengers of the merchant ship Boyd were massacred in Whangaroa harbour as an act of utu. Tragically, subsequent reprisals by crews of five whaling ships killed many Maori they wrongly believed were responsible, taking the death toll to over 200 in all. In this compelling and factually based novel we re-live the final voyages of the Boyd as seen through the eyes of 15-year-old apprentice sailor.

Burglary Prevention

A major Health and English unit where we explore the causes of burglary, what is taken and why, and measure we can all take to keep our communities safer. Students are also introduced to the SNAP programme promoted by the Insurance Council and New Zealand Police and encouraged to take part in this effective prevention programme.