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Teaching science
What practical support for teaching science and classroom organisation could help us put our science programmes into practice?
This section includes information on science teaching strategies and approaches that are aligned to curriculum directions. Other sources of information about science teaching include the science support materials in the Assessment Resource Bank .
Teachers looking for teaching ideas focused on promoting success in science for Māori and Pasifika students can access case studies and readings at Te Tere Auraki: Māori Students' Success in English Medium and Language Enhancing the Achievement of Pasifika (LEAP) .
Using models, investigation, and enquiry are some of the strategies and approaches discussed here. This section also includes a discussion about the ‘school science - working science’ continuum.
Papakupu-Pūtaiao is a Māori-English and English-Māori science dictionary with audio pronunciation of Māori words, lists of main elements, ions, science areas, and equipment.
Investigation in science which involves animals and people requires us to consider ethics and may require ethics approval. Here you can access information and advice on ethics as well as a tool for promoting ethical thinking.
The Science Toolbox describes practical equipment that primary schools might find useful for investigating in science, and includes suggestions about safety equipment and field trip kits. Check supplier details and prices before ordering equipment as these details will not always be up-to-date.
To take full advantage of the opportunities e-learning offers, we need to keep up-to-date with changes in technology and its impact on teaching practice. Some specific resources have been developed to build capability in the use of e-media in teaching. These resources also look at e-learning strategies and approaches.