Learning science from home

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Erupting lemons and limes – SALTERS INSTITUTE EXPERIMENT OF THE MONTH
Salters’ Institute Experiment of the Month, designed to bring science and chemistry to life for the whole family. Work as a team of scientists, chemists, designers and more as you let the Salters’ Institute inspire and capture your child’s imagination. The experiments are interactive, accessible and will have you discovering science in the most surprising of places.
Math Anxiety Is Real. Here's How To Help Your Child Avoid It - MindShift
The phrase "number anxiety" was first coined by researchers back in the 1950s. By some estimates, as high as 93 percent of Americans feel some degree of math anxiety. "Neuroscientists have shown recently that for people with math anxiety, a fear center lights up in their brain — the same as when they see snakes and spiders — and the problem- solving center of the brain shuts down," Boaler says. But what can we do as parents to improve our kids' attitudes towards math?
Antarctic Academy provides cross-curricular learning
An online cross-curricular programme designed to inspire the next generation of explorers to consider the plight of Antarctica and its unique wildlife has broadened the horizons of a group of Christchurch students.
Should senior students in Auckland be in school?
Some Auckland principals feel blindsided and undermined by the Government's surprise decision to let some Year 12 and 13 students return to class. Dr Bronwyn Wood from Victoria University explains why it could be good for students to return, provided the right safety measures in place.
Teaching and learning activities: Everyday science in the early years
A new research-based series encourages early years educators to take advantage of teaching and learning opportunities in everyday activities to improve young children’s scientific knowledge, skills and understanding. Science in the early years, published by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), includes four free resources that educators can use to develop children’s science inquiry skills and monitor their learning. The step-by-step activities – exploring plants, ...
How to Develop Culturally Responsive Teaching for Distance Learning | KQED
The coronavirus pandemic and school closures across the nation have exposed deep inequities within education: technology access, challenges with communication, lack of support for special education students, to name just a few. During this crisis, there are still opportunities to provide students with tools to help them be independent learners, according to Zaretta Hammond, author of "Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain."
reflect, refine, revisit | Creating a culture of educational change
“Less is more” …… my most important takeaway so far from an approach to online learning. The other …. i’m loving it!
@home — OTAGO MUSEUM
Your museum, in your home... We're bringing the Museum to you!. Virtually at least... Be entertained and inspired during this strange time, and perhaps also see your museum in a different light. It’s not the same as the physical experience of being surrounded by our collection and knowledgeable staff, but it will bring the Museum into your home while you can’t get very far out of it.
Climate change information for climate solvers
Helping you understand the science of climate change. The things we can do to combat climate change, individually, and alongside our whānau, school and community, can and will make a difference.
Young scientists: are you ready to explore?
Are you ready to explore? Become a scientist in your section and discover the world outside your door. Why not share your discoveries and creations, and we'll share them, too #YoungScientists #ScienceInYourSection #Lockdown #LeafArt
Out now: a free information book explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler
Axel Scheffler has illustrated a digital book for primary school age children, free for anyone to read on screen or print out. Published by Nosy Crow, and written by staff within the company, the book has had expert input: Professor Graham Medley of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine acted as a consultant, and the company also had advice from 2 head teachers and a child psychologist. The book answers key questions in simple language...