WINTER Science

Science learning never stops and Winter is no excuse - try some of these science ideas and activities to warm up your Winter sci class.
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Observing clouds and weather
Observing clouds and weather - TEACHING RESOURCE: Wayfinder navigators always look for signs of weather at sunrise and sunset. This is when they try to predict the weather for the next 12 hours.
Making a thermometer
Making a thermometer - STUDENT ACTIVITY: Thermometers are used to measure the temperature of the environment. This is a simple thermometer that can be built by students. By the end of this activity, students should be able to: build a simple thermometer; collect data using their thermometer; interpret and make meaning of their data; and discuss the reliability of their data.
Making a rain gauge
Making a rain gauge - STUDENT ACTIVITY: In this activity, students will construct a simple rain gauge. This activity supports the development of the science capabilities, especially ‘Gather and interpret data’, ‘Use evidence’ and ‘Critique evidence’.
Ngā mate Takurua. He mahi rongoā: Winter ailments working with rongoā
The immune system
The immune system — TEACHING RESOURCE. The function of the immune system is to protect an individual against becoming sick from an infection. Infections are usually caused when a pathogen such as a disease-causing bacterium, fungus or virus gets somewhere it should not be. The immune systems of all mammals function in a similar way.
New hope for kōkopu, Auckland's native whitebait
New hope for kōkopu, Auckland's native whitebait - NEWS ARTICLE & VIDEO: Giving hope to species in decline A region-wide survey by Auckland council found the large majority of giant kōkopu populations have disappeared over the past two decades. So the council is working with communities to find and protect little sections of streambanks where where the species lives. “The only species in Auckland not in decline is banded kōkopu,” Matthew explains.
Healthy homes, healthy futures
Healthy homes, healthy futures - TEACHING RESOURCE: Citizen science and the local community Rongomai Primary School is leading a Healthy Homes, Healthy Futures project. The project is part of the Participatory Science Platform (PSP) programme. Science teacher Nick Pattison and his students have teamed up with high school teacher Nicole Stevens and the Manurewa High School Health Sciences Academy to investigate types of mould growing in local homes.
Making a barometer
Making a barometer - STUDENT ACTIVITY: Barometers work on the principle that the air pressure can change. High air pressure tends to indicate fair weather, and low air pressure can indicate poor or rainy weather. A barometer shows the relative difference in air pressure outside the barometer compared to inside. In this activity, the barometer is a sealed jar with a balloon lid, and the changes in air pressure can be seen by changes in the shape of the balloon.
Kelvin – The ThermoKennel
Kelvin – The ThermoKennel — TEACHING RESOURCE. Take a look at the concept of insulation with this dog kennel! It is said that dogs are man’s best friend, and here in New Zealand, you could also say dogs are a farmer’s best friend. Across New Zealand, there is an estimated workforce of 200,000 farm dogs! Farm dogs are valuable assets on the farm, and they need to be kept healthy in order to do their work well.
Sick child
Fighting Infection, the immune system – unit plan — PLD. Our bodies have a defence system against pathogens that make us sick. This defence system is made up of cells, tissues and organs that work together to protect us. It is known as the immune system. This unit is designed to help teachers improve students’ ideas about the immune system and how it works to fight infection.
Wool processing: fleece to fabric
Wool processing: fleece to fabric — interactive. Wool undergoes many stages of processing to turn it into fabric. Click on each step in this interactive flow diagram to find its purpose and view the process in action.
Natural Easy Care fabrics
Natural Easy Care fabrics — TEACHING RESOURCE. Lightweight and easy care are not qualities usually associated with wool, but innovative fabrics developed at AgResearch in Christchurch are changing this reputation.
Exploring wool fibre properties
Exploring wool fibre properties — STUDENT ACTIVITY
Making an anemometer
Making an anemometer - STUDENT ACTIVITY: Anemometers measure wind speed. The faster they turn, the stronger the wind. In this activity, students will construct a simple anemometer. This activity supports the development of the science capabilities, especially ‘Gather and interpret data’, ‘Use evidence’ and ‘Critique evidence’.