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National Primary Science Week

National Primary Science Week. When? 7 May 2012 to 11 May 2012 Where? ACG Sunderland and all over NZ Why? It’s an opportunity for all NZ primary schools to engage in science learning and to celebrate Science What do we do?

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National Primary Science Week

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  1. National Primary Science Week When?7 May 2012 to 11 May 2012 Where? ACG Sunderland and all over NZ Why? It’s an opportunity for all NZ primary schools to engage in science learning and to celebrate Science What do we do? There is a primary Cambridge science photo competition to take part in, a primary school wide Nano Science/Art Competition, a Monarch butterfly experiment as well as science investigations and activities. Who can I contact for more information? Tom Crombie

  2. Workshops • NZ Geographic Competition • Year 5-8 students: Write a poem that shows your understanding of one species that is found in one of these NZ ecosystems: NZ caves, NZ mountains, NZ wetlands, NZ forest canopy or NZ rivers. Details of the competition.Win a set of 5 NZ Geo books about exploring these NZ ecosystems.Email entries to steph@nzgeographic.co.nz with your name, class and school. Deadline is 31 May 2012 • Let's Tag Butterflies? Presented by: Jacqui Knight Monarch Butterfly New Zealand Trust Where: Onehunga Primary School 122 Arthur Street Onehunga When: Monday 4.00 - 5.30 p.m. Butterflies, especially large, bright Monarch butterflies, are great indicators of the state of our environment. Children can get involved in real science; become a citizen scientist to help us find out more about what is happening to our environment, and specifically Monarch butterflies. Citizen scientists of all ages are placing uniquely numbered tags on the wings of the Autumn generation of Monarchs. These Monarchs will return to gardens in the spring, and begin the next generation of Monarchs. We also need more people to be aware of this and look out for them, telling us where they are overwintering. • Visit www.nzase.org.nz for more information on these and more details including The Monarch Butterfly Tagging Experiment

  3. More workshops • Botanic Gardens - Where Ideas Grow Presented by: Botanic Gardens Where: Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Road, Manurewa When: Wednesday 4.00 - 5.30 p.m.Comeand learn about the ecosystems of four major habitats desert, jungle, bog and meadow and find out how plants survive in different environments. Have you visited the Potter Children’s Garden which tells the legend of Maui? Learn to use microscopes and magnifiers to view the invertebrates and work out their food chains and finish off with a little session on butterfly gardens. • Nurturing A Sense of Wonder Presented by: Ian Milne Education Consultant Where: MOTAT Great North Road Western Springs When: Tuesday 6.00 - 7.30 p.m. Young children come to Primary School with an innate sense of curiosity about the natural world. They are keen and willing to experience and explore all that nature can offer. It is important that this sense of awe and wonder that many experience is recognised by teachers and used to further enhance the children’s engagement with scientific inquiry at Primary School. The children and parents attending this workshop will explore a number of engaging

  4. More workshops • Go Wild at School Presented by: Auckland Zoo Where: Motions Rd Western Springs When: Saturday 12th May 10.00 – 12.00 a.m. or 1.00 – 3.00 p.m. These workshops are for teachers, parents and children in Envirogroups, whether you are an Enviroschool or not. The focus is on living landscapes and will cover NZ reptiles and NZ invertebrates. You will meet a keeper, have a special encounter, spend time in new New Zealand precinct Te Wao Nui, and learn what you could do at school and home. There are two workshop options Option A is from 10am -12pm Option B is from 1-3pm Cost is $8.50 per child, one free adult with every six paying children. Extra adults at the same rate as children ($8.50). RSVP by May 4th to discoveryandlearning@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

  5. Cambridge Books Science Photo Competition • During Primary Science Week there will be a wide range of science activities and events happening both in and out of the classroom. National Primary Science Week wants to celebrate what science is being done and who is doing it. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that Cambridge Books has donated a set of books that will be awarded to the best photo entry. • To be eligible for this prize, the following will be required: • A photo (approximately 1MB) that clearly shows what science is being done and by whom • Acknowledgement of every individual visible in the photo that they agree to be in the photo - this can be done simply by printing the photo on an A4 sheet of paper and then having the parent/guardian of every person under the age of 18 stating: • “I ___________________ give permission for _________________ (name of child spelled out _____________) to be included in this photo.” Signed _________________ • - Those over 18 only need to state: • “I __________________ (spell out full name) give permission for my image to be included in this photo.” Signed __________________ • In addition to the photo, a statement as to what science is being done and why it is science will need to accompany the photo. This statement must to be written by the students. Younger students may be supported by an adult – but we want student voice of what they are doing and why they see it as science. • Although the Cambridge Books will be awarded to the overall winner, the top entries will be submitted to the New Zealand Science Teacher journal for inclusion. As a result of this possible inclusion in a published journal: NE-Yr 3 students should aim for 50-100 words, Yr 4 – 6 students for 100-150 words, and Yrs 7 – 8 for 150-250 words. • For submission: • 1. Send photo and text in two separate files to steven.sexton@otago.ac.nz • 2. Photos should be jpeg format and approximately 1MB – necessary if chosen for publication • 3. Text should be in student writing as a word document. • 4. Deadline for entry submission is noon Monday 14th May, publication of winner via http://www.nzase.org.nz/primaryscience/index.php • Who do we see for more information? See Mrs. Chartrand, anytime!

  6. Nano Science/Art competion • 1. Look at the nano images to stimulate your scientific literacy and creativity! • 2. Write a story or a poem that is inspired by one of the images. Read the information about the nano picture so you are informed! • 3.Hand in your story or poem to Mr. Crombie by Monday 7 May 2012. Make sure you say: • Name of Student • Year Level of Student • Name of Teacher • School • School Address • School’s Email address • The name of the image the writing is associated with. • 4. The1st, 2nd, 3rd best entry (for each year group) will be awarded with a certificate.

  7. BP Challenge Competition for Primary Science Week • Butterfly Observation Net • Butterflies are beautiful insects to look at but also very delicate. Although fragile, butterflies can be gently held and tagged and then released unharmed. • Your task is to build a Butterfly Observation Net. (This device is not to be used to catch actual butterflies!) • Criteria •  Your Butterfly net must be at least 60cm deep so that the butterfly has room in the net without it coming to any harm. •  Strong handle •  Must be able to be opened and closed (not airtight) •  You must be able to view the butterfly from the outside • Materials •  Paper (12 full sheets) •  Sticky Tape •  2 metres of string •  Clear sheet of plastic •  4 wooden ice cream sticks

  8. Judging • You will be marked on the following •  Creativity and originality of your observation net •  Safety of net (so as to not harm butterfly) •  Closing and opening of net •  Viewing window •  Strength of handle • Please send us your photos of the butterfly observation net you have made. You need to send a photo showing each of the criteria above. • Please send your photos to : Debbie.woodhall@royalsociety.org.nz • Closing Date of competition is Friday 5 April 2012 and photos must be received by 4pm that day.

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