This video takes us to the only mainland albatross breeding colony in the Southern Hemisphere.

In this week’s lesson about Aotearoa and Conservation you will be learning some Te Reo Māori: Aotearoa’s indigenous language, learning more about our country and diving into conservation topics such as pest identification and tracking.

Suzy is all a Buzz about this question. She thinks the answer will be really sweet! Join her and it won't bee long before you know why bees make honey!

Join Bill Nye as he explores environments and ecosystems in a search of biodiversity.
Link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJw1KXAjYS4

We are at real risk of losing the flora (plants) and fauna (animals) we hold most dear - plus many, many more that we just don't hear about...How much do you know about our current situation?

This video goes to Kapiti Island to find out more about New Zealand's trusting wildlife.

These posters have fun facts about whio/blue duck, and why they are important.

Nanogirl visits Te Papa and finds out whether we could bring dinosaurs back to life... And whether we would actually want to.

Space out with Bill Nye to learn more about comets and meteors.

Link to video: https://www.schooltube.com/media/Bill_Nye_comets_and_meteors/1_b5vy1hun

On a scorching hot day in 1989, near the small Central Otago town of St Bathans, a group of scientists were digging in the soil. What they would find would change our ideas about the animals that have lived in Aotearoa.

In the past, ecologists wished there was an easy way to record data in difficult alpine environments. Now ecologists use data loggers.

Scientist Hannah Rainforth investigated kākahi in the Whanganui River to find whether the evidence supports claims by local kaumātua that kākahi have nearly disappeared.

The future of our kauri forests is at risk from a disease called kauri dieback. Combating the spread of this threat requires expertise from both Western science and mātauranga Māori and calls on everyone to get involved.

We can dish the real dirt about dinosaurs, thanks to fossils – traces of theses astonishing animals.
Link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XjqxgfZwqI&list=PLC1A0KOYvlM4Xqyn3GdQqjVm2-THJY-ZH&index=3

Although dinosaurs may not rule the planet anymore, they are still a fascinating topic to discuss and also offer plenty of opportunities for fun games and activities.

This activity encourages students to explore various aspects of complex issues. It encourages students to consider the interaction of science and diverse community views.

Use this resource to experience birds in your school grounds or another local green space.

Here’s hoping you’ll dig Bill Nye the Science Guy in the “Fossils” episode.

Link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d-cXkkPecE

This book provides the opportunity for children to investigate fossils and how they are made (the process of fossilisation). By doing so, children gain further evidence that life on Earth was different in the past and have the opportunity to develop their concept of things changing over time.

New Zealand is home to lots of strange and interesting birds. From the nocturnal kiwi with a long beak and whiskers, to the inquisitive kea. How much do you know about our birds? Test your knowledge with this quiz!

Although they spend much of their time travelling the world, lots of albatross choose New Zealand as a stop off. That’s why we’re called the albatross capital of the world. Test your knowledge of this magnificent creature.

How much do you know about our charismatic kererū – also known as the New Zealand Pigeon, kūkū or kūkupa. Test your knowledge!

This flightless bird may look like the outside of the kiwifruit- fluffy and brown, however unlike the kiwi fruit, the kiwi bird has a long beak with nostrils right at the end, big strong legs with claws, tiny stumps for wings (vestigial wings) and makes a loud chirping or grunting call which can be heard up to 1.5km away!

Use this resource to uncover why the kākāpō is so important to New Zealand.