Geologists James Goff and Scott Nichol had an idea that the landscape at Henderson Bay in Northland was changed by a huge tsunami that took place hundreds of years ago. Can they find evidence to support their idea?

Connected promotes scientific, technological, and mathematical literacy so that students can engage in a critical and informed manner with real-life science- and technology- related issues and authentic, context-based mathematical explorations. Connected is provided to all primary schools.

On average, a volcanic eruption occurs somewhere on Earth each week! Volcanic eruptions are often seen as devastating events, but they are also instrumental in providing rich fertile soils and mineral deposits.

The appearance of the moon is a result of geological features (mountains, craters and plains).

Don’t just go with the flow. Settle down on the crust.

Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vzbY_y02A8

Suzy has to dig deep to find the answer

Bill Nye is shaking with excitement because it’s the “Earthquake” episode.

Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdkHYXRyzwg

This book focuses on the processes that drive earthquakes and the way in which these processes contribute to the constant change of the Earth.

The Q Files dig up the facts about Canterbury’s earthquake threat and what you can do to be prepared.

The surface of the Earth is always changing. Mountains get made. But given enough time, entire mountains get washed away by what we call “erosion”.

Nanogirl and Fern the Fairy make a volcano using the power of baking soda and vinegar on The Moe Show.

Everybody in the pool…er pond. It’s the Lakes and Ponds episode.

Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvBysSdd72Q

Suzy moves mountains to answer this ginormous question! Head to https://suzy.co.nz/sw-factsheets/ for the factsheet that accompanies this episode.

Earth’s crust is made up of tectonic plates. And we’re not talking fine china, we’re talking gigantic pieces of earth. And these things are moving all of the time! Use some muscle to make mountains!

If you like explosions, you’ll love this experiment. You can make a two-part rocket fuel system that safely explodes!

Ride the rapids with Bill Nye in the “Rivers and Streams” episode.

Link to video: https://www.schooltube.com/media/Bill+Nye+Rivers+and+Streams/1_tx8sf4c9

This topic has been chosen because the local landscape is readily available for children to study. The Land Changes provides opportunities for children to understand that the landscape is continuously changing, even though they may think it's the most constant aspect of all their surroundings.

Students use models to investigate different crater types and critically consider the results of their investigations.

Combine baking soda and vinegar to create your own volcanic eruption with this fun experiment. Keep it simple by using a basic container or go all out by making a realistic looking volcano for extra effect.

It’s the “Volcanoes” episode, and Bill Nye the Science Guy is bubbling over with excitement.

Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7yiCNgWGJw

Studying volcanoes is popular in New Zealand schools, partly because volcanic features are common in our landscape and partly because of the dramatic events, and often disasters, associated with their eruptions.

"Weathering" and "erosion" are terms that describe the basic processes of everyday wear and tear on the rocks, soils, and vegetation of our landscape. Studying them offers us readily accessible evidence of how the surface of planet Earth has been, and is being, shaped and changed.

Earthquakes are a natural event in Canterbury.