This issue of Your environment, Canterbury breathes fresh air into the issue of wintertime smog –
what actually is air pollution, what causes it, why it is so bad in many towns and cities across the
world, and in New Zealand and Canterbury, and what you, your family and friends can do about it!

When we measure atmospheric pressure, we’re measuring the weight of air above us. When the droplets stick together, we get rain or snow. We measure atmospheric pressure with an instrument called a “barometer”. Build your own!

To review the past, gather information from the present and therefore develop a potential future vision for a local coastal wetland environment

To become familiar with the coastal environment with a special focus on rock pools and their environment.

Waterways can recover; however it takes a sustained effort over many years. Working together we can make a positive difference. Every bit helps — even small things make a difference.

Join Bill as he explores the fascinating, spooky, bizarre world of caves!

Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXcujmx6P98

This article outlines the global influences on the weather. It explores how oceans, continents, and icecaps affect the way air moves, heats, and cools. It then reinforces the concepts explained in “What Makes the Weather” by applying them to the context of weather in the South Pacific and particularly in New Zealand.

There is a maze of water and sewage pipes under Wellington’s pavements, beneath manhole covers and bundles of cables. The oldest pipes are lined with bricks. They snake under the streets.

Electric cars are often seen as the vehicles of the future – but are they? Read about the development of electric cars and see how the technology they use contrasts with that used by fuel-powered cars.

Shoes made from chewing gum? Jackets made from drink bottles? Go beyond the recycling bins and find out how everyday objects and materials can be broken down and made into something new.

This article examines how different processes combine to affect the balance of carbon in the atmosphere. It explains that the increased level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is having a huge effect on climate – an effect that can be reduced, as carbon is finite. Carbon sinks, in the form of forests, the ocean, and soils, could help to balance the carbon levels in the atmosphere. However, each form has its own complications. The article concludes that human use of fossil fuels needs to be reduced to protect the carbon sinks around us.

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.

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

Nanogirl wants to get the Superpowers of the Earth! Join her as she experiments and investigates how we can use the hidden power that's all around us, above us and buried right under our feet to give ourselves superpowers.

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

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

Strong earthquakes can affect millions of lives by causing buildings to collapse, destroying roadways, and affecting basic necessities such as water supply. But did you know that the majority of earthquakes are barely noticed?

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

Three fun activities involving eggs.

This resource provides ideas and learning experiences to enhance the native and endemic biodiversity in your green space.

Erosion is going on all day, all the time. It’s happening right now!

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

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

In this lesson we are going to focus on the importance of soil, and the role of decomposers in reducing the food waste heading to landfill. What are you waiting for? Let’s dig a little deeper into the topic of soil … literally!

In this episode of Ranger Kōrero – the big picture, ranger Aroha explores the meaning of conservation in Aotearoa and what that means for us and our taonga species.

You can use red cabbage to make your own pH indicator strips to test the freshwater around where you live.