Resources based on this year's programme
The Science Roadshow Resource Book is an invaluable tool for teachers and educators who want to bring the wonders of science to life in their classrooms.
Packed with engaging and interactive science activities, experiments, and demonstrations, the Resource Book is designed to help teachers inspire and engage their students in the world of science and technology.
Whether you are looking for ideas for a fun science activity to do with your students, or are after a full unit plan, the Science Roadshow Resource Book has everything you need to create engaging and memorable science experiences for your students.
With easy-to-follow instructions, clear explanations, and a wealth of science knowledge, the Resource Book is complimentary and complementary to your visit to the Science Roadshow. The perfect companion for teachers (or parents) who want to make science education fun, exciting, and accessible for all students.
Resource Book Archive
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2024 Resource book
The kit is focussed on enhancing student learning outcomes through pre and post visit activities. It also contains a ready to use unit plan on Sustainable Energy Te Pūngao toitū.
The themes this year are:
The body — Te tinana tangata
Energy — Te Pūngao
Materials — Ngā Matū
Measurement — Te Inenga
Spinning and whizzing — Te Porotiti me te pūrorohū
Telling the difference — Te Tautohu ki te rerekētanga
Enhancing local curriculum
Te Pūngao toitū — Sustainable energy.
Other useful resources
Science Alive Mātauranga — a free online resource focusing on on Science, Innovation and Technology while also organically threading Te Reo Māori and Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge, views, and perspectives) throughout each lesson and the associated activities.