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Skin and Bones
by Rebecca McLeod
In “Skin and Bones” students are introduced to the fascinating communities that develop in the carcasses of whales on the ocean floor.
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Spying on Starfish
by Rebecca McLeod
In “Spying on Starfish”, students are introduced to the work of Dr Miles Lamare, who tested a new tagging technique that could be used on sea stars. Although tagging marine animals is a common practice, tagging a sea star presented Dr Lamare and his team with several challenges.
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Bedtime Cat
Poem card
Should cats sleep inside or outside? This poem gives both sides of the argument and encourages children to think critically. (Part of Set 2.)
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Connected 2011 Level 1 - Rūaumoko Rages
The focus in this issue of Connected is on the Planet earth and beyond strand of the curriculum.
At times, Connected themes require the introduction of concepts that students at this curriculum level may not be able to fully understand. What matters at this stage is that students begin to develop understandings that they can grow over time.
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Living with a Volcano
by Bronwen Wall
“Living with a Volcano” gives examples of how volcanic activity can affect the lives of people around the world. The text explains that although volcanoes can be dangerous, they can also benefit people and the land.
Rūaumoko Rages
by Bronwen Wall
“Rūaumoko Rages” explains how volcanoes are formed, introduces the various kinds of volcanoes, and outlines features of New Zealand’s volcanic landscape.
Taupō
by Alan Bagnall
This article describes what we know about the huge volcanic explosion that formed Lake Taupō. It looks at some of the effects of this eruption that can be seen in the landscape and how scientists piece together the evidence about this eruption.
Time Capsules
by Ken Benn
This article describes how the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, destroyed nearly 2000 years ago by a volcanic eruption, were preserved by the eruption and now show people what life was like in these cities long ago. Modern technology has allowed archaeologists to excavate the volcanic ash and to discover details about the eruption and about the artefacts that remain.
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Living with a Volcano
by Bronwen Wall
“Living with a Volcano” gives examples of how volcanic activity can affect the lives of people around the world. The text explains that although volcanoes can be dangerous, they can also benefit people and the land.
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Rūaumoko Rages
by Bronwen Wall
“Rūaumoko Rages” explains how volcanoes are formed, introduces the various kinds of volcanoes, and outlines features of New Zealand’s volcanic landscape.
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Taupō
by Alan Bagnall
This article describes what we know about the huge volcanic explosion that formed Lake Taupō. It looks at some of the effects of this eruption that can be seen in the landscape and how scientists piece together the evidence about this eruption.
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Time Capsules
by Ken Benn
This article describes how the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, destroyed nearly 2000 years ago by a volcanic eruption, were preserved by the eruption and now show people what life was like in these cities long ago. Modern technology has allowed archaeologists to excavate the volcanic ash and to discover details about the eruption and about the artefacts that remain.
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Connected 2011 Level 2 – Structure
The focus in this issue of Connected is on the Nature of Science strand of the curriculum.
At times, Connected themes require the introduction of concepts that students at this curriculum level may not be able to fully understand. What matters at this stage is that students begin to develop understandings that they can grow over time.Look inside this issue
Building a Wharenui
by Dougal Austin
This article outlines the process of building a traditional wharenui, including a description of the materials and building techniques used and an explanation of the symbolism and spiritual significance of the wharenui. It also explains how and why processes and materials used to construct wharenui are changing.
More than a Box
by Dave Armstrong
“More than a Box” describes the processes and practices used when planning, designing, and building a large indoor sports centre. It outlines the science and technology behind the building process, including the steps taken to ensure that the structure remains erect, stable, and safe.
Saffron's Skeleton
by Marita Vandenburg
In “Saffron’s Skeleton”, osteologist George demonstrates to ten-year-old Bruno the processes he uses to clean and preserve the bones of Saffron, a recently deceased chicken. The whole experience, including George’s enthusiastic and knowledgeable approach to his work, provides Bruno with a sense of wonder and curiosity and a greater understanding of skeletons and evolutional relationships.
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Building a Wharenui
by Dougal Austin
This article outlines the process of building a traditional wharenui, including a description of the materials and building techniques used and an explanation of the symbolism and spiritual significance of the wharenui. It also explains how and why processes and materials used to construct wharenui are changing.
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