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Explore new and engaging learning resources for environmental education in Aotearoa. Use the filters to find relevant contexts and age appropriate resources.

Wellbeing in a Pā Harakeke

Resources from Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research for running an experiential hauora session, also available in te reo Māori.

Workbook
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Yrs 3 - 10
Hauora | Nature Connection
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
false
Aotearoa-wide
August 1, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
Waste Warriors

Waste reduction scheme created by students Olivia, Ella and Charlotte, with support from Kiwi Conservation Club.

Website and Booklet
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Yrs 4 - 10
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
false
Aotearoa-wide
July 14, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
litter student-led action award clean-up reduce reuse pollution
River Ecosystems & Freshwater Macroinvertebrates

Kids Greening Taupō have created a range of resources to support learning about river ecosystems and freshwater creatures.

Online & PDFs
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Yrs 4 - 10
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
false
Aotearoa-wide
July 12, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
stream stream river awa insect insects mayfly dragonfly dobsonfly damselfly caddisfly stonefly monitoring water
Takahē Maths

This picture book by Julie Ellis combines maths, history, conservation and storytelling with illustrations by Isobel Te Aho-White.

Book
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Yrs 4 - 8
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
false
Aotearoa-wide
July 10, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
math numeracy endangered species literacy
The Plastic Tide

This citizen science and sustainability project took place at Koraunui School and is available from the Science Learning Hub website.

Inquiry Unit
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Yrs 2 - 4
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
false
Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui | Wellington Region
July 9, 2024
Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui | Wellington Region
litter waste inquiry primary
Pipi and Pou

Join Pipi and Pou in their adventures as they transform into a mighty Pouākai and a fierce taniwha to help the natural environment.

Books
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Yrs 2 - 6
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Moana | Marine, Coast
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
true
Aotearoa-wide
June 20, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
kaitiaki kaitiakitanga story stories storytelling book
Why Apu?

Documentary series exploring: Why is the Waiapu river being consumed? Intertwining people, culture, relationship to land and water.

Videos
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Yrs 9 - 13
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
Whenua | Land, Soil
Hauora | Nature Connection
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
false
Te Tai Rawhiti | East Coast
June 20, 2024
Te Tai Rawhiti | East Coast
river awa pollution forestry restoration maori māori tangata whenua mana
Kākāpō Keeper

Inspired by a true story, this engaging book by Gay Buckingham is a tale of history and conservation efforts in Dusky Sound.

Book
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Yrs 7 - 10
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
false
Aotearoa-wide
June 6, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
bird conservation history pest predator dusky sound fiordland kiwi weka kakapo book endangered
Matariki Akonga Nui

Teaching and learning activities from Te Papa, exploring the meaning, values and stories of Matariki.

Inquiry Plan
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Yrs 1 - 10
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Hauora | Nature Connection
false
Aotearoa-wide
June 6, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
mātauranga matauranga booklet quiz game
NZ Garden Bird Survey

Take part in this fun and accessible citizen science project, including great resources that can be used all year round.

Citizen Science
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All Levels
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Hauora | Nature Connection
false
Aotearoa-wide
June 6, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
bird citizen science observation nature connection maths stats tally
Nelly in Aotearoa

Aotearoa NZ Histories resource featuring Nelly the kuaka | godwit and her animal friends exploring place names and other stories.

Videos
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Yrs 1 - 3
Hauora | Nature Connection
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Whenua | Land, Soil
true
Aotearoa-wide
May 17, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
place names
The Rubbish Trip Documentary

Happen Films short film about Hannah and Liam, the inspiring couple behind 'The Rubbish Trip' workshops and resources.

Video
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Yrs 7 - 13
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
false
Aotearoa-wide
May 11, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
waste free reuse pollution plastic resilience sustainable
Ngā Rākau | Trees bilingual unit

Science Learning Hub worked with Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha and Manaaki Whenua to produce these bilingual resources about trees.

Learning Articles
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Yrs 4 - 10
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
true
Aotearoa-wide
April 9, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
tree leaf seed kākano science māori te reo
50 Things to Do in Nature

Get outside and connect with nature, with these great ideas created by children from across Aotearoa.

Poster
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Early Learning - Yr 8
Hauora | Nature Connection
false
Aotearoa-wide
April 8, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
play connect fun senses activity poster printable
Te Au | The Current

Te Papa's interactive nature debate tool is online and at the museum, with a huge range of data on environmental perspectives.

Interactive Tool
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Yrs 4 - 13
Hauora | Nature Connection
true
Aotearoa-wide
April 6, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
social issues perspectives social science studies te taiao nature
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