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RNA interference – a context for learning

RNA interference (RNAi) is a biological process in which RNA inhibits gene expression. It is a natural process in cells. As a biotechnology tool, RNA interference ‘silences’ a gene by using a ...

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Making lava fudge

In this activity, students make chocolate fudge using three slightly different combinations of ingredients to model the different proportions of minerals in basalt, andesite and rhyolite rocks ...

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Pollination resources – planning pathways

Flowers are a common sight in most New Zealand school grounds. They offer a colourful starting point to teach about plant reproduction and adaptation and offer opportunities to extend into ...

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Seeds, stems and spores – introduction

A plant reproduction resource for NZ Curriculum levels 1 and 2. Explore some of the science ideas behind plant life cycles, seed dispersal and how some plants reproduce without seeds. Rights ...

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Colours of light

Light is made up of wavelengths of light, and each wavelength is a particular colour. The colour we see is a result of which wavelengths are reflected back to our eyes. Visible light Visible ...

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    Our senses – introduction

    The five sensory ‘gatekeepers’ of our bodies – taste, smell, touch, sight and hearing – help us survive. Every day, our ears, nose, tongue, eyes and skin are constantly bombarded with massive ...

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    Trialling pig cell transplants

    Clinical trials of Living Cell Technologies (LCT) pig cell transplants began in 2009. The trials show that encapsulated pig cells are safe and improve blood sugar control in type 1 diabetics ...

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    Supplementing SLH activities with other artefacts

    Artefacts as physical resources can provide both scenarios and resources for interaction (Roth, 2005), although their value is not a given. This depends on how a teacher introduces the artefact ...

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    Ethics in sheep breeding – unit plan

    Students develop their knowledge of selective sheep breeding so they can formulate an argument and make ethical decisions about breeding easy care sheep. Rights: Photographer: Susie Scobie ...

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    Junior science

    These science resources – written specifically for the junior school (level 1 and 2) develop science ideas about water; melting and freezing; solids, liquids and gases; bubbles; earthquakes ...

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