Term One 2026
Our website continues to be updated with new teaching resources, stories and professional learning resources. This post is a snapshot of the content that has been added recently.
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NZAEE Spotlights
Geometry in the Garden
Continuing our curriculum series focused on the updated mathematics and statistics learning area, educator Annelies Judson has pulled together a collection of geometry activities related to edible and native gardens within primary and intermediate schools. Connections with other maths strands and curriculum areas are also included, with links to the previous collections in this series (algebra, measurement and statistics).
Climate Futures Summit Connects Young Leaders
Written by Joel Patterson, 15 years old, from the Next Generation Conversation (NGC) in Ōtautahi Christchurch. This article shares the highlights and learning from the first climate futures summit at Mistletoe Bay, with young leaders from Te Tauihu Nelson Tasman area connecting with the NGC from Ōtautahi.
Moana | Marine Resources for Seaweek
Updated for 2026, this collection provides ideas and resources to help your planning for Seaweek from February 28 - March 8.
New Teaching Resources
Kura Kete active transport resources from Greater Wellington and Enviroschools
Heal the Hauraki documentary series
Secondary Science: Build Affordable Data Loggers and Sensors for environmental monitoring projects, using a process developed by teacher Michael Fenton in Taranaki.
I Love My Island picture book - this was published in Feb 2025 but only just came on our radar thanks to a recommendation from colleagues in Porirua! It's widely available from most bookstores. Here's a blurb from the publisher's website:
"Discover a powerful and inspiring children's book that weaves together cultural richness and environmental awareness. Featuring characters from Samoa, Solomon Islands, Marshall Islands, and Tokelau, this story celebrates the beauty and strength of Pacific cultures while addressing universal challenges."
Professional Learning Resources
NZAEE webinar recording: Te Mana o te Whenua - Whenua Haumako (te reo Māori)
Te Whakatika Journal: Spring 2025
Beyond the Bin: Reimagining Waste through Atua, Whakapapa and Interconnection - keynote speaker recording from Zero Waste Aotearoa
Maramataka in Urban Restoration - webinar recording from People, Cities and Nature
Exploring AI Together: A Conversation for Environmental Educators - GEEP webinar recording
Inspiring Creativity and Critical Thinking Through Nature Journaling - NAAEE webinar recording from December 2025 (jump to the 25 min mark to get into the main part of the webinar, listing resources available and then how to get started).
Stories: Short Videos and Articles
From the Amazon to Aotearoa: Māori rangatahi on the frontlines of Cop30 | The Spinoff
Movin’ March: 10 Year Update | Video from Greater Wellington Regional Council
Teachers’ green thumbs can tackle food insecurity | University of Canterbury
Waikato grad creates app to safeguard freshwater for future generations | University of Waikato
Climate education proposals will prepare young people in England for changing careers and society | The Conversation
How we created a climate change museum to inspire hope among eco-distressed students | The Conversation
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