Unpacking the Final Curriculum: Yr 0 - 10 Science and Social Sciences
Watch this recorded session from August 2026, designed to help educators analyse the final curriculum documents for science and social sciences.
We cover some high-level information about the final curriculum structure and implementation requirements, along with initial thoughts about the two learning areas. The session also includes ideas for cross-curricular learning at each year level, including possible environmental projects and actions.
Click on the button link above to watch the video.
Related resources:
Links to Tāhūrangi where you can download the curriculum and related documents:
Pūtaiao was also published this week. The final framework and other learning areas will be published on September 9th.
Claire Coleman: Science recording with Lian Soh and Sara Tolbert
Claire Coleman: Social Sciences recording with Maria Perreau and Philippa Hunter
Visit our Resource Catalogue and search by education level and learning context. We've highlighted some excellent Aotearoa climate change and biodiversity resources on the first page, as a reminder of the support available to teachers.
Science Learning Hub has an amazing collection of resources and professional learning for teachers, including a focus on teaching from multiple knowledge systems. They hosted an awesome webinar with secondary science educators earlier this week, which will be available to watch soon.
NZCER have published some very useful articles and reports recently:
What lies ahead for climate education in schools? by Rachel Bolstad
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