Resource

Catalogue

These are the resources we think are essential for educators in environmental and sustainabilty education. Our catalogue has been built so that you can filter to find what's most relevant. We are always adding new items.

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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Years 4 - 10
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
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Aotearoa-wide
July 14, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
litter student-led action award clean-up reduce reuse pollution
Matuku Link Wetland Resources

Explore a range of fun resources about wetlands, including scavenger hunts, macroinvertebrate ID guides, videos and experiments.

Printable Activities
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Yrs 1 - 8
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
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Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
July 13, 2024
Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
wetlands freshwater macroinvertebrate insect bug bird manu tuna eel scavenger hunt animal plant ecosystem printable PDF video water testing pests tracking tunnel pateke
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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Years 2 - 4
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
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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
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
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
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
Matariki Akonga Nui

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

Inquiry Plan
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Years 1 - 10
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Hauora | Nature Connection
false
Aotearoa-wide
June 6, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
mātauranga matauranga booklet quiz game
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
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 Future of Growing Kai

School Journal Nov 2023 article by Arihia Latham, exploring food resilience, climate, kaitiakitanga, maramataka and school gardens.

Article
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Yrs 4 - 6
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
false
Aotearoa-wide
May 17, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
climate change, compost, environment, Enviroschools, farms, food, gardening, kai,kaitiakitanga, lunar calendar, manaakitanga, māra kai, maramataka, organic, pesticides, pests, plants, Rongomātāne, sustainability, whānau, worm farm
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
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Aotearoa-wide
May 11, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
waste free reuse pollution plastic resilience sustainable
Environmental Guardianship in Tamatea Dusky Sound

This LEARNZ online field trip includes engaging videos, podcasts, quizzes and inquiry learning for conservation and biodiversity.

Online Resources
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Yrs 4 - 8
Moana | Marine, Coast
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
false
Murihiku | Southland
April 30, 2024
Murihiku | Southland
video videos quiz marine biodiversity fiordland tangata whenua kaitiakitanga forest ecosystem
Our Land 2024 Report

Science Learning Hub have resources to help explore this Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ report on land use and human impact

Online article
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Yrs 7 - 13
Whenua | Land, Soil
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
false
Aotearoa-wide
April 30, 2024
Aotearoa-wide
human impact data infographic whenua soil pollution climate
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