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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.

A Change is Gonna Come

An engaging story about a wetland community told through the eyes of an eccentric character, Bernard Raupō Bittern III.

Book
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Yrs 1 - 8
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
Hauora | Nature Connection
false
Waitaha | Canterbury
October 12, 2023
Waitaha | Canterbury
NZ Nature Heroes

Gillian Candler uses inspiring stories from people across Aotearoa to highlight a fun range of activities for young conservationists.

Book
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Years 5 - 10
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
Whenua | Land, Soil
Moana | Marine, Coast
false
Aotearoa-wide
October 6, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
river marine trees weeds weedbusters seeds youth action activities book history conservation
Tree Snap | Taukapu Rākau

Trees That Count have produced these fun card games, in either English or te reo Māori, to help learn about our precious rākau.

Games
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Early Learning - Year 8
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
true
Aotearoa-wide
October 4, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
Birdsong Mindfulness

DOC and Sparklers have created these short birdsong recordings to help create a calm environment in your learning spaces.

Videos
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Early Learning - Year 6
Hauora | Nature Connection
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
false
Aotearoa-wide
September 17, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
Notice Three Good Things in Nature

An easy nature connection and wellbeing activity that can be used with ākonga and adults of all ages.

Outside Activity
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All Levels
Hauora | Nature Connection
false
Aotearoa-wide
September 13, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
Pūtātara

Incorporating sustainability and global citizenship across the curriculum in Aotearoa, using place-based, inquiry led learning.

Learning Inquiry
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Years 5 - 10
Hauora | Nature Connection
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Whenua | Land, Soil
false
Aotearoa-wide
September 1, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
putatara, local curriculum, place-based, social studies, wally penetito, social sciences, kaitiakitanga, turangawaewae
Marine Biosecurity Classroom Module

Created by a group of expert marine organisations, this resource includes marine pests and impacts and student-led actions.

Slides and PDF
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Yrs 5 - 8
Moana | Marine, Coast
false
Aotearoa-wide
August 14, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
ocean sea pest pests citizen science fishing kaimoana invasive crab kina
He aha tēnei manu?

What is that bird? Manaaki Whenua | Landcare Research have produced this bilingual poster to help learn about ngā manu o Aotearoa.

Poster
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Early Learning - Year 6
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
true
Aotearoa-wide
August 10, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
Trees That Count Planting Guides

Advice for schools and the wider community, including videos and planting advice for your local region.

Multi-Media Resources
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All Levels
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
false
Aotearoa-wide
August 10, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
Predator Control Guide for Schools

Predator Free NZ has a great website with resources and guidance for tracking and trapping introduced predators in schools and kura.

Website
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Years 4 - 10
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
false
Aotearoa-wide
August 9, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
Grow a Leaf Litter Garden

This activity from Kiwi Conservation Club is an easy way to grow your own native plants, with just a few simple materials.

Outside Activity
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Early Learning - Year 10
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
false
Aotearoa-wide
August 8, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
Seasick: Saving the Hauraki Gulf

This series explores the effects of fishing and pollution on the precious Hauraki Gulf, including mātauranga and stories of hope.

Documentary
|
Years 9 - 13
Moana | Marine, Coast
false
Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
May 20, 2023
Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
KCC - Freshwater Activities

Kiwi Conservation Club have a selection of fun activities related to freshwater, including crafts, games and experiments.

Short Activities
|
Years 1 - 8
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
false
Aotearoa-wide
April 15, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
Zero Waste Living Tips

Hannah Blumhardt writes an honest account for Greenpeace NZ, with a focus on her zero waste lifestyle and how to change the system.

Online Article
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Years 9 - 13
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
false
Aotearoa-wide
April 14, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
Restoration Through the Seasons

Plan your year in line with the seasons and try out these suggested activities from DOC, including a printable poster.

Inquiry Plan
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Years 4 - 8
Hauora | Nature Connection
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
false
Aotearoa-wide
April 9, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
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