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Teacher demonstrating a titration experiment as part of chemistry and physics resources developed by Mat Synge at Aquinas Col

Lian Soh | Pāpāmoa College

Tara Iti

Randomly generate over one billion permutations of practice exam questions for AS91164.

Mathew Whibley | Tauranga Boys College

Mr Whibley

A YouTube channel for NCEA and Cambridge Physics

Mat Synge | Aquinas College

L3 Chem Helpful Things

Interactive practice questions for Year 13 Aqueous Chemistry and Year 13 Thermochemistry.

Treena Blythe | Tauranga Girls College

Treenascool

Notes, clips and worksheets for science (Year 9 - 12) and Chemistry (Year 12 - Scholarship).

Lian Soh | Pāpāmoa College

Tauhou

A random question generator for Year 12 Reduction-Oxidation Chemistry.

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Resource	Description	Website
Mauri Compass Model	The Mauri Compass framework, fine-tuned for marine ecosystems, originates from a research initiative aimed at integrating mātauranga Māori with Western scientific knowledge. This tool is pivotal in aiding local communities and landowners to assess impacts on the mauri of their natural resources.	https://tohora.org.nz/documents/200
Lizards of Otago Poster	A free poster with images of the lizards of Otago.	https://www.orc.govt.nz/media/pd5fj1fp/lizards-of-otago-poster-white-background.pdf
Science Notes - Learn Science. Do Science.	Science Notes' project archives contains a range of practical demonstrations with instructions.	https://sciencenotes.org/category/science-projects/
The Ocean Learning Hub	Dive into WHOI’s interactive collection of standards-aligned ocean science resources.	https://www.whoi.edu/ocean-learning-hub/
Volcanic Explorer NZ	Funded via Beneath the Waves Endeavour Programme, this interactive game has been designed to educate Kiwi kids about Aotearoa’s volcanoes - been designed by a team from the University of Canterbury.	https://apps.hitlabnz.org/volcanicexplorernz/
Virtual Science Museum	he UNESCO Virtual Science Museum gives voice to women scientists, indigenous knowledge holders, and diverse perspectives often underrepresented.	https://www.unesco.org/en/virtual-science-museum
LINZ Basemaps	High resolution aerial photography of Aotearoa New Zealand. Good for spotting geological features and landforms.	https://basemaps.linz.govt.nz/
CRISiSLab New Zealand Natural Hazard Teaching Resources	Created to bring existing Natural Hazards teaching resources to one convenient location. These resources are suited for students in primary school through secondary school.	https://www.crisislab.org.nz/teachingresource
Mount Maunganui - A Lava Dome Explained	Explore Mount Maunganui's rhyolite dome formation, a unique geological feature in New Zealand. An expert geologist explains the dome's shape and composition through insightful diagrams and on-site analysis. Discover how erosion has shaped this 2.5-million-year-old landmark over time.	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdy0eg3n79E
ESS Webinars	The official YouTube channel of Earth and Space Science Educators NZ	https://www.youtube.com/@ESSWebinars
MetService	Te Reo Māori weather posters	https://about.metservice.com/weather-posters
Fish Futures	Print your 3D kōura, catfish, kōaro or tuna	https://fishfutures.co.nz/print-your-3d-koura-catfish-koaro-or-tuna/
Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA)	LAWA currently presents scientific monitoring data and information on river water quality, lake water quality, recreational water quality, groundwater quality, water quantity, air quality, land cover and estuary health.	https://www.lawa.org.nz/explore-data
NZ Flood Pics	Photographs of floods from around New Zealand.	https://www.nzfloodpics.co.nz/
GKBooks	A Facebook page for Free Infographics on Computer and Science (PCB)!	https://www.facebook.com/Gkbooks44
Kiwi Conservation Club	Colourful ready-to-go resources to get the littlies interested in our taonga species.	https://kcc.org.nz/activities/
BioInteractive	A leading provider of free classroom resources and professional development for high school and undergraduate biology educators	https://www.biointeractive.org/classroom-resources
Living with the River - Te Awa	This unit of work focuses on rivers, streams and other waterways in the Taranaki environment.	https://www.trc.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Environment/Education/river-study-unit.pdf
Department of Conservation Education Resources	Find resources to support conservation teaching and learning.	https://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/conservation-education/
STEMOnline	STEM Online NZ is a free interactive teaching and learning resource for NCEA external standards in STEM subjects.	https://www.stemonline.auckland.ac.nz/
Nature Connectors - Kids Greening Taupo	A collection of simple ideas and activities for nature connection in your local green space, backyard, or school.	https://www.kidsgreeningtaupo.org.nz/activities-nature-connection
Online Nature Class - Kids Greening Taupo	Kids Greening Taupō have created the Online Nature Classroom to connect tamariki to nature and help them to understand the importance of biodiversity.	https://www.kidsgreeningtaupo.org.nz/online-nature-classroom
Open Sci Ed	Simulations, videos and explainers for NGSS	https://openscied.org/
Concord Consortium	Free STEM resource finder (NGSS)	https://learn.concord.org/
UCAR Center for Science Education	Games and simulations related to weather, climate, atmospheric science, and space weather education.	https://scied.ucar.edu/interactive
What's the plan Stan?	A free resource to support schools, teachers and students to develop the knowledge and skills to prepare for emergency events.	https://www.geoar.com/whats-the-plan-stan
Zealandia Tectonic Model	The changing shape of Te Riu-a-Māui / Zealandia: a cut-out, two-plate tectonic model	https://gsnz.org.nz/publications-and-webstore/product/169
Natural Hazards Portal	The Natural Hazards Portal has information on natural hazard risk, and what to do about it.	https://www.naturalhazardsportal.govt.nz/s/
Our Exams	Find past exams from more than just the last three years.	https://www.ourexams.org/
Love Rimurimu	Everything you need for teaching and learning about seaweed	https://www.loverimurimu.org/resources
Virtual Underwater Transects	A virtual underwater transect activity created by James Cook University	https://www.jcu.edu.au/classroom-on-the-reef/curriculum-resources/Virtual-Activity-1
Marine Meter Squared	Guides and downloadables to explore our marine environments.	https://mm2.net.nz/resources/
Matuku Link	A collection of wetland resources	https://matukulink.org.nz/resources/
Treenascool	Slides, notes and other lesson content for Year 9/10 Sci and Seniro Chemistry	https://treenablythe.weebly.com/
Tauhou	Randomly generate practice questions for L2 Redox Chemistry	https://tauhou.nz/
Tara Iti	Generate over one billion practice questions for L2 Chemistry Structure and Bonding	https://taraiti.nz/
Mr Whibley	Videos for physics! Includes recorded demonstrations	https://www.youtube.com/c/MrWhibleyPhysics
L3 Chem Helpful Things	Interactives for L3 Thermochemistry and Aqueous Chemistry	https://sites.google.com/aquinas.school.nz/ncealevel3chem-helpful-things/home?authuser=0
Science Learning Hub	Aotearoa New Zealand's ultimate collection of science-related resources	https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/
MRMANNPHYSICS	YouTube Channel for Rathkeale College Physics	https://www.youtube.com/@MRMANNPHYSICS/videos
Doctor Harves	YouTube channel for IB Chemistry and Physics, NCEA Chemistry and Physics and IGCSE Chemistry and Physics.	https://www.youtube.com/@doctor_harves/videos
N Vaughn Science	Concepts for Level 2 and Level 3 Biology on YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/@nvaughanscience8816/videos
Chris Clay	Concepts for Level 2 and Level 3 Biology on YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/@thekingclay/videos
Paraparaumu College Biology	Paraparaumu College's YouTube channel for Biology	https://www.youtube.com/@paraparaumucollegebiology7943/videos
Mrs Gibb's Chemistry Channel	Videos for Level 2 and Level 3 Chemistry (YouTube)	https://www.youtube.com/@mrsgibbschemistrychannel3512/videos
Mrs Burton's Chemistry	Level 2 and Level 3 chemistry videos (YouTube)	https://www.youtube.com/@mrsburtonschemistry5669/videos
Alpha Atoms	YouTube videos for Level 2 and Level 3 Chemistry	https://www.youtube.com/@alphaatoms/videos
Mr Sargent	Exam question walkthroughs for physics (Level 3, Level 3 and Scholarship)	https://www.youtube.com/@Mrsargent6529/videos
Stewartsphysics13	Year 13 Physics concepts on YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/@Stewartsphysics13/videos
Kiwiphysics	A YouTube channel for Level 2 and 3 Physics	https://www.youtube.com/@kiwi_physics/videos
MrHughesNZ	A YouTube channel with Level 2 and Level 3 exam walkthrough videos for chemistry.	https://www.youtube.com/user/MrHughesNZ
Kahurangi	Practice question generator for C3.2 Spectroscopy	https://kahurangi-2025.tiiny.site/
NZ Science Class Online	Slides and free workbooks for Year 9 through to Year 13	https://gzscienceclassonline.weebly.com/
No Brain Too Small	Lots of PDFs for exam revision.	https://www.nobraintoosmall.co.nz/
Ms Garlick's Website	Resources for Year 9 through to Year 13; with later years specialising in Chemistry, Biology and Earth & Space Science.	https://sites.google.com/view/msgarlick/resources

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