What's new in science?

Schools Back for 2024 .. What is new and amazing in science this week ? Science Alert!!!!!!!

Maths and science .. what fun

Matchstick Rockets ... we were surprised how far they flew!!!

Enjoying making atoms and a felt ball

Wool Tech .. the properties of the fibre and how we use it / could use it in the future. THEN we made felt balls and soaps to give a way ... such fun.

What Does the Breakthrough in 'nuclear fusion' mean for the future of energy on the planet? (the creation of more energy than it takes to produce!!! WOW!)

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/editorial-what-does-the-fusion-breakthrough-mean-for-energy-and-the-planet/IWULKTSIQJARBJT25G6N4AP4ME/

48 amazing moon photos ... ... the first one is the Blood moon, Hawkes Bay at midnight 9 November 2022 ...

Fun with Gravity and Friction ... how does this afftect the things we do and how we move?

Exploring Bernoulli's Principle

OPEN NIGHT is coming up: ....................... https://youtu.be/M8STpm_HYek

Check out last year's video for a wee glimpse of some science at HNI ................................... https://youtu.be/M8STpm_HYek

NASA & Rocketlab rocket just launched off into orbit .. WOW !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HptHSdDYHrU SO year 7s made air pressure bottle-rockets, which flew 40 metres, and year 8s made match-stick rockets, which flew about 1 1/2 metres, to CELEBRATE AND learn a little more about the challenges in 'rocket technology'.

Goodbye 2021 ... WELCOME 2022 and here's to more great science news from around the world, and experiences in our classrooms. Go HNI !

Enjoy a short video of some science at HNI ... https://youtu.be/s0TLFk-dVGE

OUR SCIENCE FAIR ... QUIZ teams ... and the Students whose Projects were chosen to represent HNI at the HB Sc and Tech Fair .. CONGRATUATIONS EVERYONE

Because the HB Fair could not go ahead, June Clark, the HB Science Fair chief judge, came to us for an afternoon.

1st John W, "Is it Smart to be Dense". 2nd Max F, "Bristles Vs Bacteria" 3rd James M and Pete "Comparing Insulation"

Nanogirllab.com ... Have some sciencey , 'creative'-fun in the holidays

Superpowered Lockdown Activities For Kids Brilliant fun STEM learning - minimal screen time. Stories, adventures and creative activities helping children aged 6-11 to keep busy and learning during lockdown. Watch as your child builds their own inventions with Nanogirl using only items found around the house on their mission to become She’s also on the TVNZ Freeview channel for Home Learning. The link is on the ministry website. STEM superheroes! ALSO FUN stories and activities ... https://youtu.be/0M3sfjTGkkM

Science Fair Projects are due to the science room on 30th July between 8 and 9 a.m.

Hi there (please share with anyone you know doing a science fair project ... THANKS) ................. I hope you are having an enjoyable holiday. I am confirming that the date to complete science projects by is the 30th July, all ready for judging. The top 5 year 7 projects, and the top 5 year 8 projects, go on to the HB Fair, which is on the 20th August. If this is going to be too difficult for you PLEASE let me know and I will make sure that I accommodate you and your project. I am so pleased that you are doing one and want you to be able to do your best, not run out of time. You will earn several academic gold points, depending how your project goes. ................................. Thank-you for being the fabulous communicative students that you are. I love to hear how you are getting along. Many thanks and have FUN from Miss Hawtin ........................ P.S. I have received this from the HB Fair organisers. You may like to check what they have to say. ......................... WHAT JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR IN A PROJECT ........ * INNOVATIVE IDEAS – Judges love students to think outside the box and give them the WOW experiment or something a little different * A CLEAR Scientific idea ... with a testable question * A DESIGN that is suitable for the experiment ... step by step description * REPETITIONS to verify experimental results ... e.g. 6 times * A LOG BOOK to verify what you have done ... a diary of what you did, dated, data etc * GOOD DATA ANALYSIS that CORRECTLY interprets results ... graphs, photos etc * CLEAR, ACCURATE EXPLANATIONS of the experimental results ... plus 'what next ?' .......................... In Summary: A project needs to clearly demonstrate the Scientific Method ie a logical process from an idea to the solution that presents results, then discusses the results and evaluates the experiment and explains why your results either support or disagree with your hypothesis or prediction. ....................... Your display and your discussion with the Judges needs to show YOU understand THIS PROCESS and WHAT YOUR PROJECT IS TELLING YOU. ........................ Similarly for TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS – they need to closely follow the steps of the Technological Process from CONCEPT to COMPLETION and be able to accurately explain the CHALLENGES and PROBLEMS along the way and how they were SOLVED.

Exploring limestone in the SCIENCE IN ART elective

HNI SCIENCE FAIR : PROJECTS DUE ... by Friday 30th July to the science room.

After making models of some common molecules, we had fun creating the impossible. Can't wait to get to High School to learn some more about how atoms bond to form molecules.

Matariki .. Maori as Scientists ... Living by the stars.

Dr Rangi Matamua https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3FQ-jyydF8

Exploring Natural fibres / Materials e.g. wool and harakeke

The Super Bloodmoon ... last viewed in 1982 .. Did you see it tonight?

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/photos-blood-supermoon-rises-over-new-zealand-spectacular-once-in-a-lifetime/JT3WGNCSKTT3AIWCSA2DRHBIVQ/

The Great Conjunction ... when Jupiter and Saturn converge and appear as one, for the first time since 1623. ... 21st Dec ... should look like a cross. (Called the Star of Bethlehem).

Jupiter (left) and Saturn will be the nearest they've been in almost 400 years on Monday. Jupiter (left) and Saturn will be the nearest they've been in almost 400 years on Monday. Multimedia reporter, Northern Advocate The two largest planets in our solar system will reunite for the first time in almost 400 years on Monday in an event named 'The Great Conjunction'. Jupiter and Saturn, the fifth and sixth planets from the sun respectively, will converge on Monday and appear as one object around sunset for the first time since 1623. While the two planets come close to each other every 20 years, this year will be the first since famed astronomer Galileo was alive that they will intersect. To spot the rare event, look west towards the setting sun. Then, by using the distance between your outstretched index and little fingers, measure one and a half hand spans to the north (right) and one hand span up and the planets should be clearly seen. For a photo and more info check this link: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/how-northlanders-can-see-mondays-400-year-celestial-reunion-of-saturn-and-jupiter/FO2IOIE2V7FUKHA7AVYILXYLKM/

Whizkids Christmas Science .. Have some fun at Home

HAVE FUN ... Happy Holidays Everyone Lava lamp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMnY1oXag1M Tie Dye Milk Christmas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-UhaYgDB4Q M'n'M Rainbow Christmas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjyyEkfVcxs Christmas Glitter Slime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xccg1hoUwGo Density Tower ... Coloured Layers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQo2LPMq0ks

Last night Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles was named Supreme Winner at the 2020 Women of Influence New Zealand awards ... CONGRATULATIONS Siouxsie ... HNI talk about your amazing work in our classes.

It is amazing what you fit into your life. We loved your visit to HNI, to share your work in bioluminescence, with us! Thank-you !

"What If?" ... fun with the aircon ! What happens when you lower the pressure? Do the balloons fall off? So just how does this aircon work?

https://youtu.be/-MApcsIpTbQ

Oamaru Stone

 

SCIENCE FAIR ... Well done to our top science investigations for 2020 ... Thank-you to the chief judge of the Hawkes Bay Science fair for coming to HNI to judge our entries. We much appreciated the informative-talk and the individual feedback given.

 

Botanical Paintings by an elective group

For those who love space travel ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSA1B9GZ3TU ... and a very cool tour of the space station ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doN4t5NKW-k

The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft undocks from the International Space Station on March 8, 2019 after nearly 5 days aboard the orbiting laboratory during the company’s Demo-1 mission for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and descends to re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere. Just over 5 hours later, the uncrewed spacecraft splashes down in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida and is recovered by SpaceX teams.

BONES 'R' Us ! Classification of Animals ... Be an ARCHAEOLOGIST and work out what animal an incomplete collection of bones originates from.

Information for the SCIENCE FAIR is in a google site which has been shared with all students at HNI ... it contains everything you need to know. Term 2 is the term to prepare your project.

Check out this website ... if you have any unanswered questions, you are welcome to contact your teachers.

Lockdown Teds ... Have been having lots of fun ... what a lot you can learn without stepping out of your bubble ... It's back into 'online learning' tomorrow ... What science can you find in your kitchen, your garden and your toybox?

I challenge you to take some photos OR make a short video of your discoveries ... 

We can share them, if you wish. 

I wish the shed was in our bubble !

The skateboards . bikes . boogie-boards . tools  would have been 

SO MUCH FUN!

Teds Observing ANZAC 

Back to School for the Teds ... Making Science Videos (Experiments too!) for  the Distance Learning Students

Doing SCIENCE @ HOME ... I have sent each term 1 sci tech group an invitation to 2 assignments on Hapara.

 You can choose 
either, both or something of your own choosing for the last week of the term.

 They look like this:
1. The Science of Kindness                                                 2.The FORCE of Static Energy

Have fun & remember to get out in the sun and fresh air too.

CAN YOU FEEL THE FORCE??? ......... Magnets! They're in every little device you cannot do without! ................ Can you remove the IRON from your breakfast cereal? Why is iron needed in your body and how does it get around? Why would we not exist if the Earth were not one big magnet? SOOOO many questions ....

What happens to the 'force / energy of movement' when two things collide?

Let's CELEBRATE the 14th March ... a very significant day for science. ... All for CURIOSITY !

On this day 141 years ago, physicist Albert Einstein was born in Germany. 
And then two years ago, on this same day, the world lost another great mind of science - Stephen Hawking. His brilliance is missed every day. 
It also happens to be Pi Day, a celebration of the mathematical constant π, which is seen across the natural world. Of course these are all coincidences, but it's a good day to celebrate science and, above all, curiosity.
Enjoy the Song ...  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HRkKznJoZA

Can you find the Centre of Gravity? in your sport? in a bridge? Try out these fun activities !

All about FORCES: gravity and friction, potential and kinetic ENERGY today ... LOTS OF constructing vehicles and ramps, textured surfaces and measuring (Oh, did I say we had FUN?)

Far Out ! ... Rocket Lab chosen by NASA to launch new Pathfinder Mission to the Moon

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12308846
From Peter Beck
"Rocket Lab has been selected by NASA to deliver a small satellite to the moon off our Photon platform! Thank you NASA for the opportunity to fly such an important mission!"

Do we have VETS in the making ? A bunch of knowledgeable, 'horse mad' students are enthusiastically-painting banners for the 'Horse of the Year' next month. (not yet finished)