SCIENCE EXTENSION AND ENRICHMENT
AN OVERVIEW OF RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMMES AT THE NEW ZEALAND MARINE STUDIES CENTRE IN 2018
Team research, science and communication, social and creative challenges
______
BACKGROUND
Over the past 10 years the Science Extension and Enrichment Programmes at the New Zealand Marine Studies Centre have gained an increasing reputation for delivering authentic, real-world learning experiences that are enriching and enhancing for gifted students.
Students tell us it is one of the “greatest experiences of my life”. Parents are enthused by their child returning home fired up from their experiences, their research and the friends they have made. Teachers tell us that observing and sharing the experience is fascinating and exciting professional development for them.
WHY MARINE SCIENCE?
For New Zealand, there are a number of clear reasons why all citizens need to have an in-depth experience and understanding of the marine world.
1. Identity 2. Geography 3. Ecology and Ecological Services 4. Economy 5. The Science 6. The Family, Whanau, Iwi and Community 7. The Planet and Our Future and Kaitiakitanga
PROGRAMME PLANS 2018
In 2018 we will be offering four talent development programmes including three residential programmes open to students from schools in the south half of the South Island. These residential programmes are supervised and directed by our educators, involve an in-depth and wide range of field and laboratory experiences, as well as mentoring by post-graduate research students in a supportive and friendly environment. Like minds living and working together develop an enriching knowledge building community.
Due to limited spaces these programmes will be run on a first come first served basis, but allowing for selection of suitable candidates and for new school involvement. Each school uses at least 3 of their own criteria to determine up to two applicants to commit fully to the relevant programme (tools for identification can be provided on request).
We are now also accepting 2018 bookings for requested customised science enrichment programmes from individual schools and clusters (1, 2 or 3 days).
Examples of customised programmes:
Yr 10 Class - “Making Sense of the Marine World Aids Survival and Enriches Lives” Introduction to key abiotic parameters of the marine world via senses and instruments. Exploring field data gathering, boat based and shore. Nature of teams, nature of science, higher order thinking in experimental design and practice, critique and communication. (1, 2 or 3 days)
Yr 7 & 8 Class - “Sedimental Science” Sediment as a topical concern for coastal marine ecosystems, systems approach. Field and lab measurements and interpretation. Science skills and tools, team research challenge. (1 or 2 days)
SCIENCE EXTENSION AND ENRICHMENT
PROGRAMMES OFFERED 2018
YEAR 10 PROGRAMME
MAKING SENSE OF THE MARINE WORLD
Open to any Year 10 student (up to 2 students per school) who is an exceptionally able and enthusiastic science student and/or who is identified as gifted, not necessarily in the sciences. (Limited to 25)
Cost of the programme will be invoiced to the schools involved, cost share/sourcing is at the discretion of the school and parents.
Schools are offered slots in either Programme 1 or Programme 2 (according to allocations listed below)
PROGRAMME 1 Applications close 9th March 2018
8 days (over 3 blocks) Sunday 8th April to Tuesday 10th April Sunday 6th May to Tuesday 8th May Friday 8th June and Saturday 9th June
PROGRAMME 1 ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS: Maximum 25 Students {up to 2 students per school}
Hurunui College Amuri Area School South Westland Area School
Mount Hutt College MacKenzie College Opihi College
Waimate High School Maniototo Area School Greymouth High School
Logan Park High School Kaikorai Valley College Kavanagh College
St Hildas Collegiate Kings High School Waitaki Boys High School
Wakatipu High School Catlins Area School Tokomairiro High School
Otago Girls High School Ashburton College Rangiora High School
PROGRAMME 2 Applications close 9th March 2018
8 days (over 3 blocks) Thursday 3rd May to Saturday 5th May Wednesday 30th May to Friday 1st June Saturday 23rd June and Sunday 24th June
PROGRAMME 2 ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS: Maximum 25 Students {up to 2 students per school}
Mount Aspiring College Cromwell College Dunstan High School
Roxburgh Area School Central Southland College Fiordland College
Northern Southland College Lawrence Area School Blue Mountain College
Menzies College Bayfield High School Taieri College
John McGlashan College Queens High School Waitaki Girls High School
Otago Boys High School Aparima College Gore High School
South Otago High School St Peters (Gore) East Otago High School
YEAR 11 PROGRAMME
DEEP THOUGHT EXPEDITION Applications close 9th April 2018
Open to all Year 11 students who have previously participated in a Year 10 NZMSC Talent Development Programme. (Limited to 24)
Cost of the programme will be invoiced to the schools involved, cost share/sourcing is at the discretion of the school and parents.
5 days Wednesday 4th July – Sunday 8th July 2018
DEEP THOUGHT ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS 2018: Maximum 20 Students {from a maximum of 20 schools}
Ashburton College Kings High School Otago Girls High School
St Hildas Collegiate Logan Park High School Queens High School
Dunstan High School McKenzie College Fiordland College
South Westland Area School Central Southland College Lawrence Area School
Mt Hutt College Northern Southland College Roxburgh Area School
South Otago High School St Peters College
Year 6, 7 & 8 PRIMARY PROGRAMME
SCIENCE AND THE SEA Applications close 2nd July 2018
Open to exceptionally able and enthusiastic Year 7 and 8 science students from schools in the Dunedin area. This is not a residential programme.
4 separate days Thursday 30th August Thursday 6th September Thursday 13th September Thursday 20th September
Cost of the programme will be invoiced to the schools involved, cost share/sourcing is at the discretion of the school and parents.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Alumni of the University of Otago in America Inc. Scholarship is to assist students who have been identified as gifted and talented and who may face financial barriers in taking up one of the University of Otago’s Science Extension and Enrichment Programmes. Please contact the NZ Marine Studies Centre for more details.
Te Ara Hauora Gifted & Talented Māori Student Scholarship is for selected secondary school students of Māori descent to participate in the University of Otago’s Science Extension and Enrichment Programmes. This scholarship is provided by the University of Otago’s Māori Health Workforce Development Unit and is funded by the Ministry of Health New Zealand. Please contact [email protected] for more details.
SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS
In the first instance, find us online at www.marine.ac.nz to access application forms and for more information.
For further information: Phone 03 479 5843 Secondary: [email protected] Primary: [email protected]