SCIENCE EXTENSION AND ENRICHMENT
AN OVERVIEW OF RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMMES AT THE ______NEW ZEALAND MARINE STUDIES CENTRE IN 2019
Team research, science and communication, social and creative challenges BACKGROUND
Over the past 11 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 2019
In 2019 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 2019 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)
Yr 9 & 12 Class - “The ‘Litmus’ test” Exploration and enquiry into climate change in a marine world with particular focus on Ocean Acidification. (1 or 2 days)
SCIENCE EXTENSION AND ENRICHMENT
PROGRAMMES OFFERED 2019
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 11th March 2019
8 days Thursday 11th April to Saturday 13th April Friday 17th May to Sunday 19th May Friday 7th June and Saturday 8th 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 11th March 2019
8 days Thursday 2nd May to Saturday 4th May Saturday 25th May to Monday 27th May Saturday 14th June and Sunday 15th 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 2019
Open to all 2019 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 Monday 8th July – Friday 12th July 2019
DEEP THOUGHT ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS 2018: Maximum 20 Students {from a maximum of 20 schools}
St Hilda’s Collegiate School. Kings High School. Otago Girls High School.
Northern Southland College. Queens High School. Dunstan High School.
St Peters College (Gore). South Westland Area School. John McGlashan College
South Otago High School. Fiordland College. Roxburgh Area School. Rangiora High School
Year 7 & 8 PRIMARY PROGRAMME
SCIENCE AND THE SEA Applications close 2nd July 2019
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 1 day per week through September, the days yet to be determined
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
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] mobile:021 279 5621
Primary: [email protected]