Author: fieldbasedstem

I have been a science teacher for 40 years. My degree was in Geological Sciences - my initial interest stemming for my enthusiasm for field work and the outdoors in general. I have taught senior Physics, Earth & Space Science, Biology and PE - all underpinned by a field based approach. I have been HoD Science in a number of schools and Deputy Principal at Te Aratika Academy, Edgecumbe College and Mundella Community College in the UK. I have been the Principal of an Alternative School (Ama School) and been an overseas volunteer in Mocambique.
Currently I am employed as a Ministry of Education PLD Facilitator (Accreditation Number: ACC1342)

Facilitators Page – Ōrewa College

Ōrewa College (Tony) Ōrewa Saturday 31st July Section on beach where stream enters sea. Very safe environment for practicing basics measurements: channel velocity; penetration measurements of sands and muds; penetration measurements of siltstones and mudstones; pH; conductivity/water quality; change in salinity/conductivity at increasing distances from ocean (concept of brackish water and consequence on drinkability of… Continue reading Facilitators Page – Ōrewa College