Zinc
Zinc is a chemical element found in the Earth’s crust.
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Zinc
Zinc is a chemical element. Its official symbol is Zn, and its atomic number is 30, which means each zinc atom has 30 protons in its...
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Properties of materials – introduction
Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. A useful way to start thinking about matter is to think about the different materials, or substances,...
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Labelling the eye
The human eye contains structures that allow it to perceive light, movement and colour differences.
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Investigating in science
Both science and mātauranga pūtaiao build knowledge and understanding about our world. Often, we start with curiosity about something we’ve noticed and we want to find...
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Seaweek resources
Seaweek is New Zealand’s annual national week about the sea. It is coordinated by the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre (MERC) and includes...
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