Curriculum Links - Mathematics & Statistics by Waikato Enviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo Purpose: A bank of easy to access resources for kaiako fostering connections to sustainability and environmental education through the Maths curriculum. If you have resources you'd like to see added, please email us at waikatoenviroschools@waikatoregion.govt.nz. en-us 2025-08-15 01:22:57 UTC 2026-01-29 00:22:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/svg/1f522.svg Takahē Maths waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3543859359 Free teacher notes and activity ideas available via the website

]]> 2025-08-15 01:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3543859359 Maths and Kauri Protection waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3543863366 Topics: numbers, measurement, geometry (radius, diameter, circumference, metres, ratios and scale)

]]> 2025-08-15 01:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3543863366 Climate education and maths waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3543870470 2025-08-15 01:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3543870470 Teaching maths outdoors waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3546725281 Examples of how to incorporate maths learning with nature and the items we can easily find outdoors.

Topics: numbers, measurement, geometry

]]> 2025-08-18 21:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3546725281 Calculating ecological footprints waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3546730062 This activity designed by Beyond Benign supports students calculate, interpret and identify ways to reduce their ecological footprint. The resource has a suggested footprint calculator, or there is also FutureFit, designed here in Aotearoa.

]]> 2025-08-18 21:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3546730062 Carrying out a waste audit waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3546803958 To book a waste audit kit, visit the Waikato Regional Council: Resources For Teachers page.

]]> 2025-08-18 23:58:45 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3546803958 Exploring shapes - nature bingo waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3547110138 Topics: geometry

]]> 2025-08-19 04:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3547110138 Maeroa Intermediate Takes Maths Outdoors for a Real World Challenge waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3550126837 2025-08-21 08:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3550126837 Maths for walks waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3550129842 Topics: numbers, measurement, statistics

]]> 2025-08-21 08:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3550129842 Measuring the heights of trees waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3550131184 Topics: numbers, measurement, geometry

]]> 2025-08-21 08:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3550131184 Water of Life Inquiry waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3555285611 Water is essential for life, and the abundance or scarcity of water is a major influence on which life forms can exist in a place. The Enviroschools Water of Life Theme Area is filled with activities the support learning about this precious resource, and has many opportunities to incorporate maths.

Examples are:

  • How much is fresh? (pg 46) - numbers, measurement, ratios and scale

  • How much water is in us? (pg 42) - measurement, percentages

  • Water audit (pg 65) - numbers, measurement, statistics

]]> 2025-08-26 09:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3555285611 Energy Audit waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3555289988 Measure and understand the electricity and fuel use by your school.

Topics: numbers, measurement, algebra, statistics.

]]> 2025-08-26 09:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3555289988 Transport Audit waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3555292457 Measure and understand the transport choices of your school community. How do students and staff travel to school? Are there ways we can shift our community travel habits to low-carbon alternatives?


Topics: numbers, measurement, statistics

]]> 2025-08-26 09:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3555292457 NZ Garden Bird Survey waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3555293842 You can do this any time of the year to find out which birds are at your school.

]]> 2025-08-26 09:45:50 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3555293842 Monitoring your catches with Trap NZ waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3555294432 If your school is involved with predator trapping, Trap NZ helps you record and understand your predator control and biodiversity data. Many schools around the motu are using this app to record data.

]]> 2025-08-26 09:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3555294432 Nature's Geometry: Uncovering Glamorous Patterns and Shapes in the Wilderness waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3555299341 Topics: geometry

]]> 2025-08-26 09:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3555299341 Geometry - Hut Building (Ecological Building Theme Area) waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3572590144 More information including learning objectives can be found on the MOE resources site: Tahurangi Hut building

]]> 2025-09-07 23:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3572590144 Measurement - Picture Books waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3572745636 Picture books with measurement content can be found here Picture books with measurement content


]]> 2025-09-08 01:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3572745636 Making NZ Pest Free - maths & stats in real world context waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3759741595 lesson plan from Zealandia - gathering, analysing and displaying data for real world outcomes.

]]> 2026-01-22 04:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3759741595 Carbon Offset waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3759744805 Calculate how many trees are required to offset the carbon emitted by a flight.

]]> 2026-01-22 04:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3759744805 Geometry in the Garden waikatoenviroschools https://padlet.com/waikatoenviroschools/trr0uz75kd7vecgo/wish/3768411560 This Spotlight is part of a series highlighting environmental contexts for mathematics and statistics learning in Aotearoa primary and intermediate schools, using the new curriculum. Links to related mathematics stories and resources are included throughout and at the end.

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