House of Science

Making a positive impact in schools across Aotearoa

School Impact

House of Science has been supporting New Zealand primary and intermediate schools for over 10 years. Evidence collected over many surveys, assessments and interviews consistently shows:

$1:$21.90

Social Return On Investment

Improved mental health for students and teachers

Impact video from Napier Central School 2020 >

95%

Of teachers say that they have increased their understanding of science thanks to House of Science.

87%

Of teachers understand more about what science they need to teach their students and have access to appropriate resources.

97%

Of teachers report most or all students engaged as a result of using our Science Kits.

Great kit with all the equipment ready to go. Appreciate the handbook/ manual. Great to have the cultural link and background notes. Thank you

Sweet & Sour

Colleen Randall

Waingaro School

This was a very interesting kit to use in an urban school – a lot of new learning for students and discussion around where our milk comes from. The digestive system teacher-led activity was super engaging and “yucky” (the information certainly stuck!).

Moo to you

Heidi-Ann Phillips

Napier Central School

Some great hands on activities. We were able to deliver some of these activities well for our Special Needs students. The clay model earth, plaster of paris and gem identification in particular were ideal for us. Many thanks.

Rock my World

Kim Minot

Naenae College

Thank you, the students really enjoyed these activities. The Making Sherbet one was good for recalling their prior knowledge of acids etc. The kit was clean and prepared for ease of use. Throughout these activities the students asked some great questions and made some good comparisons. This learning was in the midst of working through their Science Fair projects and it has given students some good ideas for next year. Thank you again. Ngā mihi.

Sweet & Sour

Keriana McKee

Taradale Intermediate

The kit was a fantastic resource that made it really easy to deliver this unit. I loved using it and will definitely be keen to use more kits next year.