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 seven years. Evidence collected over many surveys, assessments and interviews consistently shows:

Improved teacher confidence

Improved student attendance & behaviour

Extremely high student engagement

Student progress in science, numeracy & literacy

89%

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

83%

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

94%

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

The kit was well resourced, super simple to follow (we were able to do some of the activities on the fly, so to speak) and the entire class has developed a profound love for science! Swimming used to hold pole position in terms of the ‘best part of my day’, but this has quickly been rivaled by science! We have fierce debates daily over which one shall be timetabled!

Weather Ready

Rawene

School Membership

School membership gives teachers year-round access to amazing science resources and bespoke professional development.

School membership prices vary depending on the level of science required (Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze, see below). Membership fees reflect approximately 10% of the cost of delivering this service; we rely on generous sponsors and community grants to keep the cost to schools affordable.

How It Works

Teachers book whatever kit they would like to use online. This kit arrives at the school office on the selected date and is collected by House of Science a week or two later. All consumables, equipment and instructions are provided.

Teachers have access to the teacher manual, student instructions, MoE publications linked to the kit, and a teacher video explaining the science concepts in the kit.