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:

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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.

I really liked this kit. It’s so great to have everything ready. The teacher manual resource is excellent. I liked having an observation handout for the ocean acidification experiment. The priority for me is that the children have background and theory from the teacher (which is clearly provided in the teacher manual) and that they have a hands-on experience. All the activities in this kit allow for that, so 10 stars. It is also nice for the children to record their learning. Worksheets are much less exciting, but I like them so that the children are able to go back to them for reference and as evidence of achieving the Science Capabilities. Great balance 🙂

Climate Change

Deanna Richards

Howick Intermediate

It was fantastic. We had a blast. We found lots of other experiments etc that we could do with or about water online. The children were really enthusiastic and interested in what was happening. There was a lot of science and questionning that took place in our classroom. We are very lucky to have been able to use it.

Wonderful Wai

Marilyn Whitely

Ekatahuna School

We thought this was an outstanding resource. The kids had a fantastic time predicting and experimenting. As a teacher I have always shied away from electronics but after this I am much more confident. So my greatest appreciation for this kit!

Electric Future

Christine Masters

Rotokawa School

Great resource, but due to time restraints we did not get time to complete all the activities. I thoroughly enjoy using Te Reo intergrated with my students. The kupu Putaiao are brilliant, some are new to me, even though I am fluent, some of the new scientific words are unknown. Well done congratulations to the Reo interpreters

Rock my World

Nehumoana Gage

Woodlands School

Te Kura absolutely love the kits. They are used during our Huinga ako sessions and have proven a real hit. Akonga in Wairoa and Tairawhiti receive lessons and enjoy the hands-on activities and links to the world around them. Science has come alive for them. Thank you.