Mikaela Butler

I am Mikaela Butler
I am a New Zealand teacher
I teach mainly science and chemistry
I also teach junior mathematics and senior earth + space science

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These are mock-ups of the rovers that have been sent to Mars. Opportunity is at the back left, Sojourner at the front left and Curiosity on the right. #TMLrobots #Tauranga

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Currently Opportunity is in power save mode as there is a dust storm blocking her view to the sun. NASA are waiting for the dust storm to pass so that she can let them know that she is okay! #TMLrobots #Tauranga

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In 2003 NASA launched the rover called Opportunity. She was built to only last 90 days and 15 years later she is still going. They built her with solar panels so she recharges #TMLrobots #Tauranga

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My school would be Learning Space Typology D and I find that working with other teachers collaboratively is essential for how well a class runs. If you have even one teacher not want to contribute collaboratively it can quickly be destroyed #learningspaces #MindLabPG

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Our vision is to transform people for lifelong success #TMLvision #Tauranga

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Inside Arctic permafrost lies the biggest pool of mercury on the planet https://t.co/K6wTSVG40g

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These tiny beetles are causing big problems for pine forests across North America https://t.co/e0qUv6kPBQ

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Downes cares about the people here and now, giving them the tools (physical, digital and cognitive) to succeed and believes that the internet provides both autonomy and an "explosion of capacity thrust into the hands of people worldwide" #gatheringideas #TMLConnectivism #Tauranga

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For any science/chemistry/earth teachers out there:
New Zealand Science Teachers - FaceBook
Earth & Space Science Educators NZ - FaceBook
New Zealand Chemistry Teachers - FaceBook
Ask to join the groups, great for asking questions and getting resources! 😀 #TMLPN #Tauranga

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At @TeachFirstNZ for an induction evening with our incredible new participants and saw this on the wall, constantly inspired by the change we are working towards

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No modern birds are known to share this brooding style. https://t.co/IrPDJfg0gm

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@naatventures @ImASciTeacher

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@ferriser @naatventures

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#Q3 - I would definitely recommend HP Reveal for teaching and learning as it is an exciting way to set up a hands on experience looking into new knowledge. I will be using it as a way to introduce lab safety to my junior science students #TMLchatMR #TMLDCL

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North American red squirrels are wild animals and do what they have to do to survive—that includes killing their young https://t.co/UyHYzAEo3f

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Still looking into how useful Twitter can be for education purposes... I do however find it good to find interesting articles which may not be related to education :) #TMLwhytwitter #TMLDCL