Science curriculum provides shock

Dr Michael Johnston
Radio NZ - Morning Report
5 July, 2023

Advance draft copies of the new science curriculum for schools have shocked some science teachers.

The so-called fast draft contains no mention of the core science subjects physics, chemistry and biology.

Teachers say that is alarming.

But one of the document's authors says it is time to change the way science is taught.

Dr Michael Johnston was interviewed by education correspondent John Gerritsen.

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