Learning is authentic - working with scientists

Forests of Life is a real-life learning programme helping school students in New Zealand get hands-on experience with big sustainability issues. KAREN (the Kiwi Advanced Research and Education Network) enables teachers, students and scientists to discuss world problems about nature through collaborative workspaces.  Students at the seven schools participating in Forests of Life can meet with Crown research institute scientists online to plan projects and experiments that help them understand some of the questions faced by real scientists every day.