Future-focused STEM inquiry for Aotearoa.
Years 7–8 scientific inquiry and makerspace for Aotearoa. Four pathways from evidence to impact.
Watch the intro
A quick look at sustained STEM inquiry, teacher dashboards, and AI-as-support for Years 7–8 in Aotearoa (~2 minutes).
Earlier YouTube version if you prefer to watch on YouTube.
Four learning pathways
From investigation to impact.
Four pathways organise the whole platform. Investigate uses VOICE. Make & test uses FORGE. Tap Learn more on any card for curriculum fit and how it works.
VOICE · Scientific inquiry
Evidence · Claims · Design briefs
FORGE · Makerspace builds
Community science · Open contribution
Inquiry pathways
Ten STEM inquiry worlds for Years 7–8.
Each world aligns to Te Mātaiaho Science and Technology. Tap Learn more for the unit overview, then open the world when you are ready to investigate.
Swipe on mobile · tap Learn more for the full unit overview
Community science
Open platforms: innovate as a community.
Tap Learn more on any platform for the full outline, then open its homepage to contribute. No class code required.
Recruiting ~10 teachers · browse open
For you
Trust and ethics
- Built in NZ
- No advertising
- Student data never sold
- Students control research consent
See inquiry growth and shape better STEM teaching.
Teacher dashboards and orchestration tools help you notice who is reasoning from evidence, who needs a nudge, and how makerspace builds connect to inquiry.
Apply to teacher trial group →Kōkiri Lab updates
Follow the inquiry as it grows
Occasional updates about new inquiry worlds, teacher opportunities, and community science. This is marketing consent only and is not consent to participate in research.
Browse first, join when ready
Browse freely. You only need an account when you start a real investigation or join a recruited teacher cohort.
Already have an account? Sign in
Part of the Kōkiri ecosystem. Kōkiri Learn