What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Cross-curricular learning - we were able to combine the activities and learning experiences with our current mathematics topics. It fitted perfectly with our measurement unit.

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

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Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

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Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? We were able to take aspects of the kit and tailor-make a programme of inquiry that followed our particular interests. We are a very boy-heavy class, so the kit was ideal for them!

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

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Neutral

Very Practical

“We enjoyed learning about farming, especially as many of the students have never set foot on a farm. We worked in cooperative group to plan our own farms, and had fun presenting our ideas to one another. Unfortunately Covid 19 disrupted our learning, but we were able to pick it back up when we returned to school. Many thanks to the sponsors.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Story telling as this could be linked to creating some iMovies and creating their own farm book using photos. Links to technology through Minecraft.

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

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Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

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Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? Yes, I felt that the format of this kit was fine.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

Not Practical At All

Neutral

Very Practical

“My class has really enjoyed working with the Farming Kit. One of my students, Sophie, lives on a farm so it was great to see her share her knowledge, and have it validated. Three students have started to create farms at home using their Lego. It is good to learning about farming as it created discussions about milking and those who have had helped on a farm bringing cows in. Many, many thanks for creating such an amazing kit. My class loved to create their own farms on Minecraft Education Edition.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Thing that for cards can be used in so many ways. My children ended up creating their own games with them!

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

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Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? More examples would be helpful but loved the flexibility to use the kit in many ways

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

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Very Practical

“Brilliant and easy to use resources”

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Posted 5 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? With Junior Children it is always to build in aspects of any topic into any curriculum area. The activities were fun, engaging, relevant and at the right level for the kids. They loved all components

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

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Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? Great

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

Not Practical At All

Neutral

Very Practical

“Farming Kit”

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Posted 5 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? I could easily use this across the curriculum

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

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Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? Loved it - meant that I could use it in different ways.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

Not Practical At All

Neutral

Very Practical

“Great resources that can be integrated across the year level, curriculum and needs of the students.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? I found the story telling and dice great for oral and written language.

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? Very easy and straight forward.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

Not Practical At All

Neutral

Very Practical

“Good easy to use and straight forward. Unfortunately with covid it was harder to give It what this kit fully deserved.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Great opportunities for cross-curricular learning experiences including the opportunity for STEM when inventing and building their own farms.

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? From a teachers perspective, the open format was great as it allowed students to take the learning in their own direction but it also great to have some guidance and ideas as a starting point or when needed.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

Not Practical At All

Neutral

Very Practical

“A great kit for our townie students to make connections about where our milk comes from, farm jobs and as well as learning all about cows. Awesome hands on ideas and activities.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Loved the website particularly the videos. The Kumura farmers video lead to great writing, poetry, and excitement for telling a story through rhyme

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

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Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? It took quite a while to familiarize myself with the online tool but when I had a good amount of time to really look through the online resources that is when they became the most useful.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

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Very Practical

“I love this Junior Kit - the online component and suggested books makes a great addition to the kit. I used many of the recommended books that I could source from the school library. The videos kept interest and engagement really high.”

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Posted 5 years ago

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