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Which kit components were the most impactful and why? The gloves because they could really act the part

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How has this kit impacted your class culture toward whenua ora (land wellness) and sustainability? It a very positive way

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What’s a sentence you heard in your classroom that would help us understand the type of learning that was taking place? "This could be dangerous for turtles cause they could choke!"

What was the most unusual piece of rubbish found? Snakes and ladders game

Which of the following types of plastic waste did your class collect? Plastic Bag

How well did this kit help your class build statistical thinking and numeracy skills?

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Diary of a Turtle helped my students better understand the impact plastic waste can have on marine life. Agree

“It was a simple yet effective kit that the students enjoyed exploring”

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Posted 1 month ago

Which kit components were the most impactful and why? The turtle to track!

How many bags of rubbish did your class collect? 1 (we stayed local as we didn't have access to the beach)

How has this kit impacted your class culture toward whenua ora (land wellness) and sustainability? It helped highlight the importance of doing our bit to ensure we reduce, reuse and recycle!

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What’s a sentence you heard in your classroom that would help us understand the type of learning that was taking place? Turtles love jellyfish so they try to eat plastic bags!

What was the most unusual piece of rubbish found? A shoe

Which of the following types of plastic waste did your class collect? Plastic Bag, Plastic Wrapper

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Diary of a Turtle helped my students better understand the impact plastic waste can have on marine life. Agree

“This kit sparked so much interest and conversation with my class. They loved using the gloves to collect rubbish. Tracking the turtles was the biggest hit. This encouraged so much learning around turtles, pollution and organisations that help our sea life.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Which kit components were the most impactful and why? The map with turtle tracking because my students were really interested in the world map and where the turtles were living/ swimming.

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How has this kit impacted your class culture toward whenua ora (land wellness) and sustainability? Not only do we make sure local waterways (stream) are clean but our school grounds.

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What’s a sentence you heard in your classroom that would help us understand the type of learning that was taking place? That turtle went in so many directions, I wonder if it was looking for food.

What was the most unusual piece of rubbish found? clothing

Which of the following types of plastic waste did your class collect? Plastic Bag, Plastic Bottle, Plastic Bottle Top

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Diary of a Turtle helped my students better understand the impact plastic waste can have on marine life. Agree

“My class loved tracking the turtles and finding out about different types of turtles. They learnt heaps!”

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Posted 1 month ago

Which kit components were the most impactful and why? The gloves, the kids loved wearing them.

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How has this kit impacted your class culture toward whenua ora (land wellness) and sustainability? Greatly, they collect school rubbish daily

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What’s a sentence you heard in your classroom that would help us understand the type of learning that was taking place? We must save the ocean so we don't eat plastic!

What was the most unusual piece of rubbish found? Plastic bike

Which of the following types of plastic waste did your class collect? Plastic Bag, Plastic Bottle, Plastic Bottle Top, Plastic Container, Plastic Straw, Plastic Wrapper, Plastic Cup

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Diary of a Turtle helped my students better understand the impact plastic waste can have on marine life. Agree

“The journey of a turtle in the ocean”

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Posted 1 month ago

Which kit components were the most impactful and why? Sea turtle tracking - real context and they could see how far she moved. This was really well supported by the text message cards. Lots of great opportunities to think and ask questions.

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How has this kit impacted your class culture toward whenua ora (land wellness) and sustainability? Students are far more aware of their rubbish and how they are managing it.

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What’s a sentence you heard in your classroom that would help us understand the type of learning that was taking place? I wonder...

What was the most unusual piece of rubbish found? A tin bowl

Which of the following types of plastic waste did your class collect? Plastic Bottle, Plastic Container, Plastic Cup

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Diary of a Turtle helped my students better understand the impact plastic waste can have on marine life. Agree

“The focus on the sea turtle was really engaging for our Year 0/1 students and we were able to use this context across lots of different curriculum areas. Following our sea turtle on line was excellent and using the text message cards as writing prompts worked really well. The class stil lask if we can check in on Buddy.”

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Which kit components were the most impactful and why? The physical resources (gloves, bags, etc).

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How has this kit impacted your class culture toward whenua ora (land wellness) and sustainability? Lots of discussions around looking after our place and respect.

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What’s a sentence you heard in your classroom that would help us understand the type of learning that was taking place? Make sure yuo put that in the recycle bin!

What was the most unusual piece of rubbish found? Rubbish from far away - sparked a discussion about how far reaching the impact of waste is.

Which of the following types of plastic waste did your class collect? Plastic Bag, Plastic Bottle Top, Plastic Wrapper

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Diary of a Turtle helped my students better understand the impact plastic waste can have on marine life. Agree

“Great kit, the class enjoyed it.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Which kit components were the most impactful and why? We loved the rubbish collection and getting to use the special gloves.

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How has this kit impacted your class culture toward whenua ora (land wellness) and sustainability? Greater awareness and understanding of the importance of protecting our natural environment.

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What’s a sentence you heard in your classroom that would help us understand the type of learning that was taking place? Meaningful, relevant and important learning for all.

What was the most unusual piece of rubbish found? We were surprised at the volume of plastic wrappers we found.

Which of the following types of plastic waste did your class collect? Plastic Bag, Plastic Bottle, Plastic Bottle Top, Plastic Wrapper

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Diary of a Turtle helped my students better understand the impact plastic waste can have on marine life. Agree

“My class of juniors loved this kit and it was great to have a kit that was so accessible, yet full of rich, meaningful learning for our younger tamariki. It was great to have so many practical, hands on learning experiences.”

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Which kit components were the most impactful and why? They were all very useful as it made it realistic for children to experience the processes.

How many bags of rubbish did your class collect?

How has this kit impacted your class culture toward whenua ora (land wellness) and sustainability? They are really mindful of how rubbish can impact nature and are now more mindful around school.

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What’s a sentence you heard in your classroom that would help us understand the type of learning that was taking place? Don't litter remember the turtles, pick up your rubbish we don't want that in our streams

What was the most unusual piece of rubbish found? a bicycle wheel

Which of the following types of plastic waste did your class collect? Plastic Bag, Plastic Bottle, Plastic Bottle Top, Plastic Container, Plastic Wrapper

How well did this kit help your class build statistical thinking and numeracy skills?

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Diary of a Turtle helped my students better understand the impact plastic waste can have on marine life. Agree

“It was really helpful and children learnt more about the turle with a hands on approach. It was realsitic to go through the daily processes. They also became more mindful of the importance of sustainability.”

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