What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Maths - measuring temperature and distances, graphing findings Writing - write about their experiences and the health of the waterway Social Science - thinking about how to inform others and start changes

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? The next step is to start a clean up and planting programme for some of our local waterways.

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? Clean and natural waterways improve the natural habitats of many species living in and around the areas. Some of them are important sources of food and well -being.

“Great kit with lots of useful bit for testing water. Activities are well documented with many to choose from.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Mathematics (graphing) English (report writing) Science (water cycle)

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? We are continuing with our enviroschools work with a group of students and continuing our planting project and some students have shown an interest in testing the river at different times of the year and different locations to gather data over time.

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? Central Otago is a community that relies hugely on water for farming, growing and leisure. Water quality We also tied in with this unit a waterways planting on a local farm. Our students are very aware of water supply and water quality issues now.

“We have had some great feedback from students, parents and the wider community about this project. On our river visit we were filmed by The South Today and a video clip appeared on the ODT site. This raised a lot of interest in the testing we were doing!”

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We talked a lot about biodiversity and it's importance. We incorporated this into our shared reading, our group reading as well as our maths (statistics). We produced some artwork by using microscopes and drawing what we could see with a focus on pastel b

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? As mentioned above we didn't get a chance to sample in the stream (we switched in terrestrial biodiversity) So we will be using the sampling gear next year - but it will be interesting to see how they compare terrestrial with water biodiversity and sampli

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? Great for developing understanding. Our stream passes through significant cultural sites, as well as being able to discuss the importance of water to our iwi.

“Thank you so much for this kit. We unfortunately didn't have a chance to use it - with lockdown and then our local stream had a rahui on it due to a chemical spill from our local factory. We did discuss the stream and it's importance, but had to refrain from visiting at this stage. As a previous environmental educator I can say the kit was very comprehensive, had great resources and equipment and I can not wait to use it with my class next year. I have answered from looking at the kit and from what we had planned to do, and what we worked on before having to stop our stream study.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We combined this with our literacy and mathematic programme.

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? To organise regular trips to our local waterway to monitor the environment.

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? SStudents now have a greater understanding of why water is such a precious resource.

“This was a great kit for the students, they really enjoyed being scientists. They have come away with a greater understanding of water and what effects everyday living can have on our local waterways.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We incorporated mathematics/statistics with the data we found, also writing with a range of poetry and descriptive as well.

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? As our school is surrounded by water, all of our students were very aware of the local waterways. We d decided on a small creek just down from our school. Most of the students know this spot well, for getting tuna and swimming. So they produced some amazi

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? Building our relationship with Papatuanuku and the aspects of Kaitiakitanga, this fit in so well with what we were trying to focus on for the term and year.

“Great hands on learning! This was awesome! Students loved being engaged with the science concept of the learning, especially having our local Eco quest group come in and show the students how to test the water using other equipment and resources as well as our kit. wonderful to see that what we received is exactly what they actually use. As we had just started learning about statistic, were able to combine and apply their new knowledge with their data.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Social Sciences and Sciences in particular

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? Taking action to spread the word to others about how to look after and care for our water ways.

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? Students became aware that not everyone sees or uses water in the same way. It can depend on ones culture or a variety of other factors like where you live, urban or rural, experiences like a user of town supply water or home tank, or also what recreation

“This kit was a great hands-on experience and was great for taking students out of the classroom into their local waterway.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We actually used out maths time to do this unit which was really cool!

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? It’s a rural town so I was able to put this learning into real-life context for them! Especially if they were going to work on a farm in the future.

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? So powerful, I love this!

“What I do love about your kits are your lesson plans and supporting videos! I was just wondering if there could be some supporting videos on how to actually do them. My year 7s and 8s struggled with the wording a bit and it would have been helpful to see it modeled to them before the chalk stream. I don’t know if it’s possible, but also videos on how the profressionals do it too! I’m in a farming town so this is totally something that they might have to do later in life!”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? YES! Oral learning Written work Scientific drawing and discussions Mathmatical thinking.

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? Our local stream was really gross so it was an amazing opportunity to focus on our local enviroment!

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? We had great discussions around cultural responsiveness of native plants and streams. Leaving the environment as we found it.

“This kid was wonderful! Due to Covid and a drought we struggled to find a stream! We went to the local MAGS farm and testing their stream after a good week of downpour. The kids got dirty, they got in the water and we had some wonderful science conversations. Thanks for the kit!”

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Posted 4 years ago

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