What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? A lot of maths integration.

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? I would definitely use this again as part of my science teaching.

How motivated are your students to take care of their local environment after this kit?

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? We learned a lot about nga wai o pakiahaukia (our local river) and how to be kaitiaki.

“What an awesome addition to our scientific method learning this year.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? The children used mathematics, collaboration, communication, science and environmental studies during the sessions.

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? A closer look at the small animals, insects and eels in creeks and rivers 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? The children had a good knowledge of water in Te Ao Maori and the kit strengthened this because the children were able to work closely with each other in the water and use the equipment to help them.

“The kit allowed the children to learn about the small creek which runs close to our school. The equipment was useful for learning about the eco system and the water.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Statistics

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? Developing a science fair project for several local streams .

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? If we could have done this as a class it would have worked. The girls were focusing on scientific aspects, so didn’t address the Maori perspective

“Because of the 2 lockdowns I was unable to do this with a class. However as part of a science fair project 2 students did an investigation on our north shore beaches and the water quality. They used some of the equipment from the kit and presented a full investigation for our regional science fair competition at which they won an award. The kit was what inspired them to do this topic.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Te Reo Māori, science, maths, social sciences.

How successful was this kit in promoting scientific thinking?

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? It has allowed us to explore larger waterways and our impact on them. During our School Camp, we were able to explore how wildlife moved from area to area and what helps to keep these areas healthy.

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? It made the scientific hypotheses come to life and allowed students to recognise how the local streams are linked to our local Iwi.

“The kit allowed students to examine the health of our local stream and gain an understanding of their impact our waterways.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We did lots of writing and art that stemmed from the kit.

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? We talked a lot about how we can give back to our community by looking after our local river and lake. We also planned out some landscaping at school and looked at how we can incorporate water.

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? The children had quite a bit of prior knowledge about this already but it certainly provided a refresher. It was also helpful for those children that had less knowledge.

“This was a highly interesting kit and it linked well to our inquiry unit we were doing. We co-ordinated with our EnviroSchools leader as well so it was great to have the support of both EnviroSchools and the kit.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We used the STEAM approach to this kit.

How successful was this kit in promoting scientific thinking?

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? Awareness of our local environment and how sheltered our students are eg. they don't walk anywhere.

How motivated are your students to take care of their local environment after this kit?

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? It helped consolidate our understanding that local assets like streams need to be a/ identified and b/ cared for.

“Despite the interruptions with Covid and the weather - we got out and identified a local stream and went for it! Great engaging learning and much needed in classroom and EOTC science learning.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? There wasn't a lot of this as unfortunately the kit wasn't a focus.

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? We really do need to investigate our local waterways better and their ecosystems. It would've been good to work with other organisations, which was our intentions however due to Covid levels changing this wasn't able to happen.

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? I didn't find this obviously in the kit but did try to include it.

“I found this kit difficult to follow as there wasn't a lot of information on how to use the testing equipment. With the students I have more detail would've been good. I found this to be a bit of an add on so it didn't get covered very well.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Science, Maths, Reading, Writing

How successful was this kit in promoting scientific thinking?

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How effective was this kit in raising your students awareness of the importance of water health?

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? They were amazed with little kit being the first time for everyone.

How motivated are your students to take care of their local environment after this kit?

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? How easy it is to take time and care about our local water ways.

“Water Kit”

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Posted 4 years ago

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