What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We were able to develop a range of skills throughout science, mathematics, social sciences, and literacy.

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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? Some students would love to continue to monitor the stream in our area.

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? We were able to get understanding of the importance through elders in the community

“Awesome kit! Our class were very engaged in the activities involved with this kit. We have learnt a lot about our local stream and about the importance of protecting this area. Thanks school kit!”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Links to our own local Waihao stream and cuktural links. Eeling historically in the streams that are local to Makikihi School.

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? How to become sustainable and clean waterways for future generations. Water and its importance in many many ways. Multi level classroom led children in different directions. Into studying fossils abs rocks at the local river bed. Captured interest class w

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? Why we test waterways. What are the benefits. What do the results tell us. Children were keen to find out what the results were and record the tests. Making links to school journal stories.

“It was interesting students varying ideas and vast differences in knowledge and experience. 50 percent from farms and 50 percent from small township.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? N/A

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? After visiting our local river which is runs through a relatively new subdivision close by our school we have decided that the condition of the river is ok. It could be better in that we only found tolerant species living in the stream and there isn’t a

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“My class was so motivated by it's teachings, it was relevant to our local area and provided so much learning across the curriculum. It is something that we will continue to go back to and revisit in the future. Once again thank you so much for providing such quality learning opportunities for our tamariki it was awesome to see them so motivated and enthusiastic about their learning.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Children enjoyed following up by reading the Kiwi Conservation Club magazine articles on water invertebrates and stream health. This engaged their curiosity about all things water related!

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? The children were keen to return to our waterway on another occasion - the day we visited was not long after heavy rain and we didn't find a lot of life in our stream. The children wondered if the invertebrates had been swept away! They were curious to co

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? Very well

“Great equipment, easy to use and follow. My group of students loved exploring our waterway, finding invertebrates and measuring the flow and temperature of the water.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Linked in well with maths and analysing their findings.

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? Doing more EOTC with the students and getting to know our local area better.

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? A good way to introduce about being kaitiaki in our local community and Te Reo language

“Thank you for another amazing kit that fits right into the classroom, such a great way to analyse our local waterway.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? There are loads of connections with literacy and art as well as social sciences; thinking about how different cultures use waterways.

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? Looking at how we can address any issues with the local council. Other waterways in the area - running the same tests etc.

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? By helping our students to understand the importance of water to Māori and the responsibility we have to be kaitiaki of this resource.

“What a highly interactive learning kit the 'Water Kit' has been. The tasks have been clearly linked to science and environmental issues. The tasks are very hands-on and have encouraged our children to respect and make use of the local river and lakes. I would recommend this kit to other teachers and believe it is ideally suited for Year 5-8 children.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? This kit covered many cross curricular links.

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? We have a stream close by and our students were very excited about using the stream, unfortunately we were unable to utlilise the stream.

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? The content for this is amazing! Very thorough and thoughtful.

“Unfortunately were unable to complete this kit due to the disruption with Covid.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Not applicable

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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? Not applicable

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? Not applicable

“I never received the kit so am unable to comment. A colleague did receive the kit and loved it so I would definitely look at doing this again another time.”

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Posted 4 years ago

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