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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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Lots of maths! but also literacy with reading and recording.

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? The students would like to revisit our water way again next year to monitor the levels and design possible ways to improve the water.

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? Giving us the time and resources to dedicate to developing our understanding.

“We had a great time with this kit. Thanks to School Kit who allowed us to hold off using the kit until Term 4, when we combined with our EOTC Week of activities. The students were engaged and used the kit to thoughtfully ask questions and have a desire to continue caring for our local environment.”

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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? SScience, english, social studies, Matauranga Maori

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? IIt's a resource we'll be able to use again

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? Tamariki understood that water quality affects all living things and that everything is connected and hour actions (good or bad) make a difference

“Hello - so sorry it's taken so long for feedback I've been hunting for my photos but can't find them :(. I've used the kit several times with different ages and it really is a great resource for deepening thinking, gathering effective data (using the Nature of Science). Children were more motivated being able to use the equipment and it thoroughly deepened their understanding of the issues facing our precious waterways. THATHANKYOU so much. Regards Ali Duncan”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Technology, Literacy, Maths

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? To look at where the waterways flow into when they finish and the effect they have on the environment there.

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? It taught them to look at the waterways we have in our own area and to be able to assess the health of those waterways.

“This was a really engaging and hands on kit. The students enjoyed learning about water quality”

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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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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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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Citizen scientists! Great literacy learning with text types, analysing and synthesizing. Same with maths- strong stats links

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? As I said before- we will be using it again as a launch into an inquiry next year (keeping half of my cohort as tuakana as well!) Looking to develop a group of citizen scientists and makign change in our community through this lens.

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? We looked into the significance of waterways to the livelihood of communities. Made good links to our work around the Aotearoa History Show which also delves into this a bit

“What an awesome resource for our class! I have a big group of passionate environmentalists who were very interested in finding out about this. We will be using it again in the new year as a launch into an inquiry about making change in our community. The teacher resources were amazing and super helpful to a beginner like myself!”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? I struggled as a teacher with the connection to the testing and understanding what was expected.

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What opportunities have arisen for future learning from this kit? All my kids had never been to the stream we went to and we had a great discussion of “hidden gems” as well as why this stream may be the way it is

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In what ways did this kit develop understanding of the cultural significance of water in Te Ao Māori? They understood the importance in new Zealand!

“We managed to create an entire week project around this. Some of my most challenging students showed how crative they were which helped me form a stronger connection with them. Was new learning our kids made that we may not have otherwise had in our curriculum.”

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Posted 4 years ago

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