Term 2 2023
The physical sciences are fascinating for ākonga and our reviews always show that they want to do lots of hands-on experiments. Whānau feedback also indicated a desire to cover sciences in a clear way, and our curriculum coverage lined up to make this the perfect kaupapa for this term's pakirehua.
So, how far can we go?
Paper airplanes were designed, thrown, redesigned and improved. Who knew there were so many types?
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Science
Technology
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Ignite - we have a can do attitude
Watching live launches of RocketLab rockets (in Aotearoa!) helped to get excited about the big picture.
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Science
Technology
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Ignite - we are excited and curious about the big ideas
We used the scientific process to test our hypothesis and apply our scientific knowledge.
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Science
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Explore - we research different ideas and perspectives
We learned about different scientists from the past and present to see how their theories help us to understand what we are doing.
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Explore - we acquire knowledge
Room 1 made pom pom shooters and experimented to see what they could change.
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Explore - we ask questions
We are able to apply our learning in pakirehua to create relevant and interesting tuhituhi.
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Science
Literacy
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Sort & Synthesise - we pull ideas together
We used hexagons to find the connections in our learning and bring our ideas together.
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Sort & Synthesise - we pull ideas together
Every class made the best possible design to make their entry go the highest or farthest.
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Technology
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Create - we work with others to create something that answers our question