Learner: Brooklyn      Learning Coach:  J Taylor        Date: 21/9/15

Learning Area: Draw it

Learning Observed

Brooklyn chose ‘Draw it’ for her iExperience in Wk 3 - 6 Term 3. He was to show his design firstly by carefully sketching the animal he chose in detail on paper along with information about this animal. He used the internet to find the information and a picture to help him draw his animal which is a Baboon. He was then to do a final drawing (see below) of the Baboon. He has used great detail and also some of the Baboons habitat to complete his drawing. Brooklyn finished his task on time and was able to explain to others about the Baboon and its habitat.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Brooklyn showed he had the curiosity to find an animal that suited him. He collaborated well with the other students in sharing and helping. Brooklyn was able to connect to his prior knowledge and experiences in discovering about the Baboon. It was an animal that interest him.

Next Learning Steps

Gain confidence in drawing a little more detail Using the internet to your full advantage Don’t be afraid to try new things and colours

Operation Big Science- Learning Story

Learners:  Aleena, Brooklyn, Alex and Evan                              Learning Coach: DWilkes Learning Area: Science                                                                            Sept: August 2015

Learning Observed

Aleena, Brooklyn, Evan & Alex had a blast conducting Operation Big Science in Week 7.  Thanks to the New World kit of ingredients.  Lots of learning resources as well about the Types of Mixtures and Chemical Reactions in Baking.  The learners learned that cooking is scientific fun and that the science capabilities are for life.  After initially watching a short video explaining the difference between chemical and physical changes the learners were challenged to explore their curiosity by examining their materials and discuss their priori knowledge about the materials and cooking with them.  Then they collaboratively devised an experiment - a cooking experiment, using the ingredients they selected.  First they identified a question and then a hypothesis- making connections to their prior knowledge.  As a group they needed to plan their method too. During the cooking they made observations- noting what they notice, think and wonder. Brooklyn developed capability at measuring while completing the recipe.  Ultimately, it was collaborative and delicious!

Evidence of learning

Operation Big Science - Video

Next Learning Steps

complete their Operation Big Science experiment plan with observations and explanations write a reflective blog post about the experience use more specific measurements when writing a recipe give detailed observations about what you noticed before, during and after experiment sheet Write a comment on the LH1 blog post about Operation Big Science