Christian's Big Cat iExplore - Term 3, 2015

Learner: Christian                                                                  Learning Coach :DWilkes  Date:  Term 3                                                               Learning Area: Science

Learning Observed

Christian has shown real curiosity, thinking and managing self skills researching and making connections to her prior knowledge.  Her driving iExplore learning adventure question has lead her to investigate 3 big cats: the puma, leopard and cheetah.  She wanted to know if they were the same and/or why they were different.  Christian found using a Venn diagram helpful for seeing, visually, how the feline species were different but also what their similarities were.  She showed capability at creating a presentation to share her learning with her classmates and created a wee quiz for us using an online tool called ‘kahoot.it’.  She had a lot of fun doing this with a group of learners and I.  I was very impressed that Christian trialled the quiz with a focus group before her presentation- she showed real preparation and forward thinking.  Her presentation and quiz showed clearly all that she has learned, where her new curiosities lay and how she made connections with people and resources.  I am looking forward to her new iExplore learning adventure- good luck!

Evidence of Learning

Video of her Introduction here Christian’s iExplore doc Christian’s Presentation

Next Learning Steps

finish updating your iExplore doc- this needs more detail asap write a reflective blog post about your iExplore experience check all of your facts in your presentation create a new iExplore doc and link it to our collaborative Balloons presentation show your presentation and quiz your family with the kahoot.it quiz

Learner: Christian, Kormel and Yuvika   Learning Coach: Margaret Patrick            Date: 24.09..2015

Learning Area: Science Narrative Learning story

Learning Observed

These learners were part of the “Mythbuster” group for iExperience in Weeks 6-10. They ”busted” the myths about everyday objects behaving in unusual ways. They were curious and explored the  physical and chemical reactions that caused the strange things to happen.They practiced writing up the phenomenon using a scientific experimental method developing their capabilities.  In week 10 they collaborated to form a  group and they had to make their own experiment, connect with other research available and come up with a hypothesis as what they expected to happen, do the experiment and reflect on the actual outcome. Following this they were required to make a presentation to an audience of learners. This included: the actual experiment, explanation of any changes they made, review of their hypothesis, present their digital recording of their work and field answers to questions. They managed their time well and were ready. They had observed a balloon inflated from the chemical reaction of baking soda and vinegar and decided to use this chemical reaction to be part of their “make it yourself’ Mythbuster. christian took responsibility for getting a bottle and used her time to paint it a rock colour to look like a mountain. On the day of their presentation that one of the team didn’t bring the  vinegar. They borrowed some from the staff room but realised that this was significant factor in creating the size of the explosion. There was not a lot of vinegar and the explosion was less significant. Refer link to their slide show

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

try out other experiments in a safe supervised manner explore where this scientific phenomenon is used in real life activities write a reflective blog post about your learning. Add a cross-section of comments from the other learners’ feedback during your presentation. encourage your family to go online and read your blogs. spend time ensuring all group members have a role during a presentation. create a schedule for group members regarding responsibility for bringing various items to contribute to the group’s experiment.

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

Learning Area: Draw it

Learning Observed

Christian chose ‘Draw it’ for her iExperience in Wk 3 - 6 Term 3. She was to show her design firstly by carefully sketching the animal she chose in detail on paper along with information about this animal. She used the internet to find the information and a picture to help her draw her animal which is several animals in one. She was then to do a final drawing (see below) of the animals. She has used great detail and also some of the animals habitat to complete her drawing. Christian finished her task on time and was able to explain to others about the animals and their habitats. She used her imagination well.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Christian showed she had the curiosity to find an animal that suited her. She collaborated well with the other students in sharing and helping. Christian was able to connect to her prior knowledge and experiences in discovering about the several animals. They were animals that interest her.

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

week 10 University

University

what is University like, is it strict, or is it fun with science and stuff, or can we Dissect a frog, do Maths all day, or do we get to have Exams all the time, go to school trips every single day, or do we do sports on devices and make projects like for example robotics and stay in at night time, what ever we have to do I think it's going to be cool.

my acrosstic poem (week 9) well-being

Working

Estimating (Guess how much it weighs or what is the length)

learning about new thing's and being curious

listening and do what the learning coach says

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best(do the best i can and be capable to finish my capability

Eco Environment( being a collaborative in anything we do) 

intention(we are learning to)

nutrients(always fruit first)

geologist(are people who discover many things)

week 8(acrostic poem)inspiration

Ignite(stay together)
Never give up(Follow your dreams)
Successful(Always be a Role model)
Positive(always think positive)
Impress(impress to forget)
Radio(listen to something that calms you down) 
Attention(keep your attention to the thing's that really important)
Tempted(don't get angry)
Improved(always put effort into anything you do)Optional(Decide what you need)
National(always be yourself)