Narrative Assessment - Eye on Nature

Narrative Assessment - Eye on Nature

Learner:  Vivian                       Learning Coach:  Mrs Croll                   Date:  4 April 2017 Learning Area:  Science

Learning Experience: On Tuesday 28th March, Vivian attended the Eye on Nature event at the Auckland Botanic Gardens.   The purpose of this trip was to provide Vivian with a variety of learning opportunities so that she may gain a deep understanding and appreciation of the fundamental processes that support life on the planet and to become a guardian of her living environment.

4Cs and Key Competencies: Collaborating with others to create a healthy lunchbox and solve a food-plant activity.   Which plant produces which food product? Vivian was involved in a variety of learning activities that enabled her to find  answers to her  curiosities through exploration and questions.   Creating a healthy lunchbox Developing her capabilities as a scientist by grouping plants, animals and other living things into science-based classifications. The learners went on a short bush walk to find out more about the relationships between the native birds and the trees.  They were able to ask questions - there were many curious learners.

Next Steps: Share her learning with an audience, e.g. blog post, hui presentation Investigate an area of interest in an iExplore Support environmental activities around the school