31 August - 6 September
Section outline
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E tū ki te kei o te waka, kia pākia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā
Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face
Kia ora. Welcome back. We have been innovating in education all year - what are some of the ways we have had to change to meet a need or new set of conditions? This week, you are going to share your presentations about Yike Bikes and traditional bicycles. We will then brainstorm a list on possible inventions/innovations and you will be able to independently research and present your findings - Invention or Innovation.
Success Criteria: I can/have...
- describe the difference between an invention and an innovation
- categorise a piece of technology onto invention or innovation
- discuss the reasons for my categorisaion
Activities:
- Small group presentation of Yike Bike research
- Whole class brainstorm of potential research invention/innovation
- Independent research

Homework:
Write here...FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING on New Zealand technology and describing the process of design of either a new invention or an innovation on existing technology