Section outline

  • Context: 

    He waka eke noa (We are all in this together)


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING a range of possible ideas in order to connect our Coast's term context to scientific topics.
    • We are EXPLORING the meaning of "He waka eke noa" so that we interpret the context meaningfully.
    • We are EXPLORING the general scope and nature of the science curriculum so that we can clearly classify the different learning areas of science.


    Learning Intentions (WALT):

    1) Brainstorm ideas for science topics and foci for our Coast's context.


    Success Criteria:

    1) Use mind mapping to brainstorm ideas

    2) Make sense of ideas and link them to the science curriculum and other learning areas

    3) Participate in discussions by listening to others and/or contributing point of view


    Activities:

    1) Brainstorm ideas using mind mapping bubbles/clouds; whole class (modelling) and then students work in small groups. 

    2) Generate ideas and grouping them.

    3) Think-Pair-Share, and then discuss brainstorm ideas and deliberate.

    4) Co-construct the learning focus for the term.