Nelvin & Justin's Honey Bee Learning Story

Learners: Nelvin & Justin V Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 3.3.16

Learning Area: iExperience - Science          Key Competency: Participating & Contributing

Learning Observed

During iExperience in Week 5, the learners were able to opt in to Sustainability related sessions. Justin and Nelvin chose to learn more about Honey Bees and why it is necessary to care for them on a global scale. They learned about reasons why global bee populations are decreasing and how this connects to the foods we eat. We also looked at the products that bees provide for us e.g. honey. There were 10 bee related challenges that the learners could choose from. All of the activities required them to demonstrate curiosity. One challenge was to use a recipe that included honey as an ingredient. We made Crunchy Banana Pops. Justin and Nelvin had to cover a frozen banana with honey and then roll it in Rice Bubbles and sprinkles. Afterwards, they gave their Crunchy Banana Pop a rating out of 10 and discussed reasons for this.

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Consider undertaking an iExplore to do with planting a bee friendly garden to help increase the number of bees in our school environment. Alternatively, look at how you could plant bee friendly plants at home. Make Crunchy Banana Pops at home using different toppings - describe how bees helped make the ingredients.

iExplore Endangered Species Learning Story

Learner: Neha, Karleil & Justin             Learning Coach: DWilkes      Date: Term 3-4

Learning Area: iExplore (Science and Literacy)

Learning Observed

During term 3 and part of term 4, Neha, Justin and Karleil decided to collaborate together on their iExplore learning adventure.  They were inspired by their iExperience learning on animals, food webs, habitats and threats so they decide they were curious about endangered species.  During our conferences they refined their curiosity to endangered species of New Zealand and each of the learners selected 3 to find more out about and write a fact file for.  When they went to the zoo they learned more about why animals are endangered in New Zealand and around the world- what poaching meant and how pollution and habitat destruction are often the causes.  They wanted to create an awareness of how the learners at OrmPS could help endangered species in New Zealand.  They discussed how to do this through conferences and open to learning conversations with their learning coaches and each other.  They grew their capabilities at listening, negotiating and researching while they made lots of connections to their experiences and prior knowledge.  They all enjoyd the ‘animal onesie’ day at the end of the term too!

Evidence of learning

iExplore Document

Next Learning Steps

write a reflective blog process about this iExplore share all the finished products and learning with your family identify what we can do next year to extend this learning

Digitise It Animal Habitat Learning Story - August 2015

Learner: Justin V & Rohullah                                                     Learning Coach: DWilkes       Date: August 2015                                                                       Learning Area:  Science

Learning Observed

This term the LH1 learners have been learning about animals, adaptations and habitats.  They were fortunate enough to go on a field trip to the zoo where the live cheetahs captured the curiosity of Rohullah and Justin.  The learners were instructed that they needed to create a habitat that would be suitable for an animal of their choice or creation.  The boys opted for the ‘Digitize It’ option knowing that they wanted to design the cheetah habitat in Minecraft and demonstrate their capability at using it.  They went through a rigorous design process that involved connecting with information through researching to create a fact file on the cheetah, drawing a draft diagram of what the habitat would look like and then creating it in a digital tool of their choosing.  Justin and Rohullah collaborated very well- taking turns, listening to each other and asking questions.  They also assisted other learners who were using Minecraft.  When it was time to share their learning, the boys presented their cheetah habitat confidently to all of the Learning Coaches and learners in LH1.  You can see their assessment here.

Evidence of learning

Justin & Rohullah share their Cheetah Habitat in Minecraft   Animal Fact File- Cheetah

Next Learning Steps

write a reflective blog post about their learning and share with parents create a product of their learning eg. iMovie to show their Minecraft to others create a more detailed diagram with labels that is represented in their final product

Tallest Tower Technology Challenge - Learning Story - August 2015

Learners:  Justin V and Nelvin                                        Learning Coach:  Ms Wilkes

Learning Area: Science and Technology                        Date: August 2015

Learning Observed

Justin V and Nelvin were 2 of four learners who initially showed interest in representing OrmPS at a technology challenge at Point View Primary School on August 26.  They met each Friday for a new challenge.  Their first challenge was to make the tallest free-standing tower they could using only the materials they were provided with:  5 sheets of paper, 6 straws, 30cm tape, 2 pipe cleaners, a couple of popsicle sticks and their imagination.  There was a time limit and they were up against the girls!  Justin and Nelvin strategised together before they started building showing some fantastic problem solving and an ability to pre-plan.  They also made adjustments as they went demonstrating that they were resilient and could respond as needed.  They used the materials wisely and kept the brief at the forefront- being victorious in the end!

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Justin and Nelvin participated and contributed enthusiastically, relating well to each other and managing themselves.  They used strong thinking strategies to maximize the use of their materials to strengthen and heighten their tower.  They collaborated strongly demonstrating an ability to listen to each other and communicate.  Their curiosity was evident in their design and as they won they developed their capability at technology challenges.

Next Learning Steps

continue to come and participate in challenges every Friday consider starting and leading a club for technology challenges in Term 4 ensure that you always stop and think before making decisions write a blog post about this!

NYLD Leadership Experience- Kevin & Justin on William Pike - August 2015

Learners:  Kevin & Justin                                                       Learning Coach: D Wilkes

Learning Area: KCs and Literacy                                                Date: Aug 5

Learning Observed

It was impressive to watch these two learners collaborate together to provide a wonderful and inspiration component to the ‘Leadership Experience’ as a long awaited follow up to the NYLD that all the Year 6s attended in Term 2.  Kevin and Justin co-constructed their video and presentation (which can be found in the Leadership Experience presentation) and they wowed the crowd with their video of ‘William Pike’ aka;Justin V!  When their first video wasn’t what they wanted they redid again demonstrating persistence, commitment to excellence, confidence and resilience.  They decided to do a video rather than a presentation because they wanted to really capture William’s essence and his message.  The learners loved watching the video and most walked away with the ‘all passion, no limits’ as a lasting message.  Practicing their public speaking, writing, videography and leadership was what they did while the rest of us enjoyed a fantastic recreation of William Pike’s amazing story of how he survived the eruption at Mt Ruapehu.

Evidence of learning

Kevin and Justin impress the crowd with their recreation of William Pike’s story

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

While Kevin and Justin collaborated they made direct and indirect connections to their experience at NYLD.  The related to others, managed themselves responsibly and participated enthusiastically on the day.  They were enthusiastic and responded to changes with resilience.  The preparation for the video was great.  They made us curious and they inspired us!

Next Learning Steps

learn some blue screening (you could put the mountain behind Justin) write a blog post about the afternoon including your reflections share your learning with family at home

Justin's iExperience Learning Story

Learners: Justin V & Amin    Learning Coach:  T.Dillner          Date: 1.5.15

Learning Area: iExperience - Social Sciences

Learning Observed

We have been working on understanding ANZAC Day and what the soldiers did in Gallipoli 100 years ago. This iExperience was called ‘An ANZAC Pack’ and related to Trench life and warfare in World War One. During the first session, Justin and Amin were completing research around life in the trenches and what the soldiers would have eaten. The learners were provided with a variety of links which they had to read and discuss. From this, they needed to record two facts that interested them. At the following session, they had to go through the information they had discovered, put it into their own language and prepare a slideshow or poster to explain their learning. The link for Justin and Amin’s presentation is below.

Evidence of learning

Link: Justin and Amin’s Presentation

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Justin and Amin both demonstrated a lot of curiosity during both iExperience sessions. They had a device each and shared their documents in order to work collaboratively - each learner was able to work on the presentation, but on different slides. This helped them to manage their time well, as they were completed within the time given (Managing Self). Justin and Amin had to make connections between what was used 100 years ago and what is used today (Thinking). This is particularly evident at the end of their presentation as they inserted a question to encourage their audience to respond (Relating to Others).

Next Learning Steps

Add video or audio evidence to support their ideas. Begin to branch out from the research links provided for them, and source their own information.