Learner:  Katherine and Shreya                   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. Refer to their Topic books.  In week 10 they collaborated to form a  partnership and they had to make their own experiment, connect with other research available and come up with a hypothesis as to 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 on time. Their experiment was called “ Colourful cornflour”.  They observed this phenomenon and decided they wanted to make it themselves. They didn’t quite get to find the scientific reason for the dual consistencies of the cornflour mixture depending on the speed of the object coming into contact with it. Link to silde show presentation

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: Katherine-Ann Cheng         Learning Coach:  J Taylor        Date: 21/9/15

Learning Area: Draw it

Learning Observed

Katherine 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 a Red Panda. She was then to do a final drawing (see below) of the panda. She has used great detail and also some of the pandas habitat to complete her drawing. Katherine finished her task on time and was able to explain to others about the Red Panda and its habitat.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Katherine showed she had the curiosity to find an animal that suited her. She collaborated well with the other students in sharing and helping. Katherine was able to connect to her prior knowledge and experiences in discovering about the Red Panda. It was an animal 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

Katherine's Operation Big Science Learning Story

Learners:  Anjli, Katherine, Justin & Gary                            Learning Coach: DWilkes Learning Area: Science                                                                            Sept: August 2015

Learning Observed

Anjli, Katherine, Justin & Gary had a blast conducting Operation Big Science in Week 7.  Thanks to the New World kit of ingredients.  Lots of learning resources as well about the Types of Mixtures and Chemical Reactions in Baking.  The learners learned that cooking is scientific fun and that the science capabilities are for life.  After initially watching a short video explaining the difference between chemical and physical changes the learners were challenged to explore their curiosity by examining their materials and discuss their priori knowledge about the materials and cooking with them.  Then they collaboratively devised an experiment - a cooking experiment, using the ingredients they selected.  First they identified a question and then a hypothesis- making connections to their prior knowledge.  As a group they needed to plan their method too. During the cooking they made observations- noting what they notice, think and wonder. Katherine enjoyed participating in the experiment. They also practiced their capability at measuring while completing their recipe.  It was collaborative and delicious!

Evidence of learning

Operation Big Science - Video

Next Learning Steps

complete their Operation Big Science experiment plan with observations and explanations write a reflective blog post about the experience use more specific measurements when writing a recipe give detailed observations about what you noticed before, during and after tent on the LH1 blog post about Operation Big Science