Machines that Build - iExperience Narrative Assessment

Learner:  Jolin      Learning Coach: M Lennon - LH2      Date:   3 November 2016

Learning Area:  iExperience

NZC Achievement Objective:  Level 1; Technology; Characteristics of Technological Outcomes - Students will understand that technological outcomes are products or systems developed by people and have a physical nature and a functional nature.

Learning Observed

During iExperience Jolin has been learning about machines that build things.  She has been showing her curiosities about the purposes behind different machines and why they were invented. During this iExperience Jolin learned some background about different machines that build things.  Her favourites were the machines that could move or chop trees. After learning about different machines and their purposes, Jolin built her own machine and was able to explain the reasons behind, and purpose of, this machine. Jolin’s machine was used to fell trees.  Her machine had a very strong base that was heavy so the top of the machine doesn’t fall down.  It also had a hook that can carry the trees to where they needed to be.

Evidence of learning

Jolin has made a marvellous machine!

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Jolin demonstrated that she was: Connected - actively taking part in learning conversations and activities. Capable - being able to describe the purpose for her machine. Curious - building and rebuilding machines to ensure they are stable enough to carry a load. Managing Self  - using equipment in an appropriate manner.

Next Learning Steps

Keep developing your curiosities about machines and their purposes by building bigger, better machines each time. Discuss your new findings with your peers to help them build stable, load bearing machines.