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CURRICULUM CONTEXT – science society and environment technology and enterprise
PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH – project based, resource based, team-collaborative, constructivist, students as researchers
DESIGN INTENT – provide an interactive, flexible space to provide for a curriculum that includes environmental, physical, biological, and chemical science activities where students can work interactively with science and IT resources to build their understanding of the world.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
communication – prepare and present written and visual records of activites and report on their findings
apply concepts and techniques – measure, test, design and construct deveices and experience
information and research – research and record data and information
technology – use technology to record measure report research and present
patterns + relationships – work individually and in small groups
consequences + opportunities – opportunity for self directed projects
understand the world – physical world, natural world, self and interaction
understand culture – explore science of other cultures
interaction with others – work in teams, cooperation
creative activity – design devices, experiments, reports, video podcasts
growth + well being – understanding of human biology
confidence + self motivation – individual identity to be promoted
rights + responsibilities – safety, love of plants, animals, environment
COMMENTS ON THE DAY
“enjoyed the collaborative apporach”
“very good use of perimeter enclosure to create learning nooks internally.”
“sustainability – big tick”
“great design – classic form – open plan / intimate”
“a really well conceived and executed activity”
“I want to build instead of keep talking once we have a plan”
“green – interactive learning – flexibility + fixed gives individuality and flexibility”