Machines that Build - iExperience Narrative Assessment

Learner:  James      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 James has been learning about machines that build things.  He has been showing his curiosities about the purposes behind different machines and why they were invented. During this iExperience James learned some background about different machines that build things.  His favourites were the machines that could move very fast. After learning about different machines and their purposes, James built his own machine and was able to explain the reasons behind, and purpose of, this machine. James’ machine was used to transport and deliver things quickly.  His machine had jets on the back to make it go fast, it had a special area to hold all the things it needed to deliver and it also had special attachments so it could go in the water.

Evidence of learning

James has made a marvellous machine!

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, James demonstrated that he was: Connected - actively taking part in learning conversations and activities. Capable - being able to describe the purpose for his 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.