Machines that Build - iExperience Narrative Assessment

Learner:  Marcus      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 Marcus 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 Marcus learned some background about different machines that build things.  His favourites were the machines that picked things up and transported them elsewhere, such as the cranes. After learning about different machines and their purposes, Marcus built his own machine and could explain the reasons behind, and purpose of, this machine. Marcus’ machine had jet packs to make it go faster, it has wheels to make it move from one place to the next, a long hook so it can pick things up and a sturdy base so it doesn’t fall over.

Evidence of learning

Marcus has made a marvellous machine!

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Marcus 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.