Machines that Build - iExperience Narrative Assessment

Learner:  Owen      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 Owen 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 Owen 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, Owen built his own machine and was able to explain the reasons behind and purpose of this machine. Owen’s machine was used for lifting heavy things.  It has a big strong base so that the machine doesn’t fall over and it has a secondary function of being able to fix things that are broken.

Evidence of learning

Owen has made a marvellous machine!

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Owen 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.