Zoo Narrative Assessment

Machines that Build - iExperience Narrative Assessment

Learner:  Riley      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 Riley 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 Riley learned some background about different machines that help in the building industry.  His favourites were the machines that move bricks. After learning about different machines and their purposes, Riley built his own machine and was able to explain the reasons behind, and purpose of, this machine. Riley’s machine was used to lay bricks so that people didn’t have to do the hard work by themselves.  His machine had a place where the builder has to feed the bricks into a narrow tube and a spout where the bricks come out and onto the ground, neatly in a row.  Riley has also thought hard about the construction of his machine as it has a very strong base so that the machine does not fall over or break apart when it is being used.

Evidence of learning

Riley has made a marvellous machine!

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Riley 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.