Recycling Plastic

Learner: Samantha A                                  Date: 29th August, 2016 Learning Coach: Margaret Patrick                            Narrative Learning story

Learning Area:  iExplore-Recycling Plastic Rubbish

Learning Observed

We started Term 3 co-constructing an iExplore with the whole of Hopscotch Hapu.  A provocation including lots of objects and  images were displayed and the learners discussed possible connections.  They discovered they were all made of plastic or alternate products  that would normally be made of plastic. This sparked the learners curiosity about the problem plastic causes in our world. All the learners completed a KWL sheet writing what they knew about plastic rubbish and Samantha became curious about how she could recycle plastic and so her question was “ How can we use plastic in art?” She found that Sally was really interested too, so they collaborated  to decide on something they could make together. They started connecting with what other people had done with recycled plastic using google search. They decided to construct a wine glass using old plastic bottles. Samantha was a really positive role model for Sally demonstrating how she could use the OrmPS Learning Model iExplore sheets. Samantha  managed her time well and encouraged Sally along with Mrs Ben to record her evidence of learning in her Learning Model documents and in her pathway.  Samantha was a very competent, caring role model. Together their outcome was to come up with some really effective practical ways to reduce plastic in their homes and at school and they did that really well. (see link below).  Samantha was chosen to accompany Sally on a trip to the local warehouse to purchase some special art and stationery supplies. Sally was really excited about it. This came from them getting know oneanother while collaborating during this iExplore.

Evidence of learning

Outcome: How I can reduce plastic rubbish link

Next Learning Steps

*be able to complete first 2 sections of a  KWL more comprehensively. *feel confident to ask to collaborate with other learners if they share the same curiosity. *Seek out a really authentic outcome for your next inquiry.