What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We really liked the bilingual farm mat. The children were really interested in parts of a farm. The tasks cards we good. The make your own farm was their favourite.

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

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Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

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Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? As a teacher I liked the key words cards. They had words that we can quite often take for granted that kids know. I know it is sponsored by dairy NZ but it was a great starting point to look at all farming.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

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Neutral

Very Practical

“This kit was good as it led investigations in my class on a bit of a different tangent. The children became very interested in where different food comes from, how they are harvested. They loved hearing different stories about animals that we integrated into the topic.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We used the discussion cards as a part of writing, the poem for reading, the activity cards for art, and social science, the ice cream recipe for science

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

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Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? Because this wasn't my first open kit, I found the open format very flexible. We were able to bring other elements into our learning.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

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Neutral

Very Practical

“My class thoroughly enjoyed this kit. I found the resources easy to follow, and we enjoyed linking them in with the ice cream recipe from a previous kit. We also extended our learning by visiting a nearby dairy farm. The pictures in the kit, as well as the map, helped my children develop a better understanding of the important components of a dairy farm and the journey our milk makes from glass to grass.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We used it to create posters, digital art and lots of written and oral language

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? A wee bit different but still easy to use.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

Not Practical At All

Neutral

Very Practical

“I was really lucky to use this kit in both a city class and a country class - wow massive differences lol. I loved learning all about the farming side of things and then hearing the country kids talking the talk !! I would have loved the farm visit.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? activities provided range within curriculum areas

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? Easy to use, especially with changes in circumstances

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

Not Practical At All

Neutral

Very Practical

“Although the students didn’t get utilise the kit in the planned way they loved the ideas and content I was able to share through distance learning.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Really adaptable across literacy and science.

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? Gave me a lot of flexibility around the way I use it.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

Not Practical At All

Neutral

Very Practical

“It was a bit tricky with COVID coming in right at the wrong time! But it was great to be able to use some of these resources with my distance learning, especially worked well with those students who live on a farm!”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Could use for writing, science and maths.

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? Prefer more guided idas.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

Not Practical At All

Neutral

Very Practical

“I thought there should be more guidance/ideas on how to use the resource.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? literacy sciences technology

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? very good

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

Not Practical At All

Neutral

Very Practical

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Posted 4 years ago

What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Great oral language opportunities to overlap with writing and reading.

How effective was this kit in providing opportunities for cross-curricular learning?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How effective was the kit in teaching and learning about farming in New Zealand?

Not Effective At All

Neutral

Very Effective

How did you find the open format of this kit? Was great with the open format to allow teaching and learning to be flexible between us as teachers and students.

How practical are the components of the Kit for Junior classrooms?

Not Practical At All

Neutral

Very Practical

“Was such a great kit to explore with my Year 2s. As not all had experienced a farm, it was a great way for them to see what it involves &; what animals there are. It also gave them some insight on where some of our food comes from.”

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Posted 4 years ago

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