What were some of the values that the people your students interviewed talked about? Those that connected with our school values of ako, pono, manaakitanga etc.

“A wonderful kit that we plan to reuse better as our curriculum needs suit. We were able to take parts out of the kit to suit how we could best introduce the content during our term plan.”

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“The students absolutely love your kits. They work together and discuss the different elements in the box. I am literally met with cheers of excitement when I hold up one of your boxes”

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What were some of the values that the people your students interviewed talked about? I think the biggest message our tamariki took away was the value of working hard and staying grounded. They also got the message that family keeps you rooted, but they also allow you freedom to try your own way too.;

“We were a bit behind the launch, but it's made a HUGE impact on our syndicates Inquiry this term. This kit has connected our kiwi's with people, across NZ, around the world. (One student interviewed me about my family farm in Pennsylvania. A highlight was our Agri-Games, where we had gumboot tosses, egg n spoon races, wheelbarrow races and fadge races. The kids loved it!”

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What were some of the values that the people your students interviewed talked about? -You had to work hard to achieve -Respect and life skills -Working hard to get good results

“Students were engaged and enjoyed interviewing farmers especially farmers that are now retired. Another great school kit and great way to revisit our school values and compare to farming values from the past or current.”

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What were some of the values that the people your students interviewed talked about? Respect for the land and the animals. Caring for the land, animals and future generations to come. Making money to future benefit their families and ensure their kids had a decent upbringing. Helping job opportunities for other people.

“As we are a big dairy farming area some students found this a little tedious however we turned it around and incorporated it into a culture/background research project into where students are from and have their families traditionally stayed in one area.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“We delved into Te Tuia...as I saw it and Grassroots kits to end the term. My class loved interviewing farmers and reading the letters. We made 50 word stories and used card from last year's stationery lovers pack. Our mini exhibition for Te Tuia included our recounts from the point of view of the objects and some empty speech bubbles to show how some stories are not heard. Pics to come We are looking forward to beginning next term with Not in My World. Schoolkit team ...you are legends!!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Grassroots Digital Story NZ farming scavenger hunt was a hit today! What a great resource. My students then created a challenge around sailing (our actual topic) for others in class to complete in their spare time. They had to cross check the data was on the site before they wrote the questions.”

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“Thanks schoolkit for the Grassroots kit, many of us have been surprised about who and how close our connection has been to someone who’s grown up on a farm. Here in the photo, we’re practising our interviewing skills in preparation for our interviews this week. This unit has enhanced our discussion around our school values too”

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