In what ways did the kit allow development of strategic thinking for your students? Taking risks to try things out and readjust their thinking. Allowing others to make suggestions. :+1:

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What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Actually it showed me that I hadn't none enough work on deciphering and encoding with some of my year three students. I certainly will be taking other reading material and turning the content into Stem like activities. This kit was a reward for two of my

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How has this kit influenced your confidence in STEM teaching and learning? Actually, because we took the plunge and did this kit it has inspired me to look at more STEM kits for my class. The intention is to expose my year threes to more problem solving and risk taking. It will also build their ability to think and share -commun

“My year 4/ 3 class thoroughly enjoyed taking part or though the majority of students who participated were year 4. It was better suited to their ability to persevere and work though the tasks. The range of tasks were well thought out too. And yes buzz planes are such a great activity. It was amazing to see how they worked on them until both the lights and the engine were working in unison. Cool.”

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Posted 3 years ago

In what ways did the kit allow development of strategic thinking for your students? My higher ability learners had the confidence to give the challenges a wack, others did not want to attempt them meaningfully.

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What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? As a formative assessment, my students need more experience with working collaboratively and trying to do hard things.

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How has this kit influenced your confidence in STEM teaching and learning? I'm interested in continuing to develop my understanding of how to teach STEM and collaboration skills.

“Some of my students found this really tough, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. We all expanded our knowledge of Jean Batten as well as our map reading and problem solving skills. The buzz planes engaged a different cohort of learners compared with the puzzle challenges.”

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Posted 3 years ago

In what ways did the kit allow development of strategic thinking for your students? Working collaboratively and strategically to complete the challenges, understanding the value of mahi tahi as a strategy for team success.

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What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Exploration of the science of flight.

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How has this kit influenced your confidence in STEM teaching and learning? Vastly improved my understanding and confidence of integrating STEM.

“Jean Batten - she and the kit were both aces!”

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Posted 3 years ago

In what ways did the kit allow development of strategic thinking for your students? We had 55 students in mixed ability groups. This meant each student had the opportunity to shine at some stage across the week.

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What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Being Unplugged and hands on was the best bonus.

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How has this kit influenced your confidence in STEM teaching and learning? We have many ideas tucked away following this kit.

“We spread the Kit plan across a school week. There was something for everyone!”

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Posted 3 years ago

In what ways did the kit allow development of strategic thinking for your students? I was very suprised at how adept they were at solving the coded puzzles. They suprised me with their logical and strategic thinking and how well they collaborated in their groups to solve these puzzles. They were able to break down the challenges into log

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What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? I actually really enjoed the literacy and inquiry opportunities that this kit gave me. The amount of research that the children did and the writing and reading that occurred driven by their desire and excitement surrounding the kit, really developed their

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How has this kit influenced your confidence in STEM teaching and learning? Much of my teaching is around the area of STEAM, so I would say that for me, my confidence is already high in this area. If I come from the viewpoint of a teacher who does not have a STEM background then I think the way that the activities were designed a

“The Jean Baten Kit was loved by my Y4/5/6 students. They were so excited and engaged in the activities and learning surrounding her background and adventures and the level of work that I was able to ellicit from them was of a very high standard, due to their level of engagement.”

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Posted 3 years ago

In what ways did the kit allow development of strategic thinking for your students? Working collaboratively to solve the mystery was instrumental. This ebabled all my students to share their knowledge and experiences - some I'd the more successful strategic thinkers aren't necessarily the highest academic achievers, they think our of the

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What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Many of the boys want to learn more about different aircraft types. We will be looking at learning about Amelia Earhart and then extending to other explorers who have had an impact in history.

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How has this kit influenced your confidence in STEM teaching and learning? This kit has been an awesome experience - any time we can integrate stem learning is good.

“This was a super learning experience. I really enjoyed how it was so easy to integrate the subject throughout our curriculum. Thank you.”

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Posted 3 years ago

In what ways did the kit allow development of strategic thinking for your students? Lockdown prevented this

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What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Linked with school science and forces. Brought in propulsion, aerodynamics, gravity etc

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How has this kit influenced your confidence in STEM teaching and learning? Able to use stem plus forces as part of this both in lockdown and week leading to lovkdown

“Kit has been great in that we could tie in science experiments and concepts even as we have been in lockdown. Prior to lockdown our kids had read lots on Jean. If we ever get back our aim is to do the scavenger hunt for our settling week. Unfortunately due to lockdown our child led inquiry plan has not come to the fruition we'd hoped for alongside this kit activity”

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Posted 3 years ago

In what ways did the kit allow development of strategic thinking for your students? Communication skills and problem solving skills.

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What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Problem solving skills and leadership skills are being developed.

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How has this kit influenced your confidence in STEM teaching and learning? They are using some collaborative skills and communication skills.

“Great kit that supplied Stem activities so that strategic thinking skills can be developed amongst my classroom children.”

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Posted 3 years ago

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