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What cross curricular learning opportunities arose from using Nature as the context? We used this for writing - nature writing and every day beauty Art - based on our everyday beauty studies Science - looking at planting/growing/what plants need to survive etc

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How has the kit impacted you and your students feelings toward nature? We have noticed the every day beauty in nature a lot more than we used to

What were the benefits of using Nature as a context for learning? This kit was fantastic - such an awesome opportunity for students to appreciate nature and watch something grow!

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“This kit was fantastic - such an awesome opportunity for students to appreciate nature and watch something grow!”

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What cross curricular learning opportunities arose from using Nature as the context? We learnt about different scientific approaches, Māori legends, measurement

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How has the kit impacted you and your students feelings toward nature? It has added some knowledge and confirmed how much we enjoy being inside and how much we all care about and are interested in our natural environment

What were the benefits of using Nature as a context for learning? It's more hands on and interactive - provides an environment that makes children naturally inquisitive and gets them asking questions naturally. There are not the usual confines of sitting down. It's all round good for hauora/well-being. Learning is authe

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“The kit was beautiful and full of lovely activities. The students very much enjoyed it - especially growing the kowhai”

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What cross curricular learning opportunities arose from using Nature as the context? Science / Enviro

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How has the kit impacted you and your students feelings toward nature? Having spent a lot of time inside and on-screens during lockdown it was great to get outside and explore nature through mindfulness and exploring our environment. Plus it is great to have nature growing in our class...

What were the benefits of using Nature as a context for learning? Learning about how to grow seeds and protecting nature. How nature helps and enhances our environment.

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“Unfortunately due to time restraints and lockdowns we were unable to use this kit fully. However, we have planted our kowhai seeds and used this as one of our Call to Action tasks for Squawk Squad.”

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What cross curricular learning opportunities arose from using Nature as the context? I used this as an integrated unit so invovled aspects of reading, social studies, geography, history, writing, language, health etc.

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How has the kit impacted you and your students feelings toward nature? My students are able to point out the different native trees around our school and have also been participating in a community planting programme.

What were the benefits of using Nature as a context for learning? Practical and relatable for the students.

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“My class of year 7 and 8 students really enjoyed this nature spaces kit. In particular they enjoyed learning about kōwhai, which I then extended to studying other native trees around our school. I combined the planting of the kōwhai with a resource I created and also used a resource from TWINKL to extend the learning.”

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What cross curricular learning opportunities arose from using Nature as the context? We combined it with some statistics where they graphed what they found in the space.

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How has the kit impacted you and your students feelings toward nature? I think they take more care of our nature space and more notice of the trees and the animals that live within the space.

What were the benefits of using Nature as a context for learning? It connected the kids with their environment. All the kids loved exploring the outdoors and getting them to notice more about their environment and what's around them is always important.

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“I thought this was a great kit. It offered a range of different ideas to explore with the kids.”

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What cross curricular learning opportunities arose from using Nature as the context? We used science, seed dispersal, maths etc and lots of art

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How has the kit impacted you and your students feelings toward nature? Once the kids attention was drawn to nature they were engaged in noticing lots of different things around them

What were the benefits of using Nature as a context for learning? Taking notice of what is around you.

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“This was such a great kit to use when connecting to your local curriculum. We have t had. Ugh luck with the Kiwanis seeds.”

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What cross curricular learning opportunities arose from using Nature as the context? We did science, art, social studies, math & literacy. This unit was very easy to cross curricula with. Thank you very much.

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How has the kit impacted you and your students feelings toward nature? They certainly understand the germination process and the significance of kowhai trees and plants in general. We used much of the learning in our school garden as well and the importance of looking after plants to get the best from them.

What were the benefits of using Nature as a context for learning? We were able to gather information and use it across many curriculum areas. Nature gave a real context for investigating and exploring for the boys.

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“This kit has tied in extremely well with our school looking at developing a native bush area. The senior boys class have recently planted a number of native trees on a local farm. They are excited about their kowhai seeds sprouting and caring for them at school until they are established enough to plant in the farm space.”

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What cross curricular learning opportunities arose from using Nature as the context? It has been integrated into our Project Based Learning topic. This has included Maths, through mapping and co-ordinates of our nature space. Science, through our soil testing and growing our kowhai seeds. Literacy as they write about what they can see and

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How has the kit impacted you and your students feelings toward nature? During lockdown we continued to work through aspects of the kit. The children took photos of everyday beauty they found around their home or neighbourhood. They spent quiet time each day being in touch with nature and listening to the sounds. After return

What were the benefits of using Nature as a context for learning? It is hands on, authentic learning. It enhances and supports the children's wellbeing. Our school forest was a safe place to play and explore together following Covid. Learning about the benefits of having native trees in our area. (Birds, insects) We a

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“My year 5/6 class got a lot our of this kit even though we were interrupted during Covid. We used the kit to supplement our PBL topic during Term 2. "How can we, as conservationists, protect the native trees in our school forest and inform those who use the forest? We used Posterizer to map out our Nature Space and locate the areas that were special to us. We identified the native trees and tested the soil around them. Several groups had plans to create a 'treasure maps' of our forest with information and labels around the native trees. Others were creating an iMovie tour of our forest to inform the rest of the school. We are still working through these projects. The Kowhai seedlings have all grown, each child will take one home at the end of the year. We will plant the rest in the school forest.”

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