The Connected Series
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2013 Level 2 | -includes a collection of magnified images | Magnification Observational drawing of leaves Engaging in Science | Large numbers (magnification) | Scientific and technological words that are supported with illustrations and glossary | Microscopes - changes over time | |
Gather and interpret data Birds: Takahe/ Bush Moa extinct birds | Measurement (length) | Teacher Support Material (including 4 learning activities) | Martins Bay c1880s types of technology in past | |||
Gather and interpret data Pollution Ocean awareness Observations - The quality of water affects all animal and plant life. | Measurement (distance) | Interview | TECHNOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE: Technological modelling. TECHNOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE: Technological products | |||
Gather and interpret data Engaging in Science Birds | Interpreting graphs Statistical investigations | Writing letters to local bird watching groups. Reading and making connections - set up something similar in own school. Procedural writing | Bird observations recorded on a device (sound recordings as well) | |||
Butterfly life cycle Citizen Science Teacher support material ( including butterfly garden and other learning activities) | Measurement (distance) | Scientific and technological words that are supported with illustrations and glossary | Online reporting observations (online citizen science) | |||
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2013 Level 3 | Gather and interpret data Questioning Observations The Moon- viewed from Southern and Northern hemispheres Phases of the Moon Investigations Teacher Support material Rona and the Moon Maramataka, or Māori lunar calendar | Reflection Maramataka, or Māori lunar calendar | Making connections Questioning | | ||
Gather and interpret data Scientists Fossils Crocodilians Climate change Core samples | | Scientific and technological words that are supported with illustrations and glossary | | |||
Metals Rust Investigation | Measurement | Scientific and technological words that are supported with illustrations, diagrams and glossary | Metals Design process | |||
Sorting and critiquing data Investigations | Statistical investigations Data Sets | Reading tables and graphs of data | Designing a survey and recording data | |||
Engaging in science Gathering data Wellington Stormwater pipes Native fish life cycle Fish ladders Fish tagging | Interpreting graphs The importance of measurement | Illustrations, photographs, text boxes, diagrams, maps, and graphs and vocabulary | Using technology to survey fish - Electrofishing units | |||
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Level 4 2013 | Cause and effect Making connections Diagrams Glossary | Modelling - oil spill STEM challenge | ||||
Adelie penguins Ecosystems Scientists Antarctica | Scientific terminology Reports | The use of technology in the field | ||||
Engaging in science - looking at technology scientists use to gather data | Measurement and reading data | Scientific and technological words that are supported with illustrations, diagrams and glossary | How technology is helping scientists
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History of plastics Blutac investigation | Report reading and writing | Design and investigation | ||||
Cats - pests and wildlife Gathering data Critiquing evidence | Statistical investigation Statistical literacy | Debating Persuasive writing | Kittycams | |||
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2014 Level 2 | Interpreting Graphs and maps | Making connections Similarities/differences (Venn diagrams) Technical language Engagement | pH meters Modelling and investigations | |||
Echolocation Navigation Animals | Measuring time in milliseconds - Light and Sound FIO measurement L4 Angles | Scientific and technological words that are supported with illustrations, diagrams and glossary | Echolocation - Researchers used this principle to develop radar and sonar during World War 1 and 2. | |||
(Horticulture) | Horticulture Gardening Problem solving Investigation | | | Examples of problem solving with technology | ||
Chemical reactions Experimenting Gathering Data Critiquing evidence | | Comic style article Prediction opportunities Making connections Procedures | | |||
Designing a playground - planning, researching, forces, surveying, observations | Statistical investigations Measurement Scale | Diagrams and posters presentation | Technology: planning a design (playground) | |||
After earthquakes Material world - building materials | Measurement Scale | Technical language | TECHNOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE: Technological modelling Follow up activities-Students use evidence to problem solve as they investigate, plan, create, evaluate, and discuss technological outcomes based on the products they construct. | |||
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2014 Level 3 | Climate change Erosion Sea levels Tides | Interpreting Graphs Measurement Statistical investigations | Interpreting Graphs | Modelling Tide gauges and other devices used to measure | ||
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(Freshwater black mussels) | Scientists Engaging in Science Investigations and observations Kaitiaki Waterways Freshwater fish | Interpreting Graphs Measurement | Information posters Report writing Interpreting diagrams | | ||
Structures | Shapes Measurement | | Planning and designing a model of a purpose-filled building | |||
Chemical reactions Yeast | | Following instructions | | |||
Tectonic plates Tsunamis Volcanoes Core Samples Archaeology Using evidence to support ideas | | | | |||
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2014 Level 4 | -includes a collection of images of cycling and aerodynamics | Aerodynamics Cycling Biomechanics Sport Science | | | The Design behind Aerodynamics, Cycling, Biomechanics Sport | |
Friction Planning and experimenting | Measurement Statistical investigation Graphing | | Design challenge | |||
Sport Science Aerodynamics | Measurement Averages | | | |||
Earthquakes Scientists changing views with new evidence Faults Investigate the effectiveness of different base isolators | Statistical investigation Graphing | | The Science Learning Hub student activity “Best Base Isolator” describes how students can use a model to investigate the effectiveness of different base isolators | |||
Materials fibres Maori fabrics Piupiu, Harekeke (flax) dyeing Acid / Alkaline Chemistry | | Following instructions, sequencing events | Dying fibres Harekeke Preserving | |||
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2015 Level 2 | Health Science Investigation Muscles- body systems | Statistical investigation | Technological terminology | Use of digital technology to assist in investigation and in presenting findings | ||
Citizen Science | Statistical investigation | | Online Citizen Science Projects (see Zooniverse - Science topics especially) | |||
Sustainability Te Pūtaiao Māori Conservation | | Report Writing | | |||
Solar Power Solar Powered oven | Temperature Time | | Designing a Solar Powered oven | |||
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2015 Level 3 | Critiquing evidence | Measurement Investigations | Advertising Persuasive writing | | ||
Health Science Investigation | Statistical investigation | | | |||
Space Comets Solar System Robotic Spacecraft | Measurement | | Probes and other space exploration technology https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/rosetta-philae/in-depth/ | |||
Rongoa - Maori Medicine Kawakawa Critiquing evidence | | | | |||
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2015 Level 4 | The Brain Neuroplasticity Being a Scientist Being a Maori Scientist | | Making connections | | ||
Lighting the way with Solar Energy-includes a collection of images of types of energy used in NZ as well as critiquing evidence for renewable energy in the Pacific | Renewable energy in the Pacific Solar Power Critiquing evidence | Measurement | | TECHNOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE: Technological modelling | ||
Density Buoyancy | Measuring density | | Boat design | |||
Health Science | Statistical Investigations Measurement | Persuasive writing | TECHNOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE: Technological modelling | |||
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2016 Level 2 | (Tokelau) | Ants Insects Life Cycles Ecosystems | Statistical investigation Statistical Literacy | | Identifying a problem and planning Modeling | |
includes a collection of images of x rays and cat scans of animals | Zoo Animals - vet Animal Anatomy Bones Skeletons | | | Cat scans X-rays | ||
Weather Forecasting - traditional methods Investigating weather patterns | | | Tunnel boring machine | |||
Landforms - tunnel construction Geology | Measurement | | | |||
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2016 Level 3 | | Probability: elements of chance | Investigate outcomes to compare experimental results with expectations. | | ||
Health Science - Diabetes | Interpreting graphs | | | |||
Light Splitting light Electromagnetic spectrum Wavelengths and frequencies | | Technical language Making connections | Using the electromagnetic spectrum - smoke alarms, cell phones etc | |||
Migration Life cycles | | | Tracking migration Cat tracking - GPS | |||
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2016 Level 4 | Science Fair investigations | | Presentation | | ||
Electric Cars | | Persuasive Writing | Electric Cars | |||
Sound and Sound waves How we hear sound Animal hearing Echolocation | | | Sonar - sound and technology | |||
Oil Spills Ecosystems Pollution | | Persuasive Writing Report Writing Making connections | Technology with oil spills | |||
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2017 Level 2 | Storm water Pollution Plastic Decomposing | Measurement Large numbers | | TAking action with designing rubbish collectors (eg https://www.stormwater360.co.nz/assets/Uploads/1478-SW163-Litta-Trap-A4-LR.pdf | ||
Space environment Micro organisms Preserving | | | Freeze drying food | |||
- includes a super collection of images. Links and videos that support the article | Native Birds Trapping Predators Tracking Citizen Science Kepler Track | | | Tracking and trapping tunnels Online Citizen Science projects | ||
What plants need Photosynthesis Gardening Greenhouse Seasons | Temperature Seasons | | Greenhouse design | |||
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2017 Level 3 | includes a collection of images. Links and videos that support the article and designing homes | Earthquakes Tsunamis Sea Level Rise Samoa and the Pacific | | | Computer modeling and problem solving Designing homes | |
| | Persuasive text - how animals can help with our wellbeing | | |||
Antarctica Scientists on ice Ice Core samples | Statistical Literacy - interpreting graphs | | | |||
River health Pollution | Statistical Literacy - interpreting graphs | | | |||
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2017 Level 4 | Recycling Natural Resources Plastic | | | Identifying a pollution problem and designing a solution | ||
Kauri Dieback - scientists in the field | | | See slides 5/6 Fishing for Phytophthora - and excellent example of design and build to solve a problem | |||
Climate Change | Interpreting graphs | | | |||
Air Pollution Micro organisms | Interpreting graphs | | Looking at how big data is used to create computer models Digital Technologies to help people | |||
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2018 Level 2 | | Algebra: Equations and expressions | Sequencing Ideas | TECHNOLOGY: Technological Knowledge: Technological systems Level 2 – Students will understand that there are relationships between the inputs, controlled transformations, and outputs occurring within simple technological systems. | ||
Weeds and Nutrients | | | Online Citizen Science - INaturalist | |||
Electric circuits | | | Computer programming | |||
| | Storyboards Presentation | Animation - photography Claymation/Stop Motion | |||
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2018 Level 3 | Engaging in Science Critiquing evidence Forces/motion | | | Robotics Design brief development Coding | ||
Science of sound Sound waves | Patterns and rhythms | | Traditional and modern methods of making a pacific drum-Pato Designing Prototypes Recording | |||
| | A fictional story that involves digital technology | Technological Modelling | |||
Mātauranga Māori Maramataka - the Maori Calendar Seasons Caring for the land Climate change Scientists in the field | | Persuasive writing Using design features for deeper understanding | Look at the different types of new technologies and the ways they impact on society | |||
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2018 Level 4 | Neuroscience Robotics | | | |||
| | Making connections Comparisons | NZ DIgital Tech companies: | |||
Space exploration Rockets, Satellites Forces | | Technological products Rockets Rocket Lab, NZ | ||||
Oceans Sea beds - habitats Scientists in the field | Measurement | | Ocean technology Surveying | |||
Connected | Article | Science links | Maths links | Literacy links | Technology links | |
2019 Level 2 | NZ Animals Ecosystems Endangered animals | Statistical investigations | | Design a survey using possible digital tools like Excel, Google Forms, Survey Monkey, and Qualtrics. | ||
NZ Frogs (Native) Bioindicators Citizen Science | | | Acoustic Monitoring devices | |||
Oceans Pollution Ocean currents Citizen Science | Statistical investigation Statistical Literacy Measurement | Report Writing Presentations | Presentations | |||
Structures Eco Houses | Measurement | | Design brief - Eco Houses Minecraft | |||
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2019 Level 3 | Endangered Rhino | | | Drones - anatomy and uses | ||
Women Scientists (NZ) (Pioneer Marine biologist) | | Comic format | | |||
| Probability Outcomes | | Computer modelling | |||
Human migration Carbon dating Archaeology Navigation Fossils | Direction | | Design briefs Navigation | |||
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2019 Level 4 | | Shapes, Geometry Maths and Art Knots | | Knots | ||
Critiquing evidence | | Validating facts Critiquing evidence | | |||
Space Light Pollution Dark Sky Reserves | | | Societal and environmental issues can influence technological outcomes | |||
Excellent Digital content slides and links to support article | Navigation GPS | Direction Angles Trilateration | | Navigation GPS Satellites Geocaching | ||
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2020 Level 2 | Scientific “discoveries” often take time and require careful observation and teamwork Bones | | | | ||
Invertebrates Gathering data School yard investigations | Statistical investigations Reading graphs | Poster making - how to make a good flyer | | |||
Traditional techniques for planting and storing Matauranga | | Oral stories | | |||
Distillation, states of matter, and what it takes to become scientists and technologists. | | | Process of making scent | |||
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2020 Level 3 | How early Māori went about naming and grouping the plants and animals Matauranga Comparisons with the Linnaean system for naming and grouping organisms | | | | ||
The Carbon Cycle | | | | |||
Pacific worldview - Ra’ui Rahui Marine reserves | | Opinions | | |||
Evolutionary development of life in Aotearoa New Zealand flora and fauna are so distinct. It introduces and explains the concepts of evolution and adaptation | | | | |||
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2020 Level 4 Online version only | Fire Fire Triangle Climate Change Carbon Sinks Deforestation Adaptation | | | | ||
Natural materials - structures | Measurement | NZ Land wars | Pā design | |||
Volcanoes Volcanic Field Microorganisms How Fossils are formed Diatomite | | Persuasive writing - +/- of mining | | |||
Life cycles - cats Pet Care Participating and contributing | Measurement | | ||||
2021 - not sure any were published this year?
Connected | Article | Science links | Maths links | Literacy links | Technology links | Aotearoa Histories Links | |
Navigation | Compass Direction | Using design features for deeper understanding Retelling stories | Skills, preparation, and knowledge needed to traverse the Pacific by waka | First arrivals in Aotearoa New Zealand, Cook, Naming of places, journeying by waka across the Pacific, Cultivation of kūmara. | |||
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| | Retelling stories Legends | | Naming of places Te Waipounamu by another name - Te waka o aoraki | |||
Planting kumara | | | | Cultivation of kūmara. | |||
Connected | Article | Science links | Maths links | Literacy links | Technology links | Aotearoa Histories Links | |
| | Story of the reasons Moriori left Hawaiki and how | Waka preparation | Story of the reasons Moriori left Hawaiki and how | |||
| | | | The landing sites of the waka Te Arawa in Aotearoa New Zealand, (audio narration clips) | |||
Archaeology | | Interviews | https://theta360.com/s/ioII1PIRwd6K3OsVSDa50ZlGW | The early settlement established at the Wairau Bar. | |||
(including interesting links) | | | | | Repatriation | ||
Connected | Article | Science links | Maths links | Literacy links | Technology links | Aotearoa Histories Links | |
Pounamu Rocks Pressure | Traditional māori economy | | Pounamu - tools | the cultural and economic significance of pounamu, control and trade routes | |||
(with links to audio articles from RNZ) | Pounamu | | | Pounamu - tools | Uses of Pounamu | ||
Rock types | | Map reading | Tools | | |||
| | Historical fiction Present text | | Battle of Hiīngakākā and the rangatira Te Wherowhero | |||
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Maths topics
Angles
Averages
Big Numbers
Data Sets
Direction
Geometry (FIO L5 – Oil Spill)
Interpreting Graphs
Knots
Large Numbers
Maths and Art
Measurement - density
Measurement - distance
Measurement – length
Measurement – scale
Navigation
Probability and outcomes
Probability: elements of chance
Ratios
Reflection
Shapes
Statistical Investigations
Statistical Literacy
Trilateration
Science topics
Acid/Alkaline
Aerodynamics
Air Pollution
Animals
Antarctica
Archaeology
Bio indicators
Biomechanics
Birds
Buoyancy
Carbon dating
Cats
Chemical reactions
Chemistry
Citizen Science
Climate change
Comets
Conservation
Core Samples
Critiquing evidence
Decomposing
Density
Diabetes
Earthquakes
Echo location
Eco Houses
Ecosystems
Electromagnetic spectrum
Endangered animals
Engaging in Science
Erosion
Experimenting
Fish Ladders
Food Webs
Force/Motion
Forecasting
Fossils
Fossils
Freshwater fish
Friction
Science topics
Gardening
Gather /Interpret Data
Health Science
Horticulture
Human migration
Insects
Kaitiaki
Kauri Dieback
Land forms
Life Cycles
Light
Light pollution
Magnification
Maori Fabrics
Maramataka
- the Maori Calendar
Marine Environments
Mātauranga Māori
Materials – fibres
Microorganisms
Microscopes
Migration
Moon
Native Birds
Natural resources
Neuroplasticity
Observations
Ocean
Ocean currents
Oil
Online Citizen Science
Penguins
Pests
Piupiu. Harekeke (Flax) dyeing
Plants
Plastics
Pollution
Problem solving
Questioning
Renewable energy
Rockets
Science topics
Rongoa – Maori medicine
Satellites
Scientists
Scientists in the field
Sea Level
Seabed- habitats
Solar Power
Solar System
Sound
Space
Space Exploration
Splitting light
Sport Science
Structures
Sustainability
Te Putaiao Maori
Tectonic Plates
Temperature
Tides
Tsunamis
Using evidence to support ideas
Volcanoes
Waterways
Wavelengths and frequencies
Weather
Weather patterns
Women Scientists (NZ)
Zoo animals – vet
Literacy topics
Questioning
Cause and effect
Comic format
Debating
Following Instructions
Information posters
Interpreting Diagrams
Interviews
Letter Writing
Making connections
Persuasive Writing
Presentations
Reading Tables
Report Reading and Writing
Scientific words
Sequencing events
Storyboards
Technological words
Technology topics
A.I
Acoustic monitoring devices
Aerodynamics
Animation and photography
Cat scans
Coding
Computer programming
Design and Investigation
Design brief
Digital technology to assist investigations
Echo location
Eco Houses
Electric circuits
Electromagnetic spectrum – smoke detectors, cell phones etc.
Geocaching
GPS
Greenhouse design
Minecraft
Modelling
pH metres
Planning a design
Plastics
Preserving
Robotic Spacecraft
Robotics
Rocket Lab
Rockets
Stop motion
Structures
Taking action – designing rubbish collectors
Technology helping Scientists
Tide gauges and other devices used to measure
Tracking migration
Trapping
Tunnel boring machine
X rays