We also visited Koraunui School, situated in Stokes Valley in Lower Hutt to observe best practice, first hand. We were introduced to Diane Christenson (ex STLP) who showed us how teachers uses the school environment and the science capabilities (using evidence) to teach through the Nature of Science lens.
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| A shared vision with everyone contributing their ideas, and facilitated by Dayle |
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| A published model of Nature of Science, followed by a digital copy of our shared ideas on the whiteboard. |
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| Chris's digital representation of Nature of Science model |
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| Using Investigating in Science to make a boat that floated using a variety of materials. |
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| Using close observation skills and evidence to ascertain which dinosaurs made which footprints. |
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| Using the school gardens to teach Participating and Contributing in Science including sustainability. |
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| There was a great display of a recent Bioblitz in the library,. |
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| Skink sightings were plentiful on a walk around Sommes Island. |
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| A personal visit to Sommes Island was a great way to immerse myself in sustainable Science before returning to Auckland and see how DOC is working to manage the ecosystems on the island, especially pest management. |
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| This weta hotel was the only hotel on the island. |
