Connected 2011 Level 2 - Structure
In this Connected there are three articles ("Building a Wharenui"; "More than a Box"; "Saffron’s Skeleton").
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The focus in this issue of Connected is on the Nature of Science strand of the curriculum.
Connected 2011 Level 2 - Structure
At times, themes require the introduction of concepts that students at this curriculum level may not be able to fully understand. What matters at this stage is that students begin to develop understandings that they can grow over time.
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Building a Wharenui
This article outlines the process of building a traditional wharenui, including a description of the materials and building techniques used and an explanation of the symbolism and spiritual significance of the wharenui. It also explains how and why processes and materials used to construct wharenui ...
1 of 3More Than a Box
“More than a Box” describes the processes and practices used when planning, designing, and building a large indoor sports centre.
2 of 3Saffron's Skeleton
In “Saffron’s Skeleton”, Osteologist George demonstrates to ten-year-old Bruno the processes he uses to clean and preserve the bones of Saffron, a recently deceased chicken.
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