Shivin's Kite Making Learning Story

Learner: Shivin & Nehaal Learning Coach: Bex Remington                Date: 6 March 2015

Learning Area: iExperience - Making Kites

Learning Observed

Shivin and Nehaal worked as a pair in the iExperience of kite making.  As a pair they had to find a plan for their kite, collect the materials and then work together to get it made before the time was up.  Shivin said he knew how to do it and wanted to make a stunt kite.  Nehaal asked me what materials we had as he thought that would change what kind of kite they could make.  Once I showed them the materials they realised that they needed to rethink their plan.  After a little bit of research they both agreed to make a kite in the shape of a stunt kite but with the materials we had.  They each assigned themselves roles - Nehaal worked on the frame and tail and Shivin created the kite pattern.  Both boys worked enthusiastically through the process and even though it rained and we ran out of time, both boys said they would like to keep going on Monday for iExplore.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Shivin and Nehaal worked well together and were able to listen to each other throughout the planning process meaning they demonstrated the key competency of relating to others and participating and contributing.  After the initial rocky start they recognised the need to plan and work collaboratively.

Next Learning Steps

Modifying their designs to make their kite fly further for longer Research different kite types and try out one of the more unusually shaped ones Use iExplore time to find out what the science is behind kites flying