Hannah & Saniya's Habitat Design Learning Story

Learners: Hannah & Saniya    Learning Coach: T.Dillner            Date: Weeks 3-6 T3

Learning Area: Science

Learning Observed

In Term 3, LH1 spent a lot of learning time looking at the habitats of animals. They had to select an animal and think carefully about what that animal needed to survive. The learners then had to choose a method to recreate this habitat out of Make It, Localise It, Digitize It or Draw It. Saniya and Hannah chose to Make It and opted to collaborate as a pair on a habitat for a Cheetah. Together, they exercised their curiosity by researching Cheetah information and drafting a brilliant sketch of what they imagined their habitat would look like. They used a model of one they found online to help them. Saniya and Hannah were both able to demonstrate their capability by giving a very clear explanation of their draft sketch by showing where the Cheetah would sleep, eat, drink and play. Following this Saniya and Hannah began making their habitat from cardboard, paper, paint, clay and other craft items found at school. They communicated well which was shown by their ability to complete their design on time even though there were days where only one or the other was present for the Make It sessions.

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Present their model and learning to a group of learners who did not choose ‘Make It’ for their habitat design. Discuss with family members about their habitat, its features and how they constructed it.