Technology in the School Journal and Connected
In this section you can find links to School Journal and Connected articles that feature technology content. Each item includes a summary and discussion starters that link to the technology indicators of progression.
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"Tupaia: Master Navigator", School Journal, Level 3, August 2019
This the story of Tupaia, a navigator and high priest from the island of Rā‘iātea.
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“Pencarrow: New Zealand’s First Lighthouse”, School Journal, Level 2, August 2019
This article tells the story of Pencarrow Lighthouse and the changes in lighthouse technology.
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"Johnny Pohe and the Great Escape", School Journal, level 4, May 2019
This article tells the story of an ambitious prison escape that ended tragically for Porokoru Patapu (Johnny) Pohe.
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“Iris and Dog Star”, School Journal, level 3, May 2019
This article is based on the diary of Iris Marshall, a ten-year-old girl who sailed on the yacht Dog Star....
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"The Striped Invader", School Journal, level 2, May 2019
This article describes the life cycle of a wasp and how the young queen creates her nest.
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"The Ukulele Maker", Junior Journal 58, level 2, 2019
This report describes how Dave Gilberd makes a ukulele.
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"The War on Weeds", Connected, level 2, November 2018
Students at Kaniere School are helping scientists combat the spread of weeds with digital technologies.
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"Under the Sea", Connected, level 4, November 2018
Students survey a rocky reef to discover and record the plants and animals that live there.
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“Square Eyes”, Connected, level 3, November 2018
This story explores how digital technologies can alter our experiences without us knowing.