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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"Science on the Ice", School Journal, level 4, November 2018
Neil Silverwood, a photographer, describes his trip to Antarctica to document the set-up for a science project.
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“Hine-o-te-Rangi: The Adventures of Jean Batten”, School Journal, level 3, November 2018
The story of Jean Batten and how she became the first woman to fly alone from England to New Zealand. ...
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"The Plastic-free Challenge", School Journal, level 2, November 2018
Students at Motueka South School take action against plastic pollution.
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"Tafoe", School Journal, level 2, November 2018
A group of Tokelau adults and children meet in Wellington every Sunday to pass on cultural knowledge.
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"Pen Pals", School Journal, level 2, September 2018
Students from Arataki School get to know residents at a retirement home by becoming their pen pals.
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“Journey on the Sea”, School Journal, level 3, August 2018
Students at Titahi Bay intermediate school learn about water safety and how to sail an Optimist.
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“Finding George”, School Journal, level 3, August 2018
Henrietta Bollinger tells the story of her great-great-uncle George, a soldier in the First World War.
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“Whai (String games)”, Ready to read, level 1, September 2018
Mahi teaches Hani how to make shapes with a piece of string. This story demonstrates the concept of tuakana–teina....
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"Talking to the River", School Journal, level 3, June 2018
A farmer, engineering students, and computing students gather data about river pollution.
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“As Easy as One, Two, Three”, School Journal, level 2, June 2018
Tane and Mia face various obstacles as they try to make their way off an unfriendly planet.