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 and where relevant the progress outcomes.
Examples of articles for each strand in the technology learning area
Here are some examples of stories and articles relating to the strands of the technology learning area.
Nature of technology
Characteristics of technology
- "Tupaia: Master Navigator", School Journal, Level 3, August 2019
- "Johnny Pohe and the Great Escape", School Journal, level 4, May 2019
Characteristics of technological outcomes
- “Fake Facts,” Connected, Level 4 – Seeing Beyond, November 2019
- "The Remarkable Reti", School Journal, Level 3, October 2015
Technological knowledge
Technological modelling
- "The House that Dan Built", Connected, Level 2 - Wild Discoveries, November 2019
- “Square Eyes”, Connected, level 3, November 2018
Technological products
- "The Plastic-free Challenge", School Journal, level 2, November 2018
- “South Pacific Beats”, Connected, level 3, November 2018
Technological systems
- "Bright Fine Gold", School Journal, level 3, May 2015
- "Lighting the Sky with Raspberry Pi", Connected, level 2, November 2018
Technological practice
In the technological practice strand the three components are interlinked closely. These journal article examples cover all three components: planning for practice, brief development, and outcome development and evaluation.
If you have a School Journal or Connected you are using in class, use the archive to search by publication date for articles in those issues that can be used for discussion in the technology learning area.
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“Sensing Data”, Connected, level 4, January 2018
Find out how researchers used data to help make Christchurch a healthier city to live in.
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"Celebrating Puanga at Ramanui", School Journal, level 2, November 2017
The appearance of the star Puanga in the eastern sky signals the start of the Māori New Year....
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"The Steamer", School Journal, level 4, November 2017
This historical story features a steamship in Queenstown.
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"Stand Up: A History of Protest in New Zealand", level 3, November 2017
This article explores a number of social issues and protests in New Zealand's history.
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"The Mysterious Stones of Tonga", School Journal, level 2, August 2017
An unusual stone monument stands near the village of Niutōua in Tonga.
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"The Best Team Ever", School Journal, level 2, August 2017
A student team make a wearable arts costume together, overcoming challenges on the way.
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"The Possum Problem", School Journal, level 3, August 2017
Possums threaten native forests and birds.
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"Life Jackets", Junior Journal, level 2, March 2017
Read about how life jackets have been developed and how they protect people.
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"Living the Dream", School Journal Story Library, level 3, March 2017
Mana Vautier talks about his career as an aerospace engineer and NASA employee.
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"Over the Rainbow", Connected, level 3 – Picture This, December 2016
Students find out how different types of energy can be used in their everyday lives.