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PO Box 13 678,
Christchurch 8141,
New Zealand
Testimonials
BioBlitz
Great way to extend learners in science and mathematics. Adjustable for Years 1-6. Lots of Key Competencies.
Nicola Douthe from West Park School
We have been focussing on collaboration so students used this unit to work together to find information and monitor their own learning. It was easy for the children to navigate and use the website independently.
Cheryl Moeau-Jones from Postgate School
The Bioblitz field trip allowed our tamariki to further explore their learning context (insects) and to add to their understanding of an area of the science curriculum. The format of the field trip meant that what the children had already learned was given relevance and promoted further inquiry, conversations, excitement and engagement in this context.
Jane Reid from Southbrook School
It followed on very well from the inquiry we have been doing into the plants in our local native bush. The most noticeable impact was a increase in our classes' scientific vocab. Great opportunity to communicate and collaborate with others outside of our school.
Warwick King from Otatara School
The BioBlitz trip was an excellent activity in terms of supporting NZ Curriculum objectives in Science and Ecology for Levels 3 and 4. Science is a way of explaining the world and scientists work together to support their ideas. Ecology - students can see how organisms are adapted to their environment.
Simon Romijn from St Paul's College (Ponsonby)
It was really appropriate as we learnt how to do a Bio Blitz in our own backyard - which we did! Helped us in the key Learning Area of Science - provided extra information, motivation and a wider NZ focus on the environment. Also added to the kete of useful add-ons to make my teaching better.
Andrew de Wit from Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham)
Stimulated students to look at environmental issues and biodiversity in our local area. From a teacher's perspective it was a simple way to get children engaged in learning using a digital tool.
Kristina Sheppard from Ashburton Intermediate
The content was pitched perfectly for Year 7 & 8 tamariki. As part of our unit of inquiry based around ecosystems & biodiversity, there were strong curriculum links. The word bank helped build our te reo Māori too.
Louise Wilson from Mt Pleasant School
Helped my teaching practice, as this BioBlitz field trip was a helpful tool to differentiate my teaching. Students enjoy a different form of lesson delivery, too.
Sangeeta Chaudhari from Coastal Taranaki School
Natural Hazards
We absolutely loved this Iceland field trip and got so much out of it, that it took over a very intense 3 weeks of our learning. The content was so well pitched that all our children from year 1-8 could understand and learn from it.
Teresa Jones from Waitoriki School
It was effective and was presented in such a way that it was really enjoyable, and the learning appropriate. LEARNZ trips give a great insight into the world and allow us to see and learn things we otherwise would not. Great learning tool - making learning real.
Elley Mullany from Mullany Homeschool
It has been fantastic for children to speak with experts. Sending our ambassador this time just made it all so real. Such an excellent teaching resource. Nothing like it anywhere else.
Dorothy Hutton from Columba College
It was at a perfect level for Level 3 to 4 of the Curriculum with extension opportunities. We participated live in one web conference but being able to replay all the web conferences was awesome! Took away the need for all the paperwork now needed for any outdoor education trip!
Joanne Haselden from Orewa College
The field trip gave my students a good hook into volcanoes and natural hazards. It supported the science learning area well. Watching the scientist's plane trip sparked my kids curiousity, as did the trip up the volcano.
Sarah Hey from Northcote School
Supported collaboration, inquiry, and taught specific knowledge about the subject.
Richard Baylis from Hawera Intermediate
I loved that the children were involved in creating the content by writing the questions for Ben and Shelley. Matched our inquiry concept of "Change" perfectly. Encouraged lots of 21st century skills and great learning.
Kate Hamill from Masterton Intermediate
Great for student centred learning, Māori content and access to experts. Always a range of technical terms and information that can be adapted to suit my Y12 Geo class.
Judith McKenzie from Craighead Diocesan School
It was really engaging and held the students' interest. The online support was fabulous, as there was a lot of support and different material and ideas.
Louise Lynch from Belfast School
Absolutely ideal for my year level 3 & 4.
Seuga Frost from Ohau School
The field trip allowed the children to dig deeper than just volcanism in Iceland. Students followed up with research on NZ Geology and experimenting making ther own lava, like Ben does in his lab!
Siobhan Connor from Masterton Intermediate
This provided our students with experts in their fields. It allowed us to connect with them more easily. It made direct links to the learning of their world around them and connections to where they are from.
Dion Frith from Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Linked well into our unit on puia and maunga, with good information in the background pages and activities. Dipping into videos was useful. Fitted well with our unit, which is assessing Earth Systems at Level 4/5 of the NZC. It also allowed for participation and contribution for both the KCs and the NoS branch of Pūtaiao.
Georgina Barrett from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Whanau Tahi
The kids actioning the Key Competencies through a field trip was new and interesting for them.
Jared Hopkins from Cobham Intermediate
The virtual field trip encouraged my Year 9 students to manage themselves, and helped develop their critical thinking skills.
Cassandra Wilberforce from Flaxmere College
The live web conference was an excellent experience for my students to connect with experts. It has sparked more curiosity for the students and has led well into their scientific inquiries.
Kimberley Rivett from Alfriston School