3/4 Learning discussions and provocations – Our Thinking Journey

3_4 N2 Reflections – Google Docs-2ndc65u   

The above link is a documented journey of our students thinking.

This term we are all working collaboratively on designing an Ultimate Game that will showcase our research on a topic of interest. There are many opportunities for students and teachers to explore :

  • History of games and the purpose of a game
  • Reviewing existing games and games in progress
  • Writing game instructions and designing rules
  • Understanding how to present research and own knowledge as a game.
  • Research deeply into possible game topics
  • Exploring how players can learn from playing a game
  • Chance and probabilities through the various game playing strategies
  • Problem solving through the four operations of mathematics: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
  • Working collaboratively in game design and presentation
  • Testing our games in progress and seeking feedback for improvements
  • Exhibiting our Ultimate Games in a collective end of year interactive gallery exhibition (visitors can play the games!)

Each week we have a guiding question that provokes our thinking through the participation of our learning provocations.

We have ran a series of discussion groups this week, on exploring our guiding question and how we can explore further through our provocations.

Art Studio:

Watercolour Art – Expressing knowledge through art. Drawing human body organs and analysing the scientific function.

Every picture tells a story…….. Students can engage with a series of artworks and photographs that display a significant part of history. (17th century to present day)

Learning Commons:

Maths and Writing SMART goals and conferencing

Homophone Jokes and riddles

Research on a topic of interest – connecting with our board game

Construction Space: MAB Design Challenge

PHASE 1: Game Exploration : Testing games

Students are most welcome to bring in any board game from home to test out and review. Students will be responsible for their own game.

Stay tuned!

3/4 Team