Science Roadshow 2014

The Science Roadshow has come to Howick. It is a fun, exciting and interactive learning experience of live shows and hands on exhibits that broaden students knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Diorama Extravaganza!

Students in the Red Panda group were asked to design a model that simulates the preferred living conditions of a red panda which worked towards achieving learning goal #6.

They all did a fantastic job! 

Diorama Cinema!

Design a model showing how a bird can utilise its adaptive features to survive in its natural habitat. This contributed to learning goal #5! They all did a fantastic job!

Week 11 - Award of Merit

This weeks Award of Merit went to NISHITA SAHAY for always being on task and completing her work to exceptionally high standards! 

The Protectors

The Protectors!

Rasleen, Jessica, Monique, Nishita, Isabel, Jaydyn, Tyron, Kevin

Our Whanau Topic is Habitat and Conservation.

Our HOT Question: 

Examine the kakapo’s natural characteristics, analyse the reasons why the kakapo is endangered as a result of habitat destruction, human intervention, predators and biological reasons and create a device that may help reduce the threats to kakapos.

Our Social Action: 

Develop detailed drawing for the future construction of a device which hopefully will play a positive part in helping to remove the Kakapo from the endangered wild New Zealand birds list.

 

The Water Striders

The Water Striders

Tanner, Elim, Ashton, Matthew, Uzziah, Ella, Kelly, Anisa

Whanau Topic: Habitat/Conservation   

Our Group Focus: Wetlands           

HOT Question
Examine the importance of retaining our wetlands, investigate how severe are the threats facing the plants and bird life in the area of wetland and use this information to persuade people in our community so we can restore a ‘healthy’ wetland ecosystem.

Social Action

Create background music for our video so we can educate people about the importance of preserving wetlands in the community.

The APD

The Anti-Poaching Department

Madison, Helaina, Julianna, Bailey, Marcus, Cole

HOT Question

Identify the impact that poaching has on wildlife, examine existing laws on animal poaching, and recommend ways how the community can help with saving endangered through artwork.

Social Action

Create and design artwork that supports and raises awareness towards anti-poaching and donate it to Auckland Zoo so our community can see the damaging effects of poaching towards endangered wildlife.