Chickens

Learner:  Ashvir      Learning Coach: M Lennon - LH2      Date:   14 October 2016

Learning Area:  iExperience

NZC Achievement Objective:  Science; Living World; Ecology  Recognise that living things are suited to their particular habitat.

Learning Observed

During iExperience Ashvir has been learning about Chickens and their habitats. Ashvir has been a keen participant in learning about the chickens.  He has learned about egg incubation, the care of baby chicks and the needs of chickens as they grow bigger. Shortly after the chicks hatched Ashvir was able to see what they felt like so he could describe the chickens accurately. During iDevelop Ashvir furthered his curiosity by being able to describe the chicks to others.

Evidence of learning

Ashvir was a little nervous about holding the chick, so he opted to pat it instead.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Ashvir demonstrated that he was: Connected - actively taking part in learning conversations and activities. Capable - understanding that chickens have different needs. Curious - asking questions about the needs of chickens. Managing Self  - able to carefully pat the chick without scaring it.

Next Learning Steps

Keep sparking your curiosity about chickens by asking lots of questions. Look at the future needs of chickens and what we can do to ensure their comfort.