Even though we are in Level 1 - we have decided not to engage in Mahi Tahi with the three senior classes for the entirity of the term. So... this week Kakapo had a contract activity that was Mahi Tahi as we know it..but with only our class.
The task was to create a functioning water wheel using only a selection of resources and supplies - rubber bands, skewers, balloons, paper plates, paper cups, tape, hot glue, straws, egg cartons.
This task required all of the 4 Cs (Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication and Creativity). The main communication came when groups were planning - there was a lot of discussion around everyone's understanding on what a water wheel was and its purpose.
Check out the video of one of our water wheel designs and see the individual blogs to find out how Kakapo Kids found this challenge.
I am so glad to see that you are doing mahi tahi in your class - such great learning using the 4 C's!! Wouldn't it be great to create a water wheel for our school! Mrs Carey
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed building the water wheel in Mahi Tahi. I can't wait for the next project.
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