Instructional Series
Welcome to the English medium literacy instructional series teaching and learning resources for years 1 to 8.
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The House that Dan Built
In 2018, Daniel Turinsky, a student at Nelson Central School, entered a competition to design an eco-house using the computer game Minecraft. This article describes the thought processes Daniel went through as he weighed up different options to create his winning design.
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Three Drones
Most students will be aware of drones. This article describes three examples of how they are used in the world of work. By demonstrating their use within three different fields, the text builds awareness of how they work, how they are used now, and how they might be used in the future.
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Betty Batham: Biologist
This comic biography tells the story of Betty Batham, a pioneering marine biologist.
Born in an era when a woman’s place in society was largely limited to home and family, Betty rose to become a noted scientist whose legacy in the sciences lives on.
Information and tips for using comics in the classroom:
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Predicting Possibilities
This article uses real-world examples to show how mathematics can be used to predict the possible outcomes of a range of human and environmental activities. It describes how mathematical models are created by defining and measuring key variables, designing an equation that shows how the variables interact, and using the equation to make predictions.
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The Long Pause
This article explores the mystery of the long pause between the two major periods of Pacific migration. It demonstrates how the science of archaeology can be used to explain and understand the world and how scientists provide evidence to support ideas.
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Maths Craft
This article takes a playful, creative approach to pure mathematics, guiding readers through craft activities that let them explore the properties of Möbius strips and mathematical knots.
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Fake Facts
This article addresses the topical issue of fake news. Digital technology creates huge opportunities for us to create and share information but also exposes us to information that can be false or can do harm. The article encourages students to take a critical gaze on information and suggests strategies for evaluating what information is based on facts and worth sharing.
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Defending the Dark
This article introduces the science of astronomy while explaining the issue of light pollution and practical ways of reducing it. It raises awareness of why this issue is so important for humans and our fellow creatures.
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The Global Positioning System
This article explains the Global Positioning System – a technology that we’ve quickly become dependent on. It explains how it works and its benefits, while also prompting students to think critically about the risks of over-reliance.
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Keeping Our Stories Alive
by Lana Lopesi and Grace Teuila Evelyn Iwashita-Taylor
This book explores Samoan tatau in two parts: the first part is an interview with tattooist Tyla Vaeau and the second is a comic that retells how tatau came to Sāmoa. The interview with Tyla explores her Samoan culture, how she became a tufuga tā masini (electric tattoo artist), the process and practice of tattooing, and the significance of being a woman working with tatau. The comic retells the origin story of how tatau – and in particular the malu – came to Sāmoa through Tilafaigā and Taemā. The book links to the article “For the Ancestors”, published in School Journal, Level 3, November 2019, which recounts one woman’s experience of receiving her malu.
Information and tips for using comics in the classroom: