Class 6
Te Akomanga Tuaono
How I Stand in the World
He urunga tangata he urunga pā hekeheke, he urunga oneone, mau tonu.
To rest on human support is unreliable, to rest on terra firma is sure.
Morning circle is important for supporting the arrival of the child at school and preparing them for healthy social interactions and readiness to learn. Morning circle does not imply that all or any activities should be in a circle. It could be done in lines, in groups, independently, etc
Akoranga Matua | Main Lessons
Grammar
Speech
Poetry
Research
Practice Lessons These aspects can be integrated in any Main Lesson, where relevant
When we apply Steiner’s view on this subject to the same question ‘Of which languages should we teach in Aotearoa?’ It is imperative that Te reo Māori is taught as a language as it ensures that we embed our education into the land and culture in which our kura exist. See more in our Aoteaora principles section HERE
Class 6 Poutama | Learning Steps
English: Progress within the SEANZ Learning Steps (Literacy: Writing and Reading).
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Locate important geological features on a world map
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Locate the main island nations on a map
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Draw accurate maps and locate capital cities, states and territories
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Present a study of a Pacific nation: e.g. geography (including a drawn map), history, cultural and economic overview
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Describe the mountain types
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Describe the rock types and their characteristics: igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
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Identify some of the more common types of rock
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Discuss pounamu and its significance to Māori
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Describe the major geological features of Aotearoa New Zealand
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Describe the types of rock which typically make up the geology of their region
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How to design a three dimensional pattern.
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Thread and knot a fine a sewing needle
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Use pins to secure fabric.
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Use anchor stitch, running stitch and back stitch
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How to colour and complete their animal
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Demonstrate ability to cut around the pattern neatly.
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Choose appropriate fabric for their projects’.
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Demonstrate good construction skills, e.g.. positioning the pattern on the fabric and pinning it down
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Demonstrate good finishing and embellishment skills, e.g. stuffing the animal to the appropriate firmness
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Follow safety guidelines, e.g. handling scissors
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Plan and design your project in colour.
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wet-felting slippers/waistcoat and embroidering these
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Introducing the sewing machine and designing and making their own clothes and various other projects.
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Formulate laws for a community
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Discuss the reasons for the importance of obeying the law
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Identify the main contributions of Rome to the modern world
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Describe, on a map, the extent of the Roman Empire
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Identify Latin roots of common English words
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Describe life in the 3 aspects of social order: castle, monastery, village
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Identify and discuss similarities and differences of life now and then
Progress within the SEANZ Learning Steps (Mathematics).
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Work as part of a group to compose and play music
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Hold a tune in part singing, confidently
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In a group, hold a part when singing, or playing.
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Be able to read music to support music learning and playing.
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Accurately describe their observations of an experiment, following a given sequence
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Accurately draw aspects of experiments
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Discuss the correlation of length of resonating body and pitch of note
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Discuss the phenomena observed in the Chladney Plate experiment
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Describe the principles of convection and conduction heating
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Describe and discuss static electricity phenomena
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Describe and discuss common magnetic phenomena
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Use colour appropriately within given contexts
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Accurately draw illustrations and representations, with attention to detail
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Apply water colour paints effectively
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Draw carefully and accurately with charcoal
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Draw carefully and accurately with chalk pastels
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Achieve required results with mixed media – e.g., crayon and paint
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Sculpt an animal, human or plant form in clay
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Sculpt a given platonic in clay
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Move accurately and harmoniously as part of a group
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Speak and act a given role, individually
Class 6 Pedagogical Aims
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Developing confidence to present to peers, and trusting in a supportive reception
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Developing precise listening skills
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A deepening understanding of cause and effect, and consequence
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An experience of the many possible outcomes of one situation
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An appreciation of the expressive potential of precise language
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Seeking understanding of different peoples with openness and curiosity
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An appreciation of the differences between peoples
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A sense for causal relationships between geology, climate and the way of life
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A sense of identity within the greater Pacific region
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An experience of carefully observing the landscape around them
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A sense of the creative and transformative forces at work in the land under their feet
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sense of self and personal body geography.
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sense for the aesthetics of form, colour and shape
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appreciation for the design process and project completion
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understanding that Te Reo can be a natural part of any lesson.
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an beginning understanding of the history, purpose and origin of crafts.
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Appreciation of noble deeds
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Placing oneself second to a greater need
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Living as a law-abiding citizen
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Moving in unison with a group, to the rhythm of the breath
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A growing understanding of how the past has shaped the present, of causal relationships
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An experience of the quality of mathematics and geometry which helps us to understand and bring order to our world
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A growing acceptance of the importance of methodical sequencing
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An appreciation of the history of money
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An understanding of the social implications of working with money
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A sense of artistic competence and achievement
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A deep understanding of the importance of art to humanity through the ages and across cultures
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Authentic experiences of artistic expression
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An authentic experience of how to play and sing music as part of a group.
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Learning to observe phenomena carefully
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Learning to put aside pre-suppositions
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An experience of the importance of carefully sequenced, authentic processes
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Developing confidence in their own observations
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The students learn to know and trust their own experiences of the world they are connected to through their senses.
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Experiencing their growing competence with and understanding of colour
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Confidence in their artistic expression
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Confidence in their musicality
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Experiencing the process of carefully crafting spe