Inquiry


 * Inquiry Learning **

The Wairakei Inquiry Model guides our learning and helps us to become Absolutely Brilliant Wairakei Learners.

We use the We Think characteristic of our school vision during inquiry learning.

// We think because we value being inquisitive. //


 * = ** Ecosystems ** ||
 * [[image:ScreenHunter_02 Nov. 20 15.28.gif width="321" height="129" link="@http://www.bhg.com/gardening/pests/insects-diseases-weeds/types-of-weeds/#page=1"]] || [[image:ScreenHunter_03 Nov. 20 15.30.gif width="259" height="132" link="@http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/resources/identification/animals/bug-id/what-is-this-bug"]] ||  || [[image:ScreenHunter_05 Nov. 20 15.32.gif link="http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/resources/identification/animals/bug-id/alphabetic-list-of-bugs"]] ||
 * = **Identifying Weeds in your ecosystem** ||= **Identifying Bugs in your ecosystem** ||=  ||= **Long list of Bugs** ||

New Zealand guide to Travel and Business ||= Working & Living in New Zealand ||= New Zealand Travel Guide ||=  || City Council website all about Christchurch ||= Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism ||= Christchurch City Council ||=  ||
 * = Diversely Different ||
 * = [[image:ScreenHunter_15 Aug. 14 08.02.gif link="@http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/new-zealand-peoples"]]
 * Diversity in New Zealand** ||=  ||= [[image:ScreenHunter_14 Sep. 01 10.01.gif width="328" height="134" link="@http://www.newzealand.com/"]]
 * =  ||=   ||= [[image:ScreenHunter_07 Sep. 15 13.40.gif link="@http://www.christchurch.org.nz/"]]

** W.A.L.T ** ** We are learning to identify the ** ** different types of matter. **

** We are learning how materials change ** ** from one state of matter to another. **

We use the We Think characteristic of our school vision during inquiry learning.. // We think because we value // // being inquisitive.//
 * = [[image:wairakeilearners/Screen_shot_2012-03-25_at_2.32.14_PM.png width="248" height="196" link="@http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/materials/changing_states/read1.shtml"]] ||= [[image:wairakeilearners/Screen_shot_2012-03-25_at_2.39.11_PM.png width="247" height="167" link="@http://www.neok12.com/quiz/STSMAT01"]] ||= [[image:wairakeilearners/Screen_shot_2012-03-25_at_2.42.42_PM.png width="247" height="166" link="@http://www.neok12.com/quiz/STSMAT02"]] ||= [[image:wairakeilearners/Screen_shot_2012-03-25_at_2.34.41_PM.png width="238" height="186" link="@http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/schools/ks2bitesize/science/quizengine?quiz=changingstates&templateStyle=science"]] ||
 * = **Learn about changing **
 * the states of matter. ** ||= **Match the states of matter **
 * with the correct definition. ** ||= **Match the change of **
 * state with its name. ** ||= **Test your matter **
 * knowledge. ** ||
 * = [[image:wairakeilearners/Screen_shot_2012-03-25_at_2.57.55_PM.png width="254" height="187" link="@http://www.fossweb.com/modulesK-2/SolidsandLiquids/activities/changeit.html"]] ||= [[image:wairakeilearners/Screen_shot_2012-03-25_at_3.01.43_PM.png width="257" height="182" link="@http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/states_of_matter/"]] ||= [[image:ScreenHunter_13_Mar._26_18.55.gif width="224" height="178" link="@http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/materials/changing_states/play.shtml"]] ||= [[image:ScreenHunter_04_Mar._26_17.35.gif width="248" height="181" link="@http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/9_10/changing_state.shtml"]] ||
 * = **Experiment with heating **
 * & cooling. ** ||= **See the particles in each **
 * state of matter. ** ||= **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">Change the state **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">of water. ** ||= **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">Experiment with **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">water. ** ||
 * = [[image:ScreenHunter_01_Mar._26_17.27.gif width="252" height="184" link="@http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/8_9/solid_liquids.shtml"]] ||= [[image:ScreenHunter_02_Mar._26_17.31.gif width="248" height="180" link="@http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/10_11/rev_irrev_changes.shtml"]] ||= [[image:ScreenHunter_03_Mar._26_17.33.gif width="249" height="180" link="@http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/9_10/gases.shtml"]] ||= [[image:ScreenHunter_05_Mar._26_17.44.gif width="234" height="168" link="@http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/gases.html"]] ||
 * = **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">Experiment with solids **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">& liquids. ** ||= **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">Experiment with **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">changing matter. ** ||= **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">Experiment with liquids **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">and gases. ** ||= **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">Test your matter **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">knowledge. ** ||
 * = [[image:Solids,_liquids_&_gases.gif width="254" height="170" link="@http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/studyjams/matter_states/"]] ||= [[image:ScreenHunter_12_Mar._26_18.41.gif width="236" height="159" link="@http://www.catie.org.uk/testing_time_index.html"]] ||= [[image:ScreenHunter_14_Mar._26_19.17.gif width="252" height="191" link="@http://www.abpischools.org.uk/page/modules/solids-liquids-gases/slg2.cfm?coSiteNavigation_allTopic=1"]] ||= [[image:ScreenHunter_16_Mar._26_19.21.gif]] ||
 * = **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">Remember & test your **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">matter knowledge. ** ||= **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">Test your matter **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">knowledge. ** ||= **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">Learn the properties of **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">solids, liquids & gases. ** ||= **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">A fun states of **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">matter quiz. ** ||
 * = [[image:ScreenHunter_17_Mar._26_19.40.gif width="223" height="145" link="@http://www.quia.com/rr/38085.html?AP_rand=1969594570"]] ||= [[image:ScreenHunter_18_Mar._26_19.52.gif width="210" height="153" link="@http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2science.html"]] ||= [[image:ScreenHunter_22_Mar._26_20.10.gif width="272" height="160" link="@http://education.uoit.ca/lordec/ID_LORDEC/states_of_matter/wong_states_of_matter.swf"]] ||= [[image:ScreenHunter_23_Mar._26_20.16.gif width="236" height="165" link="@http://www.safeathomewithleo.com/SAHMatter.swf"]] ||
 * = **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">States of matter **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">millionaire game. ** ||= **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">Label the changes **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">of matter. ** ||= **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">Learn about the 3 states **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">of matter. ** ||= **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">Learn the properties of **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 21.3333px;">the 3 states of matter. ** ||