Our PBL This Term

This term our Project Based Learning (PBL) has been about cultural stories and the big question was;

What is the significance in the 21st Century of our Cultural stories?

First we brainstormed what culture is and came up with lots of ideas. Culture is where

you are from, the traditions you have, religions, holidays, stories, reunions and

celebrations.

Then we thought about our own culture and talked to our parents about our

traditions and heritage. I wrote a post about my family and things we like to do.

In Literacy we read and discussed myths and legends from around the

world then we concentrated on Maori legends. I Read Maui And The Sun,

How Maui Slowed The Sun, Maui And The Big Fish And The Battle Of The

Mountains. I have retold my own legend called the legend of the Battle

of the Mountains in my own words.

We made a performance about the story Battle of the Mountains. Some students wrote

the script, some students took on the job of making all the artwork, some worked hard

on organising the music and others took on the role of bringing the story alive with

dance and drama.

Reflection:

For our production I contributed by

creating dances and taking

part in dancing.

I think the show might impact on others
by my family, friends and teachers will feel
they know more about the Maori culture

what I learned about working with others
was I became more confident in sharing my
ideas and listening to others ideas.

Have you ever taken part in a show?