Kiwi Innovators Bonus Passages and Activities
Description
Explore some of the fascinating Kiwi innovators and inventions that have been created in New Zealand’s history. In this bonus Kiwi Innovators Passages and Activities resource, students will learn about four New Zealand Inventors and their creative ideas, apply this knowledge by exploring digital links, and put their own design skills to the test with creative challenges. Both a paper-based and digital option are included so you can use this in the way that suits you best – great for distance learning.
In this Kiwi Innovators Passages and Activities resource, you receive:
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4 task card challenges (passages and follow-up activities)
- BloKart
- McLaren Car
- Flying Machine
- Sheep-shearing technique
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Understand, Apply and Create activities are included (higher-order thinking skills)
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4 digital passages and follow up activities
Please note:
The Apply section of this resource uses QR codes. You will need access to a digital device e.g. tablet, iPad, or phone that can scan QR codes (there are many free apps you can use). You will also need to have access to Youtube for many of the digital weblinks.
You can also access these web links using the Google Slides version of this resource, which is included.






