Understanding the past to build the future

Marsden Primary students in Years 1, 2 and 3 visited the Settlers Museum in Petone as part of their unit of inquiry, 'Past, Present, Future Inventions'. 

Comparing a Māori drinking bottle with a modern one

Our ākonga explored inventions from early Māori and early European Settlers' and how these were used in the past. Asking has technology changed these inventions over time?

Creating a backpack from ''recycled' materials

Our students had a fabulous time being 'inventors' and also learning harakeke (flax weaving) techniques. 

 

Thank you to the wonderful staff at the Settlers Museum for making our visit so enjoyable and informative.