Our enclosure design process

This term we have been learning about the design process. Our learning began with the trip to the zoo where we explored the specifically designed animal enclosures and noticed the considerations needed. We discovered that an enclosure needs to consider three main parties:

• the animal (of course)
• the public
• and the zoo staff

We also learnt that a modern zoo enclosure has to look naturalistic and try to replicate the natural environment of the animal, using planting and features that would be found in their natural habitats. They also needed to have enrichment activities for the animal so that it can continue to demonstrate its natural behaviours.

Our enclosures had specific success criteria:

• to have a private areas for the animal
• to have playing area for animal 
• to include enrichment activities for the animal
• to include public viewing areas
• to include barriers/boundary fencing (that may be disguised with planting)
• to include planting and natural features

We had heaps of fun creating our enclosures. Here are some photos of our finished designs.

Room 8 and 13 collaborate together

Today Room 8 and 13 worked together to make fantastic tetrahedron kites out of straws, string and plastic bags. 

It was a whole lot of fun! 

Here are some photos of us collaborating:

Liam teaches us how to make Cheesy Penne!

We had another great Teach me Tuesday yesterday. Liam brought in a lot of delicious ingredients and we threw them all togther to make a delicious Italian inspired cheesy pasta. 

First we boiled water for the penne pasta. Next we fried onions, chilli and garlic. Next we added a can of diced tomatoes. Then we added mozzarella cheese and a dash of red wine vinegar, salt and pepper and sugar for flavour balance. It was beginning to smell delcious. Last we added torn up basil.

It simmered and reduced, and the cheese melted into a stringy consistency.

Finally, it was time to taste the creation. Mrs Millett spooned steaming pasta and gloopy sauce into little cups. We then sprikled parmesan over the pasta. It was delicious!! Thanks Liam- it was a fantastic Teach me Tuesday!!