I am still blogging …

I am still blogging … 

but I’ve moved.

Click here

to visit my new blog

and see the next stage of my learning journey.

Comments are closed here. Please comment on my new blog.

3d House

LI:To use the most efficient maths strategy.

For the first Maths lockdown challenge we figured out how many wall and roof pieces the world’s first 3D printed house has.

What we did- we read the questions then we did 195 + 85 =  280 

We did the rest of the questions as you can see above in the DLO. We worked cooperatively in groups to solve these questions and create a DLO of our findings. I enjoyed this activity be

Letter Q

LI: to extend our vocabulary with the letter Q

For Reading we were learning about words starting with the Letter Q. We started off by reading a text talking about the origin of the Letter Q, and where it came from. Our task was to create a DLO (Digital Learning Object) showcasing words we know starting with the Letter Q, and words we don’t know starting with Q. 

It was really fun and interesting doing because we got to learn new vocabulary, and we were able to do this activity with our friends.

Heart rate | Science technology

This weeks tech topic was about finding out what activities can cause high blood pressure and low blood pressures. We conducted this experiment by using a watch that can track heart rates, and doing different activities. We then recorded our answers on a table. We finally had to record the steps we took to complete this activity. We also watched an informational video and noted down what we thought was important from the video. 

I enjoyed these activities because we got to do physical activities.

Hauora Olympics

 LI: To show our understanding of Hauora in context.  

Athletes at the top of their field train both physically and mentally because it is both the body and the mind that need to be healthy to have balance as an athlete. It is important to enjoy and celebrate the results of what hard work has led to since it might be a one time opportunity. Olympic athletes that have earned a medal should be proud of themselves, and olympians that have unfortunately lost should be grateful for the opportunity.

Mindfulness Reflection #1

LI: to learn about Mindfulness

Mindfulness is about calming your body and mind, focusing on the present and leaving any negativity behind. Being able to have a positive mindset. For this new programme we were learning about how to be mindful, and how to rest our mind. This programme helped us meditate and learn how to get into a positive mindset rather being in a negative place in our mind. 

When meditating we focused on our posture and our breathing, which helped us relax and chill. Doing this helped us focused on the present and kept our minds in the present rather than losing concentration, to the cause of mind wandering. 

Olympic Maths Challenge 2 | Gymnastics

LI: To find the most efficient strategy to solve the question.
The first question we had to find out for the second Olympic maths challenge were what the difference between the gold and silver medalist score was. The difference was 0.001 between the gold and the silver medalist.

The second thing we had to figure out was what the difference between the bronze and the silver medalist was and we figured that out using subtraction. The answer was 01.750.

I enjoyed this activity because it mixed the Olympics with maths.

Olympic Maths Challenge 1 | Micheal Phelps

LI: To find the most efficient strategy to figure out the question.

For the first Olympic maths question we had to figure out how many metres Micheal Phelps swam in all of the events he competed in. The answer to that was 1500 metres. 

The second thing we found out was how many strokes Micheal Phelps took in all of his events combined. We were informed that Micheal Phelps swims two metres with every stroke so we divided 1500 by 2 and had our answer of 750. We think that Micheal Phelps took roughley 750 strokes. 

I enjoyed this activity because it combined my enjoyement for maths with the Olympics.

Link to screencastify

Y-Chart

 LI: To comprehend and infer from photos.

For Reading one of the activities were about making a Y-Chart for Violet Walrond. We had to think about how Violet Walrond might've thought, felt, and wondered during this time. The specific photo had different small details we had to use to infer things from the photo.

I enjoyed this activity because I got to use my inference skills to figure out key information.

Super fingers competition

 LI: To learn and recap on our Times Table.

During maths we had a big maths competition based around a game called super fingers. We were put in brackets with a partener of our choice. After the first round the winner moved on to quarter finals, then moved on to the semi finals, and finally two people would move on to the finals to compete against each other. 

Each pair would have 2 dice and once the dice were rolled the first person to answer would get a letter taken off. The word could be anything the pair wants but you can also choose, but for this competition we used the word super fingers.

Olympic Provocation

 LI: To learn what a provocation is

For Reading we were learning about what a Provocation is. A Provocation is a certain topic that triggers emotions and feelings and lets people express their personal opinions on the topic. 

The topic for our Provocation was the nations that hosted the Olympics, should they spend so much money on the Olympic facilities. Japan spent 15.4 billion dollars on their facilities for the Olympics. 

To continue our learning Reading we also read a book about the Olympics, on Violet Walrond. Reading the book we had to answer a set of questions with our Reading Group. Tese helped us with our comprehension and inferring skills. 

Science: Topic 8 | Acids and Bases | Tech

 LI: To learn about the pH scale.

For science tech this week we were learning about how to measure how acidic or how basic something is. We tipped different substances into a dish and tested how acidic or basic the substance was. To test this we used litmus paper which is colored red and blue. Depending on what color the litmus paper turned represented the acidity or basicity of the substance.

I enjoyed this activity because it was very easy to learn about how acidic and basic something was.

Matariki Brochure

LI: To strengthen our connections to matariki. For Matariki we made a brochure for the celebration. In our brochure we created different parts with different topics explaining the harvest, traditions, and many more. In this activity we also showed the origin of Matariki and how it was named.

Osmosis & Transpiration / Science tech

 LI: To understand more about osmosis and transpiration.

During this lesson we learned more about transpiration, stomata, phlaoem, xylem, and photosynthesis. Transpiration is the effect of sunlight evaporating water. Stomata are the tiny pores found on leaves that absorb water. Phaloem are the small cells that help the plant distribute food in different parts of the plant. Finally, the xylem helps move the water from the bottom of the plant (near the roots) upwards defying gravity and bringing the water to the top of the plant. Photosynthesis is when a plant converts sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into sugar, glucose or oxygen. More about the topic can be found in the document below.

I enjoyed this activity because I got to understand more about the specific parts of photosynthesis.

Matariki Stars

LI: To strengthen our connection to Matariki.

Publish your DLO’s on your blog.Matariki is the Maori new year celebration. It takes places each year when the cluster of stars known as Matariki are seen in our skies. The new year is a time for new beginnings and is a time to embrace tradition.To strengthen our connections to Matariki we had a choice of research activities.

I enjoyed this task because I had the ability to venture into learning more about Matariki.

Intelligence

LI: To increase abstract noun poems.

Me and my partner Azatulah created a DLO to present abstract nouns, we were practicing to make poems! Abstract nouns are nouns you can feel but can’t physically feel. see, smell, taste, hear and feel. Our poem had to include the 5 senses wich compose of touch, sight, feel, smell, see. We also included feel. A metaphor is comparing two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'. I enjoyed this activity because I got to be creative with my words and work with my a friend.

Greek Mythology sort words

LI: to organize and research, words that connect to ancient greek.

This week, David as been teaching and expanding our knowledge about greek mythology. Greek Mythology is a large collection of stories, started in Ancient Greece, about the beginning of the world, and the lives and adventures of gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines.

Dissection A Hibiscus

 LI: To learn the parts of the flower and what their functions are.

First we learned about the different parts of the flower and what their functions are. We then had to learn the proper way to dissect a flower. After we were informed about how to dissect a flower, we had to carry on with the procedure. We then had to take out a single pollen and put it on a slide. We then had to put the slide into the microscope to look at the pollen closely.

I enjoyed this activity as it was soothing and informative.

Failure

 LI: To write an abstract noun sense poem.

Abstract nouns are nouns you can feel but can’t physically feel. see, smell, taste, hear and feel. Our poem had to include the 5 senses wich compose of touch, sight, feel, smell, see. We also included feel. A metaphor is comparing two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'.

I enjoyed this activity because I got to be creative with my words.

Main Ideas

LI: to identify the main ideas in the text Our next activity was to continue our learning with Matariki and Maori Stories. 

For this activity we talked about the general important ideas, the 4 very important ideas, and the 3 vital ideas of the story. The important ideas are composed of 4 specific things that might basically summarise the story. The 3 vital ideas are composed of key parts of the story.