Hauora Poster

Learning Intention: To create an information poster that explains the four walls of Hauora

This week we were learning about Hauora. Hauora is a Maori Philosophy of health, and well being, that is vital to New Zealand (Aotearoa). I  created a poster to tell you about Hauora, and the 4 walls. The walls are Taha Tinana, Taha Whanau, Taha Hinegaro, and Taha Wairua. I created this poster to show and describe each of these 4 walls. Thanks for reading.

Making Connections To Problem Solving

Learning Intention: To explore problem solving

Today, our internet connection was very slow, so we used problem solving to set ourselves up for the day, by creating a Tangram puzzle. We started off with a piece of a4 paper and a pair of scissors. We used the scissors, to create the shapes required to make our Tangram. The shapes we created were triangles, a square, and a parallelogram. We used those shapes to create a picture of an animal, after cutting out all of the shapes. I started to create a horse. It was a bit challenging, because I tried to figure out which shape I were to use, and which sized one. Next I tried another one. Next I tried the duck, and it was a bit easier. We then learned about the Tangrams, or the history about them. Tangrams were a used in the 18th century, created by China, to cure Boredom for people in ships, who were transporting equipment or materials on trading ships. After that, we attempted to make harder shapes. The shapes this time were cats, and dogs. I tried one dog, and one cat. I was proud of myself, because I was able to create both a cat, and a dog. I enjoyed learning about, and making a Tangram puzzle, to create the shape of an animal.

Maths Negative Numbers

Learning Intention: To add and subtract negative numbers

This week for maths, we created a DLO on how to add and subtract negative numbers. We first completed a couple of sheets with addition and subtraction problems with negative numbers. We then got into groups, and worked together to create a DLO about any question from what we had from out sheets. The question we did was -4 + 6 which makes 2. This was easy, and I can't wait for multiplying and dividing negative numbers.

10-5-7-10-10 Writing

Learning Intention: To use 10-5-7-10-10 to write a story

Today, we were using the 10-5-7-10-10 stratergy, used in reading or writing, to write a story. The story was made by planning what I was going to write, by looking at a picture of a mountain, sunset, or sunries, which made me think about a hiking story and getting a photo. I also made a problem in my story, to make it more interesting. My character of the story is named Azatulah. He is the person who is my main character if ny story.He is the one in trouble and needs help.

Mountain Hiking Story

“I’ve been waiting for so long!” “It’s been hours, and now I'm ready to get my photo of a beautiful sunset.” Azatulah took his tent and camp down. Now he’s ready to rock and roll. So, Azatulah grabbed his climbing equipment, and headed off towards the steep top. 

On his way, he said to himself, “this place looks towering, way taller than I thought.” Anyway, he took his equipment out of his backpack and case. He sets up the rope, and lays out the new Technology he barely knows how to use. Next he throws the rope down to the ground, from the top of the mountain. It was a long fall, so he knew he was putting himself in danger.

Once he was ready, he grabbed his $400 camera, and his tools. “LESH GOO!” He attached all the gear to himself, and started to descend, down the mountain. The sun just started to rise, which was the perfect time. Azatulah’s goal was to get to ¾ of the mountain's height, just above the other one, so he can get a 2 in 1 shot. His original plan was to get the sunrise, but the sun being just above the mountain, was a dream photo.

Just as he pulled his camera out, he felt something above him. “What is that feeling?” He then realized something was wrong with his gear above. The technology must have a problem. He knew the only solution was to keep going down the mountain. If he went up, his weight would pull it down even more, which could cause the technology to break, and if it breaks, he will fall, because the rope would detach. He now has a lot of issues to solve.

The only one way to do so. Climbing down the mountain, and very slow, in case it breaks. Before he made his decision, he called the mountain rescue, and the police. Now all he has to do is get himself to safety. “Almost there?” sighed Azatulah, in relief. “I’m going to remain calm, and wait for rescue. 

Finally the rescue team arrived. They climbed to him, so he knew once they reached me, he was safe. But then something horrible happened. The rope cut, so he grabbed on to the rescuers rope. And he was so frozen. They finally descended to safety, at the bottom of the mountain. “What happened?” Azatulah asked the rescuers. “Maybe there was an error with the technology, or something must have snapped while you were climbing. Azatulah was scared, but he still got his photos. His goal was now complete. “Next, I am going to climb Mount everest!” Said Azatulah in excitement.

Experimenting With Ultraviolet Light

Learning Intention: To find the most effective UV filter

LS2 has been trialling the electronic sensors, for the Kiwrious project. We are working with Suranga, Sonia, Evan, Dawn, and Yvonne from the AHL at Auckland University. I found that the UV light makes the UV light detector, go up to about 9.5 or higher, for detecting UVI. I found that the red paper was the most effective filter to keep Zally safe from the UV light, when testing the sensor. My DLO will show you about how I did this. This experiment was fun, and exciting because I love science. I can't wait for next time, when we get to do something else with the sensors.

5-7-10 Writing

Learning Intention: To write creativly using 5-7-10

Today for writing, we were learning about 5-7-10. It is a process you can use, to write a story. The 5-7-10, stands for 5 minutes, 7 minutes, and 10 minutes. What does that mean? The 5 minutes, is how much time to write as much as you can. The 7 minutes, is how much time you have to talk to your partner about your writing. The 10 minutes is how much time to continute your writing after talking to each other. First during the 5 minutes, I wrote about the storm starting, and them being worried, Then I walked about my story during the 7 minute part. Then I finished off with a good ending and the rest. This was fun and exciting because I like reading my own writing.

Lightning never strikes twice, does it? 

That was the question that occupied their frightened minds as they crouched, huddling together, next the pile of dusty sacks in the base of the windmill. The storm finally unleashes its power, forcing the kids to move closer into the dark. Leaning against the wall as rain rapidly pours down. They haven't been this worried before, maybe something’s wrong, Jeff thinks this isn’t a good place to stay. Spencer informs Jeff about using this old place for years, but it has never been destroyed. The terrified kids now wonder what will happen next. As the storm silently calms down, the lightning strikes, which causes the roaring thunder to rise. All that was heard was booming thunder, like it was attempting to overpower an erupting volcano. Jeff was completely frozen, like he was preserved for dinner inside a freezer. Spence was too troubled to be scared, this catastrophic event was making him believe this spot was a bad one. The lightning strikes again, and now Spencer is confused. Lightning strikes twice? Eventually after a poor day, the loud, annoying trouble stops. Spencer creeps towards the opening, investigating the area from inside, making sure there was no more superstorm.

Farewell Term 2

This term, was a fun, and exciting term. I got to play Volleyball, work together with new people, and practice my leader skills, by presenting messages to the school during assembly, and just going to school to see all the students and children after being in lockdown for 4-5 weeks. The thing I found most challenging, was waking up early in the morning to do online lessons for school, on google meets. The thing I found most fun this term, was the team work I did this year, and aspecially the maths. Next term, I will create a blogpost about how I felt, being back to school after an enjoying holiday. I loved this term, and I can't wait for the holidays to start. Congratulations to everyone who has been working hard this term, in our school, or from anywhere. Thanks for visiting my blog this term, and have a wonderful, amazing, fun, awesome, and active holidays. :)

Last Volleyball Session

Learning Intention: To use all 4 skills learnt, to try to win volleyball games

This week, was the last week for kiwisport (Volleyball). First we went over all the skills we learnt, to check if everyone had an idea, and knew what to do. Then we got into 2 groups and our group picked one server, to serve the ball to everyone else. Everyone in our team had to hit the ball back over the net, until everyone was on the other side. After that, we plaed king of the court. You basicly have one team on the king side, and other teams battle each other, and the last team on the king court wins. This volleyball sessions were so fun, and I can't wait to find out what our next kiwisport is.

Tech Reflection (Robotics)

Learning Intention: To program our mbots' to move around on the black lined track

This week for tech, we were programing our mbots to move in the direction of the black lined track. The track was about 9 meters long, but it was a track so it had lots of curves. My fastest time was 41.99 seconds, and my distance each second was 0.21 meters. And I came 6th place. I was also able to finish the whole track. The tracks distance was exactly 8.9 meters long. First we practiced by using the same code from last week, that was the same as the figure track. The code was the same, and I had a screen shot of the code, so I can try to do the same thing again. This week was fun, and the top 3 winners, got chocolate. (^-^)

Venn Diagram | DLO 5

Learning Intention: To find out the similarities and differences between Matariki then and now?

This week for inquiry, we were creating DLO's (Digital Learning Objects), about the work we created. We first learnt about Matariki by reading from online sites, and remembering information from videos. Next we started to create DLO's about each subject we learnt about for the Matariki work. This DLO is about the differences and similarities bwtween now and then of the Matariki celebration. What is Matariki? Matariki is a Maori celebration for a new year. That means a new year, and a good time for crops. I liked this DLO, because you can learn about what Matariki is.

Harvesting | DLO 4

Learning Intention: To explain what tools they used to harvest?

This week for inquiry, we were creating DLO's (Digital Learning Objects), about the work we created. We first learnt about Matariki by reading from online sites, and remembering information from videos.
Next we started to create DLO's about each subject we learnt about for the Matariki work. This DLO is about the harvesting of the Maori for Matariki. What is Matariki? Matariki is a Maori celebration for a new year. That means a new year, and a good time for crops. I liked this DLO, because you can learn about what Matariki is.

Importance Of Matariki | DLO 3

Learning Intention: To explain what Matariki is and why we have it?

This week for inquiry, we were creating DLO's (Digital Learning Objects), about the work we created. We first learnt about Matariki by reading from online sites, and remembering information from videos.
Next we started to create DLO's about each subject we learnt about for the Matariki work. This DLO is about what is important in Matariki. What is Matariki? Matariki is a Maori celebration for a new year. That means a new year, and a good time for crops. I liked this DLO, because you can learn about what Matariki is.

Matariki Summary | DLO 2

Learning Intention: To explain in fewer words what Matariki is about?

This week for inquiry, we were creating DLO's (Digital Learning Objects), about the work we created. We first learnt about Matariki by reading from online sites, and remembering information from videos.
Next we started to create DLO's about each subject we learnt about for the Matariki work. This DLO is a summary in our own words, about what we think Matariki is and how they celebrate it. What is Matariki? Matariki is a Maori celebration for a new year. That means a new year, and a good time for crops. I liked this DLO, because you can learn about what Matariki is.

What is Matariki | DLO 1

Learning Intention: To use our knowledge to explain what Matariki is?

This week for inquiry, we were creating DLO's (Digital Learning Objects), about the work we created. We first learnt about Matariki by reading from online sites, and remembering information from videos.
Next we started to create DLO's about each subject we learnt about for the Matariki work. This DLO is about what Matariki is. What is Matariki? Matariki is a Maori celebration for a new year. That means a new year, and a good time for crops. I liked this DLO, because you can learn about what Matariki is.