Summer Learning Journey | Building a Super Column

Today I completed week three day one task one for the summer learning journey. This was a science task. 

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog to see what I have to do. I needed to watch a video by nano girl to see what I had to do.

Next, I made my own google draw that I used to make my super column. I decided to use google drawing because I didn't have all the materials to make a real one.

Lastly, I downloaded the google draw so I can share it.

I found this task easy because I have learnt how to use the tools to help me make my super columns.

Summer Learning Journey | Tama-nui-te-ra/Son-of-the-Sun

Today I completed week three day three task two for the summer learning journey. This was a Maori task. 

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog to see what I have to do. I also needed to watch two videos.

Next, I went onto a site called Wordart.com. This were I created my picture. I needed to think of words that are more important to me. I wrote down nine words. Some of my words are: Te Reo Maori, Kia Kaha, and Ako. 

Lastly, I change my shape, rearrange the words, changed the font, and visualise the whole artwork. 

I found this activity really fun because I was able to express what I think is important to me and kind of express my personalitty.

Summer Learning Journey | Tastes of Summer

Today I completed week three day three task one for the summer learning journey. This was a whanau task. 

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog to see what I have to do. I also needed to watch two videos and read two different articles.

Next, I made my own google draw that I used to put my images on.

Lastly, I described three of my images by using ajectives. Adjective is a word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes its referent.

I found this task easy because I have learnt how to use ajectives.

Summer Learning Journey | Ultraviolet

Today I completed week three day two task one for the summer learning journey. This was a science task. 

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog to see what I have to do. I also needed to watch a video.

Next, I made a copy of the template on the blog which is were made my UV indicator.

Lastly, I added some arrows next to certain parts of indicator to explain those parts

I found this task easy because I have learnt to use the tools to help me make the UV indicator.

Summer Learning Journey | It's Cool To Be Kind

Today I completed week three day one task two for the summer learning journey. This was a literacy task. 

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog to see what I have to do. I also needed to watch a video.

Next, I made a copy of the template on the blog and inserted a comment someone did on my blog.

Lastly, I replyed back to the person and inserted the image on the template.

I found this task easy because I have been pratising commenting and replying a lot this year.

Summer Learning Journey | 3D Paper

Today I completed week two day five task two for the summer learning journey. This was a math and art task. 

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog to see what I have to do. I also needed to match a youtube video so I know what to create.

Next, I went to find my materials to help me make my 3D shape. I needed to make a star.

Lastly, I took a photo of it so I can share what I have progressed.

I found this task challenging because I have never done this before.

Summer Learning Journey | Te Huarere/Weather

Today I completed week two day three task two for the summer learning journey. This was a Maori task. 

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog to see what I have to do.

Next, I went on a template which is were I made my sentence.

Lastly, I published my slide so I can share it on my blog.

I really enjoyed this activity because I was given the oppertunity to learn more about the Maori culter and learn new weathers in Maori. 

Summer Learning Journey | Building a Dam

Today I completed week two day four task one for the summer learning journey. This was a Engineering task. 

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog and watched a video to see what I have to do. I needed to watch two videos to help me understand a dam.

Next, I went on a template which is were I made my dam. I used four different materials. The materials were mud, wood, leaves, and pebbles.

Lastly, I explained what I used to build my dam and why I used these materials.

I really enjoyed this activity because I was given the oppertunity to learn more about nature and how animals live. I still found thinking of types of materials for making the dam hard.

Summer Learning Journey | Maui Me Te Ra/Left and Sun

Today I completed week two day three task two for the summer learning journey. This was a Maori task. 

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog and watched a video to see what I have to do. I also had to use the icon to change the langue to English because I couldn't understand the task in Maori.

Next, I went on a template which told me to watch the video of 'Maui and the Sun' and then make a song or a phrase as if I was Maui or the sun's son.

Lastly, I created a google drawing that I used to write my phrase. My phrase had to include how does he feel, is he happy, is he sad, is he tired, confused, what are his thoughts on aspects of the work, in the end, what does he think?

I really enjoyed this activity because I was given the oppertunity to learn more of the Maori culture. I still found understanding the task hard because the whole blog post that explained what was the task was all in Maori.

Summer Learning Journey | Kiwi Jingle Bells

Today I completed week two day three task one for the summer learning journey. This was a arts and literacy task. 

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog and watched a video to see what I have to do. I also had to watch a youtube video to get insperation.

Next, I went on a template which was were I completed my task. I needed to write my own verson of jingle bells. Some of the lines are simalr to the song I watched.

Lastly, I putted photos on each slide just to make it more interesting.

I really enjoyed this activity because I was given the oppertunity to learn how to make a lines for a song. I still found writting the lines hard because I was trying not to writte the same song from the video I watched.

Summer Learning Journey | The Treasure Code

Today I completed week two day two task one for the summer learning journey. This was a maths task.

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog and watched a video to see what I have to do. I needed to watch two videos so I can understand pigpen cipher. 

Next, I went on a template which was were I completed my task. I needed to decode the clues to find out were the image on the slide was. 

Lastly, I made my own pigpen cipher for other people to decode and find out where at what my favourite beach is.

I really enjoyed this activity because I was given the oppertunity to learn a new code and how to decode. I still found decoding the code hard and making my own code just by using the line tool.

Summer Learning Journey | Hana Koko

Today I completed day six task one for the summer learning journey. This was a art task.

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog and watched a video to see what I have to do. I also read an article.

Next, I went on a template which was were I drew my design. My design included a t-shirt, shorts, and jadals. 

Lastly, I gave some information next to it to show why I chose this design.

I really enjoyed this activity because I was given the oppertunity to be creative and make my own design that hana koko can wear in New Zealand.

Summer Learning Journey | Xylophone

Today I completed day five task two for the summer learning journey. This was a science task.

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog and watched a video to see what I have to do.

Next, I went to find the materials to help me make my xylophone. I used cups with water in them, paper, scissors, tape, and a ruler.

Lastly, I made a video showing what I created and the different sound they make.

I really enjoyed this activity because I got to learn how to make an instrument using materials around the house.

Summer Learning Journey | Summer Haiku

Today I completed day five task one for the summer learning journey. This was a literacy task.

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog and watched a video to see what I have to do. I also read an article that helped me write my poem.

Next, I went on a template which I used to write my poem. I used things that are related to summer.

Lastly, I searched for a image for my backround that is related to summer. I chose a backround that is at a beach and shows a pahutukawa tree.

I really enjoyed this activity because I got the opertunity to learn how to write a poem.

LI:To write a haiku poem

Summer Learning Journey | Which One dosen't belong

Today I completed day four task two task for the summer learning journey. This was a maths task.

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog and watched a video to see what I have to do. The videos talked about what 'Which One Doesn't Belong?' activities are. Which one doesn't belong activities require you to spot the differences between a number of images. There can be more than one difference for each image.

Next, I went on a template that I needed to complete. There were ten different task that I attempted. I needed to find the odd ones and write a reason why I think that is the odd one.

Lastly, I made my own one which other people can solve by commenting what they think.

I really enjoyed this activity because it was simalar to game I like to play called 'Spot the Differences' and it tries to help us to make our own ones.

LI:To develop attention to detail

Summer Learning Journey | Rise Up

For this Summer Learning Journey activity (day four, activity one), I created and wrote my own chorus for a song.

A chorus is the part of a song where the lyrics repeat. For example, in the song 'Rise Up' (which is the song we used as an example for this activity), the chorus is 'And we will rise (strong minds, strong heart), and we will rise (we all play a part), and we will rise, we'll never stop.

I created and wrote a chorus which is about how 2021 is nearly here. I talked about saying goodbye to all the crazy events that happened this year.

In the chorus, I tried to carry on rhythm and rhyme. I repeated the first and last line because I thought it would go well with the rest of the chorus.

I really enjoyed completing this activity and making my own chorus. Next I time I could challenge myself recording myself saying my chorus instead of showing it.

LI: to create a chorus

Comment Thread

This week for I commented on Mahdi's insect art blog post. This blog post was for the summer learning journey.

The first question I asked was, "Why did you decide to create a butterfly?"

During this task I learnt how to ask an open question that will make the person think more about it.

Go on this link to see Mahdi's blog post.

LI:To learn how to comment on other people's blog

Step Up Kowhaiwhai Pattern | Summer Learning Journey

Today I completed day three task one step it up task for the summer learning journey. This is Maori task.

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog and watched a video to see what I have to do.

Next, I went on a template that helped me draw a kowhaiwhai pattern. There were two different images.

Lastly, I changed the backround that will suit the kowhaiwhai pattern of summer.

I found this task easy because I have drew a kowhaiwhai pattern before.

Optical Illusion | Summer Learning Journey

Today I completed day three task three for the summer learning journey. This was an art task.

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog and watched a video to see what I have to do.

Next, I went on a google drawing. I made my own optical illusion by using squares and making them smaller each time.

Lastly, I dowloaded it so I can share it on my blog.

I found this task fun because I got to learn what a optical illusion is and how to make one.

What Are You Doing Today? | Summer Learning Journey

Today I completed day three task one for the summer learning journey. This was also a Maori task.

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog and watched a video to see what I have to do.

Next, I went on a google slide that setted up challenges for me to complete.

Lastly, I published the google slide so I can share it on my blog.

I found this task fun because I got to learn new sentences in Maori.

Kowhaiwhai Pattern | Summer Learning Journey

Today I completed day three task one for the summer learning journey. This was a Maori task.

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog and watched a video to see what I have to do.

Next, I went on a template that helped me draw a kowhaiwhai pattern.

Lastly, I changed the backround that will suit the kowhaiwhai pattern of summer.

I found this task hard because I have drew a kowhaiwhai pattern before.

Insect Art | Summer Learning Journey

Today I completed day two task two for the summer learning journey. This was a art task.

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog and watched a video to see what I have to do.

Next, I went outside to find nature materials to help make an insects. I was making a butterfly so I collected stones, leaves, and sticks.

Lastly, I used my materials to make my butterfly. My artwork dosen't really look like one but it was close enough.

I found this task hard because I had to try and make a butterfly using just nature.

Quality Commenting | Summer Learning Journey

Today I completed day one task two for the summer learning journey. This was a commenting task.

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog and watched a video to see how to write a quality comment.

Next, I went onto a students blogpost and commented one of their summer learning journey task. My comment is positive, thoughtful, and helpful.

Lastly, I published my comment a took a screenshot of it so I can share what my comment was. 

I found this task easy because I have been doing practising commenting this year.

Fishy False Teeth | Summer Learning Journey

Today I completed day two task one for the summer learning journey. 

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog and watched a video to see what I have to do to complete this task.

Next, I completed a template to help understand the text after reading the article. 

Lastly, I made my own comic using my own words. The words had to be related to the pictures next to it. Before I did my comic I watched I video that was simalar to the comic.

I found this task tricky because I need to try and not copy the events that happened in the video.

Summer Learning Journey | Scavenger Hunt

Today I completed a task for the summer learning journey. This was a scavenger hunt task.

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog and watched a video to see what I have to do to complete this task.

Next, I went onto screencstify to record Emmanuel collect materials we needed to make. When we find a material we would put it on the table so no other group will take them.

Lastly, I took a video of Emmanuel with the materials and I took a photo of the materials. Once finished doing that I insterted them onto a google slide.

I found this task tricky because lots of people were taking materials that my group wanted to use.

Presentation | Emergency Shelter

Today my group presented our presentation of our emergency shelter. An emergency shelter is a place that keeps people safe from natural disasters. 

First, we made our presentation and our script. And then started memorizing our lines for when we present.

Next, a group chose us to present. We started our presentation off by greeting them and then started giving information about our 3D model.

Lastly, when all the groups finished presenting our teachers gave all the groups feedback and chose one group to work with.

Our feedback was that our greeting was good but as we went on with the presentation we started to hesitate. Also it was to explain more about the 3D model to see if the information we gave was right.

At the end unfortunaley we got fired. This taught me to be fully prepeared. One thing I could change is having more confidance during my prsentation which includes having a loud and clear voice so everyone can hear me. I still enjoyed this session because I was able to present the information my group and I have learnt.

LI:To create a presentation of your design to bid for a building contract

Multiplication & Division

This week I took the speed demon. I decided to do both multiplication and division because I wanted to challenge myself and try to get a faster time.

Once I was finished answering the equations my time at was 6 minutes and 33 seconds. My time was faster than last week but I know I can get a faster time. I was so close because I was three seconds longer than my fastest time.

I found answering the question easy because I know my time tables which makes easier to answer them but I just need to concertrate more on the questions.

If you don't believe me my proof is on my DLO which is at the bottom of this blog post.

LI:To remember my basic math facts

Recallation Test

A math quiz tests you knowledge on how fast you answer and the strategies that is used. There are two math quizes and one challenge.

One of the quizzes uses fact families and addition/subtraction. The second quizz uses strand question (geometry, time and more). The challenge is a statistics challenge.

The first quiz tests the person on their basic facts. The person would be given a 20 questions that are realted to fact familes and addition/subtraction. That person needs to select the best answer for the question or what they think the answer is. The person needs to select an answer for all 20 questions.

The second quiz uses strand questions which is everything but basic facts. This quiz has 15 different strand questions. That person needs to select the best answer for the question or what they think the answer is. The person needs to select an answer for all 20 questions.

For the physical task a person needs to follow instructions and use materials to help complete the challenge the best they can. The person needs to find the accurate answer by the end of this task.

Making quizzes and challenges can help people learn about how much they know and how they can improve. It's also important to know different math types becaus it can help them learn more information to help make it eaier to answer hard math equations.

LI:To use knowledge to test knowledge

Art Colouring Book | Summer Learning Journey

Today I completed my first task for the summer learning journey. This was an art task.

First, I went onto the summer learning journey blog and watched a video to see what I have to do to complete this task.

Next, I went onto a website called Art Colouring Book. On this website I needed to choose an artwork to colour in. I chose the Siesta.

Lastly, I finished colouring in my artwork I took a screenshot of the original artwork and my artwork. I then compared them together.

I enjoyed doing this art task because I was able to experiment art and culture.

Testing Knowledge

A math quiz tests you knowledge on how fast you answer and the strategies that is used. There are two math quizes and one challenge. The first quiz is fact families and addition and subtraction. The second quiz is strand. This quiz uses meaurments, geometry and more. The third challenge is to test the persons knowledge on statistics.

Fact families is using all four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). This challenges a person to find out a certain number. Basic facts challenges the persons ability to use simple math strategies and their ability to answer the question. 

Strand question tests the persons possibilities to answer exstra questions. Strand is every other math topic (geometry, statistics, and more) apart from basic facts and fact families.

Making quizzes and challenges can help people learn about how much they know and how they can improve. It's also important to know different math types becaus it can help them learn more information to help make it eaier to answer hard math equations.

LI:To use knowledge to test knowledge 

 

Comprehension Strategies

Comprehension skills are reading strategies that helps the reader understand the text. Some reading strategies are: prior knowledge, predicting, self-monitoring, summarising, and inferring.

Before reading prior knowledge, predicting and inferring can be used. Prior knowledge is using your knowlege of the text to help predicting what's going to happen in the text. 

During reading inferring, visualising, and predicting can be used. Inferring can be used to help deduce information. Visualising can be used to picture what is happening in the text. Predicting is used to guess what happens next using the clues in the text.

After reading summarising, questioning, and synthesising. These strategies can be used to help readers expand their knowledge of the book or share their knowledge of the text. 

Understanding comprehension strategies is important for the reader because it can help expand their prior knowledge and get better at using their reading strategies.

LI:To practise comprehension skills

LI: To test grammar knowledge

Maori North Places Names

Today I translated different Maori places in the North island. This is the same as last week but the places are int he north island not just in Auckland.

First, I matched the names I know with the Maori names. This was good strategy to use because it helped make it easier to match the names by eleminating some of them.

Next, I searched up the meaning of the names. I was able to match most of the names because some didn't translate some of the names right.

Lastly, I re-checked my work to make sure I have the right matches. I had to rearrange some of my matches and matched the ones I didn't know.

Here is a list of different Maori names matched with the English name.

I really enjoyed session because I was able to learn new Maori names and their meanings. I also found this tricky because I matched some of the names with wrong place.

Filming

Today we started filming our narratives. We used our screenplay, narrative, and storyboard to help our actors learn their lines and parts.

First, the actors practised their lines. They practised it over and ove again until they knew off by heart. We used the narritive, screenplay, and the storyboard to help us learn our lines and find out the settings.

Next, we started shooting our four scenes. We still needed to practise before filming ourselves. This took a while but we were to finish the film. The scenes were filmed in a variety of locations.

I enjoyed filming because I was able to learn how to use the microphone gimbal. I also found our film a lot of fun because some of the scenes were funny.

LI:To create a shotting schedule

LI:To film footage needed

Human Body

This week I chose a book called "Human Body." This is a non-fiction book which means it's real.

I had to write down 3 events that happened in the story. The first event I wrote down was "The lungs of an adult is the same size as a football field."

I found this book interesting because it had a lot interesting facts that helps me learn new things.

LI:To learn how to summaries a book or text

Multiplication & Division

This week I took the speed demon. I decided to do both multiplication and division because I wanted to challenge myself and try to get a faster time.

Once I was finished answering the equations my time at was 7 minutes and 11 seconds. My time was faster than last week but I know I can get a faster time. 

I found answering the question easy because I know my time tables which makes easier to answer them but I just need to concertrate more on the questions.

If you don't believe me my proof is on my DLO which is at the bottom of this blog post.

LI:To remember my basic math facts

Maori Places Names

Today I translated different Maori places in Auckland. Instead of using Maori dictionary we searched up the meaning.

First, I matched the names I know with the Maori names. This was good strategy to use because it helped make it easier to match the names by eleminating some of them.

Next, I searched up the meaning of the names. I was able to match most of the names because some didn't translate some of the names right.

Lastly, I re-checked my work to make sure I have the right matches. I had to rearrange some of my matches and matched the ones I didn't know.

Here is a list of different Maori names matched with the English name.

I really enjoyed session because I was able to learn new Maori names and their meanings.

Emergency Shelter | Design & Technology

We designed an emergency shelter. An emergency shelter is a place that keeps people safe from natural disasters.

First, we drew up our 3D net. A 3D net is something that can be folded into a 3D shape. Our shape was a cube. We needed to draw six 15 cm squares.

Next, we transferred the 3D net into card by measuring the length and width. Once we finished we started cutting it out and folding it into a cube.

Lastly, we started to build our model which was supposed to look like the card. We used cardboard to build the model because it’s strong enough to hold the shelter up.

LI:To build shelter models

Touch Rugby | Session 6

This week was our last session of touch rugby. Our coach (Mark) made us practised a skill we used in our game.

The skill we practised was passing. We lined up behind four cones. Two people would go on the other side. From one end the person in front would have to pass the ball down the line. We needed to remember to keep our hands up and to pass it backwards or it would a forward pass. 

After we practised we played a game of touch but we had to get into three groups. Two groups would play touch and one group would sit in the shelter and watch them play. All of the groups got a turn to play. The two and three man settle were used during the games and the skill we learnt today.

I was able to drive up the field using the three and two man settle with Chisa and Fotu. I need to practise passing the ball higher so it would be easier for the person to catch.

LI:To practise the basic skills of touch rugby

Commanding Conversation

Commanding conversation is a fun can do. Commanding conversation is writing a little conversation for the image that was showen on the slide.

I created two different conversations. The first one was about little kids thinking about what game to play. The second conversation was about a lady asking for directions.

My favourtie part of doing this task was writting a short conversation because it helps me learn different puntuation and how to use it.

LI: To write descriptive conversations