Thursday, 20 January 2022

Summer Learning Journey | Nanogirl Challenge 6


Today I have completed week 6, task 41 for the Summer Learning Journey. I needed to create my own game.

Before I started, I watched a video explaining the task so I know what I'm doing. 

Next, I started making my equipment I need for my game. My idea was to make a DIY basketball game.

Lastly, I took a photo of my materials and I wrote down how to play the games.

I really enjoyed doing this task because it gave me the opportunity to show my creativity by creating a new game.

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

Summer Learning Journey | Summer Text Graphics


Today I have completed week 6, task 40 for the Summer Learning Journey. I decided to attempt the step it up task. I needed to create a summer text graphic.

Before I started, I watched a video explaining the task so I know what I'm doing. 

Next, I started drawing my picture. I decided to draw a sunset for my background.

Lastly, I started looking for quotes that relate to sunsets. The quote I decided to use was "Sunsets are proof that endings can often be beautiful too."

I really enjoyed doing this task because it gave me the opportunity to learn how to create a summer text graphic.

Sunday, 16 January 2022

Summer Learning Journey | Silly Algebra


Today I have completed week 5, task 39 for the Summer Learning Journey. I decided to attempt the kick start task. I needed to create a silly algebra equations.

Before I started, I watched a video explaining the task so I know what I'm doing. 

Next, I started looking for images I can use for my algebra equations. I decided to use a water bottle and an umbrella.

Lastly, I started rearranging the math operations and images so I can make it into algebra equations.

I really enjoyed doing this task because it gave me the opportunity to refresh my knowledge of algebra.

A challenge for you: On a piece of paper, try to solve my algebra equations. Once you finish, you can share your results with me by commenting on this post.

Summer Learning Journey | Kowhaiwhai


Today I have completed week 5, task 38 for the Summer Learning Journey. I decided to attempt the step it up task. I needed to create a kowhaiwhai pattern.

Before I started, I watched a video explaining the task so I know what I'm doing. 

Next, I started drawing my koru's. I drew 2 different koru's. 

Then, I coloured in the koru's. I decided to use light green and pounamu green.

Lastly, I rearrange all the koru's to make it look more interesting. 

I really enjoyed doing this task because it gave me the opportunity to learn about kowhaiwhai patterns.

Saturday, 15 January 2022

Summer Learning Journey | Ice Art


Today I have completed week 5, task 36 for the Summer Learning Journey. I decided to attempt the kick start task. I needed to create ice art.

Before I started, I watched a video explaining the task so I know what I'm doing. 

Next, I looked for things in my own environment. I decided to use a flower.

Then, I put it in the ice tray and added so water. I let it set in the freezer for a whole day.

Lastly, I took a photo of it and labeled each part of the ice art.

I really enjoyed doing this task because it gave me the opportunity to learn about a Russian artist.

Friday, 14 January 2022

Summer Learning Journey | Cicadas in Art


Today I have completed week 5, task 35 for the Summer Learning Journey. I decided to attempt the step it up task. I needed to create a dish with cicadas in it.

Before I started, I watched a video explaining the task so I know what I'm doing. 

Next, I started looking for some images to put on my template. Once I found some images, I used background remover to help make the images look more realistic.

Lastly, I added some extra detail by using the scribble line to make it look like drizzled sauce.

I really enjoyed doing this task because I was to learn that some people eat cicadas.

Summer Learning Journey | Nanogirl Challenge 5


Today I have completed week 5, task 34 for the Summer Learning Journey. I needed to make a musical instrument.

Before I started, I watched a video explaining the task so I know what I'm doing. 

Next, I started thinking of a instrument I can make. I decided to use cups full of water. This instrument would be simalar to a xylophone.

Lastly, I took a video of me playing my instrument (the cups full of water).

I really enjoyed doing this task because it gave me the oppertunity to learn how to make a instrument out of house hold stuff.