Skyrim

 W.A.L.T write 110 words in 10 minutes

Skyrim is one of my favorite games in the world. In Skyrim, you can fight/battle ancient warriors, ghosts, vampires, werewolves, werebears, and all kinds of different creatures my favorite beasts/animals to kill are giants and dragons. There are also lots and lots of missions and it is very hard to complete them all. In the whole entire world, there is only 1% of the world who has completed all of their quests. 

 

Dayton's maths word problems

W.A.L.T Create our own maths word problems

This week I have created 1 math word problem.

This week I have learned how to properly create a math word problem and make it even better than my last math word problem I have created.

I have enjoyed finding all of the photos to use for the math word problem.

I found it challenging to think of a math word problem to write and draw about.

Next time I will improve on making harder types of math word problems. 

Animals and their habitat

 WALT: Increase our knowledge by reading a wide range of texts (Article a day - Book of Knowledge)

On Readworks, our task was to read the text, and then we had to write two or three sentences of what we have learned. I had fun reading and writing the text because it helped me learn more things about Animals and their habitat.

I have learned that each year we spend billions of dollars on our canine pals, making sure our lovable mutts have enough to eat and lots of toys to play with. I have also learned where our favorite four-legged animals (dogs) come from? How and when did dogs get to be our best friends? Some scientists believe they have found some of the answers. 

Managing self DLO/Poster

 W.A.L.T Create our own managing self DLO/Poster

This week I have been creating my own managing self DLO. People talk about and show others managing themselves so that their class or kids can manage themselves. Managing our self was a PB4L value for our school for a few weeks.

I found it challenging to write all of the ideas on my DLO.

I enjoyed finding the ideas for the DLO.

From now on I will try to make three/four slides about managing myself. 

Dayton's maths word problems

 W.A.L.T Create our own maths word problems

This week I have created 3 math word problems.

This week I have learned how to properly create maths word problems.

I have enjoyed finding all of the materials to use for the math word problems.

I found it challenging to think of a math word problem to write and draw about.

Next time I will improve on making harder types of math word problems. 

Ecology

 W.A.L.T Increase our knowledge by reading a wide range of texts (Article a day - Book of Knowledge)

On Readworks, our task was to read the text, and then we had to write two or three sentences of what we have learned about the text. I had fun reading and writing about what I knew about the text because it helped me learn more things about living things and their habitat.

I have learned that ecology is about nature and life. I have also learned that the bee eats the flower’s sweet nectar. The flower is also full of pollen. Pollen is a substance that looks like dust. When the bee buzzes off, it carries some of the flower’s pollen away on its feet and wings. I also enjoyed writing and summarising about living things and their habitat. I found it challenging to reading the topic about living things and their habitat. Next time I will improve on writing more than three sentences and I will try to write four.

Making Harakeke bracelets

 W.A.L.T write a blog post about what we did and made a tech

This week I have created one bracelet made out of Harakeke. After two days it looks like it's losing its color.

I learned how to make a Harakeke bracelet.

I enjoyed folding the Harakeke to make the bracelet.

I found it challenging at the start of making the bracelet because I did not know what to do until I was nearly finished.

Next time I will improve on folding the Harakeke bracelet better so the bracelet does not have fat bumps on it.

 

Dayton's math word problems

W.A.L.T Create our own maths word problems

This week I have created 3 math word problems, also the first math word problem was just an example of what I had to do.  

This week I have learned how to properly create maths word problems.

I have enjoyed finding all of the materials to use for the math word problems.

I found it challenging to think of a math word problem to write and draw about.

Next time I will improve on making harder types of math word problems. 

Quick write

WALT: write a story in 10 minutes 

This week for writing I had to write a story in 10 minutes. It was hard and fun and this is what I did. 

With the weather closing in, and the night about to fall the survivors hear a wolf call. looking around to find the wolf they keep on looking and looking. They went away from camp to find the wolf and then some alien bandits came to steal the survivor's rocket boost and their yummy dinner. After the survivors got back to the camp they had a three-headed wolf but they looked around and most things were gone. They went to look for their gear to finish their rocket ship to get back to their home planet and then when they looked inside a cave where they saw light coming out of the other side. When they walked in they found their stuff but it was inside another rocket ship that was getting ready to blast off so they jumped in and went back to planet earth. 

Math word problems

 W.A.L.T  work out math word problems

For this task, we had to do 2 math word problems each day during the week. We also had to read the question and then we had to work it out. This was very tricky because I did not know if it was division, multiplication, subtraction, or addition.   

Shake out

 W.A.L.T Drop, Cover, and Hold

This morning my class and I had to do an earthquake drill at 9.30. We did this drill to see if we know what to do when there's an earthquake. We had to first drop onto the floor and then second drop underneath a table or a desk after that when you are covered by a desk or a table hold onto the table legs around you. 

I learned what to do during an earthquake event.

I enjoyed going under my desk while we were practicing for an earthquake.

Next time I will be sensible while I am under my desk.

WALT: Practice reading using key reading strategies

I have learned that no more than 2,000 giant pandas exist in the world. I have also learned that most bears consume high-energy foods that enable them to slow down and stay in their dens throughout the winter. But bamboo is a low-energy food, so pandas have to eat all year round. They can’t hibernate. 

                                          

 

The samurai

One day there lived a samurai who ride on horses but one day when he went to go hunting for his hometown and then he saw that the town was on fire burning. when he got back his town was full of fire ashes and footsteps they went to go find out who burned down his village. They traveled across the world and got back 23 years later. To Be Continued.

 

 

Counting steps

W.A.L.T: Count up all our steps to try to get to 2,777,985 in 24 hours.

This week's homework was on Thursday to get as many steps as possible. I found it easy to walk and walk. I found it hard to count as I walked around the school. I really enjoyed having a good result which was 5,101. Next time I need to bring my Fitbit and not forget it.

Mighty maths book

 W.A.L.T work out basic fact math problems

for this task, we had to understand and work out the whizz-kid's worksheet. When we were finished or we did not know a question we just had to go to the back of the mighty maths book and find what page you were on and then there is the answer. 

Blog comments

 W.A.L.T write a positive blog comment to one of our school partners

For this task, we had to write a comment to one of the different schools Paroa school, or Edmund Hillary. I really liked to write blog comments to our buddies because it helped me to be nice and positive throughout the day.  

Constable Mat

Constable Mat

WALT: Write what we learned with Constable Mat 

For this task, our class needed to watch six videos about how to be safe on the road and at home. My favorite part when learning to be safe was watching the videos. Maybe next time I could watch more videos about being safe on the road and at home. 

Te wiki o te reo

 W.A.L.T understand Te Wiki o te reo Maori

I found it easy to work out what the words meant

I found it hard to understand the words of the Maori

I really enjoyed working out what the words meant

Next time I need to learn how to speak Maori fluently 

Power of words

 W.A.L.T Be smart if something happens online and you do not like it

For this task, we had to write about S.T.O.P meaning step away from the device, tell a trusted adult, okay sites only, pause, and think.

Safety first

 W.A.L.T listen and learn about what to do while walking and staying at home by yourself

When you are walking home by yourself do not take a ride with any people you do not trust or your parents don't trust. Also when you get back to your house always check in with your neighbor. When you get to your house always lock the door and do not open the door to people you do not know.

Tongan language week

W.A.L.T Understand Tongan language week

For this task, we had to  LEARN - About the Tongan language & culture. CREATE - A blog post about what you have learned about the Tongan language & culture. SHARE - Your Tongan Language week mahi on your blog. 

We were learning about Tongan vocabulary.

I found it easy to write down all of the questions.

I found it hard to find all of the questions. 

I really enjoyed finding the answers and reading the text about Tongan. 

Next time I need to find out more of a better summary.  

Multi-step math word problems

WALT: Solve multi-step maths word problems

For this task, we had to do 1 Math word problems a day. Remember Ruma Rima, use what you know to solve the problems. When working through these problems try to see how many different strategies you use to can solve them. This will add more challenge and develop your mathematical thinking. Looking forward to hearing all the different strategies you used to work these out. For each word problem, write down the Equation (E), Working out (W.0), and the Answer (A). The problems may involve adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing. I liked doing this because we could try.

Mapere planting

W.A.L.T Write about our Mapere planting experience 

Today rooms 5, 7, and 11 walked to Mapere to plant Spinifex and Flax. We went to Mapere to try and help our environment and the dune restoration program. We planted Spinifex to stop erosion. We also got put into 12 groups, and I was the group leader for group 3. After we got put into our groups we got to go down to the beach (Ahipara beach) and plant some plants. When all of the plants were planted we got to go have some sausage sizzles. While we were eating they told us how many plants we all planted and the total of our plants altogether was 750. My favourite thing I did at Mapere was sitting down and relaxing after we planted our plants. 

                                

                                                                                       

 

Build a blog comment - Beginner

 W.A.L.T   What a quality blog comment is 

I was learning what a quality blog comment is. For this activity, we had to start with a greeting and then we had to say what we loved and then we ended with a question.

I found it easy to make the greeting.

I found it difficult to find and end with a question.

I really enjoyed learning about positive and connective comments.

Next time I should add more detail.

Matariki and the Southern Lights art project

WALT: Create a Matariki and the Southern lights art project

What to do:

1. Hold your plain A4 paper landscape and rip a mountain-like shape across it. This will be used to mask off the hills.

2. First, mask off the bottom third of your black paper with the ripped hill pattern you just made.

3. Then dip your toothbrush into some of the white acrylic paint, then run your fingers through the bristles of the toothbrush to flick paint over your black piece of paper. This will create the background starts.

4. While the stars are drying, use your ripped card and colour the top ripped edge of it in with your different coloured pastels. Make sure you change the colour every few centimetres.

5. Check that the paint has dried before continuing with this next step. If it is dry place the chalked paper onto your black paper. Now run your finger through the chalk upwards towards the stars. This should smudge the coloured chalk from the plain paper onto your picture.

6. Mix a small amount of yellow and white together. Make sure you use more white than yellow, you want it to only have a tint of yellow in it.

7. Using your toothpick or the end of a paintbrush dot in the Matariki constellation.

For this task, we had to draw a Matariki photo including the seven, or nine stars of Matariki. We also had to draw some light colours and then smudge the colours we drew upwards.   

 

The ancient time

WALT: Write 100 words in 10mins

For this task, we had to write 100 words in 10mins so we learn how to write faster.

Once in an ancient time, there were four boys including Roman the big brains who kept them alive with his fantastic ideas, Dayton the group clown the funniest of them all and he is also strong and he is the guy who always makes the group laugh, Daz the fierce leader who likes to have fights and he is the one who has been training all three of them, and the last guy the speedy person Ryan he can run super-fast but he likes to eat vegetables and grass so he could keep fit and fast and they all went to fight the one million demons by themselves but after all of the fight was done the village people went to go check if they were all right but when they all arrived the four ancient men's weapons were all standing up but they were dead with all of the demons.

                

Fraction math word problems

WALT: Solve fraction maths word problems

For this task, we had to figure out the equation of each of the math word problems. We also had to do a math problem each day including Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.  

I really enjoyed doing this work because I got to be in a pair with a good friend, Lucian.

 One thing I really think I should work on next time is that I should do the work by myself without help or a buddy.

Peer pressure

WALT: Find key information

For this task, we had to write what we know about peer pressure and what we want to learn about peer pressure. We also had to write questions about peer pressure.  

Multi-step math word problems

WALT: Solve multi-step maths word problems

For this task, we had to 2 Maths word problems a day. Remember Ruma Rima, use what you know to solve the problems.When working through these problems try to see how many different strategies you use to can solve them. This will add more challenge and develop your mathematical thinking. Looking forward to hearing all the different strategies you used to work these out. For each word problem, write down the Equation (E), Working out (W.0), and the Answer (A). The problems may involve adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing. I liked doing this because we could try

here is my completed work

The explorer

 W.A.L.T write 100 words in 10mins

For this task, we had to write a story in 10mins. Sometimes our teacher would pick a subject for us or we could just write our own story. 

I really enjoyed writing this story because it helped me learn more and write quicker.  My next step would be to check my work for any wrong punctuation. 

Here is my story.

One very cold day in the north pole there was an explorer. He was set on a mission to take a photo of every myth like Santa clause and the easter rabbit but he has only taken a photo of the easter bunny, the tooth fairy, and sandman so the explorer gets ready packs up his gear and takes a step outside of his tent. Walking around he can only see snow, snowflakes, and snowmen with carrot noses. The explorer keeps walking around until finally, the explorer finds a house with Christmas decorations on top. Crash boom bang can that be Santa? To be continued.     

                                     

Knowing how many tens and hundreds are in numbers

W.A.L.T know how many tens and hundreds are in numbers

For this task, we had to write how many tens and hundreds are in each of these numbers. We also had to write each ten or hundred in the opposite boxes E.g How many tens are in 491 = 49. I have also learned a trick when you are trying to figure out a number in the hundreds you could just take the first two numbers and that is how many tens are in that number.

I liked doing this task because it was easy and I did this task very quickly.

My next step is knowing how many tens are in higher numbers like millions.

Forms of energy

WALT: Increase our knowledge by reading a wide range of texts (Article a day - Book of Knowledge)

On Readworks, our task was to read the text, and then we had to write two or three sentences of what we have learned.  I had fun reading and writing the text because it helped me learn more things about the forms of energy.

I have learned that energy forms are either potential or kinetic. I have also learned that scientists define energy as the ability to do work.

Thumbs up thumbs down

WALT: Dream and discover

For this task, we had to

First:

Make a copy and put it in your CYBER SMART folder. Rename it.

Next:

Read through each of the comments and decide whether you think it deserves a thumbs up or thumbs down. 

Use Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V to put the right icon onto each comment.

Then:

Use the comment function to highlight the things that made you decide to give each comment a thumbs up or thumbs down.

Finally:

Download as JPEG.

Share your learning on your blog.

Laws of energy

WALT: Increase our knowledge by reading a wide range of texts (Article a day - Book of Knowledge)
On Readworks, our task was to read the text, and then we had to write two or three sentences of what we have learned.  I had fun reading and writing the text because it helped me learn more things about the laws of energy.

I have learned that energy is neither created nor destroyed. I have also learned that a car engine burns gasoline, converting the chemical energy in gasoline into mechanical energy. Another thing I have learned is that most energy transformations are not efficient. The human body is a good example. The human body is like a machine, and the fuel it requires is food.  

 

Vision of my future

WALT: Identity what our Vision for the future is

For this task, we had to write what we want to be or what we like and we also had to write our name and then draw ourselves. 

I enjoyed doing this task about my vision of my future and what I would like to be in the future because it made me think. Maybe next time I should think about a different job I would like to have.

Areas (Square Skills)

WALT: Focus on place value, and on comparing lengths, widths, and areas.

For this task, we had to figure out the factors of 36, and then we had to find out the area for each factor. 

Speeches

WALT: Write an interesting persuasive argument

For this task, Ahipara school had to write a speech about a few topics I write my speech about I think pets deserve the same care as humans.

I really enjoyed writing and saying my speech because I felt scared at first but after I read my speech I felt like I did a good job.

      

Do pets deserve the same care as humans?

Do you think pets deserve the same care as humans because I do and today I will be telling you about what I think about why pets deserve the same care as humans?

I think pets deserve the same care as humans because people sometimes hurt pets by kicking and throwing them around including puppies and cats people also sell pets to make money like little puppies and little kittens  

Cats

Do you think that cats have nine lives well no! Cats have only one life just like any other living creature. However, a cat is probably the most independent pet out there. They can survive falls and other serious accidents without being fatally wounded, which is perhaps where the saying 'a cat has nine lives' actually comes from.

Dogs

Did you know that Dogs can serve people in many ways? For example, there are guard dogs, hunting dogs, herding dogs, guide dogs for blind people, and police dogs. There are also dogs that are trained to smell for diseases in the human body or to find bombs or illegal drugs. These dogs sometimes help police in airports or other areas.

Conclusion

And that is why I think we should treat animals the same as we treat each other.

  

  

StoryBoardThat

For this task, we had to write about being nice on the internet including commenting on nice things. We have also been using a website called storyboard it is free and easy maybe you can go and try it.

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

WALT: Increase our knowledge by reading a wide range of texts (Article a day - Book of Knowledge)

On Readworks, our task was to read the text, and then we had to write two or three sentences of what we have learned.  I had fun reading and writing the text because it helped me learn more things about energy sources.

I have learned that energy sources are of two types: nonrenewable and renewable. Energy sources are considered nonrenewable if they cannot be replenished (made again) in a short period of time. On the other hand, renewable energy sources such as solar and wind can be replenished naturally. I have also learned that all fossil fuels are nonrenewable, but not all nonrenewable energy sources are fossil fuels coal, crude oil, and natural gas are all considered fossil fuels because they were formed from the buried remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago.

Training for cross country

WALT: Post 4 x posts to our blogs for the week

For P.E our fitness teacher (Matua Paulo) came into our school so we can train for the cross country which is on the 20th of July. We had to jog or walk straight and then we had to run as fast as we could diagonally. 

What are climate and climate change?

WALT: Increase our knowledge by reading a wide range of texts (Article a day - Book of Knowledge)
On Readworks, our task was to read the text, and then we had to write two or three sentences of what we have learned.  I had fun reading and writing the text because it helped me learn more things about climate change. 

I have learned that the climate of a region or city is its typical or average weather. I have also learned that the climate of Hawaii is sunny and warm. But the climate of Antarctica is freezing cold.

Factors

WALT: Understand Factors

For this task, we had to figure out the factors of 24 but we had to do this task by only using time tables. We did this so we can figure out some questions with all of the factors adding up to 24. I was also working with a group including Kyvana, Maty, Kavelle, and Ryan.

My working out

What are Hurricanes?

WALT: Increase our knowledge by reading a wide range of texts (Article a day - Book of Knowledge)

On Readworks, our task was to read the text, and then we had to write two or three sentences of what we have learned.  I had fun reading and writing the text because it helped me learn more things about Hurricanes.

I have learned that Hurricanes are large, swirling storms with winds of 119 kilometers per hour (74 mph) or higher. That's faster than a cheetah, the fastest animal on land. I have also learned that a hurricane is categorized by its wind speed using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. Category 1: Winds 119-153 km/hr (74-95 mph) - faster than a cheetah Category 2: Winds 154-177 km/hr (96-110 mph) - as fast or faster than a baseball pitcher's fastball Category 3: Winds 178-208 km/hr (111-129 mph) - similar, or close, to the serving speed of many professional tennis players Category 4: Winds 209-251 km/hr (130-156 mph) - faster than the world's fastest rollercoaster Category 5: Winds more than 252 km/hr (157 mph) - similar, or close, to the speed of some high-speed trains.

What is Antarctica

WALT: Increase our knowledge by reading a wide range of texts (Article a day - Book of Knowledge)

On Readworks, our task was to read the text, and then we had to write two or three sentences of what we have learned.  I had fun reading and writing the text because it helped me learn more things about Antarctica.

I have learned that Antarctica is a continent. It is Earth's fifth-largest continent and is covered almost completely in ice. Antarctica covers Earth's South Pole. I have also learned that Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth. The average temperature in Antarctica in the winter is minus 34.4 Celcius (minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit).

What Is Earth?

WALT: Increase our knowledge by reading a wide range of texts (Article a day - Book of Knowledge)

On Readworks, our task was to read the text, and then we had to write two or three sentences of what we have learned.  I had fun reading and writing the text because it helped me learn more things about the Earth

I have learned that scientists believe Earth and its moon formed around the same time as the rest of the solar system. I have also learned that Earth is the fifth-largest planet in the solar system.

Our Home Planet The Earth's Moon: In Depth

WALT: Increase our knowledge by reading a wide range of texts (Article a day - Book of Knowledge)

On Readworks, our task was to read the text, and then we had to write two or three sentences of what we have learned.  I had fun reading and writing the text because it helped me learn more things about the Moon.

I have learned that the fifth-largest moon in the solar system, Earth's moon is the only place beyond Earth where humans have set foot. I have also learned that the brightest and largest object in our night sky, the moon makes Earth a more livable planet by moderating our home planet's wobble on its axis, leading to a relatively stable climate.

                                   

Our Home Planet (What are clouds?)

WALT: Increase our knowledge by reading a wide range of texts (Article a day - Book of Knowledge)

On Readworks, our task was to read the text, and then we had to write two or three sentences of what we have learned.  I had fun reading and writing this text because it helped me learn more things about clouds.

I have learned that a cloud is a mass of water drops or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. I have also learned that clouds form from water in the sky. The water may evaporate from the ground or move from other areas.
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Caricature

WALT: Draw a picture of ourselves and emphasise something about our face that stands out.

Our task was to draw all the different features of our faces on an A4 piece of paper first and then we had to draw it on cartridge.  After that we had to dye our drawing.  My favourite part was dyeing my work because Ms O'Dea made a range of different colours for us to use.  I could improve on doing my lines smoother, so they don't run into the dye and look messy. 

Victoria Falls

WALT: Increase our knowledge by reading a wide range of texts (Article a day - Book of Knowledge)

For this activity, we had to read the text about Victoria Falls, and then we had to write about what we have learned. I also think that I can work on writing more ideas or I can even write what I have learned by myself and not copy and paste the work.  

I have learned that Victoria Falls is one of the most impressive waterfalls on the planet. I have also learned that Victoria Falls can be heard from miles away.