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.

Ratio And Proportions

WALT: Work out ratio and proportion word problems

We had to work out some math problems and we had to do two math problems each day.

I like how I worked out the problems. I think I should write more.