LI: To skim and scan to find facts about the Ancient Olympics and make notes in my own words.
Here is the link to our presentation.
LI: To understand what hauora is and what it means to athletes past and present
This week for inquiry our focus was about hauora.Hauora is the Maori belief of your physical and mental health and wellbeing. Hauora is like a house, in order for the house to stand you will need all four walls. They are tapa whanau - family, tapa Hingeroa - emotions and mind, tapa wairoa - religious/belief and tapa Tinana - your physical wellbeing. In this DLO we had to talk about what Hauora would look like if you were an athlete competing in the olympics.
LI: To understand the meaning behind the pause breathe smile program.
This week we had our first session of the Pause Breathe Smile program. Our learning was based on having a calm mindset. We were introduced to this program by first defining what the word mindfulness is. Then we defined it and shared our different definitions with others.
After talking about mindfulness we were introduced to the red zone and the green zone. They are two different zones. The red zone is when you feel stressed,anxious,distracted and others. The green zone is when you feel calm, relaxed, peaceful, curious, clear, balanced, content and engaged.
We were balancing our mind set by forgiving bad things that happened in the past and calming our mind down and focusing on the present. To do this we sat in a circle and listened to the bell while breathing in and out, this helped us relax and focus on positive things.
I enjoyed this session because we learnt about having a positive mindset and about being mindful of others. During this session I learnt how to Pause, Breathe and Smile and calm my mind.
LI: To find the important information in a current event.
LI: To identify author’s purpose
Today we have learn about Plants. We had to find the parts of the plants to see how plants work. we also had to make a google doc to write everything about the plant. We learnt the part of the plants.
We had to use the ones that were already made so that we can see how our one is gonna be. This activity was to dicover a plant. We wrote all the infomation on the google doc so that we now what we had to do and what we have to be.
We had to wait for our plant to dosolve with the food couloring. We used a beaker, Conical flask, water, food couloring.
(Stomata)Tiny pores on the bottom of the leaves. Absorbs carbon dioxide.
Parts of a plant:
Leaf
Stem
Roots
Flower
That is the part of a flower.
Ive really enjoyed this activity because we get to identify about how plants work and how they grow.
LI: To strengthen our connections to Matariki.
Matariki is the Maori new year celebration. It takes places each year when the cluster of stars known as Matariki are seen in our skies. The new year is a time for new beginnings and is a time to embrace tradition.To strengthen our connections to Matariki we had a choice of research activities.
I found that matariki stars come out in the early morning before dawn
I enjoyd this activity because it has a meaning to find about matariki
LI Your learning goal and outcome
Today we had tech and we were learning about how to make bubbles. We had to make a google doc to show how to make bubbles. . We used straw, beaker, Wand, Bubbles. We tried it out we had to make a caterpilla and other stuffs we were told to do.
A vision board is a DLO about your goals and what you want to achieve.
For my vision board I added the things that I want to achieve like being headboy and getting a trophy at prizegiving.
This activity can help people who wants a successful future. Also it can help people make their dream come true
if they put effort into achieving that goal.
I enjoyed doing this task because it can help me to achieve my goals.
L.I To use metaphors and the five senses to describe the abstract noun.
Our task was to create a DLO of writing a poem using a abstract noun. Abstract nouns are things that we can feel but we can't physically touch it.
The 5 senses are sight, hearing, taste, smell and feel. First we had to pick a word from the list. And me and my group choose luxury. After we picked the word, we looked for a structure in a example of given to us.
After writing the poem we had to make a poem of us describing the word we have picken.
We really enjoyed this activity, because it taught us how to create metaphors and poems, using abstract nouns.
LI-To understand how to use descriptive words to make your writing mor intresting
LI: To consider both perspectives.
We were tasked to read the story about Lake Taupo to understand if the story was fact or story makes sense by saying if the story is true or fake. We wrote our opinion to see that why we picked which side to see if it was right or wrong. We wrote that taupo says according to legend which means it happened but actually is true.
LI: To identify the main ideas in the text.
First to start off the task we watched a video about how Maui slowed down the sun.After watching the video we wrote down the main ideas that happened in the video into this DLO. After finding the inportant Ideas from that we find the four very important ideas. One of the four very important ideas is that Using the flax for ropes slowed the sun. When you find the four very important ideas we found the three vital idean from the four very important ideas. I found this task fun because when you find main ideans from the text that means that you understand the text throughly.
LI: To explain in fewer words what the text is about.
LI: To find as many similarities and differences as you can between the video and text of “ The Beginning "
This week for reading we have been focusing on the differences of two types of ways a story can be said. This week we were finding differences and similarities from the video and text from "the Begining". This text was about our group finding things that are different and simaler bewtweeen the too. In the video verison it shows the seperation of mother earth and father sky, and in the written version it's explain the love for the two. I enjoyed this task because I got to see the differneces and similaritites bewtween two storys.
LI: To find information about simple machine
For inquiry we were learning about simple machine.We collaborated in our group to find information about simple machines, there are six types of simple machines. Our challenge was to create diagrams (information picture) to show our diagram, we alo summarised it in 25 words..Simple machines are able to help humans in ways that they, themselves may not be able to. A lever is a simple machine used to lift objects with less amount of force. A lever is a stick that’s able to move backwards and forwards.
For inquiry we were learning about simple machine.We collaborated in our group to find information about simple machines, there are six types of simple machines. Our challenge was to create diagrams (information picture) to show our diagram, we alo summarised it in 25 words..Simple machines are able to help humans in ways that they, themselves may not be able to. A screw has three main parts, the head, the tip and the threaded shank. It’s also known as an inclined plane with a wedged tip.
For inquiry we were learning about simple machine.We collaborated in our group to find information about simple machines, there are six types of simple machines. Our challenge was to create diagrams (information picture) to show our diagram, we alo summarised it in 25 words..Simple machines are able to help humans in ways that they, themselves may not be able to. A wheel and axle is a two part machine. First the axle is attached to the wheel so it’s able to move very smoothly
For inquiry we were learning about simple machine.We collaborated in our group to find information about simple machines, there are six types of simple machines. Our challenge was to create diagrams (information picture) to show our diagram, we alo summarised it in 25 words..Simple machines are able to help humans in ways that they, themselves may not be able to. A wedge is one of the six simple machines. A wedge is also known as an axe. A wedge is also used to stop doors from closing and is able to break things if a lot of force is pushed into the wedge.
LI-to find information about simple machines
For inquiry we are working on simple machines. We created six DLO's about the six simple machines. This DLO is about a simple machine called the pulley. A pulley is a type of simple machine that helps lift an object with less effort used. If more pulleys are used the less effort is used. We created our own drawing of what we see a pulley as.
For inquiry we are working on simple machines. We created six DLO's about the six simple machines. This DLO is about a simple machine called the Inclined plane, an inclined plane is An inclined plane is one of the simplest machines.It’s also known as a ramp. A ramp helps your load move easier to higher levels. We created our own drawing of what we see a pulley as.
This Labled Diagram was fun to work on because we got to learn what the inclined plane is used for.
LI: To know what classroom expectations are.
For PB4L we have been talking about what LS2’s expectations were in our classroom. Expectations are set in schools because they help students prepare themselves for their learning.Today we talked about what LS2 expectations are and what we can do to to make sure we know what our expectations are. In LS2, since we are the older kids in the school it is very important to have expectations because the juniors will know what expectations
LI: To find the important information in a current event.
LI: To identify the author's purpose.
This week for Reading we learnt about author's purpose. Authors write for a purpose/reason. These reasons are to Persuade, Inform, Explain or Entertain (PIE).First we looked at Kiwi Kids News to find a article. Then, we made a copy of the Current Events DLO and answered these questions:
What is the article about?
When the article was created?
Where was the article was made?
Why the author wrote the article?
How it was made?
Why do you think the author wanted you to learn from the article?
We have been learning to write cinquain poems to help us strengthen our connections to description. A cinquain poem has 5 lines. Each line has a different purpose. Line 1 is a noun which is a name. Line 2 has 2 adjectives taht describe the noun. Line 3 has 3 verbs that end in ‘ing’ and describe the actions. Line 4 is a noun phrase which is a group of words (not a sentence) that go together to describe the noun. Line 5 is a synonym which is a word with a similar meaning to the noun.
I enjoyed this activity because ive learnt diffent words to match the person move or type.
This week is book week at Panmure Bridge School, which means every class participates in a number of reading activities. One of our activities was to create a reading pathway that shows how my favourite books have changed over time. At the moment I like reading because it really intresting by reading books that are fun to read and to explore.
Today i completed an activity for my silver cofidence badge. The activity I chosed was how to stick up to bulies & how to be cyber safe. We made a DLO of how to stick up to bulies so that people can know if someone bulies them they know what to do. I tried this activity because it can help alot of people who get bulied so that they can be safe with out being harmed.
For Mrs Fisi’iahi’s Inquiry lesson, we were focusing on the three last technological processes. They were: build, test and evaluate. We used the required materials in order to build the AUV rover. After this, we tested and compared each group’s rover to see which group was able to scramble across the floor the furthest. Evaluating our results was the last step.
I found this activity intresting because we've used our knowledge & Strength on how to make a rover with matrials.
we have been learning about technological practice. This week we have been learning about the 6 processes of Technological Design and how each one is important in the process of designing a product.We are using the processes of technological practices to design and build a rubber band- powered rover that can scramble across the floor. I found this activty intresting because we get tolearn more about making stuffs.
Before we went to camp our challenge was to think about when we might use the Key Competencies as we faced the challenges. When we came back from camp we looked at this and compared how we thought we would use the Key Competencies and how we actually used them.
I found this activity fun becuse we were learning how to write before camp and after camp. Exaple is like don't talk when teacher is talking after camp is like doing the rihgt thing and listening to the instructor tellis what you should do.
LI: To create an infographic using google draw that tells your audience facts about the kokako.
This week, everyone in LS2 has been given a set of different challenges based on our camp. For this activity we used our smart searching skills to find information about the North Island Kokako bird.
I found this activity enjoyable because we get to find lots of information about the north island bird like the bird is known as a kokako is oftan seen often eating fruits and leaves
LI: To create a collage of your camp highlights
This week LS2 have been celebrating our camp. I created this collage to show my time at camp and the activities I enjoyed. To make my collage effective I thought about the size of the images, the angle of the images and I tried hard not to leave any gaps between the photos.
I found this activity fun because we were using photos that we did at camp and making it look pretty.
LI: To recount a 5 minute snapshot of one experience you had at camp
“Im terrified!” On the way up the ladder I paused for a moment, thinking not to be scared, I couldn't get my head around thinking about how high I am, but at least I had 7 teammates that were cheering me on to not to be scared. I carried on climbing, until my heart was beating fast like a racing car, that my legs were shaking. I was terrified about how my teammates were watching me walking across the log to the other side.
Me thinking about being high off the ground made me want to throw up, but I didn’t. Parts of me didn’t want to do this but another part of me moved one leg up onto the ladder. Step by step I get closer to the end of the ladder. Looking at the metal staples made my stomach turn anticlockwise.
Moving up the metal staples one by one motivated me even more to go all the way. I reached the end of the pole and hugged it so tightly that I never wanted to let go. I looked down and saw how high I was. I have never felt more safe in a harness. I started to turn around so I could face the other pole at the other end.
I looked around me and saw trees and how far I was from the ground. I started walking across the beam towards the next pole ahead. I felt like I was walking across lava, reaching the next pole made me so happy that I was ready to walk back half way. I made it halfway and I was ready to come down. I was told but I felt scared because I have to hop off the beam so they can lower me down. I had to face my fears one day so I gathered all my strength and laid back and let the instructor bring me down.
When I came down, I was so proud of myself that I knew I achieved my goals and I overcame my fears.
I found this activity fun because we get to write what we were scared of and how it felt like im scared of heights.
For our cybersmart activity it was for us to clean our dive. First we had given a slide where we had to put it in the exacted order. Exaple john creative writing so we had to put it in the writing folder. We then cleaned our own drive witch we had to put our reading stuff in the reading folder, writing folder, math folder, and cybersmart folder.
We had to use a red circle to identify which files have not been named at all. But you will not be able to file this documents.
Use a blue circle to identify which files have not been named correctly. But you will still be able to file this documents.
LI- To celebrating our PBS SLJ participants
I really enjoyed the activties set beacause it keeps our learning going over summer. I also enjoyed this activity set by the nano girl. I am so happy that i got a certificate for paticpating in the summar learning journey and also to keep my learning going. Mrs Grant and miss Plae presented prizes. An Amzing Congratulation to Sakshi for being the top blogger, top commenter, and top bloger for manaiakalani.
L.I : Learning about why it is important and why is it good to wear the correct uniform.
For this task , We created an DLO showing about why is it good to wear school uniform , and why is it important to wear school uniform. For this DLO I worked with my group and shared our ideas on why it is important to wear correct school uniform. We also talked about it with our teachers and class mates to help us write more ideas.
This week the year 7's students had their secound session of food tech. We made pancakes and ice cream.
The ingredients for the pancakes were 1 whole cup of flour, 1Tsp of baking powder, 1 whole cup of milk, 2 eggs, 2 banana
Leitu, Peyton and I enjoyed food tech because we get to make pancakes and also work with our friends and learn how to cook diffrent things that you don't usally cook.
Fakalofa lahi atu my name is Jay-lee. I am 11 years old. I go to Panmure Bridge School and I am a year 7. I am Niuean and Tongan. I like to play netball and ripper tag. I like when my dad cooks butter chicken and curry. My goal for this year is to show respect.
This PB4L DLO it tells you what to do in a emergency like a fire. For this DLO I worked collaboratively with my friends and we helped each other write. This task was fun to do because it will be helpful for people that wouldn't know what to do in an emergency. In this slideshow I tells you about what to do when you want to go out of the class, what to do when the teacher calls the emergency roll and many more important facts that will help you and everyone else stay safe.
Today was the year 7 first sesion in tech. The years 7 did food tech wich we made smoothies and fruit salad. The year 7 had to work in 4 or 3 groups to make the smoomthie and fruit salad.
The ingrediens for the smoothie was 2 cups of 2 bannana cut in dices and 2 cups of milk also 1 cup of yogut. the fruit salad was with watermellon, apple, and kiwi fruit, blueberry.
I realy enjoyed tech cause we get to make food and also be partners with our friend and also learning how to cook diffrent things.
L.I To understand the Kawa or Care to keep our laptops safe.
L.I : To learn and understand your keybords and Stay safe online.
L.I To understand why staying hydrated is important for our health and for our learning.
The DLO showing above was created by my group.My group created this DLO by finding different type of
information and facts about being Hydrated and Dehydrated. My group created this by sharing our ideas and
working collaboratively . Hydrated means drinking heaps of water which helps you stay focused.
Being dehydrated means feeling dizzy, having headaches and not focused. Did you know that drinking a lot of
Water helps your body and also helps you stay healthy. We also found images that connects to the text so that it
could also help yourself and others what we’re talking about and to understand more about what we’re learning in
our Inquiry task.
We had to put the student answer in a piece of paper. Then we had to chose one question out of the four question to use for the graph we made. Next we had to put the data on a pie chart. After that we had to created a summary of the data that we recorded.
LI: To explain in fewer words what's the text is about .
