Have you ever used a mini water rocket?

Today we got out a science kit. We wrote a hypothesis on what would happen. My hypothesis  on what will happen when the rocket launches: I think the rocket will fly 40-50 feet high.My hypothesis was correct. I enjoyed watching the bottle fly.Have you ever used an aquapod ?

Here is my explanation

How an aquapod works.

Have you ever used an aquapod ?

Throughout this piece of writing I will tell you how one works.

An aqua pod is an orange platform used to launch a  water rocket.

First you fill a large empty soft drink bottle ⅓ of the way up.

Secondly you put the bottle on the ground then attach the upside down pod to the valve where the rubber seal  holds the bottle in place.

Next you plug the pump into the valve on  the aqua pod .then you 

pump 8-12 times  this creates air pressure.

Finally you pull the string nice and tight then the launch release pulls back and the pressure pushes the bottle up and the water comes down.

click the images to see the videos

 

The best part of me.

 This week we learnt about poetry. We learnt about how an effective poem has repetition and ryhming. How a poem is written to express feelings or ideas and how words are chosen by their beauty and meaning. My digital learning object is my poem. We went black and white theme, then published our poem, then had photos taken of the best part of us.This poem writing went well because I love poetry although I found it tricky to come up with a fourth idea  for my poem.Have you written a poem before ? If so , what was it about?

Mini golf measurement

Today we learnt about perimeter and area. Area is when you measure a shape and multiply the width and length. Perimeter is when you measure the length and width and add all the sides together.My digital learning object is my mini golf course.On my mini golf course I added the images  to weave around and the ball to show the start and the flag to show where  the course finishes. I enjoyed adding objects and finding the perimeter of my course.I found it tricky to find the area of my course.Have you ever measured the area or perimeter?

Celebrating Matariki in Scratch

 Today  we were learning how to code our matariki scratch projects. We started by choosing a sprite to be us I chose the unicorn. Next we had to choose a space themed background. Today I learnt how to make a sprite appear and disappear and change backdrops . When I get the chance to continue  my project I will  take  the stars to find the whole cluster then stop and hear why we celebrate matariki and some legends . 

when we measured the red cupboard

 Three or four weeks ago a few of us Icosahedrons measured the teachers cupboard using unifix cubes. My DLO is  a photo of me and my friends  after the measuring was done.  The learning was based on measuring (obviously)so we had just learnt how to measure the volume  of a 3D shape  (height, width and length)  so a little group of us set a goal really high that was to find the correct volume of the cupboard. Have you ever measured anything? If so what objects have you measured?   Asher ,Emma, Emma and Molly.

explanation writing

 This week  we were learning how to write explanations and  we got to choose our topic. I chose pugs' natural features and problems.My DLO is my published writing . This week's learning was four steps long.Research, plan ,write and publish.What types of writing do you do?

why pugs have squished faces

Do you know why pugs have squished faces?Throughout this piece of writing I will tell you why pugs have squished faces, short snouts and health problems.
Pugs from earliest records are chinese bred. The chinese bred pugs to have short snouts because it makes them extra cute. 

Pugs' short snouts cause a flat face. Lots of other breeds have flat faces including Bulldogs, Boston Terriers and of course pugs.The scientific name for flat faced dogs is brachycephalic.
   
Flat  faced dogs can easily get skin eye and breathing problems.pugs suffer from BOAS(brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome)

Now you can see why pugs have flat faces.so to summarise pugs are bred to have short snouts which causes the flat faces which causes breathing problems.

week 8 Author's purpose

 This week  we were learning about  matariki because it is the maori new year. We learnt about the matariki season and for my group's create we created our own matariki themed author's purpose .This piece of learning is a learn create share so you learn about your topic  create a  DLO  then share it to your blog. What do you know about matariki?

a village beach

This week we learnt how  to deliver a play.My  DLO shows I can use  book creator to show my play..This learning is a learn create share so we read a text rehearsed created a book and then posted it to our blogs.Have you used book creator?click the link to access the real book .

My Author's purpose

This week we were learning how to identify different text types and write a summary. My DLO shows I can add shapes with text and shows I can change backgrounds of textboxes. This learning is a learn create share so first we learnt about matariki then did an Author's purpose  then posted it to our bloggs. Have you done an author's purpose before? Here is the link to the sources slide. 

Oil and water science experiment

This week we learnt how to conduct an experiment. For our DLO we  had to split the group in half to have enough space on the slide then  created a slideshow about the materials used for the experiment , our hypothesis and methods. Have you ever done an oil and water experiment? Here are the links to or sources  video 1    video 2

Our past, present and future

 This week we were learning about  copyright images and text so we don't use images not labeled for reuse. My DLO shows I can use the explore tool to find images  to add to a slide. My learning went  really quickly  because the reusable images were easy to find.  Do you know how to find reusable images? 

Art competition

This week we were learning about shading because we have to create an entry for the home learning book cover competition. This photo is of my art. You can see the four house symbols, four values and the school crest and motto. Our learning started with learning about shading on slides watching a video then starting your cover. I think my cover design is colourful and bright.  Do you hold any art competitions at school?

What is a covenant?

This week we were  learning about a covenant. In our presentations we had to be explaining what a covenant is and how a covenant is different from an agreement, why God made a covenant with the Israelites? Naming one promise and say what the people had to do in return. My DLO shows I can record and add music in wevideo and write a song on docs.

Here is the song lyrics and video

   The covenant song

Chorus

 A covenant has 2 sides. It's simple like the pull of the tide.One side is ours and the other is God's. He'll make you a promise but you must do something in return.

Verse 1

A covenant is something that you might not know. It's a promise between God and us. Have you ever wondered what a covenant is? well for your information it’s simple with a little explanation.

Chorus

 A covenant has 2 sides. It's simple like the pull of the tide.One side is ours and the other is God's. He'll make you a promise but you must do something in return

Verse 2

The promise God had for Abraham and Sarah was simple but it meant them a lot. He promised them a child and in return they had to travel from their home in ur to canaan.His promise to the israelites is quite another. He promised them that they represent him on they earth but in return they must follow his law to keep the peace and love forever

Chorus

 A covenant has 2 sides. It's simple like the pull of the tide.One side is our’s and the other’s is God's. He'll make you a promise but you must do something in return

Finale

So love one another that’s your covenant with god so keep it and love will be for all!

so you think you about abraham and sarah?

Do you know about Abraham and Sarah? Abraham and Sarah are famous christians who desperately wanted a child  and so God promised them one but in return they had to travel from ur to canaan and be patient. Today we created a role play telling the story of abraham and sarah and their call.I enjoyed filming because we we had a good laugh.I found it challenging to write the script because it couldn't be word for word of the video. here is the link to the video.

Here is the script

The story of Abraham and Sarah

This story is God's promise to Abraham

My name is Hannah and I am the narrator.
My name is Zoe and I will play as Abraham.
My name is Sreelakshmi and I will be playing as Sarah. 

And my name is Emma and I will be playing the voice of God. `~

*(everyone bows)

This story is God's promise to Abraham and it went like this.
Abraham was married to a woman named Sarah, they really wanted children but they felt hopeless after Sarah failed to bear a child
One day God announced to Abraham that he was going to have kids.
I will give you as many children as the dust of the earth.

This was God's funny way of telling Abraham he would have lots and lots of children, this was impossible to believe, judging from the fact they were too old, Abraham replied to God;

Can specks of dust actually be counted? 

If they can then so can your children.

By next year Sarah will have a child.

Really? 

I'm way too old to have a child.

Yeah you're old.

But sure enough the next year after Abraham finally turned 100, Sarah fell pregnant. 

(new scene)

We should name him Isaac. It means laughter.

God has brought me laughter.

Everyone who hears about this will laugh with us and think about it. An old lady having a baby is pretty hilarious.

Are you calling me old?

Yes I am.
You're older. 

No I'm not.
(Abraham replies in an offended tone.)

Yes you are!

So you see God kept his promise to give them a son even  

though they thought it was impossible. It was easy for God.Eventually guess who was born in their line? Jesus the Savior himself. 

Thank-you for watching our play

here is the final product

My amazing bedroom and a dream in paradise.

The past two weeks we have been learning how to write descriptive pieces of writing. My DLO shows I can  publish my writing online and add images. My writings  both started  the same way. We read the example, wrote a plan then used the  keywords in our plan  to write. Have you ever  written descriptive writing? We used no digital sources for this, we just used our books.

A Dream In Paradise

 

As I stand  on an isolated island  I'm greeted with the smell of  strong salty water. And a view of light aquamarine water and emerald green swaying shrubs. Snowy White fluffy clouds float above  my head. I can hear a roaring motor engine start, along with that the waves start crashing harder. A cool light breeze brushes against my face and the lukewarm water fills me with happiness. My tongue prickles with the taste of salty water.

My amazing bedroom

My favourite  part of our house is my amazing bedroom.I personally love my bedroom because it has been personalized. On a nice day it is sunny, warm and naturally lit.

In my squarish room you can see my king's single  bed. Next to my bed   is my  book nook.at the end of my book nook is my bookshelf.  If I could  change something it would be my wallpaper, usually you can find  me reading  a good book on my bed.

My room is usually tidy except for  the occasional mess. unlike the rest of my family who always have clothes and shoes all over the floor. plus it always stinks in their  rooms.

In my room you can smell fresh air and sour grape lollipop you can snuggle down on my super comfy bed . You can hear the harsh wind banging against the window.

My bedroom is definitely my favorite place in our house and it always makes me feel loved.

my name and the alphabet in sign language

This week I was learning about NZSL NZSL stands for New zealand sign language

week .I found some information about fingerspelling an basic signs.I found it challenging to get my screencastify perfect.My digital learning object shows I can use my camera and screencastify extension.

My quick and easy mothers' day card

This week it is Mothers day so we made cards. First we got a piece of card and folded it in half  and on one side we had to poke holes but we had to make sure they didn't go through all of the card. Secondly we had to get  a piece of tape and string to stick to a kebab stick and then tied a knot at the end of the string then we wove our cards. Lastly we wrote a message and decorated it and stuck it to the inside of the card.

Here is the link to the video we used.

So you think you know about ANZAC day?

Today we were learning about ANZAC day and  how they communicated during the war. We figured out   about NZ at war and Chunuk  Bair. The reason we  were  this was because  we wanted to learn about our country's history.

My DLO  shows I can add images and text to a drawing and embed it in my blog.

My  learning went really  well  especially the learn because  it was awesome fun. 

Do you  celebrate ANZAC day too? 

Here are the sources we used

boy soldiers   Chunuk  Bair. NZ at war ww1

goal setting

 Today in class  we set our goals   our social, R.E.,academic and learning disposition . my  digital learning object shows I can add text images and change fonts. I enjoyed sitting down  with my parents  and doing my whanau  can support me by because   I got to sit down and and have a quality conversation with my parents. I found it challenging to decide on my goals. here are my goals .

holy week

Today I was learning about  the events of holy week.I enjoyed colouring my images brightly.I found it challenging to put every thing in the right order.My digital learning object shows I can use my camera. In the photo you can see the the donkey  that jesus rode into jerusalem, the bread  and wine jesus ate and drank at the last super, jesus' hands when he prayed, the cross he died on, his tomb, his ascension and the holy spirit.

    

HOT CROSS BUNS

 Today I was learning about hot cross buns and how to make them.I enjoyed baking because it's one of my hobbies.I found it challenging to find images.My digital learning object shows I can add images and backgrounds.Next time I would change our time frame because we only had like an hour. In these photos you can see me and my friends adding our ingredients you can also see the whole class before we ate the hot cross bun.

whale art

Today I was learning about blending colors sketching and painting.I enjoyed water coloring because we got to blend colors.I found it challenging to sketch because my template was barley visible.

horouta waka

 Today I was learning about the Horouta waka story.I enjoyed animating because it's my ok point.I found it challenging to add images because there were so many good ones.My digital learning object shows I can add images and text.

sea week

Today I was learning about sea week.I enjoyed researching because it's super fun.I found it challenging to find enough facts because most were boring.My digital learning object shows I can add facts,backgrounds and images.Next time I would change the size and shape because it was hard to work with.

summer holidays

 Today I was learning about writing a detailed story.I enjoyed using language features because half of the I don't always use them.I found it challenging to find an image because the photos are rare.My digital learning object shows I can.Next time I would change the topic because it was difficult to make up a lie.

st patricks day

  Today I was learning about St Patrick's day.I enjoyed finding the background.I found it challenging to find facts in the video.My digital learning object shows I can add backgrounds and text.Next time I would change the video because it was not helpful.

superhero me

 Today I was learning about what being a good learner looks like. a good learner learns from their mistakes and knows what they are learning and why.I enjoyed adding my sidekicks because I love to get creative I found it challenging to come up with ideas because I am not a good thinker My digital learning object shows I can add backgrounds text and images

kawa of care

Today I was learning about our kawa of care

I enjoyed decorating and working with images because I love digital art

I found it challenging to write in rules because It's not my strong point

My digital learning object shows I can add images, backgrounds and text

Next time I would change the limits of words because then I can get real creative

chinese new year

 Today I was learning about chinese new year

I enjoyed using drawings to create a poster because I love digital creations

I found it challenging to find facts because it's something i'm not great at

My digital learning object shows I can add text,background and images

Next time I would change the limit of facts because I think I could add more

ten things about the treaty of waitangi

 Today I was learning about the treaty of waitangi

I enjoyed playing the game because we got to be creative

I found it challenging to find facts because that's not my strong point

my digital learning object shows I can add backgrounds and shapes

Next time I would change the size and shape because it will be easier to work with