Today for the Summer Learning Journey I have completed my third activity which was making and colouring in my geometree.
I geometree is where you make a tree using geometric shapes like triangles. I chose to do this on paper to give me a chelllenge as im not the best artist.
The colours I used were Red, Orange, light purple, Yellow and Dark purple.
My Result:
Vector art was the second activity that I done. To create these images it uses lines, curves, and polygons to create the image. When people create this art is doesn't looks the focus/quality of the image, if people zoom in.
In this activity iv'e created my hero, Johnny sexton. He inspires me because he’s very talented and a good role model for his team mates and younger people who look up to him. He inspires me because he is hardworking and fights for his team and respect. One day I hope to have a professional rugby career for Crusaders and represent and capitain my own country.
This week I started the summer learning journey programe. The first activity i did was the Nasa art colouring book. Their are a varitey of choices to choose from. I chose to the the guy in space and recreate the original photo. I enjoyed this activity because i don't usally do colouring at home.
This week the task set for me was to design your favourite anime or manga character.
I chose Goku becuase Dragon Ball Z is the first ever anime I watched and one of the main characters was Goku. Goku is my favourite character because he’s too arrogant and cocky towards his opponents. I also like him about the classic fights he’s had like Goku vs Vegeta and also the match against Majunior (Piccolo).
This week while in lockdown I read an article about a man named Rangi Haira Jaxson who designs shoes for a hobbie. Customising shoes is a way for him to share about his culture to the world. The activity I done was to customise a pair of Jordans. The other activity I did was to write a summary about Rangi Haira Jaxson's hobbie. He does all sorts of designs like KFC and Four Square shoes.
I liked this activity becuase it can inspire people to do art and designing shoes that have Nz icons on them is cool.
LI. To learn about the four walls of the whare tapawha.
For Haoura we made a poster using canva about the four walls of the wharetapa wha are and what they mean and stand for. We made two posters one in a group and one in pairs. When we defined the four walls we used examples explaing the four walls.
LI. To have a good understanding about high and low pulse rate.
This week for science we did a varitey for physical activities for 30 seconds to see what your heart and pulse rate was. every person in a group had a role. The roles were recording, doing the activites and recording the results down on the sheet.
I enjoyed this activity because he got to see our heart and pulse rates.
Athletes at their best train mentally and physically because both the mody and the mind need to be strong and have a good balance to be an athlete. If you win or lose it is good to be calm and be thankful that you get to represent your country and that you’ve made it to the olympics. You will be more successful if you believe in yourself and knowing you have support from fans and your whanau to direct you in the path of fame and success .
LI: to learn about our taste buds.
LI: Removing the negativity from your mind
This week LS2 focused on mindfulness. Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling right now.Mindfulness is about focusing on the present and leaving the past behind.LS2 than sat in circle facing the opposite direction of everyone and loosen their stomach,hands on our knees and focused by breathing in and out slowly so our body and mind can relax.As the bell rang each one us breathed in and out while our mind was slowly approaching the green zone.As I body was relax our mind was wandering in calm position.Mindfulness helps our mind proceed towards the green zone so we can slowly escape from the red zone.Something I found interesting
Everyone goes into the red zone which is negative emotions. To change the red zone into green zone, we used the mindfulness bell to change the mood into calm and relaxed.
I noticed that my breathing was calm and engaged to the bell.
This Week for maths we were given a varitey of olympic maths chellenges to complete.
This chellenge was a group task where we had to decide what place on the podium each person came. The first step I did was 16.725 + 0.001 which made 16.726. The next question was how much did Nastia score over the bronze medalist? I solved this by using written algorithm.
L.I : To compare then and now with the Olympics Places.
The DLO showing above is about the amount of money that was spent to build and help with the olympics. My reading group wrote some No and yes ideas as example yes they should spent this money to make their families proud , also no because people could use the money with vaccines. We also found some photos of them and now happening every four years.
This week for science we were learning the basics of bases and acids. We watched a video on to you can tell the difference between bases and acids.
Once we watched the video we litmus paper and 10 household products to test on what base and acid are. To tell the difference beetween base and acid use Blue and Red Litmus paper to to test the products. If the red litmus paper stays the same it's acid but the blue changes to red then its an acid product. If the red litmus paper changes to blue then it's base.
This week for maths we had a variety of olympic challenges to choose from.
I chose to do the first and second challenge. The first challenge we had to add Michael Phelps swimming meters. The strategy that I used was to add all the swimming meters up and divide it by 2 which gave me 750m.
LI: To recall time tables
This week Mrs Anderson’s group made a competition named superfingers to see who could recall the fastest times tables. We made a bracket draw to see who was playing against each other. The winner from each game would move to the quarter finals. The winner of the quarter finals would proceed to the semi finals and the semi final winners would proceed to the finals. We also added wildcards to the game which were Micah and Vayan.
I made it to the quater finals but sadly lost to Afatia. I think in the quater finals I could of recalled it faster. I enjoyed this activity becuase it help you recall times tables faster and can also teach you a new set of times tables.
LI. To explore diffrent topics that are related to science
This week for science we were explopring and learning about Osmosis & Transpiration. The first task we did was write notes down and define photosynthesis. The activity we did was to put celery into food coloured water and find the xylem. Once we done the steps we cut a straight line through the celery to find the xylem.
For tech we learned about bubbles. We learn how to stack bubbles .
First we had to fill 250 ml on a beaker half full.Wieght 5 grams of sugar stir into the unti the sugar is dissolved.
Then measure 3 mls of glycerol and Measure 10mls detergent. Then Stir the contents in the beaker so all ingredients are thoroughly mixed thought.
Lastly we had to stack the bubbles we made stick and grab a straw then blow it then you can stack it.
LI: To use our smart searching skills to find information about the Greek gods
Today David shared his reading challenge with us. It is all about the Greek gods and helps us to practise the skills we have been learning in our reading lessons with our teachers.
David created this task as part of his CARE award challenges. We earn CARE award badges in year 7 and 8 to show that we understand our school values. In this activity we used our smart searching skills to find information to help us complete the table.
I found this activity cool and interesting because I got to learn diffrent things about greek gods and got to identifiy the diffrent greek gods and godess.
The Greek god I found most interesting is Ares because he's is the god of war and courage and I respect that. His life story is also intresting.
LI. To edit our writing using DRAFT
This week for writing we were learning how to write a absrtact noun poem. First we wrote a abstract noun poem in a group. A abstract noun is something that exists but you can't touch. My group chose failure. Once we finished our group abstract poem we got to write a abstract poem in pairs. Me and my friend acein chose Pride.
LI. To learn how to dissect a hibuscus flower
This week for tech we were learning how to dissect a hibscus flower and also learn the parts of a hibscus flower. Before we dissected the flower we watched video on the parts of the flower and how to dissect it.
Task 2 - Parts of a flower
Stem
Stigma
Styl
Anther
Pollen Tube
Sepal
Thalamus
Male Gametophyte
Pedals
Ovule
Female Gametophyte
Task 3: Dissect a flower
Cutting board
Knife
Flower
Remove 1 petal and sepal
Carefully Pinch the side of the ovule
Make a clear and straight cut.
Remove the style and stigma
For reading, we have been focusing on summarising text information such as stories, articles and other texts. The text we used for this reading task was the traditional Maori story of how the world came to be. This text was about Papatuanuku and Ranginui waking up from eternal darkness in earth's first light, and Tane Mahuta (one of their children) separating them to grant his siblings and himself freedom from the darkness. Tawhirimatea was angry at the separation of his parents.
For this task, we found exactly twenty keywords to build an understanding of the text about. Keywords help us understand more in a short amount of time. Then from those twenty words, we chose six of those words to create a summary on. A summary is a short and brief description of the story so that we can understand the text in fewer words.
I enjoyed this task and found it easy because I am familiar with summarising and understanding texts using the key reading comprehension strategies so I can expand my knowledge of a story.
LI. To experiment with heavy and light objects to see if they float
Today for science we tested and recorded the bouyancy of the objects we were given. Before we did this exeriment we watched a video and recorded notes to get an understanding of light and heavy objects. The results were 3 sunk in the water 2 floated and 5 semi floated.
LI. To understand how to use and correctly punctuate dialogue when writing.
This week for our writing class we have we recapped what a dialogue text is about, and how to use it.
This is our DLO we have worked on to reflect our understanding of the purpose of dialogue in writing.
An example of how to use dialogue is:
“Are you new here?” questioned Mahdi.
“Yes, I am new here, can you please take me to room 7?” replied James
“Sorry I’m actually new here. I was about to ask you if you wanted to be my friend,” awkwardly said Mahdi.
Something I found interesting about dialogue is that theres more different ways to write instead of saying said.
This weeks PB4L learning is about following classroom rules and expectations. PB4L is a acronym describing Positive Behavior for Learning. PB4L helps us understand the correct behavior for inside classroom learning and outer learning. This consist of Classroom discussions, walking to assembly, behaviour on school trips, wet day procedure eg. respecting wet day monitors. All of these prospects will help us develop a strong and healthy learning enviroment.
LI. To experiment with diffrent equipment
First we measured 100mls of water into a beaker
Then we measured the temperature of the cold water and recorded it on the whiteboard.
Next we measured 10 grams of sugar by putting the sugar into a petri dish and then measured it with a scale.
We poured the sugar into the water timed how long it took to dissolve the sugar.
We used the same steps again but with hot water.
I enjoyed this activity becuase we got to use diffrent equipment that I have never used before.
Cold water results:
Temperature: 21’c
Time it took to dissolve:
1min 8sec
Hot water Results:
Temperature: 81’c
Time it took to dissolve:
20 sec
LI. To identify equipment in the laboratory
Today we had our second session at science. Today we were identifying simple equipment that is used in a laboratory. Once we identified the equipment we did an experiment on how to properly measure the volume in a beacker. I enjoyed this experiment becuase I got to learn how to measure and use a beaker.
LI. To define words that start with anti
This week for our new Affixes Challenge , We've been doing anti witch is out prefix work. The start of the word . We worked in a group by using our searching skills to find different words and the meaning,
LI. To write 6 hot questions about muslims and there religion
In the past 2 week’s our reading group has been learning about the culture Afghanistan. The text we read was called All as One. This is about how one culture comes together and pray in one room with men and women divided.
After reading this text we wrote some questions that we thought we wanted to know. When writing the questions we needed to use might, could, should, or would to make our questions better.
Some examples we wrote were:
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What might have happened if an adult eat during fasting?
What might happen if a muslim said something wrong during praying?
Who might have the idea of introducing the scarf for woman
When might have the quran been written?
Where did the muslim culture start?
What might have happen if a muslim said the wrong thing during praying.
LI. To celebrate reading
This week we celebrated book week. For book week we did a varitey of tasks and got the opunity to dress up as our favourite book character. Some of the activitys we did were quizes and our reading history/pathway. I enjoyed this because we got to dress up and also got to talk about our favourite books.
LI. To share our learning with our families
This week we had our student led confrence. A student led confrence is where we share our learning with our families. At my student led confrence I showed my dad the group work and my individual work ivé done through out the year. I enjoyed showing my dad my work and what ive been doing in the classroom
This week for care awards my goal is to earn a exellence and innovation badge. One of the five tasks Iv'e completed is create a DLO about your personal passion.
My personal passion is Rugby Union. I like this sport because there is heaps of contact and more contesting for the ball. Rugby is also good for making friends becuase you are communicating with others and meeting people youvé never seen before. The only thing I don't like about Rugby Union is getting injured apart from that it's fun.
LI: To write a cinquain poem to describe a sports star
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 I get to talk about my favourite sports star and it also helps me describe other words.
LI. To show my personal journey through books
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 Bad huys because it's funny and has lots of action.
Today my goal was to complete my last task to earn my silver attitude careaward.
The task I did was pay it foward. Pay it foward is when respond to a person's kindness to oneself by being kind to someone else. I played with a student at my school for the whole who was lonely. This was a task I enjoyed becuase I can play with someone who I don't know well and got to know them more.
LI: To explain in fewer words what the text is about
This week we were reading a non fiction text about creatures of the deep. Creatures of the deep live in total darkness and can thrive in icy cold conditions. Some creatures have organs that glow to attract their prey. One intresting fact I learnt about the creatures of the deep was that the total darkness starts at 900 meters deep where the sea creatures live.
For art I made a consellation mountain. The consellation mountain we made included patterns and consellations.
First we made a practise copy were we could experiment with patterns etc. First we drawed the mountains. The mountains are shaped like a triange and 2 dipped shapes. We then made consellations. I made my own consellation and put some stars in among the consellations. I then drawed my patterns. Once I drawed my patterns I copied my drawings on to the real copy. I would like to thank David for teaching me how to draw beautiful art.
Practise Copy:
LI.To understand a budget is a plan for managing money
For maths we had to solve a varitey of questions to help us with understanding money and how to tell the amount of money you have. The activity I did was a family went to a musem with a budget of $45.00. After I sloved the question I worte it down in my maths to explain how I got the answer. I varitey of questions were the cost of the admitson, the cost of the food, and the cost of the activites.
This week for writing I made a moment in time poem. First we made a group moment in time poem about camp. We then made our own indivuidal poem about anything we did. My moment in time poem was about my first rugby game. I had to include what I heard, felt, wondered, and what I saw.
LI.To be wise with money
Today Marlon from the ASB getwise program come to our school to teach us how to be wise with money and make good descisions in the future. We played a game in groups were we had to make descisions about buying a trip to fiji with a budget of 1,800 dollars. A passport now or later at a higher cost, economy flight ($500) were you get no food or drinks and no entertainment or first class ($800) were you get all things that you don't get in economy, Accomidation which is a resort by the ocean ($500) + 100 foood ticket (optional) which will cover your trip for a week or a budget hotel with no food ($200), Travel insurance (optional $300), any money on a credit card (pay debt later), activites and food posioning which you have to pay a $2000 hosptital bill unless you have insurance.
In the end my group ended up with $0 and 12 enjoyment points. One thing I learnt was credit cards use the banks money and can make you in debt if you don't pay the bank at the right time.
LI. Summarising the text
For reading this week, we discussed the text about thunderstorms and any facts we found intresting
Did you know some animals can tell when a thunderstorm is coming. Stormy weather happens when the pressure in the atmisphere is low. Warm air rises and meets cool dry air, this makes clouds. One instresting fact is when we see lighting first we hear thunder later. One way you can tell a thunderstorm is near by is counting. If it takes 50 seconds to hear thunder it far away. If it takes near three seconds it is close by.
LI.To explain the text fewer words what the text is about .
This week we were reading a information source about cockroaches. We then wrote down 20 key words that were the most important that could help us write a summary. We then chose 6 most important words out of 20. After we made a summary about cockroaches. One thing I learnt is that cockroaches use there wind sensors to avoid danger.
LI. To use smart searching skills
For inquiry we are learning about simple machines.The simple machine we were researching about was a screw. First we had to gather information about a screw. Then we made a dlo about the parts that the screw is made out of and show the parts of the simple machine. The then wrote a 25 word summary about the screw.
LI.To use smart searching skills.
This week for inquiry we learnt about a Pulley. A pulley is a type of simple machine that uses a wheel with a groove in it and a rope. First we watched a video to get information about a pulley. We then made a dlo on how a pulley works and how each part of a pulley.
LI:To learn about Isaac Newton
This week in Reading, LS2 has been working towards Simple Machines. Apart of this, we were required to learn about Isaac Newton. Isaac Newton is a physicist, mathematician, theologian and a Astronomer. We were also required to create a DLO with the following questions: Why is his work important? What did he find out? How does his work connect to simple machines?
Today I am trying to earn a silver attiude care award. I have to complete 5 tasks to earn a care award. So far iv'e completed 3 tasks. For this task I helped my friend Sasuke learn how to use written algorythm using addition. Knowing how to use written Algorythm is important for maths and can play a major part in helping you solve an answer.
Proof that I helped Sasuke with the written algorythm:
This week we had duffy assembly. We had 2 special guests come to our school to talk about why reading is important and how it can change your life around. The 2 guests names were Karen and Marc.
Marc talked about how he couldn't read or read from right to left. Marc not knowing how to read led him to getting bullied and even ended up in prision. In prision a teacher tought him how to read and left prision with a diploma in 4 subjects. Once he learnt how to read he became a succesful. Marc then became a bussines man and now owns one of the biggest companys in New Zealand. The story really inspired me and sent me a good message that knowing how to read can turn your life around and help you become more sucessful.
LI. To Celebrate Our PBS Participants
This week we celebrated the particpants that took part in the Summer Learning Journey. Some of the things I enjoyed was the activites and task that were set to keep our Learning going over the Summer. It was fun getting chellenges from nano girl.
One thing I liked the most about the summer learning journey was getting a certificate . The top contestants were given prizes by Mrs Grant and Mrs Paleti. Congratulations Sakshi for being PBS top blogger,top commenter and top blogger for Maiakalani.
Today ls2 had ls1 come up to their class and we were working on america's cup the judges are named marshalls it is held in the Auckland harbour this is a fun activity well some people went to cricket i worked with Siale, Aliyan, and Paul.
Today for Tech we made piklets with vinilla ice cream and cranberry sauce. The ingredients we used were: Bananas, milk, baking powder, flour and oil. We then uesd a whisk mix in the milk and egg while the other person mashed the bananas. once we made our mix we then poured the mix to make piklets. After we then got ice cream and cranberry juice with our piklets.
LI. To make a smoothie and a fruit salad
Today the year 7 & 8 went to tamaki college for the first time 2021. The year 7's did Food technology with Mrs Heka. Today we made a fruit smoothie with youghurt. The indgredents we used to make the fruit smoothie were: Kiwi Fruit, Apple, Bannana, Blueberrys, Mandarins, Milk, Youghurt and Watermelon.
Kia ora, my name is Kruse and I’m a year 7 student in LS2 at Panmure Bridge School. My favourite hobbies are NRL and AEW. I have 2 siblings. My favourite food is butter chicken and green curry. I would like to get better at maths and be a good role model to younger students.
L.I to understand why staying hydrated is important for our healths and for our learning.
This week we learnt about hydration and dehydration. Being hydrated means you body has enough fluids to function properly and dehydration means you don’t have enough water for your body to function properly.
Our task was to define the meaning of hydration, dehydration and the effects they have on our body. One fact That I found really interesting was that drinking water helps your digestive system work properly.
LI. To plan and carry out a statistical investigation
Pairs went around the class asking four questions to see what they prefered. The four questions me and my friend asked were: Favourite food, Favourite sport, Favourite colour and what ethnicity they were. After we chose one question and then made a paper graph and a digital graph using the results we gathered. We then predicted that most people like Purple but Blue was the most popular in our statistical investigation.
