Liberty

LI: To write an abstract noun sentence.

An abstract noun is something that can’t be physically touched, as in a feeling (happiness, fear, love, etc) also the 5 senses. This week, LS2 have been learning about Metaphors and Nouns. We got into pairs and were introduced  on what is nouns , what we see in the poem ( the structure) and the 5 senses. In our pairs we created our own poem about an abstract noun of our choice. The abstract noun me and my partner chose was 'Liberty'. Liberty means freedom or freewill. 

Rock, Paper, Scissors Flowchart

 LI: To learn how to code the micro bit to play rock, paper, scissors and understand how the flowchart matches the code. 

Link to DLO

1. When I shake the micro bit it will choose a random number between 1 and 3. 
2. I make a variable called 'hand' and set this to the random number. 
3. If the number is 1 - the micro bit will show the symbol for paper.
4. If the number is 2 - the micro bit will show the symbol for rock.
5. If the number is 3 - the micro bit will show the symbol for scissors.

This week for technology we have been creating flowcharts explaining our coding on makeblock. This week we have been learning how to code a rock, paper, scissors game. There is a DLO showing my flowchart and a video of my rock paper scissors. 

Division Rounding

 LI: to solve addition problems with hundredths by changing one number into a whole number. 

This week for maths we have been learning about rounding decimal numbers. To use decimal rounding, you should subtract from a decimal to round it and whatever has been subtracted should be added to the other decimal number. That will make it easier to add or subtract those numbers. 

Bella and I created a DLO to explain our understanding on decimal rounding. We used the question 8.45 + 2.03. In the DLO we explained our strategy and thinking. 

Jealousy

LI: To write an abstract noun sentence.

An abstract noun is something that can’t be physically touched, as in a feeling (happiness, fear, love, etc) also the 5 senses. This week, LS2 have been learning about Metaphors and Nouns. We got into groups and were introduced  on what is nouns , what we see in the poem ( the structure) and the 5 senses. Our group created a Metaphor about happiness; Happiness is the blooming rainbow that shines when the sun comes out after the rain. A Metaphor is a comparison of two things without using ‘like’ or ‘as’. We created our own poem as a group about Jealousy.  

ML Forming and Opinion

 LI: to consider both perspectives.  

 

To continue our learning of Matariki, and the Maori story of Creation our task was to create a DLO to explain the evidence and perspective of a maori story. We read about Sacred Spots from Māori Mythology. We used the different evidence from the articles to create an opinion on whether we think it is true or false. 

The story we chose to do was about the Tongariro National Park. This story talked about the mountains that surrounded Taupo lake, they were all male except for one. Her name was Pihanga. They fought for the love of Pihanga, only one came out victorious. That mountain was Tongariro. 

Main Idea

LI: to identify the main ideas in the text. 

Storytellers communicate through words. They weave the important points together so we as listeners can use these spoken words to create images of the knowledge they are sharing in our own minds. Written stories often do this for you through the power of illustration. In groups select one of the myths and legends from the playlist below and use your negotiation skills to identify the main ideas.

To continue our learning of Matariki, and the Maori story of Creation our task was to create a DLO explaining the main ideas of the story of how maui slowed the sun. We watched a video explaining the story of how maui slowed the sun and why.

Venn Diagram

LI: to find as many similarities and differences as you can between the video and the text of “The Beginning”.

 

 To continue our learning of Matariki, and the Maori story of Creation our task was to create a Venn Diagram. For our Venn Diagram we compared the differences and similarities between the Video and Written Version of the Maori Creation Story. A Venn Diagram is a diagram showcasing the differences and similarities between two different things.

Summary

LI: to explain in fewer words what the text is about

 

For our Inquiry we were learning about Matariki, and the origin story. Our task was to watch a video on the Maori Creation story and we had to summarise the video. Storytelling is a huge part of the culture and history of Aotearoa. This taonga from our ancestors is the heartbeat that will keep our whakapapa alive for those who are still to walk in their footsteps. The video was an artist representing and creating the story through sand art. 

 Our 20 important words had to be the top important words from the video, words that represented the story. Then from the 20 we had to pick the 6 most important words Then using those 6 words we had to sum up the story in a few sentences.

Flowcharts & Dice

 LI: To learn how to use flowcharts to plan coding. 

Our focus this week in Tech is to learn how to use flowcharts during planning coding. A flowchart shows the steps of a problem as boxes of various kinds, and their order is shown by connecting the boxes with arrows. In this DLO shown below, we have practiced creating a flow chart based on rolling dice. 

In this activity we used micro-bits to roll these dices. The flowcharts were based on these micro-bits activities. 

Brochure | Reading

 LI: To create a brochure advertising a truthful visit at Afghanistan.

Our reading focus was around Afghanistan and creating informed opinions on a text or informative article. The text we explored was focused around attracting tourists despite the recent dangers and attacks that have been occurring in Afghanistan. 

Our creative task was to construct  an informative brochure that could persuade foreigners to visit Bamyan, Afghanistan on an escorted tour. 

We read through the article and shared our thoughts using information that we knew about the topical issue. We used different reading comprehension strategies to understand the text in a more clear and direct way. We used questions to help us understand the text better, skimming and scanning to evaluate the text even more and summarising in order to retell the text with our own form of comprehension.

I found this task fairly easy because I am familiar with creating persuasive brochures that advertise an area, and I was able to use my prior understanding of a text to make and share my formed opinions with others.

Screw | Simple Machines

LI: To find the information for simple machines.  

 We collaborated in our group to find information about simple machines. There are 6 simple machines. They are, wheel and axle, screw, wedge, pulley, lever, and an inclined plane. Our challenge was to create labelled diagrams. Using the information and facts we found we created a 25 word summary for each simple machine. A screw or another word for nail is a round sharp point metal pin that screws things in.

Wedge | Simple Machines

LI: To find the information for simple machines. We collaborated in our group to find information about simple machines. There are 6 simple machines. They are, wheel and axle, screw, wedge, pulley, lever, and an inclined plane. Our challenge was to create labelled diagrams. Using the information and facts we found we created a 25 word summary for each simple machine. A wedge is a simple machine that is used to push things apart.

Lever | Simple Machines

 LI: To find the information for simple machines.  

 We collaborated in our group to find information about simple machines. There are 6 simple machines. They are, wheel and axle, screw, wedge, pulley, lever, and an inclined plane. Our challenge was to create labelled diagrams. Using the information and facts we found we created a 25 word summary for each simple machine. The lever consists of 3 main parts, Effort, Load and Pivot. Depending on how heavy the object is, the lever would go up (side where the lightest object is) or down (side where the heaviest object is.

Attitude | CARE award

  LI: Create a video explaining why having a positive attitude is important.

Today I created this video with Fau, Hosea and Aisea. It is based on "Why having a positive attitude is important". Having a positive attitude is important because it sets a good mood for everyone and yourself. Fau, Hosea, Aisea and myself tried to figure out some ideas of "why having a positive attitude is imporant" and we thought why not ask eachother for our own opinions on that. As we shared our idea's, Fau (our fastest typer) typed it on a Google Doc for us to practise. It took us about five tries to make our video but we still managed to get it done in no time. I personally liked this challenge because it was funny to see all our bloopers and because anyone who watches this video will now understand the whole purpose of this.

Inclined Planes | Simple Machines

 LI: To find the information for simple machines.  

 We collaborated in our group to find information about simple machines. There are 6 simple machines. They are, wheel and axle, screw, wedge, pulley, lever, and an inclined plane. Our challenge was to create labelled diagrams. Using the information and facts we found we created a 25 word summary for each simple machine. The incline plane is a simple machine used as an mechanical advantage to move things upwards

Wheel and Axle | Simple Machines

 LI: To find the information for simple machines.

   

 We collaborated in our group to find information about simple machines. There are 6 simple machines. They are, wheel and axle, screw, wedge, pulley, lever, and an inclined plane. Our challenge was to create labelled diagrams. Using the information and facts we found we created a 25 word summary for each simple machine. The Wheel and axle are used to move something along the floor by cutting down friction.

Pulleys | Simple Machines

 LI: To find the information for simple machines.

We collaborated in our group to find information about simple machines. There are 6 simple machines. They are, wheel and axle, screw, wedge, pulley, lever, and an inclined plane. Our challenge was to create labelled diagrams. Using the information and facts we found we created a 25 word summary for each simple machine. Pulleys help you to move the load or change direction of the forces. 

Following Classroom Rules & Expectations | PB4L

LI: To follow the rules and expectations, expected from teachers. 

 

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.

Book Week

LI: to celebrate reading. 

Panmure Bridge School had been celebrating book week this week. Everybody was encouraged to wear a costume or outfit of a book character of their choice. It was also samoan language week, our assembly was presented in english and samoan. It was great too see the many students and juniors who participated in book week and wore an outfit. I love how creative some people were! We also had Mr Goodin and Mrs White tell us their favorite stories. Some people also wore traditional samoan clothes as it is Samoan Language Week - Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa. 

I personally loved book week, the children of the junior school had been given the opportunity to showcase their favorite characters. 

Student Led Conference

 LI: to share our learning with our families. 

Last night we had our annual Student Led Conference of the year. This student led conference gave the students of Panmure Bridge school the opportunity to share their digital learning. Students bought their families to take a look in their classrooms and look at their work. In LS2 we all worked up to put as much of our work on the walls to show our families. For those who were coming, they had to book a time when they wanted to come and take a look at the classrooms. We made scripts beforehand so when we come to show our parents around the class, we will be fully prepared. 

I really enjoyed showcasing my learning to my family and showing them the hard work I have done throughout the year. 

Being a Jedi in Coding

L.I: To code the robot to move backwards without touching it - to be a jedi

 

My robot will wait until i have pressed the onboard button before it does anything. We used an "IF - THEN - ELSE" block as this gives the robot two choices of things to do. We are using the ULTRASONIC  SENSORon the of the robot and we need to sense if something 10cm in front of it. IF something is 10cm or LESS in front of the robot , it will move backwards. IF something is NOT less han 10cm in the front of the robot, it wil move forwards (ELSE). This is all put into a forever block so that the robot constantly senses what is in front of it.