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.

Test and Evaluate | Inquiry

LI: To use technological practices process to design a toy.

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 very fun because we have been given the chance to create our designs and make tests and evaluations. The results are in the DLO. 

Hidden Cost Challenge | Maths

LI: To make smart choices with money

                         

This week Kruse, Kingston and I worked together to solve this ASB 'Hidden Cost Challenge'. We created a DLO to show our thinking on how we got the answers. In this activity there were 4 questions we needed to solve, we used the scenario of a girl named Emily who wanted to do some online shopping but she had a budget of $250. We had to solve the different prices and options Emily should've chosen to save money and use money within her budget. For this activity the most efficient strategy we used was addition.