Piday

We are trying to find the value of pi
We measured 4 different circular shapes

Shape     Circum     Diameter     C/D   
1             550mm     196mm       2.801
2             490mm     165mm       2.96
3             320mm     107mm       2.99
4             330mm     90m            3.

Average
=(2.801+2.96+2.99+3.66) / 4
=3.102

Term 1 summary - Science

This term during science, I have learnt many new things based on different topics. I've learnt the different layers of the earth and many other things about the planet we live on. In misses lab she has safety rules for whoever attempts something using the equipment or chemicals. She taught us the branches of science and the connected parts towards it, she also had us write it down so we won't forget. In science this term I learned how tsunamis and volcanoes were formed. I also learned the different types of plate tectonics and what it does, I learned about the divergent boundaries, as well as continental and oceanic crust. I've enjoyed many of the topics we've studied on this term and I am happy I learnt those interesting topics.

Science - Volcanic Eruption, Baking Soda + Vinegar

Today during science with Mrs Kuruvilla, we did an experiment. First we got split into 4 groups then we each had to go to a station. We needed a beaker, measuring cylinder and once we had those items, the teacher came and added baking soda and vinegar into the measuring cylinder. Before she came around, we had to fill the measuring tube with water and red food colouring. Once the teacher added the baking soda and vinegar, we had to take pictures of the experiment exploding. Once the explosion was over, we had to pack up and clean the equipment.

- when a volcanic eruption occurs, lava comes out and spreads all over the land. It happens when a molten rock called magma rises to the surface. Magma is formed when the earth's mantle melts
(the experiment was small and it only worked once on our first attempt, I consider that a fail because it only worked once) care

Types of Plants: Pterophyta

For inquiry presentations Maya and I made a doc filled with many information of the Pterophyta fern. We listed five questions and added pictures of the different types of Ferns. The plant is a type of fern and has many similarities towards other ferns!

DOC
Types of plants: Pterophyta

Kiwi Can!

Today at Kiwi Can room 7 learnt more about the topic and theme, as well as play more games. For the energizer we played rubbish relay, we got split into four teams and each person had to attempt to throw a scrunched up paper into the rubbish bin. I really enjoyed this Kiwi Can session because I learnt many new things and I had lots of fun!!

Kiwi Can - T3, WK9

Today room 7 had Kiwican with Mr Numia in room 12. We learnt the meaning's of Perseverance and Resilience. For the energizer we played ball tag which was boys vs girls, the team starting with the ball had to try and eliminate their opponents. For the activity we played picitionary, mr Numia split us into 4 groups and they first four going up had to draw out the specific word mr said and the team who guesses it right gets a point. In Kiwican I learnt perseverance means keep trying and resilience means bouncing back and coping with challenges.

Reading-Tohunga

For reading this week, my group and I worked with the text Tohunga. I created a google drawing to show who Tohunga is and I also added some of the requested questions. Here it is down below

Room 7 - Kiwi Can

Today Room 7 had Kiwi Can with Mr Numia and Miss Lily. We firstly started off by greeting them with Malo e lelei, then we got into a circle and talked about the topic and new theme, perseverance. After they explained the new theme we got split up into four groups and played our energizer, perseverance challenge. Each group had a corner to go into and try accomplish the activity that was given. After the energizer we got back into the circle and talked more about the theme and topic, they asked more questions and we answered. After that we went into the activity and we played Blind square. We got back into the same groups and formed a circle, then we had to hold hands, close our eyes, and when Mr Numia said a shape to make we had to make it with our eyes closed. After the activity we played GKQ then got into the points and headed back to class.

Kiwi sport - Gymnastics

Kiwi Sports
For over the past 5 weeks including today, Room 7 had gymnastics with coach Ethan. Gymnastics helped us to improve on our skills and helped many students be more confident when doing a specific activity. Today was our last day of gymnastics, we firstly warmed up by running around the hall 10 times then went straight off to begin our lesson. We all lined up in front of a mat and challenged for the silver and gold medal. The first activity high jump, we had to run up and jump our highest ending in the landing position and Ethan wrote down our score. We then did other challenging activities and ended it off with trying to jump the furthest. After, he tallied our scores then handed us the medal bracelet.
I really enjoyed having gymnastics with coach Ethan because I learnt many new things and it helped me to improve on my confidence.

Science Intensive - Room 9

Today for Science Intensive room 7 and I did stage makeup painting with Miss Smith. We learnt what makeup artists use to do stage makeup, we watched a short video of a makeup artist painting a lion on her face and once she was done it looked very realistic. We sketched out an original photo from the internet or of or own then went to the art room and started painting. Once we were done painting we left it to dry. After morning tea we went back to the art room and went over it with another layer then finished it off.
I really enjoyed Science Intensive with Miss Smith because I learned a lot and it could be very useful in the future.

Term3 - Kiwi Sport

Tuesday 2nd of August

Today room 7 had kiwi sport with a new coach named Ethan. We firstly started off with a warm up game called Balance. We had to run around the hall and whenever he said stop he would tell us a position to go into and we had to our best to balance. After the warm up game he told us to find a spot anywhere and sit down, we did the five stretches pike, butterfly, L, front position, and back position. After we did the stretches he demonstrated what to do at the nine activities we were about to attend, he then split us into groups of three and two then we went and started off with the activities. After the activities we went and put our shoes back on then went back to class.

Figure It Out - Size Wise

Today we did a Figure It out book. The most challenging question was Problem Three where we had to figure out how long it would take Franke to catch the bus to and from school. Problem: Frank either walks to school and catches the bus home or catches the bus to and walks home. Both ways, it takes him 1 1/2 hour to travel to and from school. If he were to walk to and from school, how long would it take him?

Week 7 Independent work - Maths

1. Lana and Dayna are building a hen house. Lana estimated they would need 9.75 metres but Dayne disagree saying they need at least 1.75 more metres. How many metres do they need? 11.5

2. I used 6.08 litres of water for my garden. On a winter’s day I only use 3.79 litres. How much more water is needed on a non winter day? 2.29

3. Sam took his birthday cake to school. The teacher cut 0.25 for the principal and 0.5 for the class next door. What is left of the cake in decimals? 0.35

4. From Auckland to Hamilton is 201.34 km. What is the distance travelled if we travel from Auckland to Hamilton then back? 402.68

5. Today a plant is 0.98 metres long. It grows 0.1 metres a day. How long is the tree 7 days from now? 1.68

A. What is 5 tenths greater than 8 tenths? 1.3

B. How many hundredths are in 3? 0.03

C. How many tenths are in 4.5? 0.5

D. Which is greater 0.89 or 0.764? 0.89

Write these numbers in words

72343428	Seventy two million, three hundred thousand, four ten thousand, three thousand, four hundred and twenty eight
873.542	Eight hundred, seventy three, point, five tenths, four hundreths and two thousandths
0.082	Eight hundreths and two thousandths
19284002	Nineteen million, two hundred thousands, eight ten thousand, four thousand, two hundreds
900231	Ninety million, two hundred thousands, three ten thousands, one thousand
0.008	Eight thousandths

Decimal Fractions

Decimal Fractions
1). 0.25 = 2/10 - 5/100
2). 0.072 = 7/10 - 2/100
3). 0.290 = 2/10 - 9/100
4). 1.029 = 10/10 - 2/100 - 9/1000
5). 1.029 = 10/10 - 2/100 - 9/1000

Decimal Problems
0.008 + 0.125 + 0.15 + 0.005 + 0.185
8/1000  1/10      1/10     5/1000  1/10
             2/100    5/100                8/100
             5/1000                           5/1000
8/1000 + 5/1000 + 5/1000 + 5/1000 = 0.023
2/100 + 5/100 + 8/100 = 0.15
1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 = 0.3
0.023 + 0.15 +0.3 = 0.473 - 4 Tenths, 7 Hundredths, 3 Thousands

Temperature

Term 2, Week 3

Today for Technology we had food tech with Mrs Tuipulotu and we made Spaghetti Polonaise.

Skills for this week is to follow the instructions, learn to read the ingredients, and measure the ingredients right. Step 1 - Boil spaghetti with a cup of cold water, drain with cold water. Step 2 - Fry meat ball's until cooked. Step 3 - Dice onion, garlic, and fry until soft. Step 4 - Add the sauce, meatball, cheese, and spaghetti. Step 5 - Simmer for 5 minutes and serve.

Astronaut Letter

Dear family...

I am writing this letter to tell you about my experience here in space, well i'll try tell you everything because I don't know how much time I actually have. Anyway, I am working with NASA for the programme. I'm just reminding you that your child has taken a very risky mission and the i'm so sorry I never told you what Project Mercury is. The goal of the early Highlight of the space race is to put a man into Earth Orbit and return whomever it is back home safely.

I have experienced many new things I've never experienced before. It's weird having to go to the bathroom in a very odd way and using a seatbelt while doing your business is awkward. Having to wash my hair with floating water just fantasies me but not being able to wash it properly just makes me feel disgusted.

We astronauts had to make six flights during Project Mercury. Two flights went to space and came right back down while the other four of them went into orbit and circled Earth. I was one of the lucky astronauts who got the opportunity to go into space. I was anxious at first when we took off because you never know what would happen. I wish I could continue writing and telling you about my whole experience here in space but his is all the time I have.

Technology_Term 2, Week 2

Today for Technology we had Food Tech with Mrs Tuipulotu and we made Ham and Cheese Toast.

We were learning to follow the instructions, read the ingredients, and measure the ingredients correctly. Step 1, Cut the crust to make it fries. Step 2, Whisk 5 eggs with one cup of milk. Step 3, Tip the bread in the egg mixture then fill in with ham and cheese, then seal all the edges with a fork. Step 4, add butter into the pan and fry toast and fries. Once cooked, dish onto plate and enjoy!

Toitoi - Reading with PWC

Today room 7 had the opportunity to read with PWC.

We were reading the Toitoi books and we had to find our favourite piece of writing in the book. We were working with Katana from PWC, once we found a story we were satisfied of, we had to share it with the group and everyone got to read a piece in the story. I really enjoyed the story "A Life with Type 1 Diabetes". It really satisfied me and it was a really sad story about a young girl who had type 1 diabetes, when she told her mother she didn't believe her until they went to the hospital and she did an injection test and the result was positive. Much thanks to PWC for taking their time out to share their book with us as well as reading with us.

Technology - Term 2, Week 1

Today for Technology we had Food Tech with Mrs Tuipulotu and we made Butter Chicken.

We were learning to understand and follow the instructions as well as the ingredients. Firstly we had to dice the onion then fry until soft. While the onions are cooking dice the chicken into cubes and add salt and flour then mix well. Once the onions are ready add the chicken and wait until it's all cooked. Once the chicken is cooked add the butter chicken paste and while mixing add cream. Then dish onto a plate with rice if you like and enjoy!