Howick Historical village - Toys

The very first activity that my group and I were sent to was experiencing old school toys. Most of the toys were made out of wood. There was a lot of impressive and unbelievable toys that were not used in my neighbourhood or any other I know. As we werse passing out toys on I thought how did they make these in the 1950’s. I really enjoyed playing with the toys, I wish I could keep all of them.

Goal setting

Yesterday some of my class and I chose to attend to the Goal setting and our parents interviewed us about our maths, reading and writing. As she was asking me question I was explaining what we do everyday to improve our maths and I even showed her my reports. She was really proud that I was able to explain to her confidently. AFter she saw my reports she was very proud, I even got a reward.

Model

For the last few weeks my group and I have been studying about transportation in the past, present and future. After a lot of researching we finally got to make our model representing the cars from the past, present and future. I really learnt a lot I wish I could do it again, but about the houses. I reall enjoyed making the model.

Poem

Maths T2W9

Walht: Identify a rhombus

Vocabulary: Diagonal, parallel, right angle, 900, bisect, polygon, specialised, degrees. Parallelogram, opposite, arrows,

This morning my class and I were learning how to identify a rhombus. We were using a matariki seven stars sheet to indicate the rhombus. There are arrows that represent the parallel lines. There are also 2 diagonals the must always bisect by making a 900 angle if it is measured accurately. I found this lesson quite easy.  I learnt that a rhombus has:

• Specialised 4 sided shape
• 2 opposite parallel lines
• Diagonals bisect each other

Show not tell

The Highlanders mouths were wide open like the sun. Their piercing cheer reached the whole of the crowd as they go wild. They throw their hands up like their touching the moon and their legs were so restless. So much hugging and support was brang towards the Highlanders. Most of the players hips wouldn’t stop grooving. They were so smelly and sweaty, but it was worth it.

The Lions had so much stress on their faces. Their eyes gringed. There mouths frowned as low as they could. There was also some tears. Their hands wrapped around each player and and over there heads. There was barely a cheer coming out of their mouths or the crowd, but there was a little bit of support. They were also stinky, at least they had tried.

Winner takes it all

Wow! I always had hope. Congratulations New Zealand.

Pizza pinwheels

Today my food tech group and I created pizza pinwheels. I really thought that it was not difficult, but my partner struggled. I really enjoyed making and eating it. I wish I could make it again.

Matariki comprehension

Answer all the questions in full sentences:

1. What is matariki - It is a mari celebrations or a maori new year
2. Name another constellations like taurus - Huntah
3. What is another natural event like the flowering of plants and movement of stars in the sky that the maori might have used to track time? -
4. When does the Matariki cluster reappear? - May or early June
5. What did maori believe the stars would look like if it was going to be a good season? - It was a sign for winter  
6. Why do you think there is more than one myth to explain Matariki? - There are different tribes with different types of stories.
7. What do these words in Te Reo  mean in English? -

1. Pataka pai - Storage house
2. Kakari - Feast
3. Whenua - Land
4. Whanau - Family
5. Whakapapa - Ancestry

    8. List three ways maoris celebrate Matariki? - People came together to the shore and sang songs, tradition and stories.

9. What stories do you think maoris used at that time? - About the parents and childhood.

10.

Large quiche

A few days ago my group and I for Technology were lucky enough to make large quiches. Me and my partner really struggled to make the pastry. I really thought that the others were skimming through the steps like it was nothing. I really enjoyed making the quiche.

Pataka

Interactive math games

I really liked this game it was very simple. The easy part was when I had to figure out how much unit cubes were on the bottom layer. If I play this game again I would really like it to be more challenging so I can improve in my maths.

This morning my class and I were learning more about perimeter, height, volume and area using these interactive math sites. I really thought that this helped me a lot. I really thought that these games were difficult which was good, it was more challenging for me. I really enjoyed these games next I will like to learn more on geometry.

Maths T2W7

This morning my class and I were learning how to create a box that can fit 100 sugar cubes inside accurately, by that I mean it has to be snug. I thought that it was very difficult. I really enjoyed making a box. I had some help by my friends Havea and Sive. 

Visualising

The soft fur of the dog felt like silk against my skin and her black coloring glistened as it absorbed the sunlight, reflecting it back as a perfect, deep, dark mirror.

Today my class and I were learning how to visualise a text inside our head. Then we had to draw the picture to match the text. We found out how to visualise. We used 5 senses,  had to think critically, use prior knowledge, ideas and information. I really enjoyed how to visualise things in my head, it was like making a movie in my head. 

Mini Quiche

Today me and my tech class created mini bacon and egg quiche. There were some very difficult steps. In my group there were 3 people, so we were the ones who had a advantage, but we were the ones who mucked up.

Measuring angles

For the last few days my class and I were learning how to measure angles. There are all sort of angles such as right angles, straight angles, obtuse angles, acute and many more. I really enjoyed it.

Harraay!

This morning my class and I had a very important maths test to do and share my results to my teacher. I sat a level 4-5 test. I really thought that I really did good and next time I must do better while I am in college. Then I will get rewards from my parents.

I am a Whistle and Softball

What have I done

to be pitched through the air

just facing the bat

brings tears.  

I hate being the ball

But now It’s clear.  I don’t

Belong here so I should

get clear.

I get blowed for what reason,

Just to command a

Game that is played every season

Just thinking of

The game gives me fear all for

What, just to make the crowd cheer

I am a Cricket Bat