Vector art

Hello :)) 

This is my third activity for the SLJ. This task was to create a Christmas ornament on google draw. I found this task easy. Here is my ornament ↓

Geometree

 

Hii :), 

This is my second SLJ blogging activity. The task was to create a 'Geometree' using straight lines and colouring markers. I found this task time consuming and probably would prefer not to do it again. 

← Here is my geometree

Poetry slam

 Hello! 

This is my first activity for the summer learning journey. I might be a little late but I'm trying my best to catch up :D 

This task is called poetry slam, which is basically gathering words and phrases to help us with out poetry in future tasks :)

Here are my two slides ↓

Activity 6 -Scavenger hunt

 Hello :)

This is my second activity for the Term 3 blogging challenge. Activity 6 was to complete a scavenger hunt. There were 14 things to look for.

Here are my results ↓

I found this quite easy but a few of the items were difficult to find. I couldn't find some of them so there are a few improvisations in here 😅. 

Activity 4 -Be Safe This Summer

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This is my first activity for our term three blogging challenge. Activity 4 was to create a poster helping people keep safe this summer. I chose to make a poster on identifying a heat stroke. A Heat stroke, otherwise known as a sun stroke, is the result of one's body temperature exceeding 40.0 °C (104.0 °F).

Here's my poster ↓

I found this task time consuming. I had originally made about four other poster templates and ideas before coming to the conclusion to do just this one. I had also researched at tad bit too much information about heat strokes and didn't end up being able to use it all in the poster. Here's the remaining information and in case you can't read the prevention part of the poster I'll put that down here too.

Prevention's

• Wearing loose fitting, lightweight clothing, Wearing tight or excess clothing won’t allow your body to cool properly.

• Applying sunscreen regularly, wearing a sunhat and sunglasses, Apply your sunscreen generously, and reapply every two hours -or more often if you’re swimming.

• Drink plenty of fluids, Staying hydrated will help your body sweat and maintain a normal body temperature.

• Don’t leave anyone else or yourself locked in a parked car, When parked in the sun, the temperature in your car can raise over 11 °C and over 20 °F, this is a common cause of heat-related deaths in children.

• Be cautious if you’re at risk, If you take any medications or have a condition that increases your chances of contracting a heat-related problem, avoid the heat and act quickly if you notice symptoms of overheating.

Treatments

Treating a Heat stroke includes lowering body temperature with convection or evaporation. Move the victim to a cold place, such as indoors, or under a shaded area. Clothing should be removed to promote heat loss and conductive cooling methods such as ice water immersion should also be used. Cold water spray compression's and constant air flow over the body, such as fanning or air conditioning is also an effective alternative.

The bundle of sticks

 Hello, 

Our task today was to write an ending to an Aesop fable with the moral In unity is strength . The fable is originally about three brothers who can never get along.

Here's mine ↓

Fables

 Hello, 

Our task was to create an animation about one of the fables from this site. Moral's are life lessons derived from stories, poetry etc.

Descriptive Narrative -Ruins

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Today our task was to write the problem arising to an image. This is the one we used ⬇

The frigid, dull and imprisoning ambiance of base was becoming slightly familiar. We have only been here about a week since the attack and I already feel like I’m living with a second family. 

I drove my bike through the rough terrain slowly making my way to the shack where I would take a break from patrol. ‘Finally’ I quietly thought to myself as I parked my bike on the side of the shack. Jumping off my bike I sauntered into the shack and gently placed my helmet on the table.

Along my arrival I was greeted by some of my most fellow comrades, Ellis, Emery, Briar and Haven. Greetings over we got straight to work, discussing new ideas and safety methods to protect the ill-fated villagers. 

As soon as it started, it was over. Heading out I noticed something inky float across the sky, consumed by wonder I leaped onto my bike and raced towards the same direction as the dusky object. 

I stopped. What is that?

Free Verse Poetry

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Today I finished up yesterdays task which was to write a free verse poem. A free verse poem is poetry with absolutely no rules. 

Cinquain Poem

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Our task today was to write a cinquain poem about a certain animal of our choice. I chose a monkey.

A cinquain poem order goes :

1st sentence the subject

2nd sentence 2 adjectives that relate to the subject

3rd sentence 3 action verbs relating to the subject ending in 'ing'

4th sentence a 4 word phrase about the subject

5th sentence a synonym for the subject

Here is mine ⬇️

Haiku Poem

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Today our task was to write and publish a haiku about nature. I found this task harder then I thought it would be when I tried different combinations of syllables. Next time I would try a more complex haiku possibly with a different topic. 

Activity 1 - Holiday diary

Hello, 

This task was to create a diary of your holidays. I didn't get to do everyday but I got the majority done. Next time I definitely would have tried to do every day.

Here it is ⬇️

Activity 4 - Animal Town 🐴

Hello, 

This activity was to use the story starter and image to write a short story. I didn't really have a plot idea so I just wrote a little bit about 'someone's' first steps in animal town. 

Here it is ⬇️

Activity 3 - Make a game

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For this activity I had to create a game that could be played with family and is also made out of household materials. My one was extremely simple, all I did was fill up a large container with water, grabbed 2 straws and a single jar lid. The game is to try your hardest to use your straw to blow the jar lid to your opponent's side of the water-filled container.

Here's some footage of me and my cousin playing ⬇️

Activity 10 - Kupe or Matariki facts

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For this activity the task was to create a factsheet on either Matariki or Kupe. I chose Matariki as there are much more information sources on it then there is about Kupe. I created small list involving different Matariki facts. 🡇

The list of stars and their meanings

Waiti -Freshwater, waiti is the star of freshwater, its inhabitants and food that comes from it.

Waita -Saltwater, things like the ocean, its inhabitants and foods that come from it.

Waipuna Rangi -Skyfall, rain, hail and snow.

Tupuānuku -Everything harvested from the ground/soil.

Tupuārangi -Food and birds that grow in trees eg. berries and birds.

Ururangi -Wind, determines how indy it will be.

Hiwa-i-te-rangi -Wishing, hiwa is the youngest star and the one people wish on.

Pohutukawa -A constant reminder to think of and remember those who have passed on.

Matariki -Practically the mother star as her main point is the health and wellbeing of others.

Facts 

• Matariki is a star cluster, not a constellation.

• In english Matariki is called the Pleiades, of the seven/nine sisters.

• In hawaiian Matariki is called either Makali ‘i or eyes of royalty.

• In japanese Matariki is called Subaru meaning ‘gathered together’.

• Different iwi (tribes) have different theories/beliefs on how the stars became.

• Some iwi believe that matariki is the mother of the 6 stars waiti, waita, waipuna rangi,

tupuānuku, tupuārangi and ururangi, though this only contains seven stars.

• One matariki theory involves the nine sisters to relate to the tale of Ranginui

(The earth mother) and Papatuanuku (The sky father) where their son Tawhirimatea (The god of weather) had grabbed and threw his eyes in a fit of rage and that his eyes just so happen to be the nine sisters.

Activity 7 - Get cooking

 Hello,

The Get Cooking task was :

Make something for your whānau, it might be a meal or some baking.

Take photos of what you make and write the instructions for what you did.

Here are the instructions + Photos

Activity 6 - Math's Mixed socks & 3 block towers

 Hello, 

This is my first blogging activity for the holidays. The task was to complete these math problems called mixed socks and 3 block towers. Here's my take on the problems ⬇️

Have a good holidays!

Scratch Game -Strawberry catch

 Hello, 

On Mondays recently we have been working on our own scratch games, our task was  to create a game on scratch. My game is called strawberry catch, the aim is to catch as many strawberries as you can. I still need to figure out how to end the game when you lose too many strawberries and to start the game with a play button instead of just going straight into the game. 

Here is a link to the game scratch game

Matariki Story

 Hello,

In class recently we have been writing narratives. Our topic was something related to Matariki in some way. I found this easy as I worked with a partner the entire time. Our next step is to write our problem arising.

Here's our orientation ⮯

Sheltered by extensive mountains a dulcet breeze sways through a quaint, picturesque town, illuminated by warmth, radiating from the glistening sun. Aletheia, Fawn, wavy hair gliding in the wind, overshadowing her heavenly face. Emerald eyes glimmering with optimism and sending contentment to others around her aura. Amira, short, disheveled hair colored a winsome golden sits atop of a fair, slender profile. Deep purple eyes reflecting a kind positivity onto others. Her clothing very softly colored. A cheeky, impatient and adventurous young woman with the mindset of an innocent child.

Marble Run

Hello,

Our task today was to design a marble run using only the materials listed below ↩

Materials

1 Plastic Plate

4 Straws

Tape

1 Piece of A4 Paper 

This task was mildly difficult and I don't wanna do this again. We didn't have any marbles so we had to use pompoms in its place.

Here's my marble run ⬇️