Greek Gods

L.I: To use our smart searching skills to find information about the Greek gods

Today David shared his reading challenge with us. It is all about the Greek gods and helps us to practise the skills we have been learning in our reading lessons with our teachers.

David created this task as part of his CARE award challenges. We earn CARE award badges in year 7 and 8 to show that we understand our school values. In this activity we used our smart searching skills to find information to help us complete the table.

I found this activity interesing because I got to look into greek gods and goddess. I found all the information interesting.

The Greek god I found most interesting was Janus because he has the power to see the past and future and thats a power that I would like to have. Plus he has two faces which makes him look really unique and interesting. 

Bravery

 L.I: To edit our writing using DRAFT

DRAFT is a acronym that stands for:

D - Delete

R - Rearrange

A - Add

F - Fix

T - Talk 

We used DRAFT to edit our poems. Me and my partner (Micah) created a poem about bravery. What we did was look for an abstract noun. A abstract noun is something that exist but you cannot touch it. In our poem we used the 5 senses which are see, touch, smell, hear and taste. We also created complex sentences. We added our puncuation includidng a comma and fullstop. We also used metaphors and similies. 

After creating our poem we proof read it and edited the poem. We rearranged words, added words and deleted words. I found this activity fun because I got to hear everyones powerful poems. I also liked my one because I think me and Micah did a good job writing our poem.  

Main Ideas

LI: To identify the main ideas in a text

For this task we watched a video about the story of how maui slowed the sun. From this video we had to pick the ideas in the video, the four main ideas in the story and the three main ideas of the story. The main idea is the point of a text, story, book, etc..

Forming an opinion

LI: To consider both perspectives

For this task we chose one of the seven places Maori in legends and looked at the evidence for the stories being real or not. After we have looked at the evidence we as a group were tasked to form an opinion about the place and if we think if the stories are real or not.

Summary

L.I to explain in fewer words what the text is about

A summary is a quick and short way to explain the main points of a story or text. For this activity we watched a Video about Rangi and Papa and their story. From the video we had to choose twenty important words from the story. Then we chose the six most important words and wrote a short summary that tells the reader what the story is about.

Venn Diagram Video/Text

L.I: Find as many similarities and diffrences as you can between the video and the text of "The Beginning"

For this task we compared the text “The beginning” and the video of rangi and papa’s story on a Venn Diagram. A venn diagram is used to show the similarities and differences between two or more things, the parts of the circle that overlap the other are for writing similarities and the parts that do not overlap are for writing the differences between the two things.

Failure

L.I: To write abstract noun sense poem 

Abstract nouns are nouns you can feel but can’t physically feel. See, smell, taste, hear and feel. Our poem had to include the 5 senses wich compose of touch, sight, feel, smell, see. We also included feel. A metaphor is comparing two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'.

I enjoyed this activity because I got creative with the sentences I put. To me it made sense and I thought it was a powerful. I like my poem. 

African Plain Safaris | Mrs Linda Reading

L.I: To summarise a text
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Summary

The African Plains Safari teems with abundant wildlife. You choose where you will explore on your adventure for an unforgettable holiday in Botswana in Africa.

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For Reading (with Mrs Linda) we read a text called African Plains Safaris. African Plains Safaris is mainly about the wildlife in africa. The story takes place in botswana. The text talks about the places in africa. One of the places are Deception Valley. A fun fact about deception valley is that 200 different species of birds populate deception Valley.

We found this activity interesting because we got to explore more information about the africa. The most interesting fact we found was that there is a hotel in deception valley. Another interesting fact we found was that there is places you can relax like at the hotel after you finish.

Where will you go to at the African Plains Safari?

• Lake Ngami 
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•  Deception Valley 
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•  Passarge
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• Central Kalahari 
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•  Deception Pan 
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•  Piper’s Pan
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• Game Preserve 
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•  Leopard Pan

Floating and Sinking | Science Tech

 L.I: To test the buoyancy of different objects 

For science tech we tested different objects to see their buoyancy. Buoyancy means how objects float or sink. We used objects like a wooden block, plastic block and more. We used a water bucket, ruler, different balls, different blocks and a digital scale. First we tested a tennis. The tennis ball semi-floated which means the tennis ball sunk and floated. The next ball we tested was a table tennis. The results for that was that the table tennis floated. The next object was a big marble and a small marble. They both sunk. After that we tested a golf ball. The golf ball sunk as well. Then we test a plastic block. The plastic block semi-float. There were 4 different sizes of wood block.  They all semi-floated. The final object was the polystyrene. The polystyrene floated.

I had fun with the activity. I also got surprised on how the objects reacted to the water. 

Simple Machines

 L.I: To read for meaning and understanding 
L.I: To use smart searching skills 

Simple machines are basic devices that is used to apply force. For inquiry we looked over simple machines. There were 6 main machines. Which are Pulley, Wedge, Screw, Inclined plane, Lever and Wheel and Axle. We researched those 6 machines and then we created a labelled diagram showcasing the simple machine. We had to create a summary that had 25 words to explain the simple machine. 

The pulley is used to pull up objects. The wedge is used to block objects from moving. The screw is used to grab its surrondings and pull them in by moving in a circular motion. The inclined plane is a flat surface that is used to move an object up and down. Wheel and Axle is a machine that has two wheels attached to an axle. The Lever is used to lift objects up by pushing down on one side. 

I found this activity interesting because I found the simple machines easy to research and summarise. It was also fun to create my own pulley. 

Dialouge

L.I: To understand how to use and correctly puncate dialouge writing

For writing we created a dialouge. A diolouge is a conversation between characters. We read a text about the mother and the three little pigs and created the next five lines using a site called Ifaketextmessage. Its a site where you can create fake text messages. We used this to put our five lines. It looks like a conversation between two people. After that we took a screenshot and added it on our DLO. We explained what a dialouge is on our DLO. I found this activity quite fun because I got to play around with the ifaketextmessages site. 

Trying out laboratory equipments | Tech

 L.I: To try using laboratory equipments 

 

Our topic for tech was trying out labortory equipments. In tech we used equipments in the lab and used it in a experiment. We did a cold and hot water experiement. 

The cold water experiment: The first step is we did was we pour 100ml of water into a beaker. The next step is to get 10 grams of sugar and put it on a petri dish. After that the next step is to place the petri dish on a weighing machine. After that put the sugar into the cold water. We used a stopwatch and timed our partners to see how long it would take for the sugar to dissolve. For me and my partner it took us 1 minute and 31 seconds. The temperature of the cold water was 24 degrees celsius.

The hot water experiment: The first step is that you pour 100ml of water into a beaker. The next step is to get 10 grams of sugar and put it on a petri dish. After that we placed a petri dish on the weighing machine. After that we put the sugar into the hot water. We used a stopwatch to time our partner to see how long it would take for the sugar to dissolve. For me and my partner it took us 35 seconds. The temperature of the hot water was 81 degrees celsius. 

I found this activity fun because I had fun using each equipment. I was also suprise on how fast the temparture

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.


I found this activity quite fun because I got to list down expectations that I think teachers would see in students or anyone in a school. 

Do the robot | Mrs Linda Reading

L.I: To summarise a text
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Summary 

The robot is a type of dance that requires jerky movements and music with strong beats. It was invented and became popular in the 1980’s.

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For reading we looked over a book called Do the Robot. The robot is a type of dance that was first introduced in 1980’s. All your movements should be jerky, with no fluid movements at all.. When moving around at one point you need to freeze in position and be rigid.


Facts we found interesting were that a strong and clear beat is require. How you can put all the moves together to make the dance and you don’t show emotion when doing the dance. Lastt interesting fact was that you experiment with telling a story in your dance. E.g: Is your robot cooking a cake, walking a dog, or having a shower.


We found this activity fun because we attempted doing the robot dance. By reading the steps in the text we looked like good robot dancers.

Current Events | International

L.I: To find the important information in a current event
L.I: To identify author’s purpose

For Reading we did Current events. This time we looked over events around the world. I researched about Melbourne going back to lockdown. This was causes because someone tested positive for Covid and then it spreaded causing a outbreak. James Merlino announced the lockdown on June 2nd 2021. 

What I learnt from this article is that how different places are dealing with covid. I found this activity interesting because I haven't heard anything major about Covid. 

Incredible Inverterbrates

 L.I: To summarise a text 

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Summary

Invertebrates are animals with no backbone. They vary in size, shape and color. 95 to 99 percent of all animals species on Earth are invertebrates.

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For reading (with Mrs Linda) we read the text of Incredible Invertebrates. Invertebrates are animals that have no back bones. Each Invertebrate has different groups. The six main groups are:

• Molluscs
• Arachnids
• Insects
• Crustaceans
• Myriapods
• Annelids

Facts that we found interesting were that Myriapods can grow upto 750 legs. Also earthworms make the better for growing. Lastly fleas are also called minibeasts because their small and they bite several times and cause itchiness. We found this activity interesting and fun because we learnt more facts about invertebrates.

Science Exploration | Science Tech

 L.I: To explore the use of science equipments.

 

For Tech the Year 7's looked over science equipments. Our topic for our science lesson was Science Exploration. Our first task was to look around the lab and look for objects that the lab has but Panmure Bridge school doesn't. Our second task was to list down 20 science equipment. Our final task was to pour 40 metre litres(ml) into a beaker and then pour it into a measuring cylinder. We also used a dropper and dropped 3 metre litres (ml) into the measuring cylinder to make the measurment 43 metre litres (ml). 

Book Week

L.I: To celebrate reading

This week is book week where people celebrate reading. Panmure Bridge school celebrate book week by dressing up as a character in a book. Our teachers talked to us about their favourite books. We all celebrated book week in the assembly. Each class walked up the stage showing off their amazing costumes. After assembly LS2 took room 4 and room 6 and read with them. I found book week very fun because we got to see everyone amazing costumes. 

Samoan Language Week

L.I: To pay it forward by creating screencastify that teaches others how to use Samoan words and phrases

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZDCmpPhXce1d4VJdEj3ScLAOdVG0KLZK/view

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This week is Samoan Language Week - Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa. The theme for 2021 is Poupou le lotoifale. Ola manuia le anofale which means strengthen the posts of your house, for all to thrive. In LS2 we have decided to value the measina of the language by creating a screencastify that teaches others how to use Samoan words and phrases.

My partner and I chose to pay it forward by showing others how to say the months of the year in Samoan. 

I found this challenge quite easy. I found it quite easy because I am Samoan so I have this type of knowledge in my head. I also found it fun because I got to give my own Samoan knowledge to people. 

Stan Walker | Silver Attitude

 L.I: To find a celebrity that had difficulties but is still positive 

For one of my silver attitude activites I created a DLO about a celebrity who faced difficulties but has a positive attitude. The celebrity I chose was Stan Walker. Stan Walker was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2017. A little information about Stan walker, Stan Walker is a singer. He is one of the most popular singers in New Zealand. Stan walker has won 5 New Zealand music award. 

Stan Walker was diagnosed with stomach cancer. The stomach cancer he got was a rare type of stomach cancer. Its called CDH1. CDH1 is a gene mutation. This type of cancer was the reason why 25 family members of the Stan Walker family died. 

I found this activity fun and really interesting. I found the new facts I found about Stan Walker interesting and I had fun researching them. This activity made me know more about his personal life. 

Cinquain Poem

L.I: To write a cinquain poem to describe a sports star

We have been learning to write cinquain poems to help us strengthen our connections to description. A cinquain poem has 5 lines. Each line has a different purpose. Line 1 is a noun which is a name. Line 2 has 2 adjectives taht describe the noun. Line 3 has 3 verbs that end in ‘ing’ and describe the actions. Line 4 is a noun phrase which is a group of words (not a sentence) that go together to describe the noun. Line 5 is a synonym which is a word with a similar meaning to the noun.

I enjoyed this activity because I got to use words i've never heard before. The meaning behind some of the words are powerful thats what I liked about my poem. 

My Reading Pathway

L.I: To show my personal journey through books


This week is book week at Panmure Bridge School, which means every class participates in a number of reading activities. One of our activities was to create a reading pathway that shows how my favourite books have changed over time. At the moment I like reading because I learn new words which helped me expand my vocabulary. I also like the journey's that the main characters go on.