Since it is Tokelau language week we were challenged to find 10 facts about Tokelau. We used a variety of different websites to find facts about the island, people, and language. Something I found interesting is that Tokelau is only accessable by boats. This is because they have no airport so there would be now way to get onto the island by plane.
I found this interesting because I got to learn about a culture that I do not connect to.
Our task was to create a DLO about the passing of Kingi Tuheitia and how he brought unity during his reign as the Maori King. Kingi Tuheitias movement was about unity and bringing people together, he wanted to do this because he wanted to preserve the Maori culture and bring peace, friendship, unity and respety between the iwi’s and tribes apart of the Maori culture. Since his passing the heir to the throne Nga Wai Horo I Te Po will become the Maori Kuini. We believe Kuini Nga Wai Horo I Te Po will continue her fathers legacy and persue her fathers wish by building a marae on the land of Aitutaki.
I found this activity interesting because I got to learn about the new Maori Kuini.
LI: to recall our knowledge on the ancient olympics at speed.
We were challenged to create a Kahoot based off our knowledge on the Ancient Olympics. First we read around the room which was looking at all the ancient Olympic presentations and wrote questions we could ask eachother. One of our questions were: why did the ancient olympics start? We then turned all of our questions into a Google form, then converted our quiz to Kahoot so we could test each other’s knowledge on the ancient olympics in a fun way.
I enjoyed this task because we were able to recall and test our knowledge on the Ancient Olympics in a fun way!
Today we used the ‘2 words 2 minute’ challenge to write a text about the ancient olympics. After revising what we knew about the ancient olympics already, we selected 2 important words that would help us write our description. We chose the words ‘Greece’ and ‘athletes’ to help us think about what we were going to write.
We discussed our ideas with a partner, then we had 2 minutes to put those ideas into sentences. After the time was up we had 2 minutes to reread what we had written and make changes, if anything didn’t make sense or if we had words and punctuation in the wrong place. When we finished checking we had 2 more minutes to finish off our texts.
This activity was fun because I haven’t used this strategy of writing before.
LI: To use our smart searching skills to help us explore the Ancient Olympic games
LI: To work collaboratively in groups as an active participant and contributor
Our challenge was to work in groups to carry out a mini collaborative inquiry presentation about the ancient Greek olympic games. We used smart searching skills to help us answer the questions. Our group worked well. Something I found interesting was that the only thing women could do in the ancient Olympics was train the horses but not participate in riding them during the competition.
LI: Practical build challenge to design and create a newspaper model of a catapult.
We were challenged to create a catapult using push and pull forces. The push force is when you push something away from you, and pull forces is pulling towards you.
First we got into groups and each drew our own catapult planning designs, then we chose the best one to use as our blueprint. First my group created a base by securely rolling up rolls of newspaper and taping them together. Then we made a long one to be the arm or out catapult that shoots the projectile far away using the push force. Then we created a cup and attached it to the arm where we will out our ammunition. When we attatched the arm we noticed that when we pulled the arm back to shoot it wouldn’t go very far since there was no force to pull the arm forward so when we put in would to far, so we added a rubber band to do the job. Finally we tested out our catapults and measured how far they went and who’s went the furthest.
I found this task fun because I enjoyed collaborating with my group and demonstrating the push and pull forces in a fun way.
LI: To write and say our pepeha.
We each wrote pepeha’s to help get to know each other. By writing pepeha’s this allows us to connect to each other and form friendships in learning. My pepeha tells others about who I am, my iwi as well as my ancestors and what year they came to Aotearoa. For example: My ancestors are from Ngapuhi.
I found this activity fun because I got to learn wherr my grandparents were from and how to say my pepeha in Maori.
LI: To use your smart searching skills to find out what Diwali is and how people celebrate around the world.
Our challenge was to write create a DLO that tells others what Diwali is and how people celebrate around the world. Something I found interesting was the many reasons different religions celebrate Diwali because they all have very interesting stories.
I found this activity fun and interesting because I learnt about a cultural celebration and it was very fun to learn about.
LI: To remember and give information about Kokako Lodge.
After camp, we created a brochure about information and highlights about our experiences at Kokako Lodge. We used our persuasive skills and gave reasons to why our audience would want to go. We used pictures to show what it is like at Kokako Lodge and what they have to offer.
I found this activity fun because I got to persuade people about why they should go to kokako lodge by using my personal experiences.
LI: To understand what a balanced diet looks like and why it is important for human health.
For our first Inquiry topic for Term 2 we did a study about what a scurvy is, how can people get affected, and what can we do to avoid it. We wrote did you know facts to help us be able to learn about scurvy such as, Did you know Scurcy can bo killed by eating Lemons and Limes? Scurvy is caused by lack of Vitamin C for at least 3 months. I was mostly common for pirates/sailors.
I found this activity helpful because I got to learn about Scurvy and what I can do to prevent it so I don’t get it.