Waterspouts

WALT: Think critically when looking at information in different texts.

This week, Saturn and Mars (reading groups) have learnt about waterspouts.  Our assignment was to learn about waterspouts and how they form.  After we have done the learning, we were to present the information we learnt by creating an infographic.  An infographic is a visual presentation that show information using words, pictures, etc.
Last term, I also made an infographic on the parts of a volcano

What I enjoyed:  I enjoyed learning about waterspouts and creating the infographic.
What I found difficult:  Some of the information was a little hard to understand which slowed me down a bit.
What I could do next time: I could pick up the pace next time so I can also do the other activities.

Oobleck

For quite some time now, our class has been doing fair testing.  Fair testing is when you change one variable and keep everything the same to carry out a scientific question.  My group (Caleb, Nika and I) did a fair test on oobleck.  Oobleck is like a liquid when it is being poured down but acts like a solid when you put pressure onto it.

Ingredients for Oobleck:Water

Cornstarch or corn flour (We used corn flour)

Food colouring (optional)

One of the variables we changed was how much corn flour we added and something we measured or observed is how much it spreads when it is dropped.  Our hypothesis was "We think the more corn flour we add to the oobleck recipe the splatter will be smaller."  A hypothesis is like a prediction before you investigate the experiment.

My group and I made four bowls of oobleck.  Each time we made them, we added more corn flour like we said for our variable.  After dropping all four bowls, we measured the splatter.  First drop was 14cm, second was 16cm, third was 20cm and the fourth drop was 12cm.  The fourth bowl had the most corn flour and also had the smallest splatter.  We kept the amount of the water the same (0.1 liters)

What I found difficult:
When we were making oobleck and testing it out, we had a missing group member for most of the time so we had little help.  Although, when we were a complete group it made everything easier and got through the work with more help.

What I enjoyed:
I enjoyed working with someone I never usually worked with and it was fun.  I liked how we had very little problems and everything was running smoothly without any arguments. 

What I could do next time:
Next time, we maybe try another variable or if there would be any difference if used cornstarch instead of corn flour.  We chose not to add any food colouring in case it stains anything but next time we could try out using some colour.

 

The Parts of a Volcano

WALT: Think critically when looking at information in different texts.

Saturn and Mars (Groups) learnt about volcanoes this week.  We learnt about how volcanoes are formed and how tectonic plates work. 
There are 4 types of volcanoes:
Strato Volcano 
Composite Volcano
Lava Dome
Shield Volcano

I made an infographic about the parts of a volcano.  An infographic is a way to present information through, words, numbers, images, diagrams, flow charts, and symbols.  Here I have an image of a volcano and I have labelled some of the parts and explained what they are.

What I enjoyed:
I enjoyed learning new information about volcanoes and being able to know about the different parts and types of a volcano.

What I found difficult:
I found some information hard because I sometimes I didn't understand what some things meant and it confused me a little.  Although, it all worked out in the end.

What I could do next time:
Next time, I could add the other parts of a volcano I didn't add in to give a bit more information.

Treaty of Waitangi & The Land Wars

What I have done well:
Gathering information and doing my best to put them into my own words.

What I could do next time:
Next time, I could maybe add more detail and facts to make it a lot more interesting.  Maybe even start with a hook.

What I enjoyed:
I enjoyed using 'Canva' to create my DLO.  It was nice to use something different.  They're just images I created, I downloaded them and added them onto the slideshow.

Te Reo

This Term we learnt to say where things are placed in Maori.  We used the words "on" and "under"
For example:

Kei runga i te pukapuka te makatiti
The stapler is ON the books.

What I enjoyed: Creating the class
What I need to work on: Try and go slower as we pronounce the sentences.
What I did well: Working together with Nika.

My Space GIF

WALT: Use digital technologies in new and creative ways

( If Link does not work copy and paste the link: http://www.piskelapp.com/p/agxzfnBpc2tlbC1hcHByEwsSBlBpc2tlbBiAgMDsl6OfCgw/view

Two Journeys

WALT:Understand how exploration and innovation create challenges and opportunities for people places and environments.

(sorry if the words are small)

A Famous Journey

WALT: Make connections with our own prior knowledge;  Skim and scan to find information across a range of text and media, synthesize information into our own words.

WALT: Use the writing process to create our DLO

Reading A Map

WALT: Read visual language to interpret a map;  Find and describe locations

Solar Power

Mythical Creature

Exploring Food Webs