SLJ: Chippy Challenge – Kick start

For this activity, Folose, Mareta and I created a poster to design a fish & chip menu. We chose to add Smoked Salmon & Fresh Green Salad, Fried Tuna with Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Fish with Chips, Small Cod & Fresh Lettuce Salad and BBQ Snapper with Diced Kumara. For desserts we decided to choose Ice Cream, Pie Slice (Apple, Chocolate and Blueberry), Caramel Brownie, Cake (Chocolate, Strawberry, Lemon, Rasberry, Blueberry and Vanilla) and we decided to add Pavlova because it is sweet. For Sauces we picked Tomato Sauce, Ranch, Garlic Aioli, Sweet Chilli and Lemon Butter. We added a high-quality photo to represent our poster we made.

I enjoyed this activity because there was so many options to choose for our menu.

SLJ: ‘Wanted’ Feared Fish – Step it Up

For this Summer Learning Journey activity, we had to make a warning poster with one of the sea creatures from the learn section. We had to include a picture of the creature we chose, why its dangerous, and some “warning” or “safety tips” to help people avoid it.

I chose to do the Great White Shark. The great white shark’s scientific name is Carcharodon carcharias. Both the genus and species name are derived from the Greek ‘karcharos’ which means sharp or jagged. White sharks have a total of around 50 ‘active’ teeth. They also have up to five or six additional rows of teeth growing behind those, ready to take the place of any tooth that is damaged or breaks off.

I enjoyed this activity because I learnt so much about the Great White Shark.

 

SLJ: Cartoon Collectables – Step it up

For this Summer Learning activity, we had to create a digital collectables card based on a sea creature using Google Drawings.

My character is called Demo and is an fish. I decided to make my fish swimming and relaxing in the ocean because it is now summer and the beaches are open for swimming when there are large waves. I chose to do a fish because it is a character from Nemo and their coloring is a warning to predators that they are poisonous but instead of doing Nemo and Dory, I decided to combine Dory and the colour of Nemo together.

SLJ: ‘Wanted’ Feared Fish – Kick Start

For this Summer Learning Journey activity, we created a warning poster about the Stonefish. We made sure to learn 3 facts about the Stonefish to add onto our blog.

The stonefish is known for being the most venomous fish in the world. The venom in the stonefish is a protein stored in the dorsal (a dorsal is like the upper side or the back of an animal) fine spine. Stonefishes are found in many different countries like Turkey, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Japan, Australia, Cookisland and other Pacific Islands. Stonefishes are lethal, they have enough toxin to kill an adult in under an hour.

3 facts I learnt about Stonefishes:

  1. Stonefishes are really good at disguising themselves in the ocean.
  2. They are the most venomous fish in the world.
  3. They can survive up to 24 hours out of the water.

Exploring AI in Writing

LS2 explored PapyrusAI to help us craft a narrative. PapyrusAI is a generative AI tool that aids in creating, predicting word patterns and uses a LLM (Large Language Model). It’s important to verify the information it generates, as it may only sometimes be correct. We combined two fairy tales, Little Red and Snow White together and followed the prompts to write our narratives. I enjoyed using Papyrus AI because it gave me some suggestions to make my story better.

Through the Forest: A Day with Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood

In a faraway kingdom, there lived a kind-hearted princess named Snow White. She was admired for her gentle nature and striking beauty, which shone brighter than the sunlight streaming through the castle windows. Her father had remarried a cruel woman, now the queen, whose heart was as cold as the stone walls surrounding her. This queen, obsessed with being the most beautiful, cared for nothing but her own reflection in her enchanted mirror.

Every day, her jealousy grew, like twisted vines creeping up an old tower. One morning, after the mirror declared Snow White “the fairest of them all,” the queen’s rage boiled over. She summoned a guard to take young Snow White deep into the dark, whispering forests and kill her. However, upon seeing Snow White’s innocence and grace, the guard’s heart softened. Instead of harming her, he spared her life and, in the forest’s shadows, told her to run. In a cunning deceit, he offered the queen the heart of a wild pig, claiming it was Snow White’s.

Meanwhile, unbeknownst to the queen, Snow White found refuge with seven curious dwarfs, whose small stature belied their kind and protective nature. While venturing through the woods, Snow White saw Little Red Riding Hood being approached by a big evil wolf. Acting quickly, Snow White grabbed Little Red Riding Hood and ran with her. The big evil wolf chased after them but then tripped on a rock and fell unconscious.

Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood ran into the small cottage of the seven dwarfs and stayed there. The dwarfs looked at Snow White and Little Red and said, “Oh dear, what happened? You girls look terrified.” Snow White looked at the dwarfs and exclaimed, “WE ARE GETTING CHASED BY A BIG EVIL WOLF, PLEASE LET US STAY HERE.” The dwarfs said, “You can stay here, but we have to go mining. Do NOT let anyone inside.” Little Red responded confidently, “You can count on us.” The dwarfs grabbed their mining tools and left the cottage. Snow White, barely awake, soon fell asleep. Then, Snow White’s evil stepmother, disguised, knocked on the door saying, “Would you like some fresh apples?” Little Red replied, “Yes, please!” She took an apple and ate it. Snow White awoke to find Little Red pale and unconscious. A few hours later, the dwarfs returned and found Little Red on the floor. Overcome with concern, they held Little Red’s body and gently carried her into a glass box.

Tokelau Language Week

For this task, LS2 created a DLO explaining 10 facts about Tokelau. We also got into pairs, I picked Bethany as my pair. Bethany and I created a poster explaining 10 facts, one of the facts I found interesting was Tokelau is a territory of New Zealand and is one of the few remaining territories listed in the United Nations. After we finished creating our 10 facts for Tokelau Language Week, we presented our DLO to the whole class.

Tech – Observation and Insights

Last week Friday for Tech we learned about the different parts of flowers and how they work. We started off explaining what Observation and Insights mean, Observation means your looking around and listening, Insights means the capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of someone or something. Did you know? There are estimated to be around 300,000 to 400,000 different species of flowering plants. Various species of flowers serve a variety of ecological, evolutionary, and cultural functions. We were given a challenge to write about the function of different flowers.

One thing I learnt about flowers was:

Pollination: Flowers attract pollinators (like bees, butterflies, and birds) with their colours, scents, and nectar, aiding in the transfer of pollen from stamens to pistils.

Fertilization: After pollination, flowers facilitate the fertilization process by allowing pollen to reach the ovules in the ovary and form seeds.

Seed and Fruit Production: Once fertilization occurs, the ovary develops into a fruit that houses the seeds, ensuring the dispersal and propagation of the plant.

Kingi Tuheitia & Kuini Nga Wai Hono i te Po

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 Tuheitia movement was to unite and bring people together. A few reasons why he did this was to preserve the Māori culture and language, and to bring peace, friendship, and respect between iwi’s and tribes in the Māori culture. Unity is bringing people together, which refers to creating a sense of harmony, cooperation, and common purpose among individuals or groups. It fosters understanding, empathy, and mutual respect to bridge differences and work towards shared goals and objectives. This can be achieved through open communication, collaboration, and a commitment to inclusivity, ultimately leading to the creation of a cohesive and supportive community or team. Unity is bringing people together in one community and finding a connection between iwi’s and other people from other communities. I believe Kuini Nga Wai Hono i te Po will seek to honour her father’s legacy by continuing his work or causes that were important to him, and by being an inspiration to others just as he was. I also believe Kuini Nga Wai Hono i te Po will continue her dad’s good work and help people just like he did. She might do things her way and make a big or small difference in our community. She could keep doing the important things her dad cared about to honour him and inspire others. Kuini’s determination and kindness could make her a leader in our community, making things better for everyone. She will carry on her dad’s important ideas, while also adding her own, special ways to help out. I think that Kiingi Tuheitia is a well-respected leader and a chief who holds great significance and respect in Aotearoa. Tuheitia is seen as a great chief for having great advice towards people. 

This activity was interesting because I learnt how Kingi Tuheitia’s movement was to unite and bring people together.

Heartbeat experiment with LS1

In our recent inquiry, we studied the four Hauora walls of well-being and our heartbeat. The four Hauora walls are Taha Tinana (physical well-being), Taha Hinengaro (mental and emotional well-being), Taha Whanau (social well-being), and Taha Wairua (spiritual well-being). When these walls are compromised, athletes may lose their motivation. We also delved into the topic of our heartbeats. We began by estimating the number of times our hearts beat each day. I estimated 87. Then we moved on to discussing whether a faster or slower heart rate is better, and what our heart rate might indicate about our fitness and health. I suggested that a faster heartbeat is beneficial because it allows the heart to pump blood more efficiently. I imagined my heart saying, “I need to work harder and become fitter, but I’m still healthy.” Later, we paired up and set a 20-second timer. My partner checked my pulse three times, and then I checked hers. My pulse rates were 30, 25, and 35. We multiplied these numbers by three, resulting in 90, 75, and 105. Adding them together gave us 270, and then dividing by three resulted in my resting heart rate of 95. After recording our resting heart rates, we went outside for some exercise. Upon returning, we repeated the process to find our active heart rate. Mine was also 95. Following this, we discussed with our partners why our heart rates might differ from those of athletes. I proposed that athletes enhance their stamina and muscle strength through rigorous training, allowing them to use oxygen more efficiently. In contrast, I wouldn’t be able to endure as much physical training due to the likelihood of getting exhausted quickly. I noted that my resting heart rate used to be 90 when I didn’t engage in any exercise, but now my active heart rate is 95. Have you also observed a similar change? It’s important to remember that the heart’s primary function is to circulate blood and oxygen throughout the body. I really enjoyed this task because I got to feel my pulse.

Ancient Olympic Mascots

Our task was to design a mascot for the ancient Olympics. In the modern Olympics, there are mascots that represent the country by using patterns, colours, and flags that associate with the hosting country. To be able to create our mascot, we first looked at a few of the modern Olympic mascots to get idea’s of what we were going to create. My partner and I choosed an Ox as our mascot because we thought it would be great for the Ancient olympics! The ox represents all the male oxes who was slaughtered in the ancient Greece Olympic. They sacrificed animals in the name of Hera and Zeus (Zeus was the god of the sky in ancient greece mythology, He is considered as the ruler, protector, and the father of both god and human). You can check out our Mascot in slide 20.