The market day

This term our Project Based Learning (PBL) has been about design and the big question was; How can we use a Steam approach to make a marketable product?



First we learned what STEAM stood for.

S for Science

T for Technology

E for Engineering

A for the Arts

and M for Maths

Then we were given challenges. The first to make a chair using newspaper, string and straws that was able to hold a figure made out of multi-link blocks.

Then; make a table that was able to balance M&Ms for the team. We were much better at the second challenge because the legs were straws and they were very strong



In Literacy we learned to write up science experiments and to write a technology report using the design process of ask, imagine, plan, create, improve and share.



Our next step was to form teams and ask ourselves the big question again.

How can we use a Steam approach to make a marketable product? Our aim was to create enough products or experiences and sell it to raise money for charity.



My team made disappearing colour spinners.





Reflection



My highlight from this PBL was… making the spinners. Because I got to colour in some of them.

Next time I would not change anything because it can still spin with the rubberband.

Colour Spinner

In the Tumu hub we are making disappearing colour spinners for the market day. We are asking a driving question,''how can we use a STEAM approach to make a marketable product?' To make a disappearing colour spinner you will need a piece of cardboard and a piece of string and scissors and colouring markers and a sharpie. To build a disappearing colour spinner you will need to draw a circle on the cardboard, cut out the circle. Then add some colour then poke 2 holes in the circle, then you put the string in 2 holes. You tie the end of one end of the string.
So far our group has made quite a few of them.

Book Character Day

Last Tuesday we had to dress up as book characters. I dressed up as Tom Gates. I chose Tom Gates because he books are cool and I recommend that you check them out. I wore a white t shirt with Dude 3 on it. Dude 3 is the name of a band that Tom likes. And also his friend likes it too. Other kids had cool costumes on too for example Gio dressed up as spider-man and Cory dressed up as Harry Potter. Next year I want to dress up as spider-man or Blue from Jurassic World.

Here is a photo of me. What do you think of my costume?

PBL Blog Post

This term our Project Based Learning (PBL) has been about cultural stories and the big question was;
What is the significance in the 21st Century of our Cultural stories?

First we brainstormed what culture is and came up with lots of ideas. Culture is……Holidays, Traditions, Stories, Celebrations.
Then we thought about our own culture and talked to our parents about our traditions and heritage. I wrote a post about my family and things we like to do.
In Literacy we read and discussed myths and legends from around the world then we concentrated on Maori legends. I read….The Fish Of Maui and Maui And The Sun. I have retold the legend A wise wizard and some curious cats in my own words.

We made a performance about the story Battle of the Mountains. Some students wrote the script, some students took on the job of making all the artwork, some worked hard on organising the music and others took on the role of bringing the story alive with dance and drama.

Photo:

Reflection:
For our production I contributed by… I’m one of the kids.

I think the show might impact on others by… making them happy.

What I learned about working with others was… Remembering our lines.

The Wonkey Donkey Show

Blog about Craig Smith

Today Craig Smith came to our school to talk about his book's. I liked the show because I remember my Mum and Dad reading me the story when I was little. I like the rhyming in the story for example Lanky honky tonky winky wonky donkey.

I thought the show was very cool because of the song and I thought he presented it well and he was funny.

This is a video of the song

Have you heard of this book before? Whats your favourite part?

Swimming

Last week we went swimming at Graham Condon. We went on a bus to get to the pool. We had buddies. My budy was called Daniel. When we got to the pool we got changed into our togs. Then we went to the pools and got in. Sometimes we stared at the deep end and sometimes we stared at the shallow end. On Wednesday we did water safety. We wore life jackets and no goggles. Then on Thursday they taught us how to be safe on a boat which was very short. Then on Friday we went swimming in our pyjamas. They were very heavy when we got into the pool. Then we had to take them off in the pool. It was pretty easy. Then we did some more lessons. Then we got out of the pool, went into the changing rooms and got changed. Then we got back on the bus and went back to school.

Over the two weeks of swimming I learnt some new stuff for example a new way of swimming in a river. You put your legs at the front and make circles with your arms in the water. It was fun. I was proud of how many lengths I swam. My next step is to work on diving!

How were your swimming lessons? What was your favourite part?

Respect

Respect is being kind to others.
Respect on the playground is not being men to other people.
Respect is not talking when your teacher is talking.
Respect is being silent while people are giving their speech.
Respect in church is being silent and not being disrespectful.
Respect is understanding that others might believe in different things.

In school we are trying to be respectful because it helps everyone learn better.

This week I am going to try and be respectful by not being distracted and concentrating when people are talking.

What does respect mean to you?