Maori Battalion

For the past 2 days we have been learning about the Maori Battalion. We read a text that I found very interesting and brave. In the text the Maori fought alongside the Britain but didn't treat each other the same. Even though they were forced to work together they still got along and encouraged each other by doing a powerful haka on a mountain. We created a summary and asked your partner questions to write feedback and to see if we understood or listening to the story. I found this story fascinating and learned a lot about the Maori Battalion. Did you know that they had pigeons to send messages?. 

How to measure angles using a protractor

Today we shared our learning on our blog explaining how to measure angles. In the passage we explained how to use a protractor as what the answer was. Affonso and I worked collaboratively and learned how to measure angles using a protractor. When we started we first found this activity a bit difficult but when we got the hang of it, It got easier.

Blog Commenting

Today we blog commented on most of the people from Karoro School . My blog buddy was Bryce, While reading work from his blog I have learnt that he is 11 years old, has lots of pets and enjoys playing sports with his friends. I have read his sea poem and was hooked with all the powerful adjectives he used, Although there was some mistakes a found misplaced in his poem. He has posted a lot on his blog and am looking forward to see more updates on his blog.

The lost Tourist

                   The lost tourist

I am excited to travel around the world. It was my summer holiday and I had nothing to do. So I planned to travel around the world with my friends and my first destination was to explore the African jungle.  As I land in Africa we drove down to the jungles with experienced people. I see magnificent animals with colourful patterns along their bodies, While we’re walking I decide to take pictures of the endangered Red Crane. After admiring the Red Crane I had a good look around and realised I was lost. I panicked and had an adrenaline rush. I was confused and scared because I was worried about the dangerous animals around me. After the stress I remember being given a big map from the experienced workers incase I got lost. I was trying to find where we started and which trail we were on. The map was huge, but I managed to find my way to the group.

Today for writing my group Tamaki did 5-7-10 writing. 5 - 7 10 writing is when you write for 5 minutes, Buddy read for 7 minutes and edit for 10 minutes. I have enjoyed writing today because this was my first time writing and describing a picture.

Panmure Bridge Whakatauki

Today Affonso and I found out about our school Whakatauki. Our school Whakatauki is Manaaki Whenua Manaaki Tangata and Haere Whakamua which means Care for the land, Care for the people , Go forward. We learnt about this because we have to remind ourself and show our school values and Whakatauki with pride.

Design Brief

Design Brief

What

What can the design be used for?

To watch videos

What can you do with the design?

• Use it as a video stand
• Use it to charge your device
• Stand holder

What will the design look like?

It will be able to hold my phone on a landscape angle

What am I going to design?

I am going to design a phone holder

What will the design be made from? (materials)

ABS plastic (melts when hot)

What is the process of making the design?

The 3D printer will melt the ABS plastic to make a phone holder

Where

Where am I going to put the design?

On a table instead of holding it

Where can the design be used?

It can be used on a bed with supports to make it steady

Where are we going to make the design?

3D printing Class

Why

Why do we need this design?

If your watching a movie on your phone you can put it on a holder

Why are we making the design?

It will be useful for holding phones and watching

videos instead of holding your phone with your arm to long

Who

Who will use the design?

I will use the holder because I always watch videos on a phone

Who can I give this design to?

My family who needs it to watch videos

Who will like this design so much that they want one?

Myself

Who will design the product?

Myself

Who will make the design?

Myself

When

When will we take the design home?

In about 10 weeks

When will we finish the design?

In about 8 weeks

When will the design be used?

When I watch videos

When will the design break?

When you drop it on concrete

How

How durable are the materials?

Brittle, Easy to snap

How long will the design last?

Forever, But if you drop it on concrete it will break

How will we make the design?

By using the 3D printer

Kiwi Can - Reflection

Yesterday we had our kiwi can session. At Kiwi Can our topic was about Positive Relationships, integrity and encouraging. We played a game called ball tag where 3 people represents your team and try eliminate the other team. In this game the taggers couldn't move while carrying the ball which made it difficult for all of us, But very exciting. Jona, Affonso and I eliminated Ofa's time in under 36 seconds which was the record for our class. During our activity's we encouraged each other and used a lot of teamwork to win.