Time Travelers Podcast

For this activity we were challenged to create a podcast about Reverend Samuel Marsden. We have used our Inquiry knowledge to help us write questions that we might have asked Reverend Samuel Marsden if we had a chance. On Adobe Expressed we used Podcast to record our voices and script we have created. For our role Brooke, Melle and Haloti were the hosts and Mareta was Revered Samuel Marsden. I enjoyed doing this activity because we participated and took turns saying our script.

Something I have learned is that when we read our script we have to use expression because if we don’t people won’t be interested.

Mapping the Migratory Flight of the Kuaka

LI: To use Google My Maps to show the migratory flight path of the Kuaka.

For this activity we needed to create a map that shows how long the kuaka birds fly for and where the kuaka birds migrate to.  

Kuaka birds, also known as bar-tailed godwits, love to hang out near the water, especially in places like estuaries, mudflats, beaches, and coastal marshes, where they find lots of yummy food.

Every year, as winter approaches, the Kuaka fly north to the breeding grounds of Alaska, stopping off in Korea and Japan for a rest and some food on the way. On the return journey, as our summer approaches, they fly directly to New Zealand, a trip of endurance with no food, water, or rest; nearly 12,000 km non-stop.

Did you know that the Kuaka bird holds the world record for the longest flight?

Dot to Dot Connections: The Kuaka

LI: To draw the lines between the words to show how the connections you have made.

For this activity, we created a DLO showing our Dot to Dot Connections about the Kuaka Bird. We used the scribble tool to connect each word and write down information that is related to the text. For example : Migration and Habitat (The Kuaka birds migrate from Alaska to NZ to have a safe environment). We used our prior knowledge to figure out some information about the Kuaka Bird. Something we enjoyed while doing this activity was collaborating and communicating to each other to grab different ideas and learn from one another.

Facts/Questions  about the Kuaka Bird:

  • Did you know the Kuaka, or bar-tailed godwit, is famous for its incredible long-distance migration
  • Did you know they travel 11,000 kilometers non-stop from Alaska to New Zealand, a journey that takes about 8-9 days?

The Kuaka Infographic

LI: To create an infographic that tells others about the migration of the kuaka

During reading, Group 2 had created an Infographic about the Kuaka bird. Did you know the scientific name for the Kuaka bird is Limosa lapponica. In our infographic DLO, we included their habitat, diet and appearance for others to learn and know more about it. Something we found interesting while reading information was that Kuaka Birds scientific name is Limosa Lapponica because we thought Kuaka Birds was their only name. From this DLO I can see we collaborated and worked as a group to grab ideas from each other.

Photo Story

LI: To understand the concept of visual storytelling.

For this activity, we went on a walk down to the Tamak Awa in Point England to learn about Samuel Marsden. We created a collage with around 9 to 10 pictures of the river and the activity we did, the pictures I have included was when we were walking to the river and back to the school, pictures of the park and a group photo. Something I enjoyed when walking was when we get to see what the Tamaki Awa looks like now then when Samuel Marsden saw before.

Camp Movie

LI: To create a collage of images or short movie that reflects my time at camp.

For Inquiry, we were challenged to create a collage of images or a movie that shows our time at camp. I created a short movie off Canva that shows what activities we have done while being at the Kokako Lodge for camp. My favourite part about camp was doing the orienteering because it’s fun finding clues to find the answer and explore.

What did Samuel Marsden see?

LI: To use the information in the diary extract to create an image of what we think Samuel Marsden saw when he sailed down the Tamaki awa.

For Inquiry, we used Adobe Express to create a image that we think Samuel Marsden saw in the 1800s. We included the Tamaki river because Samuel Marsden traveled from England and landed on the Tamaki River We learnt how to create an AI image when using prompts about a story.

Preventing Kauri Dieback

LI: To understand how we can help prevent Kauri Dieback disease and why we need to do this.

For this activity, we created a DLO about preventing Kauri Dieback. At camp we were challenged to walk across the Cossey-Massey track at Hunua. Before entering the bush we made sure our shoes were disinfected by washing our shoes and scraping off the bits on the bottom. This DLO tells what to do when entering the Kauri Dieback area. I think this is an important DLO and message because it can help us to prevent Kauri Dieback from spreading and it’s a special Taonga for Aotearoa.

A Moment in Time

LI: To write a poem that describes a moment in time

For Inquiry, I created a moment in time poem to describe how it felt to climb up and walk along the high beam. We used some vivid description of what I heard, I see, I felt and I wondered, an example is I heard my team supporting, I saw how high it was while climbing up the ladder with a terrifying feelings, I felt the vibration shaking in my hand once I held the rope thigh while walking along the high beam and I wondered if the rope would snap while doing a cartwheel. Melle and I have described what it was like to walk along the high beam. We chose this challenge because it was one of the most terrifying and interesting activities to do a poem about.

Pepeha

LI: To let others know who I am so they can make connections to me and my place in the world.

For this activity, we were challenge to write and record our pepeha to introduce ourselves in Te Reo Maori and English. I found this very interesting because I got to know more about my whanau.