Month: March 2023

Pepeha

This week I have been learning about the significance of pepeha in Maori Culture. It allows us to make connections to family, iwi, and the natural world.

A Pepeha Tells You How strong your Connection is to Land. For example : your strong connection to the land is your culture or family.

First I had to talk about my pepeha which is basically all about me. For example : Ko Maungarei tōku maunga (mountain). This is my maunga which is mountain.

Next I had to write down my mountain, river, tribe, home/community, and school. For example : you might wanna say your river is tamaki or your tribe is Ngate Houma.

Then I had to practise reading it out with my mouth open. I practise lots and lots of time until I finally know it.

After I had to record my voice by reading or saying it out. For example : Ko Maungarei tōku maunga (mountain) or Ko Tamaki tōku awa (river).

Lastly, I had to make a DLO and draw my pepeha. For example : I would draw my home, my school logo, or even my mountain.

I enjoyed doing this task. I did well at drawing my pepeha. I need to improve on drawing more pictures.

Desired Behaviors

This week we learned about the areas we can play in and the desired behaviours at lunchtime. Care values  : Attitude and Respect.

First I had to write down on a sticky note the desired behaviours at lunch and morning tea time. For example : Never Bully someone for their talent because they might get sad and won’t do a talent anymore if you bully people.

Next I had to answer every single question on this tab called jam board. Jam board is a type of learning that you can answer and talk about. For what you should do if there is a problem I will write down “Ask for help if it’s really bad and important.

Lastly I had to make a DLO explaining the list of the desired behaviours at lunch time. For example : For lunch time you should not disrespect people or else something bad will happen.

I enjoyed doing this task. I did well at explaining the list of the desired behaviours. I need to improve on adding more details.

SSR Selfie

This week I learned about SSR Selfie.

SSR stands for Super Silent Reading. Super Silent Reading is where you read quietly for 15 or 10 minutes.

First I had to choose a book and read for 10 minutes. For example  : I picked a book called Drama to write about.

Next I had to write down the main characters that were in the book that you talked about. The main characters were Matt, Callie, Liz, and Raina.

Then I had to write down the illustrations. The illustrators was Raina Telgemeier.

Lastly I had to list 3 new words I don’t know in my own meanings. For example : I think a rocketship is a type of vehicle.

I enjoyed doing this task. I did well at listing 3 words in my own meanings. I need to improve on writing something down basic.

Freatures Of A Bar Graph & Tally Chart

This week I learned about the features of a bar graph & tally chart.

A Bar Graph is a diagram in which the numerical values of variables are represented by bars. Tally Chart is what they use to collect data quickly and efficiently.

First I had to talk about what is a bar graph and a tally chart. A tally chart is basically what people use to count or collect data quickly.

Next I had to think about what they use for a bar graph. What they use is, X axis, Y axis, Categories/labels, title, and a scale. Those are the stuff you need to use for a bar graph.

Lastly I had to make a Graph of a Tally chart. For example : I can explain on the top what a bar graph and a tally chart is.

I enjoyed doing this task. I did well at making a tally chart. I need to improve on putting in some design.

Pepeha

This week I have been learning about the significance of pepeha in Maori Culture. It allows us to make connections to family, iwi, and the natural world.

A Pepeha Tells You How strong your Connection is to Land. For example : your strong connection to the land is your culture or family.

First I had to talk about my pepeha which is basically all about me. For example : Ko Maungarei tōku maunga (mountain). This is my maunga which is mountain.

Next I had to write down my mountain, river, tribe, home/community, and school. For example : you might wanna say your river is tamaki or your tribe is Ngate Houma.

Then I had to practise reading it out with my mouth open. I practise lots and lots of time until I finally know it.

After I had to record my voice by reading or saying it out. For example : Ko Maungarei tōku maunga (mountain) or Ko Tamaki tōku awa (river).

Lastly, I had to make a DLO and draw my pepeha. For example : I would draw my home, my school logo, or even my mountain.

I enjoyed doing this task. I did well at drawing my pepeha. I need to improve on drawing more pictures.

Basic Facts Boxes

This week I did Basic Facts Boxes.

First I had to pick a subject befores putting in the answer. For example : There are +, -, x, and divisions. I picked multiplication because I think it’s a great way to start.

Next I had to pick a random to start with or order to start with. I picked an order to start with easy and then random to end with hard.

Lastly I had to press check to see if my answer was correct. I got 100/100 because I have been learning my basic facts while I am away from school.

I enjoyed doing Basic Facts Boxes. I did well at figuring out the answer. I need to improve on doing divisions next.

Evaluation

This week I learned about Evaluation.

Evaluation is to think about (to consider) sides of an issue. For example : yes, no, and my opinion.

First I had to talk about in a group if we should do animal testing or should not be doing animal testing. I said “No, they should not do animal testing on animals because they might die and get sick, which is a bad thing because the animals like spending time with their owners and at the zoo”.

Next I had to write down my yes. I said “Yes they should do animal testing because the animals and humans want to live because they want to enjoy their own time with their owners”.

Lastly, I had to write down my opinion. For my opinion I said “I think that it’s bad for them to get animal testing because drugs that are tested on animals also have low rates which is 92 percent and it’s dangerous for them”.

I enjoyed learning about animal testing 2. I did well at writing down yes, no, and opinions. I need to improve on writing more.

Quality Blogs

This week for cybersmart I learned about quality blogs.

What Makes Quality Blogs. It basically provides regular, relevant content. Provides is to make for available use. For example : “these clubs provide a much appreciated service for this area”.

First I had to talk about the instructions. Some of the instructions are to make sure one group member makes a copy and shares it with your group. Move it to your cybersmart folder. For example : if I’m learning about cybersmart I would put it in the cybersmart folder.

Next I had to write down and find what makes a blog post special and interesting to read. For example : They encourage their title and their hard work they did and I encourage that they put a lot of details.

Then I had to highlight what are the elements of a quality blog post. For example : Catchy or Unique Title will be highlighted as yellow.

Lastly I had to write down the 3 components by using my own words. The title of the 3 components is starter, stepping up, and smart learner. For example : for starter I will say, they are identifying what they just learned about.

I enjoyed doing this task. I did well at explaining using my own words for the 3 components. I need to improve on finding a much better blog post.

Water Cycle

This week I learned about the water cycles and the 3 types of matters.

First I had to learn about the 3 types of matters. It was solid, liquid, and gas. Those are the 3 matters of water cycle. For example: Solid would be a matter of ice, Liquid would be a matter for water and Gas would be steam.

Next I had to label the different stages of the water cycle using the terms at the bottom of the diagram. For example : Source of heat is the sun because it talks about the heat and the source.

Lastly I had to use the commenting tool to explain what the different stages are, and what stage of matter the water is. For example : comment Precipitation.

 

Basic Facts Boxes

This week I learned about Basic Facts Boxes.

First I had to pick a type of subject or object. They are 3 or 4. They are Pluses, Takeaway, and multiplications. I picked takeaways because I think it will be medium.

Next I had to pick which one I wanted to pick. The options were random, or orders. I picked orders because I wanted to start of easy to hard. It was so easy that I could do it in 1 minute.

Lastly I had to press check to see if I got all of the answers right or wrong. I got it all right and I got 100/100. I am so proud of myself that I got 100/100.

I enjoyed doing Basic Facts Boxes. I did well at choosing a subject or an object. I need to improve on starting off hard.