Future Aspiration

Last week on Thursday our yr 7 and 8 team had the privilege to hear from 2 amazing speakers. Which were from Marcus Winter ( The Sand man) and also by  Louis  Gordon- Latty.

We first heard from Andrew Patterson who introduced us to Marcus and Louis. Andrew had quotes that inspired us, and the first he had said was “ Do more of what makes you AWESOME!!” Hearing and listening to what Andrew had to say really inspired me.  After he had spoken we got to hear from Marcus Winter.

It was great to hear how Marcus went from the streets to working in ships and over in Australia. What does he do for a living? Well Marcus Winter is a sand artist. Which he creates art with sand. Marcus started from Otara Markets to working on the streets in the city where he met Andrew Patterson, then went into Ships over in Australia.

He even talked about back in primary, when  he was always the last to finish off handwriting.  but now look where he is.  In the big shows and stadiums performing his very own art.  

It was great to hear that when we grow older more things change. I can’t wait to be a Social Worker when Im older!!

Thinkboard

 Every week our Numeracy Class always has this task set for us. But each week our equation always changes. In my learning I used Partitioning to solve this. 

Think Board

Every week our Numeracy Class always has this task set for us. But each week our equation always changes. In my learning I used Partitioning to solve this.   

Graphic Organiser

In our literacy class we are learning to use a graphic organiser to help with our reading. In my group we were reading the article Fair Chocolate.   

Paraphrasing

Here is a presentation of something that I have learnt about in Term 2.
 I created this presentation about our learning about the Maori Pioneer Battalion.

WW1 Mascot

In our literacy class one of our tasks were to learn and read about the WW1 mascots. We learnt that the mascots were actually fun to play with. Most mascots went off to war to help soldiers and keep their morale up. Hopefully at the end of this presentation you've learnt something. 

Zeal Zone Anzac Biscuits

Zeal Zone. 8th May 2015!! Today my zeal zone class had the most amaazziing opportunity to bake Anzac Biscuits with one of our teachers Mrs Tele'a. Today I learnt that Food could keep you alive, it  is a part of your bodies daily diet and It could make someone Happy. I really enjoyed today's lesson, as I am looking forward to eating these Goodies!!

Zeal Zone #2

Here is a photo that I have created with 3 other girls in my Zeal Zone Group. This describes some facts that happened in WW1 and in August the 4th 1916.

Which is about in the middle of the War. 

Zeal Zone Art

Every Friday our senior students have classes which are called "Zeal Zone" Last week I had the greatest opportunity to be in the art class, with Ms Tito. I had created this piece of art symbol, that I thought would remember our soldiers. 

Echolocation

 This week our class has been learning about Echolocation. We also had been learning about a boy named Ben Underwood. Who uses Echolocation to find his way around. I have created this presentation also about Bats and how they use it. Hope you enjoy!! :D

Vocabulary Practice

 Here is presentation that I have created. It has helped me practice my Vocabulary.

An Acrostic Poem of ME!!

SPORTY, I LOVE sports its really my thing. I love playing rugby mostly.

EXCITED, I’m usually excited for everything I do.

LIKABLE, I like liking things that other people probably don't. Like Rugby!!

ANNOYING, I’m the annoying one in the family. Talking a lot and even doing weird things aha.

WEIRD, I’m the weird/Funny one out of my friends.

Stay tuned for next time. Sela Signing out :D Ohh and I'm a bit of a Tom Boy.

How to Use Blogger

Blogging. How do you use it?? Blogger and Blogging is very famous. A lot of people use to share their work with the world. You’ll first need an google account. Blogger was first invented in 2003. Our school uses Blogger to share our work with the world.

If you’re wondering how to create blog posts, well its alright because I am going to tell you. You’ll first need a Blogger account. But then when you create your account, I bet the first thing you’ll see is a Pencil. So then click the pencil and you’ll have  the opportunity to Create your very own Blog Post.

By then when you click the button It will appear with a different screen. That is where you can start writing, and name your Title. You can start typing you’re writing, or also click ( ctrl c and ctrl v) Which copies and pastes you’re writing.

In the end you’re post will probably look like this. It’ll also be viewed by a lot of people. It can also be seen by the world. Shown to people as well.

You’re Blog will probably look like Mine. Keep exploring and see what Blogger can do.

Reading Task Sounds in Space

Sound in Space

List 3 interesting facts that you learned from the article:

1. There is no air in space

2.  Space is never noisy

3.  Vibrations can travel through solid things as well as air.

Why can’t we hear sound in space?

Because there is nothing for vibrations to travel through.

Read this Article: The Sounds of Interstellar Space

How did NASA record the sounds of interstellar space?

The data was stored on an old-fashioned tape recorder.

What does deep space sound like?

The sound of it sounds like Dawn Chorus of birds singing in spring from super bass.

What does the plasma wave detector detect? How do they turn this into sound?

It senses waves of electrons. Play the data through a loudspeaker and listen!

Linking the World: The Internet

Linking the World: The Internet

1. How does the internet work?

The internet is worked by Cables and Wires.

2. List 5 interesting facts that you have learned about how the internet is used:

(For example: 168 Million emails are sent all over the world every minute.)

1: 600+ videos uploaded onto one video sharing site

2: 11 000 000 conversations take place on instant messenger

3: 70+ new websites created

4: 1500 blogs posted

5: 370 000+ minutes of voice call mode

3. Is there a cost to the internet? What are they and how do they impact us?

No and because its all for free!

4. When was the internet created? What was it’s main purpose at the time?

It was created in 1969! They developed the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (arparnets), four large computers that could exchange information.

5. List 5 new words you have learned from this article.

Arpanet, Machinery ,Megawatts, Hydroelectric, Shillings

How to Play Netball

Netball. How do you play it? In Netball there are 7 people on the court. Which are Goal Shoot, Goalkeeper, Goal Defense, Center, Wing Attack, Wing Defense, Goal Attack . Usually in a team you will probably need 9 people . 7 people on a court then 2 subs.

How to pass a ball in Netball : Passing a ball is quite easy. Focusing on the person you are passing it too is also a big deal. In netball you can intercept while the other team is passing. Like in rugby, which is different because its called a cut.

The Rules : In Netball you are not allowed to run with the ball which is called Stepping. Also you're only allowed to hold the ball within three seconds. Defending your partner too, is huge you have to be three feet away, from you opponent.

Netball is very famous and a entertaining game to play. Netball is also a sport that girls only play. Sometimes there are mixed teams too. Its a very popular Sport.

So guys play fair in Netball and it’ll be a Great Game.  

Samoan Language Week

Talofa Lava. Its Samoan Language Week. This week I have been creating a movie about Manu Samoa. Also our assembly that was held on Monday. Having performances by Tamaki College and also our very own Samoan Group.  

Having a speech by the one and only Sam Lotu Iiga. Who had the privilege to come to our school and celebrate Samoan Language week with us. Giving us the opportunity to celebrate Samoan Language week with Sam was Great. He also gave us a Speech.

Learning a different parts of Cultures. AMAZING!! Did you also know that Samoan Language is the SECOND most common language in New Zealand. Here is a movie that I have created.

Science Experiment. Part 2 Paper Experiment

Science experiment:

Question: What will happen to the sound if I change the shape of a piece of paper? (e.g. from a flat shape to a funnel shape)

Links to research about Sound:

http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/robotzoo/guide/bats_and_echoes.html

http://www.ask.com/question/how-do-animals-hear

http://www.dosits.org/science/soundmeasurement/soundsanimalshear/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_senses

http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/tdc02.sci.life.reg.animalhear/animal-hearing/

Hypothesis: (What do you think will happen?) e.g. I think that it will the sound will get louder and quieter every time I change the directions.

Materials needed:

A Flat Paper, Your self, Tape, and a tissue.

Experiment (procedure):

e.g. Step 1 - First hold a flat piece of paper against your ear. Block your other ear with your hand. Get your partner to speak to you. What is the sound like? Can you hear clearly?

Step 2 - Next, roll the piece of paper into a funnel shape. Put the funnel against your ear. Face the funnel towards your partner and listen to them speak. What does it sound like? Can you hear clearly?

Step 3 - Next, face the funnel to the side while your partner speaks to you. Does it make a difference to the sound that you can hear?

Step 4 - Put some cotton balls or tissue paper into the funnel to block one end. Does it make a difference to the sound you hear? Is the sound quality the same?

Step 5 - Next, roll the piece of paper up and face one end of the paper roll towards your partner. Listen to your partner speak. Is there a difference to the sound you hear?

Step 6 - Finally, turn to the side with your paper roll and listen to your partner speak. What is the sound like?

Data (What happened?)

	Shape/object/materials	Results:
1	flat piece of paper	clearer? Didn’t make any difference.
2	funnel facing to the front towards partner	It actually sounds really loud
3	funnel facing to the side (opposite partner)	Its more quieter than when it was facing towards my partner.
4	cotton ball blocking funnel	I could hear echos
5	rolled up piece of paper (facing to the front)	It was really loud. It even made my ears hurt.
6	rolled up piece of paper (facing to the side)	It was normal.

Observations:

When I put the flat piece of paper to my ears it did not make any difference. But then when I got to fold it, it finally made quite louder sound. As I switched the funnel to the opposite side of my partner It was more quieter than when it was facing towards my partner. Then it was time to put the tissue in it and the weird thing was that all I could hear was echos. The rolled piece of paper - It was REALLY Loud, and it even made my ears hurt. Then it was finally the rolled up piece of paper (facing to the side) Which was normal.

Conclusion:

Just like my hypothesis said. And my Observation. Every time I had switched my funnel to the opposite side of my partner it was quieter and different.

Summary Article

We were reading a book about a little Boy named Dylan, which was born deaf. The first implant was funded by the Health System in June 2011 .Dylan’s parents tried really hard to raise $50,000 to pay for his second cochlea implant which was done in September 2012. Dylan’s parents are now able to pay more attention their son. Dylan’s hearing really improved and his speech and development. The government will now pay for two cochlear implants for children under six years old starting in July.


Here is the link to the Article.

What Can I hear??

There are many sounds around us. Teenagers nowadays enjoy listening to Music because it calms people down. Around our community we hear a lot of things. A lot of cars whizzing by, yelling and also announcements.

At home the most annoying sound is my brother, cause he always got to shout, cry, laugh loud and do annoying stuff!! Especially when he talks, he talks forever and gets in trouble. And at school I hate the sounds of growling.

Also the sound of Traffic Jams. Why? Well a lot of horns going by. And also traffic going very slowly. Ugh that is truly annoying right. Trying to get through to school and work.

There are so many sounds we can here around our environment and community. Such as sounds like lots of talking, kids crying and also yelling. Around our community, we hear a lot of things. Like today I had heard that the Sydney Roosters are going to play against the West Tigers. WOAH!!