In Maths we revisited a challenge we had right at the beginning of the year "The Spaghetti Marshmallow Challenge". We had to build the tallest free standing structure using only spaghetti, marshmallows and tape. This task promoted collaboration and problem solving
Tuesday, 13 September 2016
COL Presentation
This was a presentation I shared at a Community of Learning meeting. It demonstrates my use use of the 'Spirals of Inquiry' model and how I have developed professional relationships with colleagues across a network of schools.
Te Reo Conversation
Te Reo Conversation
This term we have been learning how to have a conversation in Te Reo Maori.
Ata Marie - (Good Morning)
Moreina...Ko wai to ingoa? - (Good Morning.. What is your name?)
Ko Rhea toku ingoa - (My name is Rhea)
Kei te pehea koi Rhea? - (How are you Rhea?)
Kei te ngenge ahau - (I am tired)
He Aha - (Why?)
Kua haere ahau pikitia inapo - (I went to the movies last night)
Ka pai e hoa...kua titiro aha ki a koe - (What did you watch)
Kua titiro ahau Kapene Marika. Kua rawe te pikitia! - (I watched Captain America. The movie was awesome!)
Ka pai e hoa - (All good my friend)
Kia Ora, ka kite ano - (Be well...see you again)
Ai...Ka kite ano - (Yes...see you again)
Junk Food to Health Food
Health focus for the term was nutrition and the effects on the body. We discussed what was in food such as fats, minerals, vitamins etc. We also unpacked the effect 'Junk' food if consumed too often can have on the body. Below is an example of recreating a Junk food to make it healthier
Kristy's New Double Down
The New and Improved Double Down
Ingredients:
-2 skinless chicken breasts
-1 slice edam cheese
-1 slice of bacon
-Low fat mayonnaise
-Wholemeal bread crumbs
-Vegetable oil
Method:
1. Cover the 2 chicken breasts in the breadcrumbs then shallow fry in a pan for 5 minutes on each side or until cooked. Make sure to use low fat vegetable oil. Drain on kitchen paper.
2. Grill the bacon in the oven then drain on kitchen paper to remove any excess oil.
3. To assemble your double down, first you have to put one of your chicken breasts on a plate.
4. After that place the slice of edam cheese on top of the chicken. Put a little dollop of low fat mayonnaise then smooth out the mayonnaise.
5. Make sure that the bacon has fully drained and then put it on the first part of your double down.
6. Finally to top it all off put your second chicken breast on the double down.
Language Features in Songs
In writing the students had to recognise and select a range of descriptive language features in songs. This task was chosen in response to the aural learning style of the students. The students also had to collaborate on producing a coherent movie.
Cat's In the Cradle Phone Call
The above task was a response to reading the lyrics to 'Cat's in the Cradle'. Using GarageBand the children worked collaboratively to create an imagined phone call between the father and son. This task related to the verbal learning styles of the group members and promoted collaboration.
Surrounded By Elephants
The following link relates to incorporating 360 videos as a prompt for writing. I found this idea whilst researching innovative uses of ICT. This type of task helped motivate reluctant writers as it offered an interactive experience. I shared this idea with my colleagues who have used it in their own classrooms.
WALT - Use descriptive language features
We came face to face with the largest land animal on the planet, the African elephant. We described the events in the video as we experienced them. We were challenged to use at least 3 language features such as similes, metaphors, hyperbole, personification and alliteration.
Surrounded by Elephants by Ella
The severe sun was burning the back of my neck as I wandered around looking for wildlife. “Thump thump” I froze “Could it be…..” I turned around slowly and gasped, a herd of colossal mammals approached me curiously as I stood speechless. The elephant peered at me waving its wrinkled trunk around in my face as I stood there silently.
The herd of beasts looked just like its ancient ancestor, the mammoth. They walked towards me but they didn’t seem to be bothered as they started to rip out chunks of grass and devour it all. Their skin was hard and wrinkled like a leather case. Their menacing ivory tusks looked like a skewer stuck out from their face, I was petrified. While trumpeting with their trunks their ears flapped and waved like a kite wanting to fly free. The sky was a clear sapphire while the long emerald grass danced along in the wind. It looked like a beautiful paradise waiting to be explored and discovered.
IT Workshop - Creative
As part of my role in the IT team I researched innovative ways of incorporating IT into teacher practise. Below are the slides shared at the meeting
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