Wrting

For writing we brainstorm ideas. Brainstorming means thinking about ideas.

First we had make  9 argument about home, school and community.Then we had to pick two argument why we think we should keep it or don't keep.

Reading

For reading we did skimming and scanning.

First we have to find 6 keywords,4 facts and 2 keywords question and answer them. Our book was called Army ant on the march.

Then we have to write our prior knowledge. For example: This ant is dangerous.

LI. To skim and scan.

 

Insulators

LI: to learn and practise experimental methods.
LI: to determine the absorbency of different materials using experimental methods.

Insulators are used to stop heat from moving place to place. Five materials were tested for the ability to insulate:glass ,plastic ,metal ,paper and polystyrene.

The best insulator for keeping things warm was polystyrene

The best insulator for keeping things cool was glass.

The best with warm and cool was polystyrene.

Touch Rugby

Today we learned some basic skills for tough rugby.

First we learned how to tap the ball,catch and pass the ball.

Afterwards we played passing drills to get better at committing to the ball and catching.

It was fun learning basic skills in touch rugby.

Maori

For Maori we have a list of Maori words and use Maori dictionary and translate them in english. 

For Wednesday Mr Odie ask he aha te ra mean in english what the day,kei te pehea koe means in english how are you and he aha te ra means in english. what is the weather. 

I enjoy this task for Maori.

Inquiry

For inquiry we experimented certain materials. We had to figure out the absorbency of our materials. Our material was paper towel. 

First we had to use a beaker to measure water to 100mls, and had to get exactly 50g of our material.

we placed a paper towel into a tote tray, and poured all the water onto the paper towel.

Lastly we checked how many water the paper towel absorbed. Then we wrote our results. Our results is that all of the water was absorbed.

LI: to learn and practise experimental methods.

Kiwi sport

 This week for kiwi sport we learned how to play touch rugby. 

We practised catching and throwing and run with the ball .

First I get a partner and get a ball. We stay in a line and pass and catch to are partner we run with it and pass.  

Then I learned running with the ball. Running back to front with the bal and running backwards with the ball without dropping.

Lastly we play a teamwork game. This game is teamwork and put the ball in each colour hoops.

I enjoy playing torch rugby.