Ancient Greek Olympics Presentation

LI: To give a presentation on the Ancient Greek Olympics.

Last week, LS2 gave presentations to the class about what we know on the Ancient Greek Olympics. For this task, my group used Prezi to present and recorded a Screencastify to present to the class. Prezi is a good way to keep your audience entertained by animating the different areas of your slideshow.

We talked about what the Ancient Greek Olympics was and what took place on the five days of the Olympics. We also gave 5 fun facts about the Ancient Olympics.

I enjoyed this because it was fun to present and learn about the Ancient Greek Olympics as well. One fun fact that I learnt about the Ancient Greek Olympics was that one athlete trained by lifting a bull calf everyday until it was a full grown bull.

Beach Safety

LI: To promote beach safety.

Today, we have been focusing on understanding water safety and the regulations to keeping yourself safe around different bodies of water. This activity was based around promoting beach safety to others.

It is important to understand Water Safety in New Zealand especially because there are a lot of native water bodies such as rivers, lakes, streams, oceans and beaches that people can swim in.

I enjoyed this task because I was able to learn more about how to keep myself safe waterwise and was able to have fun learning and sharing my knowledge with others.

Matariki Brochures

LI: To strengthen our connections to Matariki.

This week was Matariki for our school, and to celebrate this event, we created informative brochures on Matariki. These brochures included information regarding the seperate stars, how to find Matariki and how it is and was celebrated.

First, we began by assigning roles for each person in our group. We were given a list of information that was crucial to include in our brochures, so we expanded our knowledge on Matariki by researching and finding out about the stars.

We created an inside and outside informative brochure for those interesting in Matariki. I enjoyed this task and found it interesting because I learnt many new things about this holiday.

Research a New Zealander

LI: To research a New Zealander who has a positive attitude despite the difficulties they have faced.

For this C.A.R.E award task under attitude, the task was to research a New Zealander who has shown a positive attitude despite any troubles or problems they might have faced.

I created a poster about Lorde, who is a famous New Zealand singer and song-writer. Her real name is Ella Marija Lane Yelich O'Connor. Lorde has ChromosTHESIA which is a disorder that allows you to see sounds with different colours.

I enjoyed this task because I was able to expand my knowledge on other New Zealanders and learn about ChromosTHESIA.

Identifying Comparisons

LI: To use our smart searching skills to expand our knowledge of Ancient Greek Mythology.

Today David shared the next reading challenge with us. It is all about the Greek gods and helps us to practise the skills we have been learning in our reading lessons with our teachers. 

David created this task as part of his CARE award challenges. In this smart searching activity, we used our comprehension and research skills to learn about the difference between Athens and Sparta. 

I found this activity fun and very informative because I was able to learn a lot about Greek Mythology and participate in learning activities to expand my knowledge. The fact I found most interesting was that women couldn't participate in government but could recieve physical training and own property because usually, women wouldn't be allowed any rights. 

Organizing and Researching

LI: To use our smart searching skills to expand our knowledge of Ancient Greek Mythology.

Today David shared the next reading challenge with us. It is all about the Greek gods and helps us to practise the skills we have been learning in our reading lessons with our teachers. 

David created this task as part of his CARE award challenges. In this smart searching activity, we used our comprehension and research skills to learn about Greek Mythology vocabulary and identify Greek places on the map. 

I found this activity fun because I was able to learn about the Greek vocabulary and learn about the places in Greece. The word/place I found most interesting was Plato because he was an Athenian philosopher that discovered and researched many things.

Samoan Language Week

 LI: To pay it forward by creating a screencastify that teaches others how to use Samoan words and phrases.

This week is Samoan Language Week - Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa. The theme for 2021 is Poupou le lotoifale. Ola manuia le anofale which means strengthen the posts of your house, for all to thrive. 

In LS2 we have decided to value the measina of the language by creating a screencastify that teaches others how to use, say and pronounce Samoan words and phrases. I found this challenge easy because I am familiar with the Samoan language and pronounciation.

Stuent Voice Survey

LI: create a student voice survey about a topical issue and present your findings.

For this task, I created a student form about the HIIT training that LS2 takes part in every week on Tuesday and Thursday.

The purpose of this task is to collect information based off of student's information and announce their opinions publicly but anonymously.

The questions I asked was 'do you enjoy HIIT training and why?', 'what is something you like about HIIT?', 'what would you change about HIIT training?', 'what is your opinion on the HIIT movements?' and 'what would your recommend as a HIIT exercise?'.

Majority of people that answered the survey said they like HIIT because you can push yourselves and you can take part in exercise. Something that they like about HIIT was using the heart rate monitors and because you can learn about the Maori stories. What they would change about HIIT is having a bigger exercise space. Finally, something they recommend for HIIT is punching and exercise games.

This task links to confidence under C.A.R.E because I need to have the confidence to create a survey and ask it to be filled to collect information and data using student's voices.

I enjoyed this activity because I was able to find out what people think of the HIIT training that we participate in and what they would prefer for exercise.

ASB Getwise Follow Up

LI: To make smart choices with money.

For this ASB Getwise task, we answered a list of questions revolving around the saving and spending of money. There were questions such as finding the best mobile plan to save money, establishing the costs of different areas of a cheat advertisement and identifying the best mobile plan for people.

First, Emily wanted to buy a music player. The first music player was $180. The delivery fee ended up being $70 and an additional $20 for headphones, so Emily went $20 over budget. The second music player cost $200 with $40 for both headphones and delivery cost being $240 which was under budget but expensive. The last music player was $210 with free delivery and headphones. Although the final choice was more expensive, it ended up being the smartest choice. I created a DLO to show my strategy.

Next was an advertisement with multiple questions underneath. The first question asked if the holiday was guardanteed and the answer was no because it was a draw. To enter the draw, you had to find out how many vowels were in Fiji. However, this advertisement is a cheat because it cost 55 cents to text the answer to them and when you do, you automatically enter a quiz where you get 10 quiz questions a month. Each question cost $6 and it cost $8 to enter. In total, the first month will cost $68.55

After this, we were given a list of people and how they use their devices and phones. We were also given a list of mobile phone plans and we needed to match the correct persons device usage to the best mobile plan that suits them.

I enjoyed this activity because I tested my knowledge on money saving as well as practicing establishing and determining the best mobile plan costing the correct amount for their phone usage.

Inquiry - Simple Machines/Inclined Plane

LI: to read for meaning and understanding.

LI: to use smart searching skills.

Our inquiry focus was to learn about simple machines and create a labelled diagram on one of them. I created a labelled diagram of an inclined plane. An inclined plane is a ramp that is used to make moving heavy objects to distances and heights easier.

On the labelled diagram I created, I named the parts of the inclined plane, the load and the effort. The more distance or length an inclined plane has, the less effort it will take to move the load because if the inclined place is steep, it will take more force to prevent the load from falling.

In the bottom corner of the labelled diagram, I wrote a twenty-five word description of what an inclined plane is and its creative purpose, which is to make moving objects easier.

I found this activtiy fun and easy because I am familiar with an inclined plane and was able to recall my knowledge of what it is so that I can help others by labelling the parts of an inclined plane.

Motivational Posters

LI: To create 3 motivational posters using quotes from inspirational people to help others.

For this C.A.R.E award task, the objective was to create 3 different posters based off of motivational quotes said by people that inspire others. These posters are meant to encourage others with whatever they are going through.

The quotes I chose for this activity were: 'Whatever you are, be a good one', 'What is life without a risk?' and 'If people are doubting how far you can go, go so far you can't hear them anymore.'

Underneath the motivational quote, I provided credit to whoever made that quote and a short description of the meaning behind the quote. I also included images to give a visual reference to whoever made the quote.

I think this activity links to Excellence and Innovation because creating these posters using our understanding of hidden meanings to find out what these inspirational quotes mean requries Excellence and Innovation as well as displays that you are able to use what you know to find out information that wasn't directly stated.

I enjoyed this activity because I was able to research and find different quotes that motivate a lot of people as well as using skills I already know how to use and have learnt before to tell the audience what the quote I have chosen to do this task on means.

A New Zealander Who has Shown Excellence and Innovation

LI: To research a New Zealander who has shown Excellence and Innovation.

The objective of this C.A.R.E award task is to research and find out about a New Zealander who has been able to show and display Excellence and Innovation. I chose to research about Sir Peter Blake,who is a famous New Zealand film director, writer and producer. He is most famous for directing 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit'.

He has shown Excellence and Innovation by entertaining his very wide audience with interesting, creative and original films. Though he had some problems during his career, he still showed positivity as he endured the trouble he had throughout directing job.

This C.A.R.E award activity links to Excellence and Innovation because the task was to research a New Zealander who has shown Excellence and Innovation, and I think that Sir Peter Blake fits the requirements.

I enjoyed this activity because while researching and recording my information on a google draw DLO, I was able to learn some new things about Sir Peter Blake myself and I had a very big opportunity to share what I learnt and understand about this role-model.

Cybersmart

LI: To work as a group and complete cybersmart activities to become familiar with multiple google platforms.

Today, in groups of 6, we completed the past 3 weeks Cybersmart tasks. Cybersmart allows us to keep ourselves safe online.

One of the three different tasks we were sent to complete were Google Drawn Fish, where we had to use shapes on google draw to create fish. This task helps us become familiar with Google Draw.

The next task was a google presentation animation where we create a short animation using the google slide movement and shape function. This helps us become familiar with what google presentation allows us to use.

The final task that we completed was called Charging your Chromebook, where it gives a short tutorial explaining how to charge your netbook for beginners.

The 6 group members split up into 3 groups of 2, and each pair completed one activity on behalf of the other group members.

I really enjoyed this activity because I found it was easy and simple to complete. This was because I am already familiar with what google draws and slides allows us to do.

Aretha Franklin - RESPECT

LI: To research Aretha Franklin's song RESPECT.

For this C.A.R.E award activity, the participant is supposed to research a song called RESPECT, written and sung by Aretha Franklin in 1967. I created a poster explaining what this song talks about.

On a google draw, I included the name of the song of course, the song writer, images and the meaning behind the song. Aretha Franklin's song RESPECT is about what RESPCT is and that everyone should feel respected at all times.

This task links to respect under C.A.R.E because the song that the participant is supposed to research talks about how everyone deserves to be respected, no matter how different or similar a person may be to you.

Tutor someone who needs help with a skill

LI: To tutor someone who needs extra help with a skill.

The purpose of this activity was to share your knowledge and understanding of a task with someone else who needs help with understanding the activity or completing it.

For this activity, I helped Aiden complete his must-do tasks for the corresponding week. I explained to him the task in a way he would understand, I gave him examples of the activity using my own work. Once he understood, I answered any questions he had and helped him blog his work.

This C.A.R.E award task links to attitude because I required the right kind of attitude to help someone else with a skill they needed assistance with, and having a positive attitude to be able to help someone.

I enjoyed this activity because I was able to share my knowledge and understanding to help someone in need. I also found this activity fun because I had the opportunity to share my work in person as an example to someone who needs it.

Role of PHN - Public Health Nurses

LI: To create a DLO explaining how PHN impacts schools and the people of the world.

For this activity, we were challenged with researching the role of PHN in our school, and telling others how they help us. The role of PHN also stands for Public Health Nurses who impact our schools and people around them very much.

In case of minor injury, PHN can provide disinfectant to prevent the injury from getting worse, and in case of severe injury, the PHN can be in control of keeping the area evacuated, the victim safe and the ambulance called.

This activity links to attitude because PHN (public health nurses) have to keep a positive attitude to keep others safe. If they didn't it would make their job and others harder, and there would be less probablitity of safety of the patient.

I really enjoyed this activity because before I completed this task, I wasn't sure what PHN meant, so I took the opportunity to learn about public health nurses and teach my audience about their importance.

Malala Yousafzai

LI: To research someone who has shown a positive attitude despite difficulties they have faced.

This task for attitude under the C.A.R.E awards is based around researching someone who has shown a positive attitude despite difficulties they have faced.

I chose to research and talkabout Malala Yousafzai because she has had many problems during her protest for women education. One of the many problems she has faced is being shot multiple times by the Taliban, who disagree with her opinion on educational rights for females.

This activity links with attitude under the C.A.R.E awards because we were to research about a person with a positive attitude.

I enjoyed this activity, researching about Malala Yousafzai and sharing my knowledge with the audience because I look up to Malala as a role model and I think people should know what she does for women and people around the world.

Student Voice Survey

LI: To create a student voice survey about a topical issue and present my findings.

For this activity, I created a student survey asking other students from my school about their opinion on excluding others based on differences. The results were very positive.

I createed a survey using google forms asking the following questions: What is your opinion on people who exclude others?, what do you think is the right thing to do when a person with a lower skill level asks you for help?, should we exclude others because they might have a lower skill level? and they also had the option of listing some of the right things to do when others feel left out.

This links to confidence because people should be confident in sharing their answers with others as well as confident in gathering information and calculating statistics (averages for an amount).

I found this activity fun and surprising because the results came out very positive. The results were that everyone thought excluding others was wrong, no matter the difference.

Tech Reflection - Indian Curry

LI: To create indian curry.

Today for tech, the year 7s made indian curry with Mrs Hecka at Tamaki College. We used a range of different ingrediants like spices and we practiced dicing and measuring ingrediants.

First, we skinned and diced up an onion as well as two garlic clovers into small cubes. We proceeded to put it into a large pot with two teaspoons of oil, one teaspoon of ginger and half a cup of water. Then we cut up the spinach leaves and added it to the pot with half a cup of tomato sauce and different indian spices. Did you know, indian currys often use a LOT of spinach leaves?

While the curry was cooking, we cleaned up our kitchen stations to prepare us for the serving of the indian curry. During the time that the students were cooking the curry, Mrs Hecka (our tech teacher) was cooking rice.

We split the rice between our containers and divided the finished curry between group members, then we were sent to the Tamaki College Cafeteria to eat our indian curry.

I really enjoyed this session of tech with Mrs Hecka because I was able to practice dicing ingrediants, measuring amounts of spices and sauces and being able to proud of what I created.

Map Time

LI: To be familiar with google my maps.

Today, we practiced using google my maps to map out areas that we are familiar with.

First, we created a new custom map and mapped out our school, Panmure Bridge School, Kokako Lodge (which is where we will be going camping next week) and the street that our house belongs to.

I enjoyed this activity however it was very short and easy because I have used google my maps before and know the functions of it.