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Art Inquiry Reflection

My art inquiry was based on making an art gallery in the hallway so that people can look

see the different art.  I think I got behind because I was changing my ideas on how it

would look like. Those thoughts were developed in week 3 or 4. I wanted to put artwork in

the gallery that was created by lake brunner students this year. I didn't want to put the

gallery into place in the first week, instead in week 6.

Summer Learning Journey Activity #20: It's all in the name

My Task: On your blog, give us a list of three to five options for the name of this geothermal pool. Put a star (*) beside the name that you like the most. 1: Shrek's Lair

2: Toxic Hulk*

3: Green Acid

Summer Learning Journey Activity #19: Picture Perfect

My task: On your blog, write a short story about what you think is happening in the picture. Be sure to tell us where you think the people are and what you think they were doing at the time that they stopped to pose for the selfie. To earn full points, the story must be 8 – 10 sentences long.

I chose picture #3 

This woman is travelling around this country and visited this place in particular. She has taken several different pictures and selfies because she wants to show the world how beautiful this place is. Out of all of her pictures she has taken there is only one daring selfie that makes you hold your breath. She sees a tall building and she thinks to herself " What a beautiful view I would get up there". She was doubting her thoughts for a minute, then she realises that life is too short and you have to take enormous risks sometimes. Her final decision was that she would do it. She took a short ride in a cab, as soon as she reached her destination she bolted up the stairs. It took her approximately three minutes, she eventually reached the roof. She didn't want to just take a photo she wanted to take a selfie, but not an ordinary selfie, but in fact and extraordinary selfie. She toppled on the edge of the roof, facing her phone with a big smile and clicked the button. Her heels touching the edge, it was a long way down but she managed not to fall off. That's how April took her daring selfie.

Summer Learning Journey #18: The midnight zone

My Task: On your blog, tell us how you will solve this maths problem. You can write your answer in words, use a Sketchpad image or post a video explaining how you would figure it out. Be sure to give us your final answer. I solved out 3 answers.

Answer 1: You will need 20 children because 15 x 20 = 300 and you will also need 10 adults because 10 x 20 = 200. 200 + 300 = 500

Answer 2: You will need 20 adults because 20 x 15 = 500, you won't need to use any children. Answer 3: You will need 8 children because 15 x 8 = 120 and 14 adults because 14 x 20 = 280. 120 + 280 = 500.

Summer Learning Activity #17: Fabulous Flora

My task: On your blog, tell us whether or not you would like to try your hand at flax weaving. Does it interest you? Why or why not?

I have done flax weaving before with the whole school before.  I thought that it was quite interesting the way you could make different things with flax.  I personally wouldn't do it in my spare time because I don't find it that interesting. 
 

 

Summer Learning Journey Activity #16: Something Smells FISHY!

On your blog, write out each fact and in CAPITAL LETTERS beside the fact, write the word ‘TRUE’ if it is a true fact or ‘FALSE’ if it is not true.

True or False?

Fish Fact #1: The oldest known fish in the world is a 65 year old Australian lungfish.

Fish Fact #2: Sharks are the only fish that have eyelids.

Fish Fact #3: Starfish are a type of fish.

Fish Fact #4: Fish communicate with each other by making low-pitched sounds (moans, hisses, etc)

Fish Fact #5: Fish usually swim together in groups called ‘classes.’

Answers

1: TRUE

2: TRUE

3: FALSE

4: TRUE

5: FALSE

Summer Learning Journey Activity #15: The Great Taupo

For this activity I had to list three people I would love to have in my Lake Taupo Cycle Race Support Crew.  Who and why.

1: My Mum because she is funny, entertaining and motivational.

2: Dad because he knows how to give a good pep talk.

3: My best friends because they are just so supportive in general.

Summer Learning Journey Activity #14: Going, going, gone.

On your blog, post a description of life in New Zealand in 2018. Please remember that the people who read your post will have never been to New Zealand or even seen a picture so it is your job to ‘paint a picture’ of New Zealand using your words. You can also post pictures, if you wish. Be sure to fully attribute the pictures. New Zealand is a little country living on the edge of the world. NZ has two islands which are North and South island. The South Island is more of the country side between the two. South Island has several mountains, hillsides, rivers ect. The North Island has some parts that is a country side but majority of North Island is cities. Many tourist come to visit famous attractions in NZ like Milford Sound, Pancake Rocks, Queenstown and many more. Believe it or not but theses 3 famous, well known movies: Lord of the rings, The Chronicles of Narnia and Avatar was directed in NZ. The people are kind and care for each other here in NZ, which is the most special part of all.

Summer Learning Journey Activity #13: Living on the edge

On your blog, write a letter to your best friend or a family member telling them about your trip to the tundra. To earn full points your letter must have a greeting (eg. Dear…) followed by 5 – 6 sentences of information about what your experience.

Dear Bridget, Emily, Tess, Tara & Lucy

As you all know I am on a vacation in The Tundra.  It is freezing over here, there are so many beautiful flora and fauna over here.  Along my walk I discovered some reindeer, the are so fascinating it reminded me of Rudolf the red nose reindeer!.  I also saw an arctic fox chasing an arctic hare, the dramatic chase lasted around 5 minutes.  The hare escaped just in time.  I just can't get over the fact that it's so beautiful and cold, I am a little homesick because I miss you guys so much.  It's so weird not seeing you guys, I will be back in two weeks.

From: Mary

Summer Learning Journey Activity #12: Towering Timbers

For this activity I write down if I think logging is allowed in NZ or not and why.

I think it should be allowed because it provides people jobs.  If the logging industries take down too much forests then I think that it should stop because trees are important to animals and humans.  The birds wouldn't have anywhere else to live and it'll be easier for the predators to devour them.  If there aren't any trees there won't be any oxygen either.  I'm alright with logging as long as it doesn't affect nature too much.

Summer Learning Journey Activity #11: Salt and Pepper

For this activity I had to create my own hotel and say what I would use to build it and where. I could either use google drawings or sketch my room, I decided to sketch mine.

My hotel would be in The Bahamas because it's beautiful there. My hotel would be made out of wood, like those huts except a bigger version. My hotel would be in the water on platforms with a slide. It would also have railings on just in case someone trips up.