Tech reflection Wood Works

 LI: To learn how to create a joint

Today was the first day back at tech. This year the year eights learnt about hard materials with Mr Grundy. Mr Grundy taught us about how to create a joint with wooden blocks a joint is created when a piece of wood is cut half way down and another piece of wood in then slotted into the first piece of wood. Mr Grundy also showed us some of his previous crafts or projects so that we could get some ideas of what we could start making. Once he was finished we were told to write down eight blue prints that included the joint we were also able to create our own blue prints for what we wanted to make but it had to include the joint.

I found this activity fun becuase it was fun to learn about wood works becuase it was the first time that I had learnt about this and I found it really interesting to learn about.

Nga Mihi

 LI: To create a visual mihi that allows others to connect to us and our place in the world.

At this time of year when we are meeting new people we are still getting to know each other. One way we can do this is by sharing our mihi. This way others will know who we are and will be able to make connections to us and our place in the world.  This video is showcasing my virtual mihi that is about me. A mihi is like an introduction of yourself so that people can try to understand you and make connections with you.

Why do we use TEEL paragraphs

 LI: To understand how TEEL paragraphs can help us structure our information and ideas in a paragraph

We use paragraphs in our writing to expand on an idea. In LS2 we use the TEEL acronym (title, elaborate, evidence and link) to help us structure our thinking. The example on my DLO shows how TEEL paragraphs are structured. The tittle or the topic sentence should have a clear message of what they paragraphs is about. Then we elaborate by explaining what the topic is about in more detail we then must provide some evidence to backup your point and to prove your point also. then lastly we must link the sentences together for a better understanding of the topic and so the reader can process the information that has been written down. 

I found this activity fun to do becuase it was a reminder and helped me remember how to write quality explanations. 

Cyber-smart Ready for learning

 LI: Be cyber-smart and use our devices to learn, create, and Share

Today for this cyber-smart task this was a lock down special cyber-smart task that we did to be ready if we would go back into lock down so that we would be prepared and have everything ready. For this task I put the links to my school site, Class site, Class blog, and my own blog. this is so that we were ready for if we go into lock down so that the links would be there for us. 

I enjoyed this task becuase it was helping us be ready and helped us be prepared so that we are ready if we go into lock down and have to do online school. 

Cyber-smart Keyboard Shortcuts

 LI: Be cybersmart and use your devices to learn, create and share.

 

For the second cyber-smart activity I learn about the keyboard shortcuts and controls. These shortcuts are used to make the Chromebook easier to use so that we can get things done a lot easier and faster for this task I had to answer the questions that ask what the control is for how to lock your screen, minimize, ect. and then also add for tips and tricks on the DLO for people to learn from. I really enjoyed completing this task becuase I learnt a lot of new things about my keyboard that can help me do things a lot easier.

Cyber-smart Kawa of care

 LI: Be cybersmart and use your devices to learn, create and share.

Today for Cybers-smart we were given 3 cyber-smart activities for this activity I had to fill in the blanks and learn about the Kawa of care document and insert a photo for the responsible use agreement. While filling in the blanks  I aslo learnt about how to look after my chrome book properly and got to understand how to keep it safe and make sure the it does not get damaged. One thing I found interesting to learn about was that the lid should be closed when passing a Chromebook and that we should be only holding one at a time and should be using two hands to carry it. 

I really enjoyed this task becuase it was fun to learn about how to keep the safe and it was fun to learn about it in a fun way. 

Leadership

 LI: To unpack what leader ship looks like.

Our Inquiry objective was to think and learn about the four important qualities of a good and reliable leader and what leadership looks like.

In our groups, we started by talking about the four qualities of a good leader and the definition of each quality. 

The four qualities of a good leader are: leadership, responsibility, being a role-model and team work.

One we defined each quality, we wrote down as many words as we could that related to the qualities of a good leader.

After this, our group came together to write a 25 word paragraph that talks about the qualities of a good leader. We used the words that we picked out from the list to create this paragraph. 

Finally, we created an infographic poster (using a google draw) to  define the four qualities a good leader should have.

I enjoyed doing this activity becuase I learnt some of the attributes of becoming a leader and it was fun because I got to learn how to become a reliable, responsible, and mind-full leader.

Why it is important to be hydrated

LI: To understand why staying hydrated is important for our health

Our Inquiry task was based on investigating the definition of hydration and dehydration, as well as figure out why it is important and very crucial to drink water regularly as part of our health and learning.

Our group started by writing  down the definition of hydration and dehydration and what they mean to us. We wrote the definitions of hydration and dehydration on a google draw.

For our group, hydration means having enough fluid or water ingestion. Dehydration to us means the lack of water intake by a person or living organism. 

On our poster, we began including information about why hydration is important and the benefits of drinking water regularly, as well as why dehydration can be a health hazard and the symptoms of dehydration.

Some of the symptoms are: headaches, feeling dizzy or dry mouth. Not drinking enough water can lead to health hazards that could possibly link to the heart. 

Drinking enough water has a lot of health benefits as well as learning benefits. Being hydrated can also make you energetic for learning new things and going to school.

I enjoyed this activity becuase it was really fun to learn about the importance of hydration and dehydration and why it is important for our health because it is always good to stay hydrated as it helps with your body.

Pie charts

LI: To plan and carry out a statistical investigation

Today for maths I worked in a pair to carry out a statistical investigation to try and figure out what is the Favorited food of LS2. Together we did this by asking Teachers and Students from LS2 4 different questions for them to answer so that me and my partner can analyze the data that we collected. When we went through the data were able to choose only one of the questions that we wrote to create our pie chart we chose to base our pie chart off of what types of foods LS2 like to eat.

Summer of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

LI: To explain in fewer words what the text is about.

Today for reading my group and I were reading about the treaty of Waitangi and we used a dice to help us create questions about the Treaty of Waitangi after that we made a summary about the treaty of waitangi. The treaty of Waitangi is a day of celebration to remember a historical day of peace; where the treaty was signed by many chiefs. Today we worked collaboratively in our groups, to summarise and learn about the history of the Treaty of Waitangi. In this activity we got to learn more about the Treaty of Waitangi and about why it was signed by many chiefs so New Zealand could be a part of the British Empire. One fact that I found interesting was how the treaty was split into 3 parts