English: Week 9 do now

 Being able to be confident when public speaking is an important life skill.

I agree with the statement that being able to be confident when pubic speaking is an important life skill, because being able speak confidentially helps you in lots of situations in life.  For example if something bad happened and I were to speak up about it, I must feel confident in order to explain and talk about it. confidentially speaking in front of the pubic helps you be more self-assured that things will be better and easier. These were the reasons why I believe that being able to be confident when speaking in public is an important life skill, because it not only makes you more organised it also helps you feel less insecure.   

English: Week 8 do now

 Matariki(Maori New Year) should be a public holiday

I believe that Matariki should be a public holiday in New Zealand because it is a  important part of the Maori culture which should be given importance and respect.  Because Maori people are an important part of New Zealand celebrating a event that is meaningful to them is a great way to deepen the understanding between each other and show appreciate the fact that we are one. Matariki is also a way to explore the Maori tradition These are the reasons why I believe that Matariki should be a public holiday. 

English: Week 8 do now

English is the most important subject to learn in school

I disagree withe statement that English is the most important subject in school, because I believe that other subjects are also very important. Subjects such as maths and science are subjects that are also very important but they are still given equal priority making both subjects important but yet still equal. I believe that all subjects are important but none that are the most important.

Chromatography

Chromatography

Chromato: means colour

Graphy: means writing, or a science

Pigments: Pigments are molucuels that absorb, and transmit light.

Aim: To separate the different pigments from ink using chromatography

Hypothesis: I think we will see different colours on the filter paper

Method:  Felt tip pen, filter paper strips, test tube, measuring cylinder, pencil.

Game time 2 : Health

 Game time 2 : Health reflection 

11/06

In today's lesson we did a few games in rotation, using each game for 10 minuets in groups.

The CARR values I showed during the lesson were Commitment, Achievement, Respect and Resilience.  

I showed these values by staying committed to the work I was meant to do, I showed Achievement by finishing the tasks given, I showed Respect by respecting the teacher and my group members and I showed Resilience by trying my best to do the work at my best ability. 

The Interpersonal skills I showed in to days lesson were Verbal skills, non-verbal, Active Listening and  Manakitanga/being inclusive. These skills helped me communicate better with my group to complete the task easily. In today's lesson the people in my group were Lauren, Emalea and me. If I were to do it again I would try to give more warm fuzzies. I think I worked at level 3 today as I was focused and finished most of the tasks given. 

GAME TIME - Health

 Game time:

08/06

In today's lesson we did a few games, rotating after every 10 minutes.

In today's lesson the Interpersonal skills I used were Verbal, non-verbal, active listening and Manakitanga/being inclusive. These skills helped me communicate and get along better with my group to complete the task. In today's lesson the people in my group were Emalea and me. If I were to do it again I would try to give more warm fuzzies and try to finish the games faster. I think I worked at level 3 because was focused and finished most of the work that I had to do.

STEAM: Problems in the environment

Problems in the environment

Lauren, Brody, and I have chosen the area environment for STEAM and the problem we have chosen is the depletion of fossil fuels.  Some ideas to fix this problem are 

- by looking at how we could have some other way of producing 

- researching how other countries are dealing with the problem and using their ideas

And more.

Your name is an important part of who you are: English

Do now:  Your name is an important part of who you are

I agree with the statement that your name is an important part of who you are because our names are the most easiest ways to remember each other and their personality. For example, imagine not having a name, how would people address you, introduce you or even talk to you properly. 

In my opinion Having a name is a very interesting and important thing. 

Government/Policies: Social studies

 Government/Policies

Government/Policies

5 Policies:

1. Gender equality, both Men and Women get paid fairly by their position not gender

2. Allow people to claim both NZ and overseas pensions at the same time

3. Change PAYE

4. Fund free breakfast and lunch programmes in all low-decile primary and intermediate schools

5. Keep health resources for primary, intermediate and secondary school students.

5 Facts about working in government:

Pay

Members of parliament usually earn

$160K-$300K per year

Local government representatives usually earn

$2K-$190K per year

Member of parliament earnings

Pay for members of parliament depends on their level of responsibility.

Members of parliament usually earn between $160,000 and $180,000 a year. 

Ministers can earn between $250,000 and $300,000.

The Prime Minister's salary is set at $470,000.

2. To become a elected government representative, you need to be:
- at least 18

-a New Zealand citizen 

-enrolled on the parliamentary electoral roll

- elected by your electors, or be elected from a party list.

 

3. Elected government representatives need to have knowledge of:

• Political, economic, social and cultural aspects of New Zealand

• The region they are representing

• Official parliamentary procedures

4. The chances of getting a job as an Elected government representative are very low/poor because there are a few positions and high competition.

 

 

 5. Elected government representatives are elected by the people of a specific area to help govern a city, region and country.

 

 

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Mother Teresa

 Mother Teresa

1. When she was born, what name was she given? 

Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu

2. At what age did she join the Sisters of Loreto? 

18

3. Explain her calling from God. 

Mother Teresa said that, During a train journey on 26th September 1946 mother teressa got a calling from god, god told her to leave the school she was working in and go help the poor, sick and disadvantaged people in the slums of Calcutta.

4. a. Having won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, why did Mother Teresa turn down the prize winner’s banquet? 

Mother Teresa turned down the prize winner’s banquet because she wanted to give the money to the poor.

b. What does this say about her as a person? 

Reading about her explains that she was a person that believed in god the most and was a very selfless person.

5. Write down two adjectives to describe Mother Teresa.

• Selfless

• Christian  

6. Explain the Missionaries of Charity. 

The missionaries of charity was a mission that mother Teresa had to complete which was a task from god.

7. When did she die? 

5 September 1997, Kolkata, India

8. How do you think she will be remembered? 

I think she will be remembered as a woman who devoted herself for people who are less privileged.

9. What do you believe was Mother Teresa’s purpose in life?

To complete the task God had set for her.

Health: Shark Infested Custard

 Shark Infested Custard

28/05

In today's lesson we did a Challenge/game called 'Shark Infested Custard' in which we have 5-6 people in each group with 3 hula hoops per group. Each group has to get from one end of the court to the other end without anyone touching the ground and if they do they have restart. 

In today's lesson the IP(interpersonal) skills I used were Verbal, Non-verbal, Active listening. These things helped me communicate better with my group when coming up with a strategy for the challenge. Our group was the first to get to the end but because we had 5 people instead of 6 people in our group it didn't really count. The people that were in my team were Emalea, Lauren, Ethan and EJ which was a pretty successful team even though some of us don't necessarily work well together. 

I believe that I worked at level 3 toady because I was focused most of the time, finished most of my work and worked with my team well. 

If I were to do it again I would give more warm fuzzies.

Social Studies: Policies NZ

In social studies we have been learning about policies, The NZ policies that I found interesting are: 

Becoming a prime minister

1. Change PAYE

2. Keep health  resources for primary, intermediate and secondary school students.

3. Improve the rules about PRIDE gender people

4. Provide better help to people with disabilities.

5. Strengthen protections against elder abuse

6. Allow people to claim both NZ and overseas pensions at the same time

7. Gender equality, both Men and Women get paid fairly by their position not gender

8. Continue the one billion trees programme

9. Ban rodeo, greyhound racing and other activities that harm animal

10. Fund free breakfast and lunch programmes in all low-decile primary and intermediate schools

English: Week 5 do now

 The principal is the most important person in school

I agree with the statement that ' The principal is the most important person in school'.  Principals are the ones that make and approve important rules in the school so we can have a a better school. 

Science: Concentration and dilution

Concentration and dilution 

01/06

Today in science we learning about Concentration and dilution.

Concentration: A measure of how much solute(something) has been dissolved into the liquid solvent.

(In other words how much solute there is in the solution)

We can measure in two ways:

-How to dilute something is. (how weak it is).

-How concentrated something.(How strong it is).

dilution: Is when we make something less concentrated(weaker). 

There will be less particles in the liquid.

Solute: Potassium Permanganate

Solvent: Water

Observation and discussion: After putting the Potassium Permanganate crystal into the first test tube which had water in it, the liquid in the test tube became a dark purple colour. Each time we added 5 ml to the next test tube from the one before the liquid became more dilute (meaning the liquid became more weaker).

Chemistry: Filtering

 Filtering:

31/05

Today in science we learning about Filtering.

Separating different sized particles out a mixture. 

Not everything can be filtered, only things that can be insoluble. (You can only filter different sized particles not the same sized ones).

AIM: Make solution to separate a solution from a precipitate (precipitate is the name for a solid that forms in a liquid during a chemical reaction/

Hypothesis: I think 

Method: 

1. Pour approximately 50mL of copper sulfate solution into a beaker.

2. Add the same volume of sodium carbonate solution. A reaction will happen, you should see a cloudy blue precipitate form. Called copper carbonate. 

3. Watch demo then fold filter paper to fit inside the funnel

4. Place the funnel with the filter paper inside of it, into the mouth of a conical flask. 

5. Stir the mixture in the beaker, then carefully pour it into the funnel. 

6. Observe what happened.

Equipment:

Sodium carbonate Copper sulphate

Conical flask Stirring Rod

200 ml Beaker Funnel

Filter paper

Observation and discussion: 

After pouring the two liquids Copper Sulphate and Sodium Carbonate in one beaker it becomes a cloudy blue colour. The Cloudy blue liquid was Copper carbonate. After filtering the solution it became a clear liquid which became Sodium sulphate.

Health reflection :Cup Challenge

Cup Challenge: 

21/05

In this lesson we did a cup challenge/game in which we had our tables split and at a distance. Our aim was to get the cups from one side to the other side without touching it with our hands. We got given a rubber-band which has 4 strings attached to it for us to hold from to help get the cups to the other side.

In today's lesson the interpersonal skills I used were verbal, non-verbal and active listening. These skills helped me communicate with my group better although we did not win I think we did a pretty good job together. I worked with Alazae, Enosh and Kurt which was a pretty successful team(in my opinion).

These were the results.

I believe that I worked at level 4 today because I participated, did my work well and cooperated with my team well.

If I were to do 'The Cup Challenge/game' again I would give warm fuzzies and tell myself and everyone to calm down and not stress too much about it.