Author Study

Coggle

Electronics Technolgy

Funky Monkey Cafe Menu

Lichens In Tech

Today in science we learnt and researched Lichens that grow on trees. This is mine and Juliets poster about Lichen.

Technology Challenge

For the technology challenge I worked with Scarlett, we had to make a tower to hold the egg. We had to get the egg as high up the tower as we could our egg got about 21 cm but it collapsed. It was really fun doing this.

Matahiwi Marae Vist

Awarua the taniwha of Porirua

 Click here to look at my animation of Awarua the taniwha of Porirua

Nelson Mandela Essay

Nelson Mandela

From being locked up in prison on Robben island for 27 years to becoming president of South Africa. Yes I am telling you the story of Nelson Mandela. Nelson was an amazing person and did a lot of great things.

Nelson was born on the 18th of July 1918 and died on December 5th 2013. When Nelson was 9 years old his father past away and because of that his mother and him moved to a city called Mqhekezweni in South Africa. When Nelson was a kid he had quite a lot of names here are some of them, Dalibunga, Rolihlahla and obviously Nelson. Nelson went to Fort Hare University, then he studied for a Bachelor of Arts. He was ordered to leave because of his political activities. He moved to Johannesburg to work and completed his degree by correspondence. He then attended the University of Witwatersrand and studied for a degree in Law.  

Nelson was in a political party called ANC ( African National Congress ). Nelson wanted to stop apartheid, which is separating black and white people. Black and white people weren't aloud to be in the same room or shop together or live together. Nelson wanted to stop this from happening and for everybody to have equal rights. In 1962 he was arrested because he wanted to overthrow the state, that caused him to go to prison on Robben island for 27 years.  In his small cell he didn't have a bed, a sink, a shower or a toilet. Each day he was forced to work extremely hard.

When Nelson came out of prison he was a different man .  The prison had proved to him that he was going to try even harder to succeed his dreams.  For everyone to be treated evenly no matter what colour skin they had. Slowly but surely Nelson Mandela became a household name.  When he left prison he returned to being the leader of ANC.  He tried to stay away from the spotlight.  But the the spotlight didn't want to stay away from him, he was so inspirational that people wanted to follow and listen to him.  

Nelson teamed up with the South African President F.W de Klerk and campaigned against racism and apartheid . They did such a good job that apartheid was abolished in South Africa and in 1993 they were both awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Then in 1994 Nelson was voted in as the first black President of South Africa. Nelson was a famous man around the world for being apart of human rights.

In 1999 Nelson retired from the Presidency. He continued his good work around  the world with peace and equality and  has become one of the most well known people in the the world.

ANZAC In Pictures

Camp 2015

Camp Poem

Camp

I was like a sloth climbing up the wall

My tent was so small it was like a shell

My gear was so heavy it was like carrying an elephant

The flying fox was as high as the sky tower

At orienteering it was raining so hard it was like the sea coming out of the clouds.  

Turangawaewae Word Cloud

Created with Tagul.com

Turangawaewae

Where Im From Poem!

Where Im From

I am from a talkative family

I am a laughing jack

I am from a windy wet town

I am from a city lights

I am from a windmill type of town

 I am from a home

I am from a white room

I am from a place of Sunday dinner roasts

and after dinner mints

I am from the laughter of friends every day

I am from the love of pets

I am from dancing

My Goals

Tackk!

Technology Rotation 5

In our last rotation for tech we had Miss Hawtin for science.We have learnt lots of things like how gravity works, how the sun can damage your skin and also how magnets work. I have enjoyed science.

Year Seven Advice

In class we have joined with room seventeen and made a video to help the new 2015 year sevens learn a bit more about HNI before they get here. Here is Amy and I's movie hope you enjoy.

PE

In PE we have be learning padder tennis, I have learnt how to serve and were to go on the court. I have learnt a lot from padder tennis. Here is a photo of some people doing padder tennis.

Sustainable Art

In art we have been learning about sustainablity we have used reyscable things to make a cat here is a picture of our cat.

Maths: Angles Shape

In maths we have been learning about angles, we measured them with a protractor here is a picture of one. I know that a right angle is exactly 90 degrees, an acute angle is less than 90 degrees, an obtuse angle is more that 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees. A straight line is 180 degrees and a full turn is 360 degrees.

Narrative Writing

In Class we have been learning about narrative writing. We watched a little movie for writing and we had to do a different ending this is my ending.

Oktapodi

As the truck driver grabbed the two octopus he forgot to look where he was going. Martha clung on to Nigel and they flew off the hill and jumped in the sea. Unfortunately the truck driver died. But Martha and Nigel lived happily ever after and made a family.

Maths, Reading & Visualisation

In reading we have been working on our comprehension strategies.  Last week we focused on visualisation - they way we can create mental images when we read to deepen our understanding of the text.  We read a short passage that explained how to measure a very tall object without having to climb it and we visualised how we would do this.

Yesterday we went out and put this knowledge into practice. Ruby and I went out to a lamp post and measured it and we got it right. Some other people got 100% they got 2.40m on the ground and 2.40m for the top. Here is Ruby and I working.

Economics

In class we have been learning about Economics, here is my brief bullet points on video notes.

Reading: Newspapers

In reading we have been learning about newspapers. We have looked at cartoons and how they entertain people. I had a recent copy of the HB Today and I found two cartoons. One was a political cartoon about the fighting in Iraq.

Here is a cartoon that I created that is a joke, I hope you like it.

Pressures On The Earth

Yesterday  in class we got to blow up balloons and pretended that they represented the earth. Here is one of the questions: Do you wrap your lunch in gladwrap? My answer was yes so I let a breath of air out. This meant by not using glad wrap I am putting less pressure on the earth. It was really fun!

' The Giver' - Reflection

What is the value of memory in the giver? Why does the community need it preserved?
The value of the memory is very very high, and it is basically a backup for the community so they can use the memory. The giver is highly respected for what he does. The memory's go to the community, The memories are forever . The community live without memory and past. They share memories. Yesterday we went and saw the movie for a class trip I could see the difference between the book and the movie.

Speeches: Tongue Twister

This is my tongue twister. I am saying "unique New York".

My Dance Elective

Two weeks ago in dance elective my group flimed for the production in week 10. My group is the 2000 group we danced to Good Time by Owl City and Carly Ray Jepson. I have really enjoyed dance elective and I have learnt a lot! Thank you Miss Pitt

PE: Social Dancing

In PE we have been doing social dancing. We have learnt seven dances they are, The Gay Gordons, Coconut Cream, Red Hot, Sha la la la la, Maxina, Sea Cruise and the Bus Stop. It has been really fun. My favourite type of dances are the line dances.

Persuasive Writing

Intermediate school kids should not finish at 5pm

Intermediate school kids should not finish at 5pm because  they start at 8:35,  and they should finish at a suitable time like we do now at  3:00.

They can't do after school activities. If kids don't do after school activities how will the other kids be able to meet other kids from different schools.  kids won't be able to get fit and healthy because they won't be getting any exercise and they won't be doing any sport. So all of the intermediate kids will be just sitting down all the time and they will be getting big and  fat.

It will be too dark for them to walk home. All the kids at intermediate schools won't be able to walk home because it will be too dangerous for them. and there's a possibility of them getting kidnaped, they could fall over and hurt himself, and finishing the school day at 5pm will cause an unsafe and scary situation for intermediate children…All the cars will be coming out because people are finishing work, plus it will be rush hour.

They are already doing 6 hours so then they will be doing 9 hours. The students will not want to go to school! The students will keep complaining about not wanting to go to school. They will be tired. They will be distracted and all the intermediate kids will hardly be learning anything at school. It will be really hard for the kids because they won't be spending, any time with their family. Also they won't have any time at all to do their homework because by the time they get home they will have a shower, eat dinner, watch tv and then go to bed.   

Half of the kids at the school will get obese. First of all we don't kids to be getting OBESE! Because all the intermediate school kids will be sitting down and will be doing anything. And if they get a ride home or the bus home they will be getting no exercise. Also they will hardly get fresh air after school. Because they will be big they won’t be able to do running and activities involving sports.

 

So I think intermediate school kids should not finish at 5pm.

Keith Haring

This my Keith Haring Chatter Pix.

Exploring Parliament

Over past couple of weeks room 12B has been learning about Parliament. I have learnt a lot over the past couple of weeks. Here is my research. 

Technology: Electronics

Last week for our first lesson in electronics we were learning about safety and what to do in an a emergency. And learning about circuits and how the light gets lighter. Here is a photo of Laura, Catrin and I doing our circuit.

Reading: Elsie Locke

This is a tellagami about Elsie Locke for reading. This is Laura and I.

Technology: Cycle Three

This technology cycle we have been in wood and plastics. We have made a key tag and a usb stick, I have really enjoyed this technology cycle. Thank you Mr Sutherland for taking us, here is my usb stick:

Maths: Algebra

In maths this week we have been learning about Cartesian coordinates. I have learnt that A= (3,2) means 3 to the right on the x axis and then 2 up on the y axis. It helps us in battle ships because it helps us find coordinates. Here is my partner and I playing battle ships. 

PE: Cross Country Training

This term we have been practising for cross country. We have been doing a table to keep our time and I think I have improved, because i have been beating myself and not worrying about other people beating me. Here is my table of level one. P.S this is three laps around our field.

10:16

9:47

9:35

10:07

9:23

Change Makers - Term 3 Inquiry

This term we are focusing on people who have made a positive difference to the world ( or their part of it).

	Who can we identify as change makers? Why?	What actions + decisions do they take?	What do you think motivates change makers?	What might change makers do to motivate others?
Mia	People who have come across something that they don't like and they make a change.	They take quite a lot of risks. And discover things.	If they go overseas and they think that they could make a change to that part of the country.	Other people might look up to and change something they want to change.

Inquiry Reflection - What I have learnt about Osteosarcoma

I have learnt that only 1-3 people get it New Zealand a year. My brother has had Osteosarcoma.  His operation took 7 hours. I learnt what chemotherapy does to your body. My brother had his whole fibula bone (the bone between the knee and ankle) removed from his leg and he can still walk. Osteosarcoma mainly affects boys. The question I still have is: how did the tumor get to his leg in the first place?

Reading: Wonder Reflection

This term our class has been reading a book called "Wonder". It is about a boy called August and he doesn't have a normal face like other kids.

Picasso Inspired Art

Last week we had to diesign a Picasso picture, I drawled Ruby and this is how it turned out.

Te Reo: Te Tinana

This term we have been learning  body parts in maori. This is me saying the body parts in maori.

My Dance Elective

This year for electives I have chosen to be in dance. For dancing we have to play a role in the production this year. Here is a photo of  my dance group learning our dance.

Ode To My Eye

Last week we learnt how to write an ode. An ode is a poem in praise of something.

Oh eye, oh eye

How you sparkle to the sky

When I look right in you

I know that beauty is true

Of how you go by the colour of my eye

Even when my head is still

You can still give a look that kills

If you lower your eyelids and squint really tight

You might be about to get me into a fight

Or though how your eye site is not quite the best

You can wear the glasses and they do the rest

Oh how I would be blind without my eyes
Eye eye when will you die?

Maths: Fractions Problem

This is mine, Kayla and Catrin's show me in maths. We explained this maths problem.

Explanation Writing: The Integumentary System

How the Integumentary System Works

What is the body's largest organ? That's right skin! The skin’s main feature is to hold all the inside and in the right place and keep the bad stuff like water and germs out.

There are two skin levels the epidermis and dermis these are some of the important parts of the skin. The dermis has blood vessels, nerves, glands and hair follicles. The dermis is underneath and contains sebaceous glands which make your skin water proof. The epidermis is the skin's outer layer that serves as a protective function. The epidermis makes skin cells and the top layer of the epidermis.  The epidermis is made of dead skin cells.

The skin is very important as you also breathe through your skin. for example If you were to cover your entire body in house paint you would die, because your skin wouldn't be able to breathe. Every day your body sheds millions of dead skin cells. Your skin is made from keratin, and did you know that your hair and nails are also made from keratin. Your nails are made of a hardened form.

Your skin also contains sebaceous glands that produce oil.  These secrete oil onto the surface of the skin and begin to produce more oil during puberty.  This along with dead skin cells can create pimples.

Melanin is what creates the different colour tones to our skin.  The darker your skin the better natural sun protection we have. For example if you are of European descent (a redhead with white skin) you may be out in the sun for 4 minutes and get sunburnt, whereas an African or Indian ( dark skin and black hair) you can be out in the sun for 1 hour and still not be burnt.

Your dermis (the deeper layer of your skin) contains an erector pili, which is attached to the hair follicle.  When you get cold and get goose bumps, this contracts causing your hair to stand erect on top of your skin.  This allows for a warm layer of air to be trapped between the hair and the top of the skin to help keep the body warm.

So the skin is most important organ in the body and you should be careful with your skin.

PE: Large Ball Skills

This term we are learning how to catch, throw, dribble and kick.
This is my PE self assessment.

Technology Cycle Two

This term in food tech we made mama mia pizza. My partner was Laura. During our lessons we made fruit kebabs, scones, toastie sandwich, snack pizza and mama mia Pizza.
Our next challenge was Master Chef where we made carrot cupcakes with cream cheese icing.
Thank you Ms Basset for teaching us how to cook.  

Sock Puppets Explaining Bones

This is Catrin, Laura and I as sock puppets explaining what bones are. Our video is aimed at primary school kids.

Human Machine Homework Questions

In class we are learning about the human machine. I have chosen Osteosarcoma because my brother had Osteosarcoma. Osteosarcoma is a bone cancer in the fibula in the leg.

Mia's Hauora

In class we have been learning about Spiritual well-being, social well-being, Physical well-being and Mental and Emotional well-being.

"Simpson and his Donkey"

Today we used videonotes to summarise this text about Simpson and his donkey:

Mia's Term 1 Highlights

Highlights so far this year

The subject area/s I am most proud of: I am most proud of my writing because on my second character writing I feel like I included lots of descriptive words.

Something I am really glad about: I am really glad about finishing my homework each week on time.

Something I used to struggle with but I am feeling better about: I used to struggle with Te Reo because I didn't know what half of the words meant.

Something I have worked very hard at: I think I have worked hard on getting peak tv on every morning.

Something new I have learned or experienced for the first time: In maths I have learnt how to rotate, reflection and translate.

What’s next?

Something I am wondering about: I am wondering when I am going to be sitting at the executive desk?

Something I’d like you to know I struggle with: I struggle with Maths.

What I need to be better at: I need to get better at not talking as much and keep my focus. I’d like to get better at maths as well.

Something I’d really like to learn or experience that we haven’t done yet: Something I would like to experience practicing for cross country for P.E.

My Mihi

This is my mihi- a formal maori  introduction.

listen to ‘Mia's mihi’ on Audioboo

"The Interrogation" - Media Studies

Thanks Amanda and Paige for letting us use your movie and publish it on our blogs.

Whakapapa Reflection

Last week our homework was to interview one of our parents and one of our grandparents and ask them what it was like when they were at school & what it was like in those days. 

My Interview Questions:	Jean’s Answers (Grandparent)	Richards’s Answers (Parent)
What was it like at school for you?	We sat at our desks all the time. In intermediate we started off writing with pencils and weren't aloud to use fountain pens. Until we could write neatly. We had to write lines when we were naughty.	It was harder than now! And the teachers were really strict, if you were naughty you would get the strap or the cane. There were no computers. Also the teachers wrote on the black boards, a students job was to clean the dusters by banging them outside.
Did you have uniforms?	Not in primary but in secondary school.	Only for intermediate and high school but not for primary.
Did you have cars or seat belts?	Not everybody had a car but there were no seat belts.	Yes we had one car for the family. But my dad took the car to work so we, had to catch  the bus or walk to do anything. We had seat belts in the front but none in the back, and you didn't have to wear them.
Did you have to write on paper or books?	We had exercise books to write in.	We had books but very similar to what we have now.
What was your TV like when you were young?	We only had one channel, no remotes and we had to turn it on and off with a knob. It was also black and white. Programmes started in the afternoon and finished at ten at night.	The screen was black and white and there were only two channels. And no remotes and you had to change the channel with the dial on the TV. And TV didn’t start until 10:00 in the morning until 12:00 at night.

The TV’s only had one or two channels and both were black and white. They also didn’t have remotes like we do now.

Not everybody had cars, and if they did it was usually only one. The cars didn’t have seatbelts, but later they used them in the front only.

Schools didn’t use any computers like we do now, and teachers used a blackboard and chalk.

My Show Me

For maths we used a app on the ipad's called Show Me. I was working with Catrin, Kayla and me. Our strategy was rounding and compensating and our tool was a number line.

Athletics Poem

The H.N.I Athletics Sounds 

Children cheering for their house 

Bang as the gun blows 

Thumping as the children sprint 

Loud shot puts hitting the ground

PE

On the 13th of March  Room 12B played capture the flag. I was in the blue bands team, but sadly we lost capture the flag.

Statistics

My Fotobabble!

Our Class Treaty

Mia's Bio Poem

Mia

Daughter of Claire and Richard

Lover of family, food, dance

Who feels annoyed by big brother, doing chores, maths

Who needs pets, space, support

Who gives happiness, time for friends, pets

Who fears spiders, cockroaches, injections

Who would like win the lotto, no more wars, nice life

Resident of Havelock North Hawkes Bay

Jarman