Week 1- WALT activate our prior knowledge: The Mighty Weta!
This week, we are learning to activate our prior knowledge. Our topic this week is...Wetas! Yep, the giant Weta. Did you know that they are native to New Zealand? One of the many creatures "In our backyard!" You will need the following websites for your reading activities this week:
http://www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz/giant-weta-get-new-home
http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/invertebrates/weta/
http://www.nhc.net.nz/index/insects-new-zealand/weta/weta.htm
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/9899912/Giant-wetas-to-be-released-on-islands
Have fun exploring !
http://www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz/giant-weta-get-new-home
http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/invertebrates/weta/
http://www.nhc.net.nz/index/insects-new-zealand/weta/weta.htm
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/9899912/Giant-wetas-to-be-released-on-islands
Have fun exploring !
Week 2 - WALT use search engines: To find out about the Hoiho!
This week we will be looking at using search engines appropriately so we can get better at finding the information we want to find. We are going to be using the waddling Yellow Eyed Penguin or Hoiho for our focus. This dapper dude dressed in his tuxedo (minus the bow tie) is a very interesting fellow. Let's see what we can find out and how effectively we can do it...
http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/NZBirdsAnimals/YellowEyedPenguin/
http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/penguins/yellow-eyed-penguin-hoiho/facts/
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/penguin.html
http://www.kcc.org.nz/yellow-eyed-penguin-h%C5%8Diho
http://penguin.net.nz/species/yep/index.html
http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/NZBirdsAnimals/YellowEyedPenguin/
http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/penguins/yellow-eyed-penguin-hoiho/facts/
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/penguin.html
http://www.kcc.org.nz/yellow-eyed-penguin-h%C5%8Diho
http://penguin.net.nz/species/yep/index.html
Week 3- WALT to scan for topic words. Our topic this week is the mighty pavlova. remember, it is Australian! (says Miss Jones)
This week, we are learning to scan a variety texts for topic words. Our topic this week is...pavlova! Yep, the mighty pavlova. This is a controversial issue as the Australians claim it as their own, as do the kiwis. So, who does it belong to? One of the many icons "In our backyard!" You will need the following websites for your reading activities this week:
- http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/9551085/How-to-make-the-perfect-pavlova
- http://www.3news.co.nz/Auckland-teens-prize-winning-Pavlova/tabid/423/articleID/323807/Default.aspx
- http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/Cakes/Pavlova.htm
- http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/last-word-new-zealand-created-pavlova-3933575
Good luck with your research and enjoy!
- http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/9551085/How-to-make-the-perfect-pavlova
- http://www.3news.co.nz/Auckland-teens-prize-winning-Pavlova/tabid/423/articleID/323807/Default.aspx
- http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/Cakes/Pavlova.htm
- http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/last-word-new-zealand-created-pavlova-3933575
Good luck with your research and enjoy!
Week 4 - WALT take notes. This week we look at the famous people on out bank notes and take our own notes!
From penguins to pavlovas we've been learning and using skills to research New Zealand icons. This week we look at some famous people, and one in particular who rose the highest of them all. All the way to the top of the world! Sir Edmund Hillary.
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4egTHmDYho
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7FC9L56nmU
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7KPEay---8
-http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/kids/famousnewzealanders/edmund.asp-http://www.biography.com/people/edmund-hillary-9339111#awesm=~oFj5PEjfJUKtdH
From penguins to pavlovas we've been learning and using skills to research New Zealand icons. This week we look at some famous people, and one in particular who rose the highest of them all. All the way to the top of the world! Sir Edmund Hillary.
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4egTHmDYho
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7FC9L56nmU
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7KPEay---8
-http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/kids/famousnewzealanders/edmund.asp-http://www.biography.com/people/edmund-hillary-9339111#awesm=~oFj5PEjfJUKtdH
Week 5- WALT sort information into categories
Wow, haven't we explored New Zealand this term! From the mighty Weta, to the Hoiho, to the Pavlova, the inspiring Sir Edmund Hillary and now, The Beehive. This week, we are learning to sort our ideas into categories. We have been practising this skill in Inquiry also as this helped us create our plans. The Beehive is another icon "In our backyard!" Is it loud? Does it buzz? Who knows, but I'm sure you will find out this week. You will need the following websites for your reading activities this week:
Group Activity session 1: Virtual Tour: http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/about-parliament/visiting/virtual-tour
Websites shown to you in class:
Bee noise: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKTrV9JJo7Y
What does our Beehive look like? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXUxA4piqOo
Other cool websites:
This government website gives you lots of great information: http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz
20 reasons to visit Wellington- The Children's Guide: http://thechildrensguide.co.nz/featured/20-great-reasonss-to-visit-wellington/
And another with great facts: http://www.tikitouring.co.nz/beehive.htm
HAVE FUN EXPLORING EVERYONE!
Wow, haven't we explored New Zealand this term! From the mighty Weta, to the Hoiho, to the Pavlova, the inspiring Sir Edmund Hillary and now, The Beehive. This week, we are learning to sort our ideas into categories. We have been practising this skill in Inquiry also as this helped us create our plans. The Beehive is another icon "In our backyard!" Is it loud? Does it buzz? Who knows, but I'm sure you will find out this week. You will need the following websites for your reading activities this week:
Group Activity session 1: Virtual Tour: http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/about-parliament/visiting/virtual-tour
Websites shown to you in class:
Bee noise: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKTrV9JJo7Y
What does our Beehive look like? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXUxA4piqOo
Other cool websites:
This government website gives you lots of great information: http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz
20 reasons to visit Wellington- The Children's Guide: http://thechildrensguide.co.nz/featured/20-great-reasonss-to-visit-wellington/
And another with great facts: http://www.tikitouring.co.nz/beehive.htm
HAVE FUN EXPLORING EVERYONE!
Week 6 - WALT summarise
This week we are going to work on our summarising skills by having a look at Kiwi inventors! How many can you think of? From splitting the atom to the craze of zorbing, Kiwis have designed and built many cool and amazing inventions. Get those engineer and scientist's hats on and let's get summarising!
Check out these websites we will be using this week...
http://www.3news.co.nz/Kiwi-inventor-wins-US-award-for-top-childrens-product/tabid/817/articleID/140265/Default.asp
http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/jet-boats-in-new-zealand-1961
http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/kids/famousnewzealanders/more/JohnBrittenandtheSuperbike.asp
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/5g2/gallagher-alfred-william
http://www.newzealand.com/travel/en/media/features/kiwi_innovation/kiwi-innovation_great-kiwi-inventions_feature.cfm
This week we are going to work on our summarising skills by having a look at Kiwi inventors! How many can you think of? From splitting the atom to the craze of zorbing, Kiwis have designed and built many cool and amazing inventions. Get those engineer and scientist's hats on and let's get summarising!
Check out these websites we will be using this week...
http://www.3news.co.nz/Kiwi-inventor-wins-US-award-for-top-childrens-product/tabid/817/articleID/140265/Default.asp
http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/jet-boats-in-new-zealand-1961
http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/kids/famousnewzealanders/more/JohnBrittenandtheSuperbike.asp
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/5g2/gallagher-alfred-william
http://www.newzealand.com/travel/en/media/features/kiwi_innovation/kiwi-innovation_great-kiwi-inventions_feature.cfm
Week 7 - WALT create a synthesis
Aoraki- Mt Cook! Wow, the beautiful and majestic Mt Cook! This week we are researching one of New Zealand's mighty mountains. We are learning to make a syntheses. In order to do this, we have to think of all our prior knowledge (which you are all amazing at now- well done!), research and summarise new information, then combine the two to come up with a new idea or thought! Here are some websites that will help you along in your journey. Click on the links and they will open in a new tab for you. Good luck and enjoy the challenge!
Information and tourist information: http://www.mtcooknz.com/
Department of Conservation, lots of interesting facts: http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/national-parks/aoraki-mount-cook/
More interesting facts: http://www.newzealand.com/int/feature/national-parks-aoraki-mount-cook/
Want to know about the weather? Check this out: http://www.metservice.com/mountain/aoraki-mount-cook-national-park
Into the Book: You will need this website in the final session only: http://reading.ecb.org/student/entry.html?login=
Information and tourist information: http://www.mtcooknz.com/
Department of Conservation, lots of interesting facts: http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/national-parks/aoraki-mount-cook/
More interesting facts: http://www.newzealand.com/int/feature/national-parks-aoraki-mount-cook/
Want to know about the weather? Check this out: http://www.metservice.com/mountain/aoraki-mount-cook-national-park
Into the Book: You will need this website in the final session only: http://reading.ecb.org/student/entry.html?login=