Inventions- WickED
Follow the link to this fun page of activities. Complete tasks from the Eureka! Inventors and inventions site. First visit these sites and complete the activities- if you need to record do this on a word document and make sure you save it. Ring Ring The Wright Brothers Jet Boat lives 2 Famous Ernies- but read only Now choose 2 more of your own choose to investigate. If finished...make sure you go to the Wallace and Gromit site and have fun making the inventions work! Link http://www.wicked.org.nz/Themes/Themes-gallery/Eureka!-Inventors-and-Inventions Homework Invention challenges.
Visit the links to read about; the week's challenge, the materials you can use and the challenge to accomplish. A wee prize will be awarded each week for those who meet the criteria or the best device etc. Parent help is great so go and get the whole family involved!!! While there have a look at all the wonderful ideas you could explore just for fun! Use the links. Week One Bird Scarer page 12http://www.starters.co.nz/uploads/teachers-magazines/bp-devices-flip/ Week 2 How deep is it? page 22 http://www.starters.co.nz/uploads/teachers-magazines/bp-devices-flip/ Week 3 TT tosser, no page number just keep flipping through the pages and you will find it!http://www.starters.co.nz/uploads/teachers-magazines/bp-devices-flip/ NOW visit a different flip book, "Vehicles" and try these; Week 4 Rubber racerhttp://www.starters.co.nz/uploads/teachers-magazines/bp-vehicles-flip/ Week 5 Satellite launcher, again no page number just keep flipping through the pages to locate.http://www.starters.co.nz/uploads/teachers-magazines/bp-vehicles-flip/ Inventors and inventions http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/Homework/ This site has an inventors section and a great place to check out new authors http://www.edinformatics.com/inventions_inventors/ A great list of who invented what! http://www.kidinfo.com/american_history/inventors_inventions.html Lots of information here! http://science.pppst.com/famous-scientists.html Like power points? This site has plenty plus some interactive activities too! http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/scientists.html Check these famous scientists out! http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/inventions/10-silly-inventions-that-became-wildly-famous.htm What about looking at the 10 most silliest inventions that became famous! |
Making a putiputi-instructions to follow
http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Maori/Putiputi/Putiputi.pdf |
Remembering Hiroshima Day 6 August
Use the following links to cover the Sadako story and see how to fold a paper crane. You might also like to look at photos and clips of the Hiroshima Memorial sites in Japan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOgP1jvsUNE-how to fold a crane.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcsKcgEtlNc- an artistic version of the Sadako story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPlAzO0mGT4- a version of the story but it does have some real photos which I found very sad, so be aware!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_gGP-4Cwhc-funny! This is a cartoon version but the girl speaks in French!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kjea5FDkoQ-a quick tour around the Hiroshima Memorial Park site.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4WIHdMH_go- a coverage of the memorial service held in Japan at Hiroshima.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOgP1jvsUNE-how to fold a crane.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcsKcgEtlNc- an artistic version of the Sadako story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPlAzO0mGT4- a version of the story but it does have some real photos which I found very sad, so be aware!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_gGP-4Cwhc-funny! This is a cartoon version but the girl speaks in French!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kjea5FDkoQ-a quick tour around the Hiroshima Memorial Park site.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4WIHdMH_go- a coverage of the memorial service held in Japan at Hiroshima.
Flags-http://www.wicked.org.nz/Themes/Themes-gallery/The-World-of-Flags NZ official flagshttp://www.mch.govt.nz/nz-identity-heritage/flags/other-flags
What is a referendum and how elections workhttp://wicked.org.nz/Themes/Hot-topics/Elections
PASSCHENDAELE as an exemplar.
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/classroom/ncea2/passchendaele/examining-primary-sources
Passchendaele You Tube clips:
Anniversary of the Battle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSnpXcB0drE
Passchendaele; a living nightmare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ytuQi-GCag
Stretcher bearers at Passchendaele http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/interactive/stretcher-bearers
War graves virtual tour- Europe http://cwgc-virtual-cemetery.org/virtual-cemetery/
Auckland Museum data base- http://muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/cenotaph/RecordDetail.aspx?OriginalID=18683
Read along with a Passchendaele soldier- http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/sound/bert-stokes-remembers-passchendaele
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/classroom/ncea2/passchendaele/examining-primary-sources
Passchendaele You Tube clips:
Anniversary of the Battle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSnpXcB0drE
Passchendaele; a living nightmare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ytuQi-GCag
Stretcher bearers at Passchendaele http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/interactive/stretcher-bearers
War graves virtual tour- Europe http://cwgc-virtual-cemetery.org/virtual-cemetery/
Auckland Museum data base- http://muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/cenotaph/RecordDetail.aspx?OriginalID=18683
Read along with a Passchendaele soldier- http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/sound/bert-stokes-remembers-passchendaele
7BR Learning Help
Use the information on this page to help you with homework tasks and to extend your learning and skills based on the topics we are covering.
ANZACs Ballads, biscuits, poppies and parades
TTP://WWW.ANZACS.NET/DIARY.HTM
HTTP://WWW.READERSDIGEST.CO.NZ/10-FACTS-ABOUT-THE-ANZACS
HTTP://WWW.ANZACS.NET/ANZACSTORY.HTM
http://www.anzackids.com/ Lots of fun activities
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJkKG3b5wrJICj9m-swJY7fby3GYvtfg- Auckland Museum fast fact videos
http://www.wicked.org.nz/Themes/Hot-topics/Anzac-Day
http://www.stuff.co.nz/interactives/Gallipoli/3dsoldier/-build a soldier's uniform
http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/education/activities-and-competitions/gallipoli-in-minecraft-learning-kit for all those keen on minecraft check this site out for the new Gallipoli minecraft version.
How events of the past were recorded- Assignment
Locate examples of the following ways we have recorded information from World War 1. These primary sources help us understand what life was like for the people of this time period and we can learn a lot of information from them.
Save the links to your blog page with a brief description of what the example is of.Number each task according to the list below.
1. Diary entry of a soldier
2. Letter home from the war
3. A newspaper article of the time relating to the war effort.
4. A piece of art eg. painting
5. A photo of trench life
6. A song sung eg. "Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag"
7. Video clip of a news reel from the war
8. A war record of a NZ soldier who served in WW1
9. A grave of a NZ soldier who died in WW1
10. A clip with a veteran soldier speaking about their experiences.
Cool Country reports COOL COUNTRY REPORTS Use these links to help you with your report for Mrs B
Countries of the world
Fact monster
Kids travel guide
FunFacts
Myths and legends
Reading tasks
Myths and Legends Homework READING
GO TO THIS SITE TO LOCATE INTERESTING MYTHS AND LEGENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD ON THE MAP. READ THESE FOR YOUR READING HOMEWORK AND COMPLETE THE READING LOG IN YOUR HOMEWORK BOOK.
http://myths.e2bn.org/mythsandlegends/
http://eng.mataurangamaori.tki.org.nz/Support-materials/Te-Reo-Maori/Maori-Myths-Legends-and-Contemporary-Stories
http://www.planetozkids.com/oban/legends.htm
http://www.talesbeyondbelief.com/myth-stories/myth-stories-index.htm
YOU COULD ALSO GO TO THE HOME PAGE ON THIS SITE AND INVESTIGATE CREATING YOUR OWN AND READING OTHER PEOPLE'S STORIES. HAVE FUN!
New spelling Games
Hangman
Crossword
Letter block
Also explore this site for other great fun games, including typing programmes!
knowledge adventure games
Try out the following links to see what you enjoy. Many of the links will help develop your language skills as well so play away!
Torture the teacher http://mrnussbaum.com/teacher/ A great game to improve your spelling of the most miss-spelt words.
Fun language activites http://www.funenglishgames.com/games.html really made for ESOL students, but hey, we can play too!
A real range of assorted activites at this site! http://www.funbrain.com/words.html
Tricky spelling challenge with Spiderman, http://www.funenglishgames.com/spellinggames/spidermanspelling.html
D.G.T.
TYPING TEST.COM
This is the site we will use to monitor and improve our typing skills. These are an important basic skill that will be very useful as you move up the school.
When completing a test in class, make sure it is a 3 minute one. It can be any topic you like.
DANCE MAT TYPING
Kid friendly BBC site that teaches touch typing skills.
LETTER BUBBLES
A typing practice game that presents one letter at a time, rather than a whole word. Good for building familiarity with the keyboard.
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Mapping activities TRY THESE LINKS
National GeograpThic
Learning about countries
Cute bear that takes us to other places
Maori place names map
Interactive map of New Zealand
Printable blank NZ map
Flags of the world
Use these flags to help you think of layout ideas for your flag design assignment
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/pictures/flags.html
Use the information on this page to help you with homework tasks and to extend your learning and skills based on the topics we are covering.
ANZACs Ballads, biscuits, poppies and parades
TTP://WWW.ANZACS.NET/DIARY.HTM
HTTP://WWW.READERSDIGEST.CO.NZ/10-FACTS-ABOUT-THE-ANZACS
HTTP://WWW.ANZACS.NET/ANZACSTORY.HTM
http://www.anzackids.com/ Lots of fun activities
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJkKG3b5wrJICj9m-swJY7fby3GYvtfg- Auckland Museum fast fact videos
http://www.wicked.org.nz/Themes/Hot-topics/Anzac-Day
http://www.stuff.co.nz/interactives/Gallipoli/3dsoldier/-build a soldier's uniform
http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/education/activities-and-competitions/gallipoli-in-minecraft-learning-kit for all those keen on minecraft check this site out for the new Gallipoli minecraft version.
How events of the past were recorded- Assignment
Locate examples of the following ways we have recorded information from World War 1. These primary sources help us understand what life was like for the people of this time period and we can learn a lot of information from them.
Save the links to your blog page with a brief description of what the example is of.Number each task according to the list below.
1. Diary entry of a soldier
2. Letter home from the war
3. A newspaper article of the time relating to the war effort.
4. A piece of art eg. painting
5. A photo of trench life
6. A song sung eg. "Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag"
7. Video clip of a news reel from the war
8. A war record of a NZ soldier who served in WW1
9. A grave of a NZ soldier who died in WW1
10. A clip with a veteran soldier speaking about their experiences.
Cool Country reports COOL COUNTRY REPORTS Use these links to help you with your report for Mrs B
Countries of the world
Fact monster
Kids travel guide
FunFacts
Myths and legends
Reading tasks
Myths and Legends Homework READING
GO TO THIS SITE TO LOCATE INTERESTING MYTHS AND LEGENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD ON THE MAP. READ THESE FOR YOUR READING HOMEWORK AND COMPLETE THE READING LOG IN YOUR HOMEWORK BOOK.
http://myths.e2bn.org/mythsandlegends/
http://eng.mataurangamaori.tki.org.nz/Support-materials/Te-Reo-Maori/Maori-Myths-Legends-and-Contemporary-Stories
http://www.planetozkids.com/oban/legends.htm
http://www.talesbeyondbelief.com/myth-stories/myth-stories-index.htm
YOU COULD ALSO GO TO THE HOME PAGE ON THIS SITE AND INVESTIGATE CREATING YOUR OWN AND READING OTHER PEOPLE'S STORIES. HAVE FUN!
New spelling Games
Hangman
Crossword
Letter block
Also explore this site for other great fun games, including typing programmes!
knowledge adventure games
Try out the following links to see what you enjoy. Many of the links will help develop your language skills as well so play away!
Torture the teacher http://mrnussbaum.com/teacher/ A great game to improve your spelling of the most miss-spelt words.
Fun language activites http://www.funenglishgames.com/games.html really made for ESOL students, but hey, we can play too!
A real range of assorted activites at this site! http://www.funbrain.com/words.html
Tricky spelling challenge with Spiderman, http://www.funenglishgames.com/spellinggames/spidermanspelling.html
D.G.T.
TYPING TEST.COM
This is the site we will use to monitor and improve our typing skills. These are an important basic skill that will be very useful as you move up the school.
When completing a test in class, make sure it is a 3 minute one. It can be any topic you like.
DANCE MAT TYPING
Kid friendly BBC site that teaches touch typing skills.
LETTER BUBBLES
A typing practice game that presents one letter at a time, rather than a whole word. Good for building familiarity with the keyboard.
l
Mapping activities TRY THESE LINKS
National GeograpThic
Learning about countries
Cute bear that takes us to other places
Maori place names map
Interactive map of New Zealand
Printable blank NZ map
Flags of the world
Use these flags to help you think of layout ideas for your flag design assignment
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/pictures/flags.html