Month: March 2023

Key Competencies

LI: To create a comparison of the before and after experiences at camp

 

Before camp, we wrote down what we would achieve at camp by using the acronym TRUMP. The meaning of Trump is like thinking, Relating to Others, Using language symbols and text, Managing self, Participating. These 5 words help us to remember when to use them in every activity. When we came back from camp, we wrote down how we used the key competencies for our belongings and in the activities

I found this activity was fun because we have to remember the TRUMP to help us.

A Moment In Time

LI: To recount and explore the learning and experiences from our Year 7/8 camp

Our group wrote a poem based on our senses like auditory, tactile, visual, and kinesthetic. We used our prior knowledge of the senses and unpacked different words and ideas that described Hunua Falls. These moment in time poems represent our experience at Kokako Lodge. One of our ideas were like roaring the water, droplets bouncing, numbing embrace and experience would last. We then used word hippo to find more powerful words to strengthen our poems.

I found this activity good because its experinences the waterfall.

Statistical Investigation

LI: To read the text, gather sort, graph and analyse the data

Our math group created a diagram which shows the top six rivers in Auckland from smallest to largest. We used our collaborative skills to find out the data of each river. We put these rivers in this order from shortest to longes like Whau 5.7km, Puhoi 13km, Tamaki 15km, Waitakere 16km, Hoteo 28 km, Wairoa 65km. We used our knowledge to come to the conclusion on what river is the longest out of the 6 rivers in Auckland, which is Wairoa river because it is 65km.

I found this activity good  because did the smallest to longest.

Collage

LI: To create a collage of photos to represent our experience at Kokako Lodge.

Our class created a collage of Photos representing the time and experience we had at Kokako Lodge. The photos show our achievements and fun we had while at camp.

I found this activity fun because I got to partisipate in all activitys. I liked all of them because it was fun.

Main Ideas

LI: To identify the main ideas in the text

This week we have been learning how to find and collaboratively decide on the main idea in a text by negotiating. We read the text Lester and Clyde. This was a text about the consequences of pollution. Our group think the main idea was the yellow words highlitghted.

We found this activity good because we wrote down the Important ideas and vital ideas.

 

What is a River?

This week we have been learning about what rivers are, their unique attributes and how to label them. We then created a DLO about the Tamaki river and its history. Did you know the Tamaki river is 15 Kilometres long. Using our knowledge that we acquired, we showcased the features of the Tamaki river using an aerial map. We then compared the Tamaki River with a prominent river in the world. Our group chose to look at the Mississippi. Finally we made a comparison of the two rivers.

We found this activity interesting because I learnt new things about a river around the World.

What is a River

LI: To identify and describe the features of the Tamaki River.

This week we have been learning about what rivers are, their unique attributes and how to label them. We then created a DLO about the Tamaki river and its history. Did you know that the Tamaki river is mostly an esturial arm and harbour of the Hauraki Gulf. Using our knowledge that we acquired, we showcased the features of the Tamaki river using an aerial map. We then compared the Tamaki River with a prominent river in the world. Our group chose to look a missisippi river. Finally we made a comparison of the two rivers.

We found this activity fun because I and my group learned about new facts about the river.