Having fun with other little kids

PBL - Term 1

This term our Project Based Learning PBL has been about kindness and the big question was: How can we build community through our actions?

First, we explored some collaborative activities and discussed how we could include kindness and build a sense of community through our actions at camp. Next, we were organised into groups where we had to unpack the above question. In our groups we considered how we could spread community and kindness through our entire school community. We decided that we would offer something that was free and would make others happy.

We created an action plan and had an idea to make gift baskets for the teachers but then we decided to do multi sports for Paiaka so then we talked to the Paiaka teachers and they agreed to do it.


For our final product our group was running games for the children in Paiaka Hub.

How did our action build a sense of community in the school? because running fun games makes kids happy and it gives the kids the chance to experience new people and to play with different people.

I contributed by bringing the kids out and helping my group telling about the game and getting the equipment.

I think the PBL might impact on others by making the paiaka kids happy. 

What I learned about working with others was hard because we could not agree on a thing to do because some people would want to do something else but other people would want to do something and know one  would agree.

Lip Scrub Sells Out!

This term our Project Based Learning (PBL) has been about design and the big question was; How can we use a Steam approach to make a marketable product?

First we learned what STEAM stood for. 

S for Science

T for Technology

E for Engineering

A for the Arts

and M for Maths

Then we were given challenges. The first to make a chair using newspaper, string and straws that was able to hold a figure made out of multi-link blocks.

Then; make a table that was able to balance MnMs for the team. We were much better at the second challenge because …  when new what we did wrong and in the first challenge also in the first challenge We did not work as a team but in the second  challenge when worked much better as a team.

In Literacy we learned to write up science experiments and to write a technology report using the design process of ask, imagine, plan, create, improve and share.

Our next step was to form teams and ask ourselves the big question again.

How can we use a Steam approach to make a marketable product? Our aim was to create enough products or experiences and sell it to raise money for charity.

My team made this lip scrub we made bubblegum and lemonade flavor lip scrub.  

My highlight from this PBL was that our lip scrub went fast and so many people bought it we made about 85 dollars.  

Next time I would change the product because so many other groups made lip scrub and it would be nice to make something different. 

Tumu's PBL Production

This term our Project Based Learning (PBL) has been about cultural stories and the big question was;
What is the significance in the 21st Century of our Cultural stories?

First we brainstormed what culture is and came up with lots of ideas.  Culture is Stories
Then we thought about our own culture and talked to our parents about our traditions and heritage. I wrote a post about my family and things we like to do.
In Literacy we read and discussed myths and legends from around the world then we concentrated on Maori legends. I read Maui and the sun,The bird Women.

We made a performance  about the story Battle of the Mountains. Some students wrote the script, some students took on the job of making all the artwork, some worked hard on organising the music and others took on the role of bringing the story alive with dance and drama.


Reflection:
For our production I Contributed by acting the part of The Wizard And I learn My Lines and Everything.

I think the show might impact on others by they Will Learn About The battle Of The Mountains.

What I learned about working with others was that is was quite easy and enjoyable.

Fornite Follow Up

          READING FOLLOW UP

FOR READING THIS WEEK WE READ AN ARTICLE FROM KIWI KIDS NEWS ABOUT FORTNITE. I HAD TO SUMMARISE THE TEXT. THIS IS MY FOLLOW UP TASK

 Fornite-Surmise text 

Do you Know all The Games that People Play Like all The Time Pokemon Go,Sims,Nintendo and a Ton More Well the Most Popular One Is Fornite everyone Plays it there re two different game modes that you can play first is save the world  Wich is When You Team Up with People and Fight/Kill Zombies the Second Game Mode Is Battle Royle Which is Free For all. Parents all over the world are Worrying and Complaining That There Kids Play fornite to Much.   

                                                Do You Play Fornite? 

Winter Sport!

🐶Hello Its Lucas And Welcome Back To an other blog Post. yesterday We had Winter Sport and I Played Netball And yesterday We Had an awesome Win The Score Was 20-4  and I was So exited that We Played Because Its Been So Long Thins We had Played. and also We play at Hagley park and My Mum is The Coach Of the Netball A Team Which  Is My team Thanks For Cheeking Out My Blog again.

What Sport Do You Guys Play. 

What Profile Public vs Private

We are learning what to include in a public profile that will go on our blog.

Reflective Question - How would you decide if something should be kept private?

What is the purpose of a Brilliant Blog Post.