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Kia ora Room 17!!
I hope you and your whΔnau are well and enjoying this time to be together. I was really looking forward to being back in the classroom with you all after my time away however I'm equally as excited to start this exciting new challenge we have ahead of us. We've been here before and you guys were super stars and you'll be super stars again.
I know online learning will present different problems for each of us, so please just do your best and support each other as much as possible.
To the right is a link to our Google Meet video calls that we will have every weekday. One at 9am and then another one at 2pm. These calls will allow us to learn what is needed for the day and answer any questions. In the afternoon, we will share our learning and celebrate one another's successes.
I will try to make this as fun and engaging as I can :)
Google Meet Link
https://meet.google.com/lookup/gukccsqde5
Work & Learning Expectations
Work & Learning Expectations
Through all of lockdown there will be some expectations outlined below. Make sure you are doing what you need to get done.
We will be meeting on Google Meet every morning and afternoon at 9am and 2pm.
ONLY do school work during normal school hours. This means 9-11am, 11:30-1pm and 1:40 - 3pm. Use the rest of your time for yourself. If you can not do anything during these times because you are helping your whΔnau/bubble that is ok.
Complete the work in which ever way works for YOU. If this means digitally, on paper or however make a decision on what format will help you best complete the learning.
Don't struggle alone!!! If you are finding it hard to concentrate, can't keep on task or don't understand what to do, please ask for help.
Store and submit all completed learning in your Google Drive and turn in work on Google Classroom. Make sure you turn in your work under the correct tabs.
Online Learning Etiquette
Online Learning Etiquette
When learning and interacting online there are some basic manners and etiquette to use. These are outlined below
Listen & be present during video chats.
Mute yourself unless you need to talk.
One person talking at a time - don't interrupt.
Chat is for questions related to the topic, not your own personal chat channel.
Language is to be school appropriate.
Select clothing and a location suitable for speaking to others.
Where Can I find My Work?
Where Can I find My Work?
On this website! All of your learning is down below. Please complete each activity with the day of the week and upload to your Google folder and turn it into Google Classroom.
Homework and production information can be found by clicking the tabs at the top of the website.
Have a go at everything and try your best!
How to Complete & Submit Work
How to Complete & Submit Work
Please create a folder on your school Google Drive named "Online Learning 2021". Within this folder, you can make subfolders of "Reading", "Writing", "Maths", "Art", STEM and "PE". Once you have done this, please share your "Online Learning 2021" folder with me, so I can see all of the amazing work you are uploading. I would also appreciate if you turn your work in on Google Classroom under the appropriate Topics (Reading, Writing, Maths, Art, STEM and PE).
Once you have turned your work in I can see that it's ready for some feedback.
Hot Tips & Tricks for Distance Learning
Hot Tips & Tricks for Distance Learning
Learning from home can be a challenge. There a some simple things you can do to make it better for yourself, which are listed below
Have a dedicated learning space. Think of this as your desk, do your work from here each day and pack it up each day at 3pm.
Set Alarms. Use your phone or device to create a normal school routine for yourself. The closed to a normal school day you can keep it the better it will be for you once normal school resumes.
Take a break! For every 45mins staring at a screen you need a 15 minute break. Go talk to your family, play with a pet, read a book or do some exercise.
Don't stress. If something is too hard or you don't understand it thats normal, it happens to everyone. Can't concentrate? Not feeling up to online learning today? Make sure you let me know, if I don't know, I can't help!
Have fun. This is hard time for all of us so the best thing to do is smile and enjoy it. Put on some of your favourite music when independently learning, do a just dance for a break, wear a funny hat or mask to our meetings. The more we can put a smile on our faces the easier this will be!
Need To Contact Mr Mackay?
Need To Contact Mr Mackay?
If you have any questions about what you need to do or don't understand you can:
Email me at rick.mackay@bellblock.school.nz
Ask a question on our Google Classroom home page. By asking a question here someone else in our class might be able to help you or you they might be thinking the same question as you.
Please don't stress about any work and ask questions. We all have different talents in Room 17 and can help each other out.
π READING π
π READING π
Daily Tasks:
Daily Tasks:
Complete at least 25 minutes of Reading. If you don't have any books at home, please use the links below for reading material.
ACTIVITIES
40 Book Challenge tasks
Complete 1 -2 challenge tasks per week
or
Complete 1 - 2 activity questions at the end of Kiwi Kids News and Newsela articles.
π WRITING βοΈ
π WRITING βοΈ
The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse
WATCH.
The Lighthouse , a short animated film about an old lighthouse keeper and his community coming to help him at a time of need.
TALK.
Has there been a time when you wanted to be away from other people? Why did you feel like that? Why do people want to be alone? Are they happy? Explain why or why not.Thyme. (Because these are the best to grow).
DO.
Write a backstory for the Light Keeper. Write a backstory in his past to make him dislike being around people. Why does he live alone in the lighthouse and how does he feel.
ββοΈ MATHSββ
ββοΈ MATHSββ
Select on of the Measurement links below. Please make sure you pick a booklet that is challenging for you. This should not be too easy or too hard. Start from worksheet 1 and work through it at your own pace. You can answer the questions using pencil and paper or online. It's up to you. If you have any questions about something please ask.
Endless Noughts & Crosses
Endless Noughts & Crosses
This is a game for two players. You will need a sheet of grid paper (or rule lines down a sheet of writing paper).
The game is played like the ordinary game of noughts and crosses, with each player taking turns to mark a square with a nought or a cross.
It does not end with first string of three noughts or crosses. Keep going until either the grid is full or both players have had enough!
The winner is the player who has the most strings-of-three. You might find it helpful to use different colour pens or to keep score as you play.
Playing on such a large grid means that the game is very unlikely to end in a draw and there is plenty of time to think about strategies for winning.
Once you have mastered strings-of-three, try a game with strings-of-four, then strings-of-five, maybe even strings-of-six!
Reduce, Reuse, Geometry
Reduce, Reuse, Geometry
Click on the link and watch the video. Follow the instructions. You can stop watching the video at 5mins 40secs.
I look forward to seeing the art you create from it.
Have fun and get creative.
Math Olympics
Math Olympics
MEASUREMENT
TASK: You are an Olympic Long Jump athlete and you are required to set up an area to practice at home. You will need to create a take off board or line. This is where you will jump from. Create a competition with your bubble and help measure each others distances.
Record your three best jumps.
How far off the female and male Olympic Record is your best jump? Who holds the Olympic Records and what country are they from?
How far off the female and male World Record is your best jump? Who holds the World Records and what country are they from?
What is the total distance you jumped when you add your three scores together?
Please remember to keep it safe as we probably don't have Long Jump pits at home!
Let the games begin!
β½οΈ PE π
β½οΈ PE π
It's important to make sure you are moving around and exercising every day. Some great ways of doing this are below. Check out the links to the Quarantine Games and Les Mills Born to Move Kids Workouts.
HAVE FUN AND GET ACTIVE πͺ
Challenge members of your bubble
Go for a walk/run/bike with your whΔnau
Practice a sports skill
ππ ARTπ π
ππ ARTπ π
3D Art Trick
3D Art Trick
WATCH.
How to draw a floating cube - 3D Art Trick on Paper
TALK.
Who is the best drawer in our class? Is anyone really good at drawing just one thing? Is there any grown up in your family that can remember how to draw bubble lettering? Ask your grown ups if they remeber a thing called the lettering book and get them to tell you why they loved it...The Lettering Book - Article
DO.
See if you can follow the instructions on the video to draw this amazing floating 3D cube. The best bit has to be tilting the paper at the end to turn the whole thing into an actual cube. Post your efforts on Google Classroom.
MADAGASCAR 2021 PROGRAMME COVER COMPETITION
MADAGASCAR 2021 PROGRAMME COVER COMPETITION
Use your artist skills to
design and create the cover of our
Madagascar Production Programmes!
There will be 4 winners!
Rules:
***A4 Portrait Paper***
***BOLD, BRIGHT PICTURE***
***Do not include any writing***
***Do not put the name of the show***
***Put your name and room number on it***
HAND TO YOUR TEACHER BY
Date to be advised
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Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games vs 2020
Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games vs 2020
Watch the videos and documentaries to the right
Use the graphic organiser below to take notes on: competitor numbers, countries competing, music, flags, sports, opening and closing ceremonies etc.
Infographic - Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games vs 2020
Infographic - Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games vs 2020
TASK:
Create an infographic showing the differences between the Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Canva is a great website to create your infographic on or your can create one using paper.
Think about how the Paralympic Games have changed in a positive way.
Include:
The 1964 and 2020 logos
The 1964 and 2020 mascots
Compare the number of Athletes and Countries which participated in both Paralympic Games
Compare the different number of sports
Fun facts about Tokyo or the Paralympics
Symbols showing positive changes
Different colours
Captions and keywords
Hint:
Use the information from the above task and videos to help you.
Example of an infographic for the Rio 2016 olympic Games
π Where In The World π
π Where In The World π
TASK:
Using Google Maps select the flight option to fill in the chart. Read the Google Maps instructions below the chart first.
Google Maps Instructions:
Open a web browser such as Google.
Search 'Google Maps'.
Click on the 'Directions' button (white arrow, blue background) .
Enter each capital + country in the "Starting Point".
Enter Japan as the 'Destination'.
Click on "Google Flights" for flight information (this will give you flight times, possible stopovers and costs).
Sophie Pascoe
Sophie Pascoe
Here are some great links to read about New Zealand Paralympian Sophie Pascoe
Her biography on the International Paralympic Committee website
Kiwi Kids News articles about Sophie Pascoe
New Zealand Paralympic Website
π§βπ³π¨βπ¬π±Technologyπ±π©βπ¬π¨βπ³
π§βπ³π¨βπ¬π±Technologyπ±π©βπ¬π¨βπ³
Keen to learn how to write code to create animations, video games and more?
Do you love Science?
Want to become a MasterChef?
Click on the links below to get started. HAVE FUN!
Science - Regrowing Vegetables
Science - Regrowing Vegetables
WATCH.
14 Store Bought Vegetables & Herbs You Can Regrow
TALK.
What's for dinner tonight? Are there any of the following vegetables or herbs in your fridge? 1. Ginger, 2. Green Onions, 3. Garlic, 4. Potatoes, 5. Carrot Tops, 6. Lettuce, 7. Leeks, 8. Celery, 9. Basil, 10. Mint, 11. Rosemary, 12. Oregano, 13. Seage and 14. Thyme. (Because these are the best to grow).
DO.
Because spring is here it's a really good time to watch and care for something as it grows. Start early, make caring for your vegetable everyday. I recommend something you can see a change in on a daily basis - perhaps carrots or spring onions.
Document the changes you see by either taking photos, drawing picture or describing what you see each day.
Science - Balancing Act
Science - Balancing Act
WATCH.
How to make balancing sculptures - Balancing Sculptures
TALK.
How do the sculptures manage to stay up? What is the 'centre of gravity'? How can it be used to make a balancing sculpture? What objects could you use to try make your own balancing sculpture? How many items do you think you could add to it?
DO.
Make a balancing sculpture. Collect different items from around your house and put them together to make your own sculpture. Try adding more or less items. Did it work? Why or why not? Post your efforts on Google Classroom.
Science - The Chemistry of Cookies
Science - The Chemistry of Cookies
WATCH.
The chemistry of cookies. Convert each temperature from fahrenheit to celsius (Type convert farhrenheit to celsius into Google and get an accurate converter) and write them down.
TALK.
What was the best type of cookie or biscuit you have ever tasted. Invent a new cookie flavour. Ring or talk to the best baker you know and ask them for a good cookie recipe or find a recipe in a book or online.
DO.
Make some cookies from the recipe you found. When the oven reading gets to each temperature check back on the video to remeber what is happening. Finally eat the cookies.
Music - Radio Garden
Music - Radio Garden
PLAY.
Have a play with the Radio Garden website so you understand how it works. Zoom in and out and spin the globe.
TALK.
Can you list a country (or city) for every letter of the alphabet?
What about choosing a country that you have a connection to and listing all the cities you know in that country?
DO.
Take the list you have made. Now use Radio Garden to find and listen to a radio station in every city/country on your list. How many of the places can you find without using the search function and just from searching the globe?
Rollin' Wild
Rollin' Wild
Watch.
What Rollin' Wild - a glimpse into life in the African wilderness... where all the animals are completely round.
TALK.
DISCUSS WITH YOUR BUDDY:
What would happen to animals if they were round?
Would they be able to survive? Why or why not?
What would your pet do if they were round? What would it look like around your house?
DO.
TURN YOUR PET INTO A ROUND ANIMAL:
Think of an animal you know - this would be a pet, a family member's pet or even just a type of animal you like;
Draw the animal round, like the animals in the video.
Label the different parts of its body and what it can or cannot do because of its shape
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