We are learning to (WALT)... explore the
PHYSICAL PREPAREDNESS: This ...
Activity: Snake Pit - a game designed to improve an individuals physical agility.
STRATEGY: This...
Activity: Long Ball Chaos - a game requiring constant communication between team members while playing at speed to score as many runs as possible without getting tagged out.
PR1ME - Today's Groups working with Koka Wendy in the KIWA LH5 Math meeting room are;
RECORD the learning completed in today's lesson in your DAILY BLOG.
ROTATIONS - Complete the following tasks and record your progress in your DAILY BLOG.
Example: "Today I completed the Silver list in Math Maintenance where I learnt to add and subtract 3 digit numbers.MoneyTime: Tautoru (3A)
Mathletics: Whanui (4A)
We are learning to (WALT)... share key facts with a wider audience.
READ This article about the Ōrokonui Ecosanctuary.
Ōrokonui Ecosanctuary is the flagship biodiversity project for the South Island where multiple species of plants and animals are protected from predators. Your WERO is - as a journalist, you are to write an news article telling the world about it. So Get your REPORTER hat on and go for it! CLICK HERE TO BEGIN!
PR1ME - No PR1ME Sessions today.
ROTATIONS - Complete the following tasks and record your progress in your DAILY BLOG.
Example: "Today I completed the Silver list in Math Maintenance where I learnt to add and subtract 3 digit numbers.Maths Maintenance Updated!
MoneyTime: Puanga (6A)
Mathletics: Takurua (2A)
SOLVE THIS RIDDLE - IF YOU DARE...
We are learning to (WALT)... complete assigned work focussing on various letter blends.
Today's WERO (challenge) is to complete 1 hour's (60 minutes) worth of STEPS ASSIGNED TASKS. Additional instructions on on the lesson in Google Classroom. Have FUN! CLICK HERE TO BEGIN!
We are learning to (WALT)... share key facts with a wider audience.
READ This article about the Ōrokonui Ecosanctuary.
Ōrokonui Ecosanctuary is the flagship biodiversity project for the South Island where multiple species of plants and animals are protected from predators. Your WERO is - as a journalist, you are to write an news article telling the world about it. So Get your REPORTER hat on and go for it! CLICK HERE TO BEGIN!
We are learning to (WALT)... identify key information within text.
READ & COMPLETE! This article and complete the tasks outlined in the Google Slides provided.
Personalize your slides by adding an image or two that supports your answers on each slide. When complete, post it to your daily Google Blog.
Have FUN! CLICK HERE TO BEGIN!
PR1ME - Today's Groups working with Koka Wendy in the KIWA LH5 Math meeting room are;
RECORD the learning completed in today's lesson in your DAILY BLOG.
ROTATIONS - Complete the following tasks and record your progress in your DAILY BLOG.
Example: "Today I completed the Silver list in Math Maintenance where I learnt to add and subtract 3 digit numbers.MoneyTime: Tautoru (3A)
Mathletics: Whanui (4A)
Resources; Google Slides, Powtoons, iMovie, Flipgrid, WeVideo.
We are learning to (WALT)... communicate using various media and technology.
PROJECT NAME: "My day in the Life of COVID-19 Lockdown VLOG!"
Use a video creation programme or tool of your choice (some suggestions are listed below) to create your 'Day in the life' Vlog. All detail is provided in our Google Classroom.
Get it done and have FUN! CLICK HERE TO BEGIN!
Examples; How to daily Vlog, Life without borders vlog,
We Are Learning To (WALT)... research information and explain my understanding in my own words.
USING this sentence starter, "In the beginning...", draft a piece of writing using the Write That Essay Free Write Function to explain your understanding of how our Maori Whanau are connected to land and sea.
STYLE of writing you are creating is an EXPLANATION piece of writing.
EXPLAIN how we as a Maori indigenous people are connected to land and sea.
PRODUCE a piece of writing that contains text at 11 pt font size.
FOCUS on the structure of an explanation piece of writing, the organisation of your ideas and punctuation.
This is an EXTRA task for Early Finishers.
We Are Learning To (WALT)... identify key information within text.
Using the highlighter function in ADOBE READER, highlight key information that clearly outline the differences between traditional living and modern day living for all Maori children in Aotearoa.
PRODUCE a slide show that shares your understanding of the five key points you feel are inportant pieces of information to know from this document.
CLICK HERE to begin.
Week 5: 11 - 15 May 2020
PROJECT NAME: "My day in the Life of COVID-19 Lockdown VLOG!" Due Friday 22 May 2020
Inquiry+Writing: "In the beginning..." Due: Friday 15 May 2020.
WEEK 4: 4 - 8 May 2020.
Week 3: 27 April - 1 May 2020
The Great VEGGIE Bake-off Competition! NOW COMPLETED.
Week 2: 20 - 24 April 2020
Week 1: 15 - 17 April 2020
DAILY FOCUS - 9:00AM
KARAKIA / Whakatauki mo te ra nei!
THE BIG AUDIT! Complete the audit checking that you have completed ALL written tasks from Term 1 as well as tasks given out this term (in Term 2).
9:30AM: CATCH-UPS CREW - All students who are new to online learning stay online to meet with Koka Wendy.
11:00AM: MATHS SESSION begin this week. See rotations below.
AFTERNOON SESSION: No more afternoon sessions unless Koka says one is needed.
Morning Session: 9:30AM - 10AM
Catch Up Crew: 10am - 10:30am (stay online)
PR1ME - Today's Groups working with Koka Wendy in the KIWA LH5 Math meeting room are;
RECORD the learning completed in today's lesson in your DAILY BLOG.
ROTATIONS - Complete the following tasks and record your progress in your DAILY BLOG.
Example: "Today I completed the Silver list in Math Maintenance where I learnt to add and subtract 3 digit numbers.MoneyTime: Tautoru (3A)
Mathletics: Whanui (4A)
WERO #3: Toku Whakapapa! Toku Pepeha!
Using the programme FLIPGRID, your WERO (challenge) is to record yourself RECITING your Pepeha!
I have provided links to the two Pepeha types; i.e. te Teina (the Beginner) and te Tuakana (the Advanced). These are available in Google Classroom.
PRACTICE and try to memorise your Pepeha.
START your Pepeha with a TAUPARAPARA. A link is provided to 5x Tauparapara as well. You only have to choose and recite ONE together with your Pepeha.
TAP the green PLUS sign below to open the Flipgrid Camera and start recording.
Be creative, have fun, and good luck!
WEEK 4: 4 - 8 May 2020
Week 3: 27 April - 1 May 2020
The Great VEGGIE Bake-off Competition! NOW COMPLETED.
Week 2: 20 - 24 April 2020
Week 1: 15 - 17 April 2020
THIS WEEK'S FOCUS - 9:00AM
KARAKIA / Whakatauki mo te ra nei!
THE BIG AUDIT! Your job this morning is to audit what you have completed; i.e. what work you've actually done and what tasks you know you have yet to complete!
Be Honest!
Will your list match Koka Wendy's?
9:30am: CATCH-UPs CREW - all students who are new to online learning, stay online to meet with Koka Wendy.
AFTERNOON SESSION - 1:00PM End of day meet.
THIS WEEKS TASKS
Standard "Daily" Tasks
Nga WERO mo te wiki nei! (Your CHALLENGES for this week!)
The Great VEGGIE Bake-off (see below)
Morning Session: 9:30AM - 10:00AM
Catch Up Crew: 10:00AM - 10:30AM (stay online)
Afternoon Session: 1:00PM
Your task this week is to complete the BIG AUDIT. Answer these questions while you work through the Term 1 Work Tracker checklist and the Term 2 Tukunga Mahi Tracker checklist;
Have you completed and are ready to publish ALL written pieces listed?
Have you completed all written pieces given out this term (in Term 2)?
If you have not completed them all, then this will be YOUR focus this week.
Time to ger it ALL done. Click the links above to BEGIN!
WERO #2 aligns to our "Kaupapa o te tau nei" - our focus subject for this year.
COVID-19 has confined all of our whanau to their homes. Food resources in supermarkets are stretched. Whanau in every home are returning to old skill sets such as home cooking/baking, building, gardening.
In acknowledgement of this awesome change, ALL STUDENTS are challenged to BAKE a SWEET item, but there is a TWIST.
Week 3: 27 April - 1 May 2020
The Great VEGGIE Bake-off!
Week 2: 20 - 24 April 2020
Week 1: 15 - 17 April 2020
TODAY'S FOCUS - 9:00 (30 minutes only)
New Video Conference Platform: The Big Blue Button test...
THE BIG AUDIT! Your job this morning is to audit what you have completed; i.e. what work you've actually done and what tasks you know you have yet to complete!
Be Honest!
Will your list match Koka Wendy's!
Prizes are up for grabs!
10am: Catch-ups with all students who haven't been online or visited our online classroom before!
AFTERNOON SESSION - 1PM (30 minutes only)
RAMERE WHAKANUIA! Celebration Friday!
Completion of Standardised tasks a priority.
Morning Session: 9:30AM - 10AM
Catch Up Crew: 10am - 10:30am (stay online)
Afternoon Session: 1:00PM - 2:00PM: RAMERE WHAKANUIA!
Week 2: 20 - 24 April 2020
Week 1: 15 - 17 April 2020
TODAY'S SESSIONS - 9AM (30 minutes only)
New Video Conference Platform: The Big Blue Button test...
Today's Focus: Catch Up
Maths Group Sessions (from 11am)
11am: Tautoru 3A
11:30am Takurua (2A)
1:30pm Whanui (4A)
2pm Puanga (6A)
AFTERNOON SESSION - 1PM (30 minutes only)
KAHA Challenge: 3pm
Completion of Standardised tasks a priority.
TODAY'S SESSIONS - 9AM
KAHOOT TOOT X11
Review Block 1 focus with Koka Wendy
Today's Focus
11AM
Review block 2 focus
Intro to Math Rotations (for lockdown)
Intro to Moneytime (for those who need it.
1PM
Review block 3 proposed focus
Physical activity - options
Completion of Standardised tasks a priority.
TODAY'S: 9am Session
1. Timetables: 60 Second Ice Breaker! Who's going to drop the ball?
2. Review Block 1 focus with Koka Wendy
3. Today's Focus
TODAY'S: 11am Session
1. Review Block 2 focus with Koka Wendy:
Introduction to our Weekly Math Timetable and importance of making sessions with Koka Wendy.
Introduction to MoneyTime
TODAY'S: 1pm Session
1. Review Block 3 focus with Koka Wendy
Importance of focus
Physical Activity (be flexible)
Mathletics & Steps (a high priority)
Have a good day!
Morning Session: 9:00AM - 9:30AM
Catch Up Crew: 9:30am - 10:00am
Math Session #1: 11:00am - 11:30am
Afternoon Session: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Today you will need;
Chromebook
Read/Write Book
Pen or Pencil
9:30am Reading/Writing: Reflect to Succeed!
9:30am Technology Intro #1
10:30am Morning Tea (30mins)
11:00am Math (Everyone) with Koka Wendy
11:30am Math - completion of MoneyTime Module #1
Your Afternoon Work Checklist!
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Hui with Koka Wendy
1:30pm Intro to Te Reo Online (30-45mins)
2:30pm PE: 30 Mins HIIT or Go for a run/walk outside
3:00pm Mathletics (30mins)
3:30pm STEPS (30mins)
DONE!
Nau mai, haere mai ki ta matou Akomanga Tuihono! Welcome to our new digital classroom!
For the remainder of this short week we will be having a focussed lesson on orientating ourselves on how access and become proficient at using various portals, platforms and programmes that will form a major part of our new digital classroom.
Today's focus! GOOGLE BLOGGER!
1. CLICK HERE to view our Classroom Blog and to find YOUR Personalised Google Blogger Account.
NOTE: This is a guide and sessions can be swapped around to accommodate whanau commitments and/or the completion of other activities or tasks.
For today's session you will need your:
WATCH and enjoy this inspiring video clip to get your day of "focus" started!
digital device
Headphones!!!
READ/WRITE Book
pen or pencil
TODAY'S AGENDA: 9am Session
1. Timetables: 60 Second Ice Breaker! Who's going to drop the ball?
2. Term 1 Work Completion - Reviewed
3. Today's Focus
TODAY'S AGENDA: 1pm Session - Weekly Celebrations!
1. "Hand-It-In" Tracker Sheet
2. Leaderboards Reviewed
3. Acknowledgements: "Ko wai ta matou Manukura i tenei wiki?" (Who is our Leader/Manukura this week?)
Task #1: WATCH this video!
Task #2 - While watching the video... take notes to ensure you capture the core fundamental rules of what core components make an awesome and engaging Blog!
Your Learning Outcomes will be...
1. By the end of TODAY you will... create your first TWO Blog Posts (if you haven't done one already!
Blog #1 Title: "Term 1 2020 @ 'Gis Int'!"
Blog #2 Title: "Me on Covid-19 Lockdown.... what!?"
Blog #3 Title: "Week 1 of Term 2 2020 on LOCKDOWN!"
For today's session you will need your:
WATCH and enjoy this inspiring video clip to get your day of "focus" started!
digital device
Headphones!!!
READ/WRITE Book
pen or pencil
Task #1: WATCH this video!
Task #2 - While watching the video... take notes to ensure you capture the core fundamental rules of what core components make an awesome and engaging Blog!
Your Learning Outcomes will be...
1. By the end of TODAY you will... create your first TWO Blog Posts (if you haven't done one already!
Blog #1 Title: "Me on Lockdown.... what!?"
Blog #1 Title: "Day 1 of Term 1 2020 on LOCKDOWN!"
Nau mai! Haere mai Whanau! Welcome to this, our AKOMANGA TUIHONO, a.k.a. our "ONLINE CLASSROOM". All of our online learning will be based on this webpage. You will also be directed to other portals; i.e. websites or resources that will support your learning journey from here as well. If you have any questions please message Koka Wendy at wendy.wallace@gisint.school.nz or via our closed Facebook Messenger group @
It is now Term 2 whanau! Welcome back one and all to our "Akomanga Tuihono", also known as our "Online Classroom"! Please note - this method of learning will continue when we return to the our normal classroom - so make sure to take in ALL instructions that are shared through this portal! If you have any questions please message Koka Wendy at wendy.wallace@gisint.school.nz or via our closed Facebook Messenger group @TeWhanauAKiwa.
For today's session you will need your:
digital device
READ/WRITE Book
pen or pencil
ears and eyes open and your lips closed
Your Focus...
Afternoon Session
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Nau mai, haere mai ki ta matou Akomanga Tuihono! Welcome to our new digital classroom!
For the remainder of this short week we will be having a focussed lesson on orientating ourselves on how access and become proficient at using various portals, platforms and programmes that will form a major part of our new digital classroom.
Today's focus! GOOGLE BLOGGER!
1. CLICK HERE to view our Classroom Blog and to find YOUR Personalised Google Blogger Account.
Welcome to our new financial literacy programme. By the time you all complete this course you will all have the skills you will need to navigate through life well prepared to manage the wealth you will create for your future!
The aim for this lesson is to;
1. Successfully sign-up to the Moneytime programme by clicking this link: CLICK TO SIGN-UP!
2. Familiarise yourself with the layout of the Moneytime platform.
3. Watch the Introduction to Moneytime video
4. Complete TOPIC 1: Earnings, Savings & Interest
Enjoy your the journey!