What am I learning?

To practice adding and subtracting in Tuvaluan

How can I make sure I am successful?

• Use Tuvaluan numbers up to 20

• Adding numbers correctly

• Subtracting numbers correctly

Activity description/steps:

There are two different tasks for today's questions . Try your best to complete at least one of the tasks or you can do both.

1. Copy down the Tuvaluan equations on a piece of paper

2. Now translate the Tuvaluan words into the correct numbers. If you are still unsure of your Tuvaluan numbers from 0-20 you can use this link here to help guide you (limportant: listen to the audio’s

3. Here is an example to help you get started

E.g. 1) 8 + 7 = 15

2) 7 + 4 = 11

4. Answer the equations in number format & Complete Task 1 (feeling brave? Now try Task 2)

5. Mark your work, use this answer sheet here (you can ask someone to mark it with you)

6. Complete the Maths Survey

Extras for early finishers

Now create ten of your own equations with adding and subtracting, using the Tuvaluan numbers up to 20.

Give it to someone at home to do, don’t forget to check their answers OR share your 10 equations you created onto your dojo for your class to try.

Resources:

You will need:

• Pen/Pencil & Paper

• Device

Youtube/Drive/PDF links:

Numbers in Tuvaluan

Basic Facts Tuvaluan

Answers Sheet

What am I learning?

* I am learning about multiplicative methods from different

cultures.

* I am learning how to multiply double digit numbers.

How can I

make sure I am successful?

* I have understood how to use the Chinese method.

* I have answered the questions using the multiplication grid.

Activity description/steps: Different cultures have developed different ways to work out multiplication problems.

Today you will have a go at solving double digit multiplication problems using the Chinese method!

1. Read over the activity sheet. What is the Egyptian and Chinese multiplication method? 2. Answer the multiplication problems using the Chinese method. Draw up the grid and fill in the numbers. 3. Is there an easier way to multiply double digit numbers? Show us your method.

Extras for early finishers: Try using the Egyptian method to solve the multiplication problems. Which method did you find the easiest and why?

Youtube/Drive/PDF links: Oceans Apart Activity sheet

What am I learning?

• To read and respond to information about Tuvalu

How can I make sure I am successful?

Read through the information on attached link for Coconet TV

and answer the questions

Activity description/steps:

Follow the link and read through the information about Tuvalu.

Read the questions and respond to the questions using full sentences.

Questions

1.What ocean is Tuvalu in and what 2 countries is it between?

2.What does the word Tuvalu mean?

3.How big is Tuvalu?

4.What is the capital of Tuvalu?

5.How many Tuvaluans live in NZ?

6.What is the Tuvaluan language very alike to?

7.What is the Tuvaluan word for 5?

8.How do you say please in Tuvaluan?

9.What does “Ulu kite fatu e malu ei koe”. Mean?

10.What is the popular game called that Tuvaluan’s like to play and what is it similar to?

Extra for early finishers:

Do some research on the computer and write a report about Tuvalu. Please include information about how climate change is affecting the island. Using your research and the information you learnt today write a report about Tuvalu with headings and images. Present this report using any media, ie pen and paper google docs, google slides etc.

Resources:

Computer, pen/pencil and paper

Youtube/Drive/PDF links:

TUVALU LINK

What am I learning?

* I am learning about Chinese culture and history.

* I am learning how to create informative writing.

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How can I

make sure I am successful?

* I have researched information about a Chinese invention.

* I have introduced and described a Chinese invention in an organised and factual style.

* I have written at least 2-3 paragraphs.

Activity description/steps: To celebrate Chinese Language Week you are going to create an informative writing about a Chinese invention.

The purpose of informational writing is to teach the reader about a topic by providing facts and details. Think of it like an encyclopaedia entry.

Have a look through these 20 ancient Chinese inventions for inspiration. You can choose Chinese inventions not listed here; dumplings would be a great one to write about!

1. Choose a Chinese invention and gather information from at least 2 different sources.

2. Begin your writing with an interesting or important fact to introduce your invention to the reader.

3. Provide facts and details about your invention. Think about the 5W 1H questions – what is it, when, where and who made it, how did they invent it? 4.

4. Conclude with a statement about your invention – a good idea would be to end your writing with a sentence stating why your chosen invention is important.

5. Include an image or photo of your invention.

6. In informational writing you should avoid using personal pronouns – I think, my opinion is. You can still include a point of view as long as these are supported by facts and details - The compass is the greatest invention of all time because….

Youtube/Drive/PDF links:

Top 20 Ancient Chinese Inventions

What am I learning?

• To engage in visual art or music from Tuvalu

How can I make sure I am successful?

-view the videos and decide if you would like to sing and dance OR create a piece of visual art

-Follow the instructions on the video and record your music you need to learn the song off by heart and create your own actions

OR

-Follow the instructions on the dragon art video or be even more creative and make your own style and take a picture of your visual art

Activity description/steps:

Watch each video and decide if you want to engage in music or visual arts OR both!

Create your piece of art by following the instructions on the videos OR use your own inspiration and creativity.

Take videos of yourself or a picture of the art and send it through to Miss Karaka.

Extra for early finishers:

Resources:

Computer and a few art supplies if you choose to make the fan

Youtube/Drive/PDF links:

Tuvalu welcome song LINK

Make a Tuvaluan fan LINK

tkaraka@glenavon.school.nz

Watch this video about the rising sea levels Tuvalu and answer these questions:

1. What is the capital of Tuvalu and how many islands are there? (look at the stars on the flag).

2. Why is Tuvalu more vulnerable to rising sea levels? (how high is the country above sea level? The average elevation of land above sea level is 840 meters).

3. What is the impact of rising sea level on the people of Tuvalu and neighbouring country Kirabati?

4. Can you find examples of other countries at threat by rising sea levels?