What am I learning?

How to use and apply my mathematical knowledge to solve problems.

How can I make sure I am successful?

• By selecting TWO problems to solve.

• By taking my time and not rushing the answer.

Activity description/steps:

1. Have a look through the different questions on the google slide.

2. Choose at least TWO of these problems to solve. (Make sure you write down the title of the task you are completing so your teacher knows which problem you are trying to solve.)

3. Read through each question carefully.

Extras for early finishers

How many more problems can you solve? Can you try to solve all of them?

Resources:

• Pencil

• Paper

• Google Slide

Youtube/Drive/PDF links:

Google Slide w/ Problem Solving Questions

What am I learning?

*to understand and interpret data on a steaf and leaf graph.

How can I make sure I am successful?

*follow the instructions on the worksheet and READ each sentence.

Activity description/steps:

1. Complete the worksheet using full answers on a piece of paper.

2. Remember to read each section of the worksheet carefully.

3. Send a copy to your teacher once you have completed.

What am I learning?

To write appropriate and creative captions for photos.

How can I make sure I am successful?

• I can give each photo a creative caption.

• My captions make sense and appropriate for the photo.

• I am using AT LEAST one full sentence to describe the photo.

• I am using proper punctuation.

Activity description/steps:

A caption is a comment or title that goes with a picture.

Your job is to create a caption for each of the 5 photos in the google slide. (The first slide shows some examples).

Make sure you use AT LEAST one full sentence to caption the photo. You can use more than one sentence to caption the photo if you would like.

Don’t forget to be creative, use full sentences and proper punctuation!

Extras for early finishers

Find or take your own picture and caption it.

Resources:

• Pencil

• Paper

• Google Slide

Youtube/Drive/PDF links:

Google Slide

What am I learning?

To choose to be thankful even when life is hard.

How can I make sure I am successful?

• By watching the Kid President’s video.

• By writing my own list of things I am thankful for.

Activity description/steps:

For a lot of people in New Zealand right now, being locked in our homes can make us feel a bit strange. Lots of us might feel sad, lonely or a bit confused.

We can’t always choose what happens in life, but we can choose how we feel. Practicing being thankful for the things we do have is an awesome way to keep a positive mindset.

1. Watch Kid President’s video: 25 Reasons To Be Thankful!

2. Write your own list of reasons that you can be thankful today.

3. Share the list of things you are thankful for with your whānua and your teacher.

Extras for early finishers

Want to be brave? Video yourself sharing the reasons you’re thankful today. Your video could help encourage someone who isn’t feeling very happy at the moment!

Resources:

• Pencil

• Paper

• Device to watch video

Youtube/Drive/PDF links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA5Qpt1JRE4

What am I learning?

*to observe how music impacts your mood.

How can I make sure I am successful?

*to identify 1 song for each mood

*write how they make you feel and why you enjoy it for that particular mood

Activity description/steps:

1. Brainstorm a list of your favourite songs at the moment.

2. Think about the different moods they help you with.

3. Find 1 song that makes you feel 'Happy or Energetic'. Write down the name of the song and artist. Include 5 sentences about how and why it makes you feel happy and energetic.

4. Find 1 song that makes you feel 'Calm & Relaxed'. Write down the name of the song and artist. Include 5 sentences about how and why it makes you feel calm and relaxed.

5. Find 1 song that makes you feel 'Inspired'. Write down the name of the song and artist. Include 5 sentences about how and why it makes you feel calm and relaxed.

6. Share with your teacher!