Below are SIXTEEN tasks you need to complete over the next TWO weeks. Each activity will be set up at a table somewhere in Te Waka Ako and must be completed at that site. Each site will have a MAXIMUM of 8 students at it, at any one time. So if there are already 8 people doing an activity you will have to choose another activity until it is free. When you have finished making each item you need to record it in some way and enter it onto your SLIDESHOW. (Make a copy and NAME it) You also need to fill out the questions or written work to each activity before you say it is finished.
FIRST JOB: you need to SIGN INTO an ACTIVITY on this WORKING GROUP SPREADSHEET. SECOND JOB: Complete the CREATION task. THIRD JOB: RECORD your creation in some way. FOURTH JOB: When you have finished CREATING and RECORDING the object you need to SIGN OUT of the activity on the same spreadsheet. FIFTH JOB: Enter your work onto your slideshow and complete the written work and reflection. SLIDESHOW. SIXTH JOB: Fill in the COMPLETED TASKS TRACKING SHEET.
Choose an creature. Create this creature using plasticine. Research some facts about the creature you chose. Add your facts to your slideshow with a photo of your creation.
PLANTING SEEDS
Using a six pack seed tray, fill it with seed mix then water it lightly. Make a dent in the soil and drop a seed in each section of the tray. Write your name on an ice block stick and push it into the soil of one compartment. Add it to the large polystyrene tray and remember to water it over the next few days. It could be a gift for someone in your family.
CANDLE HOLDERS
Check out these websites to see how to make different types of candle holders from fizzy drink cans.
https://aureliaslittleroom.com/upcycle-soda-cans/ = The cans below.
ENLARGEMENT CARDS
Using grid paper, make an image bigger by sketching what is in each box in the smaller image. Draw it square by square. Colour your image in. Use your enlarged drawing for cards for the holidays.
Using an A4 sheet of paper fold it several times. Cut shapes out of the folded paper. Open it up. Use it to make a card for either Christmas, a Birthday, New Year, another celebration that your family has OR to give to someone JUST because YOU LOVE THEM!
Use a jar and some cream. Where does butter come from? How can we make it? What do we need? Read the instructions on the table and see if you can make creamy butter for some toast.
How do we make scones with Lemonade? What other ingredients do we use? Work with Mrs Najak to find out and have a go at baking these YUM YUM creations. Spread with your own butter.
FINGER PUPPETS
Use the hot glue gun and felt to create a cool gift for a younger sibling or cousin. Can you write a short story about your finger puppet characters.
MARBLE MAZES
Can you make a Maze to run some marbles using corrigated cardboard.
HOLIDAY COMIC STRIPS
Create a story about the holidays using props or items and take photos of the scenes. Use these scenes to turn your photos into a comic strip. Check out the example below to get an idea. Then SMRF this doc and use it to make your comic strip
DREAMCATCHERS
Click on this LINK to follow the instructions to create your own Dreamcatcher.
MINATURE PAINTINGS
COOL AS FOOD