Monday 31 October 2016

Agenda: Mon 31st Oct

Date: Monday 31st October 2016
Tomorrow is: Day 3

Homework:
  • Summative presentations (those not done)
  • Hand in 3D construction (those who didn't hand there one in)
  • Vocabulary
  • Weekly Quiz

Reminders:
  • All About Fame production tomorrow. Gold Coin. 1:15pm-2:45pm
  • All About Fame Wed night. 6:45pm in the Cultural Centre (Tickets can be purchased from the office: Adults $5, Children $3).
  • Block swap 3 for 4
  • Teaming
  • Athletics: Field events begin Wednesday

Tuesday 25 October 2016

Norwegian Lesson: Week 3

Ask the students to greet in Norwegian.

Ask them what they have learnt so far in Norwegian.

Show them this video:




Go through these slides on how to make a Norwegian Christmas basketball.




Use the templates on my desk (ask Miss Chandler or Mrs Norman). Students are to have one white template and one red/white. (You might need to borrow scissors from the team R27, R28, R29)

Early finishers can try and make one from there own templates.

Some examples:

Monday 24 October 2016

End of year school songs

Here are the three songs we are likely to sing for the end of year assembly. We will be practicing these over the next few weeks.

I Lived:


The Greatest (a rocky version of this song):


Something Wild (we would take the key higher to make it easier to sing):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtmCCNB8wqc

One Republic - I Lived




Sia - The Greatest (a rocky version of this song)




Something Wild (we would take the key higher to make it easier to sing):


Friday 21 October 2016

Agenda: Fri 21st Oct

Date: Friday 21st October 2016
Tuesday is: Day 4

Homework (due):
  • Summative presentations (those not done)
  • Hand in 3D construction (those who didn't hand there one in)

Reminders:
  • No school on Monday (Labour day)
  • Tech Arts (rotation)
  • Athletics
    • Tuesday #7: 100m final (Kaelim, Sami, Alycia)
    • Wednesday #8: 200 Final
    • Friday: Class relays

Thursday 20 October 2016

Agenda: Thurs 20th Oct

Date: Thursday 20th October 2016
Tomorrow is: Day 3

Homework (due):
  • Summative presentations tomorrow
  • Mount Multi preparation

Reminders:
  • No school on Monday (Labour day)
  • Teaming
  • Learning Centre
  • Athletics
    • Tomorrow #6: 200m semi-finals (Alycia, Molly, Kaelim, Kyle, Jake)
    • Tuesday #7: 100m final (Kaelim, Sami, Alycia)
    • Wednesday #8: 200 Final
    • Friday: Class relays

Statistics Interactive Activities

Here are some interactive games that we will be going through for statistics.


Statistics investigations


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Media Report 1 (Level 3-4)


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Fix the matchbox machine: scoop size (Level 4-5)


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Matchbox machine (Level 4-5)



Wednesday 19 October 2016

Agenda: Wed 19th Oct

Date: Wednesday 19th October 2016
Tomorrow is: Day 2

Homework:
  • Summative due on Friday

Reminders:
  • Tech Arts
  • Athletics
    • Tomorrow #6: 200m semi-finals
    • Fri #7: 100m final 
    • Tues #8: 200 Final

Monday 17 October 2016

Agenda: Tues 18th Oct

Date: Tuesday 18th October 2016
Tomorrow is: Day 1

Homework:
  • Summative due on Friday
  • Ask someone at home how they use data 

Reminders:
  • Teaming
  • Athletics
    • Tomorrow #5: 200m heats
    • Thurs #6: 200m semi-finals
    • Fri #7: 100m final 
    • Tues #8: 200 Final

Friday 14 October 2016

Agenda: Fri 10th October

Date: Friday 14th October 2016
Monday is: Day 5

Homework:
  • Research for your summative completed (if not finished)

Reminders:
  • Teaming
  • $6 Life Education (late)
  • Athletics (weather dependent):
    • Mon #4: 100m heat semi-finals (top 12)
    • Tues #5: 200m heats
    • Wed #6: 200m semi-finals
    • Thur #7: 100m final 
    • Fri #8: 200 Final 

Thursday 13 October 2016

Agenda: Thur 13th Oct

Date: Thursday 13th October 2016
Tomorrow is: Day 4

Homework (due):
  • IXL and Reading Comprehension
  • Bring WWAIPAT and HWOO books back to school signed
  • Research for your summative completed (if not finished)
  • Statistics results published on A4 paper (if not finished)

Reminders:
  • Tech Arts
  • $6 Life Education to by Friday
  • Athletics #3: 100m heats.

Wednesday 12 October 2016

Agenda: Wed 12th Oct

Date: Wednesday 12th October 2016
Tomorrow is: Day 3

Homework:

Reminders:
  • Life Education: session 1
  • Learning Centre
  • Teaming
  • $6 Life Education to Mr Ahie by Friday
  • 1500m tomorrow. 100m heats Friday.

Statistics Groups Term 4

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DamianDylanJack MMolly
RyanDarbieTianaJack D
KaelimMorganHollyJason
WaimereFionaLucy
AmyChristianAlycia
KaylaAnnabelleSami
TylerEmeliaKyle
GiorgiaTing-weiJake
LibbyJuliet
Aysha
Aiden (?)

Tuesday 11 October 2016

Summative Task HTWW

Find printable copies here

How The World Works
Technological and scientific advances impact our world

Battle of the Advancements
Assessment Checklist
Emerging:
Need for revision outweighs strengths, some expectations met with frequent support
Developing: Strengths and need for revision about equal, expectations met with basic proficiency
Effective:
On balance the strengths outweigh the challenges, small amount of support or revision is needed
Strong:
All expectations met with a high level of proficiency
Wow:
Exceeds many expectations and/or displays a very high level of proficiency
Written Persuasive argument
Structure: Has a clear layout: thesis statement that clearly outlines the position, uses paragraphing to share main points with elaboration (usually in the form of supporting evidence), the conclusion restates the writer’s position and/or makes a recommendation for action.
Includes a detailed explanation of a technological or scientific advancement.





Language features: Uses features appropriate to persuasion which includes:
  • Language that appeals to the reader's senses and emotions.
  • Technical language related to the topic (where appropriate) which gives credibility to the argument.
  • Conjunctions that express relationships: (in addition to, so, and , if and then).





Message: Detailed explanation of a technological or science advancement. Arguments backed by first hand/researched evidence.
Persuades audience.





3D Construction
Form: A 3D construction that connects to the technological or scientific advancement. Model may be the whole or a part of the advancement. Mixed materials. Recommended size: A4 ream box.





Label: Clearly tagged. Explains the connection between the 3D construction and the scientific or technological advancement. Includes any other significant background information.





Final Presentation
Message: Content is comprehensive and a position is clearly argued. All members have an in­-depth understanding of the technological or scientific advancement and can articulate this.





Oral presentation: Audience is fully engaged by a creative and effective presentation.
Presentation is prepared and well rehearsed.





Inquiry Process
UoI book: Appropriate stages of the inquiry process are clearly outlined in book and have been signed off by teacher.





Reflection
Central Idea: Clearly connects thinking and learning to the central idea (technological and scientific advancements impact our world).








How the World Works 2016


Keeping track of our guided Inquiry
Checklist
Students
Teacher
1. Tuning In
Brain dump and (NESW) Need to Know , Excited About Suggestions to find Out, Wondering About
Decide on a scientific or technological advancement that your group will pursue.


2. Finding Out
Research started
Notes recorded
Primary source accessed
Sources of research acknowledged


3. Sorting Out and Making Connections
Notes are organised into an order in inquiry book
Function; of scientific or technological advancement clarified
Change; consequences/impact over time identified
Prioritised information to share
Written persuasive argument completed


4. Going Further
Any new questions that have arisen recorded and researched
Can your group take this a step further - explain any refinements or changes
Create 3D construction with accompanying tag
Put oral presentation together


5. Reflecting and Taking Action
Final oral presentation delivered
Filled in self and peer evaluation
Summary statement reflecting what you’ve learnt - this summary statement clearly connects thinking and learning to the central idea.