Category: Hanga | Create

Samoan Hand Tatau Pattern

LI: make a pattern for Samoan language week.

Our task was to create a pattern for Samoan Language Week. It is called a Samoan Hand Tatau, we found designs to put on our hand. The designs on my 4 fingers represents my family line, and the design above it is a seagle which represents my dad leading, protecting, and looking out for our family. The flowers are traditional flowers in the Samoan culture. The designs on my thumb represents my faith and how I am protected by God.

I enjoyed this task because I learnt how Samoans show their story through the Hand tatau.

3D Shapes

LI: the name and properties of 3D Shapes. LI: label 3D shapes

Our task was to name, label 3D shapes and find an item that we use everyday that is a 3D shape. For example: A sphere has 1 face and 0 vertices because a sphere is round and has no edges. An everyday item is a ball, that we use to play basketball, football, dodgeball and many more. A cube has 6 faces and 8 verticies. An example of an everyday item is a rubix cube.

I enjoyed this task because I learnt the details and how to label 3d shapes.

How to do Subtraction Algorithm

Subtraction is a way to find the difference between 2 numbers. An example is: 254 – 124=. The first step is to start with the ones column so 4-4=0. Then move on the tens column which is 5-2=3. Lastly the hundreds, 2-1=1. The answer is 130. Tip: You can borrow 1 from the left column next to the column you are in. It is important to keep everything aligned when doing the algorithm.

I enjoyed this because I helped others on how to do subtraction.

Sentence Structure

LI: To explore sentences structure.

For this challenge I can see I have a clear understanding of simple and compound sentences. I need to focus my complex sentences. A simple sentence is a only 1 independent clause, with a noun, and verb. For example: I went to the shops. A compound sentence is 2 independent clauses connected with conjunction FANBOYS (for, and, nor, or, but, or, yet, so). For example: I wanted to eat Mcdonalds, but my parents said no. A complex sentence is has 1 independent clause and 1 or more dependent clause.

Simple and Compound Sentence

LI: To explore sentences structure.

A simple sentence contains an idea, full stops, capital letters, and verbs. An example is: The cat ran across the road. The noun is “cat” and the verb is “ran.” A compound sentence is 2 simple sentences connected with FANBOYS (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So).

I found this helpful because it gave me a good reminder.

Haiku Poem Tamaki Awa

The structure of a haiku poem is 5 syllables in the first line, 7 syllables in the second line, and 5 syllabes in the last line. Syllabes are the chunks or sounds you hear in a word. When I hear  Our Whenua I think of our motorway from the past, our tamaki awa.

I enjoyed this task as I learnt how to write a Haiku poem.

Chinese Lantern Festival

Our task was to research about the Chinese Lantern Festival. The Chinese Lantern Festival is celebrated to symbolize people letting go of their previous year and welcoming the new year with good luck and fortune. The Chinese Lantern Festival is not only celebrated in China, it is also celebrated in different parts of Asia.

I enjoyed this task because I learnt new way people celebrate the new year.

 

Treaty of Waitangi X CARE Vaules

Our task was to explain how the people used our CARE Values while siging the Treaty of Waitangi. For example: The Maori chiefs displayed confidence during the signing because they took a risk since there were errors during the translation.

I found this task interesing and inspirsing because if the Maori chiefs used our CARE values I can use it.

 

Matariki Star Design

Our task was to create a design for our class Matariki star. My design involes the different types of koru’s, the one in the middle represents the younger generation in the arms of the older generation. The 3 koru’s is the 3 koru’s of wisdom and knowledge.

I found this activity fun and interesting because I got explore what koru’s are and what they mean.

Current Events National

LI; To find national and international current events

Our task was to find national and international events that are currently happening. One of our international events was about the Taiwan earthquake that killed 12 people. One of our national events was about how Jenna Ortega was spotted working with a New Zealand actor and film maker, Taika Waititi.

I found this task fun and interesting because I learnt the different things that are happening around the world and in New Zealand.