Making Predictions

There were 4 cubes in a covered bag (a combination of pink and green). We pulled out one cube at a time and then returned it to the bag. We repeated this several times, to try make predictions about how many of each colour there were. We looked at the results to help us make these predictions.

“When there are three green cubes and one pink cube in the bag, I think that there is a more likely chance of pulling out a green cube.” - Jamie B

“There is an unlikely probability of pink being pulled out because there is only one pink and there are three green.” - Emily

“When there are two green and two pink, there is an even chance of pulling out either colour.” - Chloe

Testing our parachutes.

For Inquiry, our theme has been 'How Stuff Works'. We have been researching information and planning to make our own parachutes. Here are few pictures of us testing our parachutes and also some information we found out.

How do Parachutes Work?

A parachute is a device used to slow down an object that is falling towards the ground.

There are two forces acting on the falling person:

1.    Gravity (Upwards)

2.    Air resistance (Downwards)

     

Without a parachute, the gravity is more than air resistance. However, as the parachute opens, the air resistance increases. Now, air resistance is more than gravity.

This slows down the parachute and the person or object can land safely on the ground.

Here are some of the wonderful plans that students put together:

Math Problem Solving - division and multiplication

Geometry Artwork

Active Listening in Koru 2

Active Listening

Click on the link to view us learning what  active listen looks like, sounds like and feels like.

After learning the definition for active listening  we then practiced active listening to a partner. See how well we went.

How we think a fishing reel works.

For Inquiry we are going to be looking at 'How Stuff Works'. For writing we have been looking at how we think fishing reels work. Check out some of our ideas below.

Reflection, Translation and Rotation Artwork

- represent and describe the results of reflection, rotation, and translation on shapes or patterns;

Our Learning Journey

We learnt the meaning of reflection, translation and rotation. Then used different shapes to demonstrate our understanding of the language. Next we made a small artwork to show our understanding.

After that we looked at different Siapo patterns and discussed the different features represented in them. We observed a variety of different cultural artworks. Then we had to draft  our  own possible patterns and shapes to represent our culture. 

Finally we made our own artwork.