MOTAT Trip

Yesterday we went to the MOTAT to learn about simple Machines.I was really excited to learn about machines because I don’t know much about machines.At MOTAT, the first thing we went to look at was the future train. It was better looking than the ones we use now . It was shiny and it wasn't rusty like the ones we use today. Then we went to check out the old vehicles.After that we went on the tram. It was cool but very slow . Paul the tram diver   talked to us about the tram and how it works.It was really interesting what he was telling us .Then we turned around and went back to  MOTAT.

After that we went inside the classroom.Melissa talked about simple machines she showed us a pulley .Then we had to build a simple machine in a  group  . My group built a car but other groups built different machines.

There were new things like army trucks and other army stuff because it was army month.

Then we went to the Mirror maze. It was pretty funny  and it was hard getting through there .I kept on bumping into the mirrors or going through a dead end.

It was a cool time at MOTAT and I hope we go there again .I learnt a lot about transport, and simple machines and about facts that I never knew before .I had a really awesome time.

Math Whizz

Today I got a 100% in my 3 time tables  it was pretty hard but I got through it I managed to get 100% in 54 seconds that's pretty good but im going to try harder then that.So next time im gonna try get 30 seconds or less instead of 54.

Maths Work

Today I have learnt to do my 2 divided bys.I got 100% in my maths and now I will try to get 20 seconds instead of 53 seconds.

Bio Peom

Joan
Tall, funny and cool
Who feels happy to help people
Who fears snakes, sharks, and big dogs
Who needs money everyday
to give to homeless people
Who wonders what life is like in other countries
Who would like to see dancing broccoli.

Netbook Reflection 2012

Here is the hyperlink to my work: My reflection

Scary Horror story

LI: To write a story with some speech,, smilies, and onomatopoeia

AHHH!! One cloudy scary night there was a curly haired girl called Hazel and these 2 boys named Tommy and Danny. At night time Hazel got a phone call she says "hello" all she hears is breathing. Poor girl  gets frightened and runs to the door and locks it click clack! After that there is another phone call she says "hello" very slowly and quietly because she is frightened from the first call. She is relieved,  it is just Dany. Dany tells her to come over and see something. Hazel gets into the car and dives to Dany's house. When he hears the ring at the door he sacks all his knifes Dannys knives were as sharp as a blade  . Hazel goes inside Dany tells her I am going to kill you, Hazel shouts " stuff you!" and runs upstairs. Dany shouts " I am going to find you and then I will kill you." Tommy goes to Dany's house. Tommy sees Dany trying to kill Hazel and he finds a cricket bat next to the kitchen door.  Tommy grabs it and hits Danny over the  head and he fell over with a thud! Hazel gets up and runs to Tommy and thanks him for saving her life. Finally when the night drew in, she was glad it was over.

Basketball lessons

 On Tuesday we had a basketball lesson with coach  Bruce.

He was cool and I liked his American accent. He taught us how to dribble and do the figure eight. After that Bruce put us into 4 groups. Every group got 1 basketball  we had to dribble the ball to the other side then dribble it to the other player. Then it got even harder because we had to do the figure 8 while walking or running. The teams who lost had to do 10 push ups. We had fun learning about basketball. The basketball was as bouncy as a kangaroo. While I was running I could feel the cold breeze blowing towards my face.      

I am looking forward to my lesson next week                                                                  

All about Me

Joan 

                                                  

Friendly,funny,joyful,nice                           

My lovely 7 crazy siblings                                          

I love Music, playing with balls and swimming              

Who feels happy, excited and brave  

Who freely shares freedom with other people                                                                                          

Who fears mice, vicious dogs                                                      

Would like to see spiders dancing

Resident of Auckland, Glen Innes                                                                       

Tamale is my family name

The Auckland Museum-Report

The Auckland Museum is really good to visit and learn about different cultures from the Pacific. The Auckland Museum is a great experience for all visitors from around the world and New Zealand.
The Volcanic Room is  a great place to learn about the earth and what might happen if there is a volcanic eruption.The volcanic room has a model house that visitors sit inside and experience what it might be like during a volcanic eruption. The Ocean Room tells you all about fish and aquatic life. Room is  a great place to learn about the earth and what might happen if there is a volcanic eruption.The volcanic room has a model house that visitors sit inside and experience what it might be like during a volcanic eruption. The Ocean Room tells you all about fish and aquatic life. Inside it has a touch screen monitor that  visitors can access information about the ocean.The Volcanic Room is  a great place to learn about the earth and what might happen if there is a volcanic eruption.The volcanic room has a model house that visitors sit inside and experience what it might be like during a volcanic eruption. The Ocean Room tells you all about fish and aquatic life. Inside it has a touch screen monitor that  visitors can access information about the ocean.The Auckland Museum is located on a hilltop in the Auckland Domain. Inside the Auckland Museum there are  maori tongoa or treasures and other cultural items. It has exhibitions from New Zealand and other countries. There are also many displays showing the past and how hard life was for people.The Auckland Museum is a really great day out to learn about different cultures and New Zealand’s  past.

Image source:Chris Gin

The crowd goes wild

Wind blowing against his face while the crowd goes wild, he broke the world record. Hearing all his fans cheering and laughing and having so much fun, he was so proud of himself. When he finished the race his face was hardcore sweating. Usain’s heart was beating so fast  that  I  saw  his veins on his face. He was probably thinking, I finally broke the world record. The crowd started cheering louder. Usain was really proud of himself. His country would be really proud of Usain Bolt.

Image: Wikipedia

How the Kiwi lost it's wings, retold by Joan

Many years ago,Tanemahuta  was walking through a beautiful forest.He looked up at his gentle children reaching the blue sky and noticed that they were getting sick while all the bugs were sucking on their skin.Then Tanemahuta went to talk with his brother, Tanehokahoka called all of his children and his birds.Tanemahuta  started talking to his birds and his children.

Tanemahuta said that someone was  eating  his lovely children and he believed that it was the bugs. He requested the  birds to come down to the forest floor and  live on the forest floor  so that his children would live  and be saved and their land would  be saved.

Tanemahuta asked the Tui if he could come down and stay on the forest floor. The Tui refused to help because he did not like the darkness of the forest floor.  Then he asked the Pukeko and he said no, because he looked down and saw the cold damp forest floor and he did not like his feet getting wet.Then he went and asked Pipiwharauroa if he could save his children but he refused because he was too busy building a nest.Then Tanehokahoka turned to kiwi and asked if he could come down to the forest floor. The Kiwi  turned around and looked at his family and then once more he turned around  and told Tanehokahoka that he would come down and live on the forest floor.Their hearts were really happy.

Then Tanehokahoka cursed all the birds in the forest except for the Kiwi because he risked his life for them.Tanehokahoka said to kiwi that he would be the most known bird in the forest. The Kiwi had to lose its feathers and have strong legs so that it could survive on the forest floor.

Tanemahuta,s children finally had the Kiwi as their protector.

Culture Walk

Today we had a culture walk around in other classes Room 7 had learnt about south africa,room 8 learnt about Iran,room 9 learnt about Samoa,room 10 learnt about Niue,room 1 learnt about Netherland and room 2 learnt about Cook Island and the last of all room 4 learnt about Tonga.


My Favourite  one was Room 4 because they were talking about Tonga.My second best was room 10 because I thought they were great and they  talked nice and clear.

Making a connection

This term we have been learning about making good comments on different blogs.We had to make sure our comments were positive,helpful and thoughtful.I enjoyed posting comments on different blogs because they might also comment on mine.The challenging part was making it positive and specific.It is easy to be positive but it is hard to be specific.You need to also connect with the blogpost.I look for something similar that I know about.So far I am doing great blog commenting on peoples
blogpost. Here is a example of a comment I wrote.I have made a connection by sharing something I did on mothers day.

     

Surprising visit to Pak 'n Save

I was excited! Today Room 7 went to Pak'nSave to learn about the food labels. We took the bus there, the bus was really nice and warm.First we went to  look at the cereals.We looked at the weet-bix  because we thought it was really healthy.We checked  the back of the weet-bix box on the food label.We found out that it had a low sugar.

Next we went to look at the Molenberg bread.I was surprised that  Molenberg was really healthy because I thought that it was not healthy.
The Molenberg sugar level was only 2.8g and the energy was 902 kj.
Before we went back to school we got a $60 voucher from Pak ‘n Save.
With our $60 voucher our class is going to have a healthy lunch together.

The faster you go the worse it looks!!

!!The faster you go the worst it looks!! Yahoo!! This morning Room 7 had some tips from Constable Julie.We were learning about stopping distance with big trucks. We were also learning to be safe while crossing the roads.I learnt that if the roads are wet we should always slow down.We also learnt cars should always be safe on roads. Be safe while driving on the road and look both ways while crossing the road. By Joan

!!The faster you go the worst it looks!!

!!The faster you go the worst it looks!!

Yahoo!! This morning Room 7  had some tips from Constable Julie.We were learning about stopping distance with big trucks. We were also learning to be safe while crossing the roads.I  learnt that if the roads are wet we should always slow down.We also learnt cars should always be safe on roads. Be safe while driving on the road and look both ways while crossing the road.

!!The faster you go the worst it looks!!

Yahoo!! This morning Room 7  had some tips from Constable Julie.We were learning about stopping distance with big trucks. We were also learning to be safe while crossing the roads.I  learnt that if the roads are wet we should always slow down.We also learnt cars should always be safe on roads. Be safe while driving on the road and look both ways while crossing the road.

Making a great comment

We are learning to make a good comment
Positive: Your picture looks pretty
Helpful:Was the book really interesting to you.
Thoughtful:I hope I get a chance to read it

Good Blog Comments

 

We are learning to write a good blogpost

Helpful:Next time I will ask a question

Thoughtful:I said that I made my mother some breakfast too

Positive:I said her mother will have a great time yesterday

Dairy entry

This morning I went to the pools and it was so cool.The pool was so deep I nearly drowned in the pool so I hoped out and got my towel.Then me and Mary went to do freestyle Mary came last but it was okay.Then it was my turn but I did not go because I started to cry.So I only
went for breath stork I only did the 1 length but the others did 2 length.I love swimming.
When I walked home,I was so cold I felt I was going to turn into a ice-block.My hair was so wet and my clothes.My Nana put it in the new dryer it only took 8 minutes to dry up.So I went to stick my home clothes on.And had a snack it was a chicken filled roll.