Sunday, September 16, 2018

Term 4 Science Investigations

Term 3 saw Tainui Team investigate many aspects of science.
Congratulations to all the Room 1 students who made it through to East Waikato Science and here are some of the many entries from Room 1.

Kaelyn and Ryleigh's Fair Test

Hannah and Nicole's Fair Test

Sara and Charlotte's Fair Test

Karl's Fair Test

Bailee's Science Poster

Observational Drawings


App Design - Ethan, Josh, Rhys and Hamish.

As well as photography - Tess, Jemma and Brodie

Comment on - What interesting science aspect did you discover during this time of cross grouping?

Thursday, September 6, 2018

Week 7 / 8 Daily 5 Reading

Whero Group   Watch           Bees - How It's Made Honey




Use the Tic-Tac-Toe sheet to further unpack the science knowledge. Include a detailed drawing of a bee and label it.
Do Honeybees Really Die When They Sting HD - interesting video  


  






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Kakariki Group Watch Explore The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus site







Answer the following questions in your literacy book…
  1. What are 3 ‘facts’ about the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus?
  2. Do you believe the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus is fact or fiction?
  3. How may you find out if this site is authentic?
  4. What makes this site believable?
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Kahurangi and Kowhai Watch Why Jupiter Has a Giant Red Spot




Answer the following questions in your literacy book…

  1. Why does the sun not control Jupiter’s weather?
  2. What does control Jupiter’s weather and why is it so extreme?
  3. Why has the Giant Red Spot been on Jupiter for so long?