Netbook Reflection

WALT record what learning on our netbooks this year has been like, what we have enjoyed, what has been difficult, what has been interesting.

At the start of the year Room 6 was very lucky to get black, shiny, brand new netbooks! I felt so happy and excied because it was my first time having my own netbook.

I have really liked having my own blog. We can send emails to our teacher so he can check our work. We can share our learning with the world on our own blog.

Some small problems is that sometimes the internet connection doesn’t work and the mouse doesn’t work. Sometimes the screen freezes .

It has been really interesting posting our learning on your blog. You can make movies and edit them. You can post comments to other people’s blog.

I think netbooks are perfect for our learning!

Power Sources

WAL about different power sources (where we get power from), and whether they are renewable or non-renewable:

Renewable (will not run out) energy source:
Solar, Wind, Biomass.
Non-renewable (will run out) energy source:
Coal, Natural gas, Petroleum, Uranium,

This is how hydropower is used to generate (make) power:

My Fractions

In Maths this term we have been learning about FRACTIONS


I can find fractions of whole numbers like:

½ of 12 = 6                     ⅓ of 9= 3           1/10 of 20=2

⅔ of 12=8                        ⅘ of 10= 8              

I can recognise when a  fraction is greater than 1:

½ + ½ + ½ =1 1/2

⅓ + ⅓ + ⅓ + ⅓ =1 1/3

7/4 = 1 3/4

My kiwi report

The kiwi is a small flightless bird. It is only found in New Zealand.

The kiwi has a long beak,that it use to dig worms and eat it. It is covered with brown fur. It has short legs, with sharp, strong claws.

The kiwi’s lives in the forest, mainly in the north of New Zealand. many live in the special islands that don’t have predators.

The kiwi uses it’s beak to dig in the ground. It’s eats worm and other bugs.

The kiwi lags one large egg. The egg is huge compared to the size of the kiwi. Kiwi can run faster than a human. The kiwi sleep during the daytime, and hunts for food at night.

I think the kiwi is a little strong bird and it is very cute.

About My Self

We have been learning what is personal and what is private information online.

Personal information we can share online   e.g. favourite things, hobbies, favourite food, first name, Private information we do not share online   e.g. home address, birth date, home phone number, full name. If we are not sure we keep it private.





My name is TJT I am 9 years old I am a boy. My favourite subjects at school is math. My favourite song is owl-cheerleader and trouble trouble song. My favourite sports team is the All Blacks. My favourite food is kit kat, chocolate cake, chocolate and coke. My favourite color is green, red and purple. My favourite singers are Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj.

How to grow plants

1.The scientific study of plant life is known as what? Botany
2. The process of plants using energy from sunlight to turn carbon dioxide into food is known as what?Photosynthesis
3. True or false? In the right conditions bamboo can grow over 60cm (24in) in just one day.True
4. The movement of pollen from the anthers to the stigma of a flower is known as what?Pollination
5. Amber is made from fossilized tree  Resin
6. True or false? Humans were on Earth before plants.False
7. What grain has the highest level of worldwide production ? (Hint: Rice is second) Maize
8. A trailing or climbing plant is also known as a Vine
9. True or false? Pitcher plants are carnivorous. False
10. The Japanese word “sakura” means the blossoming of what kind of tree? carry tree

How plants grow best

WAL: about how plants grow best
This is what I think about how plants grow. We will be doing some experiments to find out if it is true.

1. How much sunlight do plants need to grow?Not much. about 4 hour a day.

2. Can plants grow in the shade? Can they grow inside?NO because plants need sunlight to grow.

3. Can plants grow better by talking to them? Why?No because plants don't have mouth.

4. Can plants grow in sand? or rocks? Why?No because you can only grow plants on grass.

5. How much water do plants need to grow? What type of water?Not much only fresh water.

6. Can you feed plants food? If yes, what kind? No you can’t because they do not have mouth to eat.

Photosynthesis

WAL about how plants grow and what they need to grow




My explanation of how Photosynthesis works:
Photosynthesis is about how plants grow using water, sunlight and carbon dioxide. The sunlight turns these things into sugar that helps the plant grow.

My Learning Goals

Writing

My goals are:

• Use compound sentences consistently in my writing.
• I have to check my writing into correct errors.
• Organise ideas into my draft in the correct orders.

Reading

My goals are:

• I have to continue to practice my oral reading skills, and participate fully in group work and discussion in class.
• Further develop questioning skills, as well as the ability to identify ideas not directly stated.

Maths

My goals are:

• Continue to develop his understanding of place value and all whole numbers.
• Apply basic addition facts to help solve related.

WALT make a thoughtful, positive, or helpful comment on someone’s blog

My comment was positive and I nice about Aaron's writing.I think I did well because I said it was a interesting story.

My comment is positive because I never said anything bad about the person.
My comment is thoughtful  cause I said the person name ( Sam.)

About Me

I am a Year 5 student at Tamaki Primary School in Auckland,NZ. I am in Room 6 and my teacher is Mr Craig. My favourite subject is maths because I am good in the class. My favourite food is delicious food like spaghetti and I like to run with my Mum in my spare time. In the future I want to be an All Black or a rich person or a policeman.

Happy's Mother's Day

On the weekend it was Happy Mothers Day. Me and my two brothers went to go to the shops so we could get something special for my mum, so she would be happy. So we got her a present. It was a cake and ice-cream. The ice cream was strawberry and the cake was chocolate. That is her favourite!

WALT: take a screen shot and post it to our blogs

How to make a Tapa Cloth

Sketching the shells

Firstly, we had to sketch some shells with a pencil.We had to sketch the outline and the main  lines on the inside of the shell. When we were finished we drew a border around the shell pattern.

Transferring design

Secondly, we  transferred the best shell design onto a piece of brown cardboard. Then we drew the border carefully. Next we drew over it with vivid so that the lines would be dark and stand out.

Scrunching the cardboard

Next, we had to scrunch the cardboard 30 times. We did this so that the cardboard would be soft like cloth. When we were finished scrunching the cardboard, we had to flatten it. When it was flattened, it was smooth and soft.

Colour the tapa cloth

Finally, we had to add some colour to our tapa cloth.We could only use the black and brown.We had to color some of the tapa cloth. When it was finished I was very happy with my design.