Comparing and contrasting!

After analysing our group poster image beside, each member of our inquiry team replied to the poster questions shown on the poster.

As you can see, our group has responded to the related questions, with post it notes.

This task included comparing and contrasting similarities and differences.

Synthesis:

• In comparison to Papua new guinea to New Zealand is very different as the climate of our country has many weather changes as Papua new Guinea is very tropical, equivalent to many islands. There are identical similarities between Papua New Guinea and New Zealand as we both have sea walls, to protect our land and housing from damaging.

WALHT - Compare and contrast the learning of sea walls in comparison from Papa New Guinea and New Zealand.

Jesus' helping hand for people!

Jesus taught in many places and used a range of strategies to teach his messages

Find the scripture and use information in the reading to complete the chart below.

Scripture Reference	Place	Teaching Characteristic
Matthew 5:1-11	On a mountain	Clear message for people to think about
Mark 2:1-2	Capernaum	Jesus heals the paralyzed man.
Mark 4: 1-2	At the lake	The parable of the shower.
Mark 1:21-28	Capernaum at the synagogue	Jesus drives out an impure spirit.
Luke 7:36-50	Pharisee’s house	Jesus anointed by a sinful women.
Luke 24: 13 - 35	Emmaus	On the road to Emmaus, Jesus was recognized by Emmaus.

Keep New Zealand beautiful!

Day 7 ___ Activity
List of how I can make my neighbourhood appear more beautiful - 

• First to maintain your own home. 
• Avoid accumulating junk/rubbish into your yard.
• Tend to lawn and yard.

Activity 2:

A picture of me participating in a relaxing activity-  (Reading a book)

Bonus activity:

Description of what I have recently learnt about this Winter learning journey week - 

• Throughout this winter learning journey week, I have learnt plenty of news about our local New Zealand and the endangered species that are living in our country. I am very surprised that us New Zealanders participated in creating one of the world's most fastest motorbikes in the world. In duration of this week this journey has taught me to look after our pure New Zealand creations as it will hopefully fulfill the word for future generations to come. 

Native Aotearoa!

Day 6____ Activity 1:
Poem about New Zealand - 

• The green lovely bushes and trees I see, with everyone smiling and greetings to me. Heart beating vigorously, nose touching that I can't agree. Sun shining up upon and the wonderful birds  chirping I can add on. Ocean swifting forward, I can't wait to live here and discover the unheard.

Activity 2:
Three events I have chosen from the article - 

• One of the events I enjoyed was the Kaumatua kapa haka, it was really enjoyable to watch and very upbeat. 
• The next activity I enjoyed was the Matariki ritual where the local people around Aotearoa shared stories, celebrated life and  remembered those who had passed away in the last year. 
• Last of all I have the Matauranga Maori knowledge panel discussion where Maori and non Maori participator are discussing and understanding the difference of how the world has evolved in different cultures. 

Bonus activity:

1. Rugby World Cup 2011 - All Blacks vs France
2. World Cup 2015 - All Blacks vs Argentina
3. All Blacks vs South Africa 2016

One step at a time....

Day 5 __ Activity 1
Short story -

• There I was alone in a forest, "Arrrggg, how could I've been so stupid, where could they possibly be?! I questioned myself with terror running down my spine. I ran following a random track of leaves. "Arrrggg that stupid tree!!" I continued to blame myself. For a second there I stopped and breathed, hearing voices approaching from my right. "Hello!!!, anyone there!" I kept searching, with my heart beating anonymously. The next thing I know bags laid on the ground, confusingly hoping that they belong to my camp group. 

Activity 2 - 

A DLO about a famous person of New Zealand -  (Sonny Bill Williams)


Bonus activity -
Cycling in the Otago Rail Trail - I think can be really supportive for a simple work out to do with a family member or friend. I personally agree with this outdoor activity, hopefully I can truely visit around Central Otago and give cycling a chance.

Swimming with the sharks!

Day 4 ___ Activity 1:
What did the local people do to save the beach whales?

• The local people volunteered to help,  enable to pour buckets of water onto each and every whale. Here is a quote from the article to support this statement : "Keep them wet, cover them if you can, keep their blowholes clear and stay away from the tails."

Activity 2:

Summary about the movie whale rider - 

• This movie is about a young girl (Paikea) who was born and raised in Aotearoa. She is challenged by a mother dying from birth giving, as the father has arrived at once to his daughter. At age 12 Paikea has to  declare her birth right over her grandfather (Rawiri Paratene). 

Rating for movie - 

• I give this movie a 5 = excellent movie, because it has given me a breath of the a beautiful New Zealand experience.

Bonus activity:

My perspective about whether fishing in Farewell spit should be banned - 

• I think people should be banned to fish in the Farewell spit because these native dolphins are very endemic to New Zealand and no one can bare without our beautiful sea creatures. 

Wild eyes!

Day 3 ___Activity 1:
The animal/critter I chose was the kereru, which is a New Zealand endemic (native) wood pigeon. It feeds on fruit, leaves, twigs and buds. The Kereru is only found in New Zealand since it is native, surrounded in forests of Northland, the King Country, Nelson and the West Coast.

Activity 2:
I agree with this statement of predator free in New Zealand as they can reach out to our endangered native species and create much more extinction.

• Another reason is because our native animals are very important to New Zealand as they are endemic and prominent to our land. However, we will not let those predators harm our inhabitants. 

100% pure New Zealand!

Activity 1:
3 interesting facts  about New Zealand -

• I have analysed this article and I have discovered that us New Zealanders are responsible for inventing one of the world's fastest motorbike, including freezer vacuum pumps and even the electronic petrol pump.
• This isn't part of the topic I have been identifying, however I have recognised that whilst is meaning to while in this article.

• It is interesting that there are about 4.4million new zealanders (informally known as kiwis) located in Aotearoa. 

Activity 2:

My favourite five activities related to this video - 

• In Auckland it includes plenty of culture if you visit the Auckland War Memorial museum which includes natural and military history. 
• Involving the wonderful major attractions containing bungy jumping and even observing the wonderful living sea creatures located around Auckland's wonderful city region. 
• Walking around a magnificent view of mission bay and enjoy an inner city beach to spend with the family or friends.
• If you love seafood then quickly head across the bay to nearby Devonport which serves a marvelous amount of seafood that will knock your socks off. 
• Travel close to the native rainforest of the Waitakere rainforest to disport a tree top walk to enjoy with the family involving more of New Zealand's unique regional forest plants and trees. 

Bonus activity:
The reason of this design is because the fern is the only icon I can recall of the New Zealand culture. Also the red and white stars represent the original New Zealand flag as it involves four stars. 

Creating a chemical reaction!

Creating a chemical reaction  (Chemical = Permanent changes)

• Measuring beaker

• Zip - locked bag
• 2.5 mls of soda
• 20mls of vinegar
• The chemicals prevent an exothermic reaction which means the carbon dioxide is expanding in the zip - locked bag.

The following class extended on with science tasks. Objects around tables grabbed everyone’s attention. Baking soda and vinegar were set on each of the tables.  The purpose of the two following chemicals being so that it would be tested. A Zip - locked bag was provided as well as a measuring beaker. A small amount of baking soda was placed in the corner of the bag, twisting the corner from the protection of the vinegar. Combining 20mls of vinegar leaving the chemicals to fizz and rise up, preventing gas to fill up the bag. The temperature of the solution remained cold against the kinetic energy to prevent an Exothermic reaction.

Reflection of a bubble!

Reflection of a bubble:

The year 8’s attended their 4th assignment of science with Mrs Gawith (our teacher). Our task today was to observe the reflection of bubbles provided with the help of sunlight booming through our window. Here is the procedure of what I have completed….

Materials:

• A Straw
• A plastic clear container
• Detergent, glycerin, water
• Natural sunlight facing the table or counter top.

Method:

1. Fill the clear container with the liquid solution and dampen your table, where the sunlight is located.
2. Plunge the straw into the solution and blow a semi circle bubble onto the table.
3. Observe carefully as colours will appear reflecting the sunlight, before evaporating.

Discover all the amazing colours and patterns of a bubble!

WALHT: Include a range of sophisticated/interesting words to hook our audience 

Science at Tech!

It was the first day of tech in Term 2. As we had arrived at Pakuranga Intermediate I was shocked yet excited at the same time that the year 8’s were participating in science.

I partnered up with Cheska. Launoa and Philomena positioned themselves beside us. Our task today was to measure 100mls of cold water into a  beaker then to add some detergent. We had been given a straw for each pair to blow to formulate bubbles and observe. As I blew with all my strength, the bubbles evaporated amongst the beaker and over flowed almost touching the tip of the table.  Moving onwards after morning break, we received a magnifying glass to discover all the hidden facts behind blowing a bubble. I had leered to my right as Cheska investigated how to place a pencil into the extensive bubble. I was amazed, as I repeated the same process that Cheska had done.  It was an excellent and exciting learning opportunity.

Learn how to make banana loaf!

Today at Tech everyone was instructed to bring a container or box because we were making banana loaf. Once we arrived  at Pakuranga intermediate, the year 7’s attended science class while we attended cooking class. Here is the recipe for our banana loaf.

Dry ingredients:

2 bananas

½ cup of sugar

1 ⅓ cup of self raising flour

1 teaspoon of baking soda

¼ teaspoon of salt

Liquid ingredients:

2 eggs

Butter/melted

¼ cup of milk

Materials:

Big bowl

Medium bowl

Scraper

Measuring cups

Measuring teaspoons

Egg beater

Method:

1. Sift the 1 and ⅓ cups of self raising flour, salt and add baking soda in a big bowl.
2. Crack  2 eggs add milk together and beat in another bowl.
3. Melt your butter in a pot or metal cup and wait patiently.
4. Pour all your ingredients into the big bowl and mix.
5. Scrap your mix into a tin and put in oven for 45 minutes at fan forced 180 degrees.

Enjoy!!