PBL Term 4

PBL term 4

This term our Project Based Learning (PBL) has been about design and the big question was; How can we use a Steam approach to make a marketable product?

First we learned what STEAM stood for.
S for Science
T for Technology
E for Engineering
A for the Arts
and M for Maths
Then we were given challenges. The first to make a chair using newspaper, string and straws that was able to hold a figure made out of multi-link blocks.
Then; make a table that was able to balance M&M's for the team. We were much better at the second challenge because we had already made a structure from the same materials (the chair) and knew how to build it.

In Literacy we learned to write up science experiments and to write a Technology report using the design process of ask, imagine, plan, create, improve and share.

Our next step was to form teams and ask ourselves the big question again.
How can we use a Steam approach to make a marketable product? Our aim was to create enough products or experiences and sell it to raise money for charity.

My team made mini rockets. They were quite fun to use and if you found a orange gem in your box, you got… ...yep, the whole box of ‘em. Also, here is a picture of our stall:

Reflection

My highlight from this PBL was selling the rockets for market day. Also, the person with the chocolates gave me one
Next time I would probably be a bit more prepared for market day and cooperate more
with my team (or they cooperate with me)

Project Based Learning Term 3

This term our Project Based Learning (PBL) has been about cultural stories and the big question was:

What is the significance in the 21st Century of our Cultural stories?



First we brainstormed what culture is and came up with lots of ideas. Culture is how people celebrate certain things and what clothing they wear, what gods they do or don’t worship, etc, etc.

Then we thought about our own culture and talked to our parents about our traditions and heritage. I wrote a post about my family and things we like to do (you may have read it)

In Literacy we read and discussed myths and legends from around the world then we concentrated on Maori legends. I read Maui and the sun (several times), battle of the mountains, Maui and the goddess of fire and Maui and the big fish. I have written my own legend (not a Maori one) called grove of the dragons.



We made a performance about the story Battle of the Mountains. Some students wrote the script, some students took on the job of making all the artwork, some worked hard on organising the music and others took on the role of bringing the story alive with dance and drama.



Photo: 

Reflection: 



For our performance I contributed by painting some of the artwork and writing some of the script.
I wasn't actually there for the day we performed it,
but from what people tell me, it was a good performance.

I think the show might impact on others by attempting to bring the legend alive.

What I learned about working with others was
that it can be hard as everyone is unique and all have different ideas. 
Some people actually ignore my ideas (even if they're really good)

So that will be the end of my blog post, so bye!

Maori legend quiz: battle of the mountains

Hi,
In my Reading Workshops I have been learning to ask good quality questions. I have created a quiz using a program called scratch to use with the Maori legend called Battle of the Mountains that we have been reading.
use full screen on the scratch project that I put here and FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!!
by the way, there is only one part... for now...

how to use: click the big, green flag in the centre of the screen. Enter the code that is 4562, if it refuses to show up. answer the questions and have fun!  

An epic Maths adventure (or not)...

Hi and it's Flynn here, with some maths stuff! the strategy that the square uses is quite simple. you make one number into a tidy number (that generally ends with a zero) and add what you took off to the other number. then just add them together! easy!

Instructions of use: hold down the right arrow key and watch the animation. Try and use the maths strategy that the square uses. I hope you like this! :D

p.s: the "YouTube video" at the end of the animation is just an image so DON'T click the play button. seriously. I mean it.

Culture

Culture

Hi guys and welcome to my latest blog post. This time we are learning about our culture and where we originate from. We are also learning about traditions, religions, food from different cultures, and more. I hope you enjoy and please give me feedback about this especially if you don’t like it. A quick note about commenting: please don’t put comments such as ‘hi’ or ‘hello’. Thank you for your cooperation.

My culture

As you may already know from reading my other blog posts, My name is Flynn, which is an Irish name. But you may not know that it was just a random name, chosen randomly. (actually, it wasn’t just random, it was chosen over several other names that my grandparents didn’t agree with) so I come from New Zealand and I am catholic. But I am not Maori and have no Maori ancestors. My ancestry originates in Europe. I have NO idea who originated from there... actually yes I do. it was my great grandfather who was on a boat to Napier from Sweden. he jumped ship at new Plymouth because he liked it here. he got married to an Irish woman. So from what I know, I have no famous ancestors or evil ancestors (or so I think…)  so basically let’s sum it up.
I have no famous or infamous ancestors
I don’t really have any traditions... wait yes I do! So I have a younger brother called... actually I’m not going to tell you. So on his birthday, I get a mini present! (the same thing applies for my birthday though) my mum introduced this tradition. (hey, someone's got to introduce them)
I am New Zealand european.

So I guess that basically sums it up! This has been a privilege talking to you so if you wish to know more, tell me in he comments and I will tell you. Thanks for reading this! bye! :)

PBL

Hi again and welcome to my PBL! this took AGES to create so I hope you enjoy it. The numbers are to represent the people I shared it with. Thanks to the people who contributed to this. I will remember you!

note: you don't have to click the red link button on slide five.

what is the Purpose of a Blog Post?

I hope you enjoy this!




I am now going to try and make more blog posts to try and teach others what I have learnt.