Explanation writing about a hydro dam

WALT write an explanation including a definition, description and conclusion (of how a Hydro-power station works)





A hydro-dam is an amazing structure that makes electricity from water!

Firstly you build a dam to block the river. Water then builds up behind the dam. This is called the reservoir.

Water then goes through the intake. After it goes through the intake it goes down the penstock.Water then hits the turbine very fast and spins very fast
which makes electricity which is stored  in the generator.
The electricity then travels through the power lines to houses and cities.

How coal is used

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 energy,water,biomass

Non-renewable (will run out) energy source:
natural gas,oil,coal


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

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

Building a Mara Rongoa Stand!

GARDEN DAY ACTIVITY REFLECTION SHEET

This document is a reflection on the purpose, process and outcomes of our Garden Day Activities.

NAME: Niko

ACTIVITY: Mara Rongoa Stands

MATERIALS:

• our hands
• wooden pallet, netting
• chalk, paint

PURPOSE:

• so we can grow plants in the stands
• so that the stand will look good

PROCESS:

• we draw some designs.
• then got some chalk  and drew on the pallets
• next we waited for the sketch paint
• then we painted the designs

WHAT WORKED WELL

• working as  a team and listening to the teacher

WHAT DIDN’T WORK WELL

• trying to find patterns

WHAT THINGS DID YOU LEARN ?

• not to use a ruler when you when you sketch
• how to make a mara rongoa stand

Kiwi facts

WAL  facts about kiwis for our report writing 

Interesting Facts

• Depending on the species, the male kiwi does most of the egg incubation, which is usually one clutch of one egg per year from June to December.
• Kiwi lives in the forest in the bushes

• Kiwis only sleep during the day
• Kiwis are only in New Zealand
• The kiwi is part of a group of birds called ratites.

Cybersmart

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, age

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  Niko and I have 3 sisters and 5 brothers.  My favorite hobbies are my brothers  xbox 360 and having fun with my papa.

Book review

WALT understand the different parts of a report

Read ‘Poison Dart Frog’ below.     


Title: Poison dart frog

Classification
What is it:A beautiful frog but deadly.


Description
What does it look like: A blue and black frog with 4 fingers

Where do you find it (Habitat-where does it live):South American rainforest

What does it eat:20’000 mice,  beetles, meat, flies and small crickets.

What does it do:It hops and it swims in river

Other interesting facts:there are over 100! species of poison dart frog one snake is their only preda

Technical words: Species,Toxic,Carnivores,Central,Predator,Habitat.

Conclusion
What does the writer think about the Poison Dart Frog?

Information about nurture

 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?
It grows  one day.


2. Can plants grow in the shade? Can they grow inside?
Yes it can grow in shade.

3. Can plants grow better by talking to them? Why?
Plants can't  grow by talking.

4. Can plants grow in sand? or rocks? Why?
Plants can grow in sand.

5. How much water do plants need to grow? What type of water?
It needs nice water and it needs water one day.

6. Can you feed plants food? If yes, what type.
Yes  because the  get carbon dioxide and water.

Photosynthesis

WAL about how plants grow and what they need to grow





My explanation of how Photosynthesis works: For a plant to grow it needs carbon dioxide and water. The sunlight turns these into sugar which the plant uses to grow.

Niko term 3/4lerning

Writing

• proofread his writing  carefully for errors
• Use a wider variety of  sentence beginning and lengths in my writing
• Transfer ideas from my plane  in a logical  order, and include greater details

My goals are:


Reading

My goals are:

• continue to select and read  a variety of text type and contribute to group  work and discussion in class
• further develop his inferential skills as well as the ability to evaluate  and interpret text.

Maths

• My goals are:Continue to develop  his understanding of place value and all whole numbers .

• Apply basic addition and subtraction  multiply facts when problem solving.

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 Mathematics because I like going on Studyladder and learning how to solve mental problems.  In my spare time I like to play rugby and go to church. In the future I want to be a rugby player for the All Blacks and be a Fireman.

MOTHERS DAY

  On Mothers Day  I made my mum  pancakes and then I  went to                              my brothers rugby game. My brothers friends called Tim and Beautiful came. My brother is called Jonive. When his game started Jonive  had the ball  and passed  it on. Then I went on the playground. I had a little play and then went to watch the rest of the game. I made my mum a present at church.It was chocolates wrapped in foil. She gave me a hug and said thank you.