Beep test for PE

Today we have Done a Beep Test for PE with Miss Simpson and Miss Birtch We do Warmups first to  First, the Boys went first for the BeepTest then the girls I realized the Beep test was really hard to do when I saw the Boys struggle I thought That was really hard there were 10 levels and 10 stages. When it was the girl's turn I was really nervous Then there was a bell and we started level 1. I Stoped at level 3 and stage 1 I was really proud of myself getting up to that level and stage.  I think I need to improve on is practice running In the weekend and just in my free time I was cheering on the other girls and boys When they were Struggling. I really Enjoy PE with Miss Simpson And Miss Birtch I Never want to do the BeepTest again But I will Have to do in Next year Too when I'm in year 8. Also In my team, I have Nathan, Hans, Tamani, Nevaeh, Nykachia, And Cody. Tasharn Was the last girl in the BeepTest And The last boy was Miguel He almost made all the levels.

Learning Story For Art

Title:                         Manaakitanga
Name: Meleana	Teachers: Miss Birtch, Miss Keene and Whaea Rowena			Date: 12/8/19
VALUES / SKILLS
Year 8 Graduate Profile Highlight the parts of the Profile you are now doing on a regular basis	Commitment	Achievement	Resilience	Respect	Skills
	In your reflection think about how you displayed the CARR values, and what curriculum skills you learnt.
People Smart I listen to understand people’s ideas and opinions I can work successfully with others I understand how my feelings and actions can affect others I act responsibly even when no one is watching I can give useful feedback to others I take responsibility for my own actions I am an outstander – I choose to help others who are having a difficult time  Active Learner I am a curious learner – I ask questions I use feedback to improve my learning I have a growth mindset I know what my next steps are I share my ideas and point of view with different people Learning Smart I am organised and have everything that is needed for my learning I complete my work in the time I’m given I am punctual by being in the right place at the right time I manage my emotions when I am frustrated or challenged I ask for help when I don’t understand what to do Thinking Smart I can reflect on my learning I understand others’ opinions and ideas I can think critically I can think creatively  Cyber Smart I use the internet and devices in a safe way I can use digital tools creatively I can use digital tools for different purposes	What we did: We worked in groups of 3 or 4 and we had to make a Stop Motion with whiteboards or clay. My group used whiteboards for the StopMotion and also we added colour to our StopMotion and last of all we made the middle bit a special text.
	What I learned:  I was sharing my ideas with my group and they liked my ideas that I shared and we were listening to other people’s Ideas. I learned how to use the StopMotion App well.
	What I enjoyed: I have enjoyed working with StopMotion and Meeting other people. Having Miss keene. StopMotion I have everything I need for Art and Bring my Book or my chromebook to Art.  I can think creatively in my head and tell my group my Ideas that I thought of
	What I found difficult: I found difficult working with my group because we had different Ideas and we didn’t know what to do but we solved the problem. I use my chromebook safely on the Internet for Art.

Maths with Miss Birtch

Today at Maths Interchange we were working on our problem-solving in our group in my group I had Tyler, Jared, and Khaylanie. 

What was the Activity?
The Activity was that we were in groups and trying to problem solve the  Question.

What strategy did your group try?
Our group tried Takeaways, Division and Times tables. The divisions were hard to do but we tried it anyway. Also, there were three parts to do with the Question.


What did you find challenging?

I found challenging the Question that we had to do. Because they were hard to work out. 


How well did your group work together?

Our group worked really well because we were helping each other with the Question also working them out together.


Were you successful? 

We were successful with the Question but we didn't get them right. but we worked together.

Hurumanu. The Water Cycle

	The Water Cycle: Bag 1	CO2 Water Cycle: Bag 2 Acid	Desert Water Cycle Bag 3
Does it cycle?	yes	yes	yes
Amount of Water	2	2	2
Acidity	1	3	1

Key: Water and acidity amount: 1 = none 

2  = small 

3  = large 

Other comments:

1.  Bag 1 cycled water.

2.  Bag 1 had a small amount of water. 

3.   The acidity in Bag 1 was low.

 

Conclusion: 

1. Bag 1 Water cycle. Bag 1 had a small amount of water. 

 The acidity in bag 1 was low.

Material 

1. Water

2. Bag

3. Soda 

4.  Food  Colouring 

5.  Litmus Paper 

6. Vivid 

7.  Sand 

Step 1. we get the vivid and the bag from the teacher.

Step 2. drew the water cycle on the bag and label 

Step 3.  get on a cup of water or soda water from the teacher 

Step 4.  2 drops of food coloring into your bag 

Step 5.   Hang the bag up on the window 

Step 6. in bag 2 I added litmus paper

Definition.

Acidification. It means something is in progress of making an acid.

Deforestation. Cutting down trees

Water vapour. Water vapour is totally invisible where the water from the ground rises up.

Icemelt.  Big Ice Melts. 

When the climate changes enough to warm the Artic and to melt sea ice, the polar regions have less of a reflective surface. More heat is absorbed, which causes more melting, which amplifies the warming.

  

 

Amazing Art

In Hurumanu we have been working with 7/8 Bh. We have been working on Manaakitanga we have been working in groups in my Group I have Shelby and Kya. We have been using whiteboards and a Chromebook for stop-motion. We are using stop motion and whiteboards for our story that we are making. We are also making characters our characters are Mike Matt's dad, Kyoya, Matt and Crystal. We have been drawing Anime for our drawings Kya Is the best Anime drawer in our group so we have been writing and telling her what our story is about. I really enjoy working with Miss Birtch, Whaea Rowena and Miss Kiens. Thank you for listening to my blog post. 

Here is my video

Blog Post about C.I.P

Hi Bloggers! Today I am going to talk to you about C.I.P. In C.I.P we have singing, rugby academy and dancing. However, I chose to select singing. Singing is my favourite subject for C.I.P and I enjoy doing it with my friends. Singing keeps me calm, relaxed and feeling happy. I also enjoy singing in my own time at home, in shower but not with my hairbrush. My favourite song we sing at choir is "why does love do this to me?". It is very catchy and funky. It is by a New Zealand band called The Exponents. I think it would be cool if we got to perform for the Elderly people at a local rest home or at a competition. I look forward to November where we are competing in Kids for Kids singing competition. I hope we win!! 

Science With Mr Palmer

What is our greatest threat in thousands of years? climate change

How do we see climate change affecting the globe? flood,wind,storms and heat 

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What is needed to change history?

Is climate change a man made disaster? yes because we are burning fossil fuel's 

Dramatic action must be made in the next     10_ years to change it

Why is our climate changing?  our world is getting hot 

What is causing the warming trend of the climate?  The heat, the animals dying 

What is the main problem? The heat 

What are examples of these?

Burning fossil fuels releases what gas?

How much hotter now is our world?

What do we call this global warming?

How is this affecting creatures / animals like bats? Killing them from the heat 

What percentage of species are near Extension?

How could this effect the world ecosystems?

What global change was seen and recording breaking last year?

How is climate change affecting our weather systems?

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What is another effect of climate change?

What will happen if the ice melts in Antarctica and the Arctic?

How does this affect people?

What other things affect oceans change?

What does to much heat do to coral?

Why did some industries not want to stop burning fossil fuels?

Stop at 23.39

Investigation

You can decide on how you would like to do this investigation. Your presentation could be on the blog, slides, or Powerpoint.

Write a definition, upload an image and list where these fossil fuels are mined.

1. Coal
2. Oil
3. Natural Gas

Write a paragraph and upload an image about each of these renewable energy.

1. Solar
2. Wind
3. Waves
4. Hydro

Write a 6 sentence reflection about what you have learnt about Climate Change and how it is going to affect us.