End of Week 1 of Remote Learning

Well the Room 5 children have risen to the challenge of remote learning with such enthusiasm and I have been so proud of what they have achieved in their bubbles.

Today for Funday Friday we had a science theme around baking soda using other cooking ingredients that are in the kitchen.

Here is Indea-May doing her experiment:

I highly recommend visiting Inshirah's blog where she shows that not only could she be a TV presenter but she is also a very confident mathematician. 

https://awahonoinshirahh.blogspot.com/2020/04/cracking-code.html

Annabelle, Amelia and Tom did the balloon baking soda.  Both were really successful. 

Chido gave the honey comb a try and said it tasted delish!!

Once again I just can't say how proud I am of all the children in Rm 5 for showing resilience, responsibility and respect for this history making situation!

Day Two of Remote Learning

Today the children continued to work on a variety of Anzac challenges.  I have been wowed with the level of work that has been completed in such a different learning environment.

Today Mila and Deacon designed a NZ war medal that they would give out.  Mila took a different approach and gave hers for dogs that were supportive of the war effort.  Deacon gave his out for bravery and courage.

Another challenge was to write a letter home to a family or friend pretending that they were activity involved in WW1.  Here is some examples from Bella and Lochie.

Day One of Term 2 and Remote Learning

Today was Room 5s first day of remote learning during this level 4 lockdown and I have been so impressed with the work that has been achieved by a number of children.

I have just put up a sample of the work that was shared and done today.

Cameron Delany read the story Anzac Ted and then wrote this which brought a tear to my eye!

ANZAC TED
By Cameron

Hi my name is Anzac Ted.  I'm a bit old to look at, my tummy's torn, I'm old and gold, stinky and dirty.  I only got one eye I have a patch on my missing one, I've got one ear and everyone hates me apart from my owner who is a kid.  His grandfather was my owner and he died in the war.

My jacket is army green and torn, my past is sad but sometimes it is good to talk about.  Whenever I get entered in a favourite toy compeititon I get hate from all the other kids because of the way I look.  But they might change their mind if they new my story.

Here's a little bit of my story so it started off when I was young when I went to war, we had fight against our foe which is our enemy.  You see many things in war that are horrible and sad.  I was like a mascot to the army I have them peace when they were very badly hurt, sad and lonely.  I've helped a lot of people in my time. 

People that were in the war are heroes, I guess I am a hero too.  Not everyone looks like a hero.

anzac song- the last post

Amelia and Tom researched a game from the early 1900's and then gave it a try in their driveway.  I love how they spray painted it so no amount of rain will wash that away!!

Hopscotch began in ancient Britain during the early roman empire hopscotch courts were 100 feet long and used for military causes and training.

Mila made Anzac Biscuits which she has renamed Anzac pancakes.

Hannah and her mum also made some Anzac Biscuits which Hannah said her dad loved!!

Planting Poppies with Sue

Today we were lucky enough to have Sue Coleman come in and teach us how to plant poppy seeds.  We are hopping these will geminate and sprout before ANZAC day on the 25th of April.

Our Mold Investigation

Today we took the final part of our germ investigation to the next level!  We used both digital and old school microscopes to look at the different types of mold (and yes we took all the proper health precautions).  The children loved every minute of this process and between being grossed out and intrigued they were able to form 2 questions that they are going away to research.

Why are there different types of mold and what are those types of mold?

How can we tell what molds are good and what molds are bad?

Check out their personal blogs over the next week to find out what they found out from their research.

Poppy Planting with Sue

Today we were lucky enough to have Sue Coleman come in and teach us how to plant poppy seeds.  We are hopping these will geminate and sprout before ANZAC day on the 25th of April.

Another Germ Update

Tomorrow it will be one week since we started our bread and germ experiment.  We have notices some major increases with the mold growth.  The outside rubbish bin definitely has the most with the lilypad and front gate close behind.  We are also starting to see small dots of mold on the library book, Mrs B's phone, the class rubbish bin and the pencil.  All of these things have grown green mold.  The hand piece of bread is growing white mold.  Tomorrow we will investigate the different types of mold.