Showing posts with label Writing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Writing. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Balloon Rocket Experiment

Balloon Rocket




Hypothesis (What I think will happen)
I think that it won’t go really far but it will still work.



Materials
  • String 10m
  • Straw
  • Balloon
  • 2 chairs
  • Sello tape


Method (What we did)
  1. Tie or tape string to the chairs
  2. Place the straw on the string with it going through
  3. Blow up the balloon do not close off the end
  4. Pinch together the end then tape the big body part to the straw with the open facing the way that there is no string.
  5. What and see what happens.


Observation (What happened)
The balloon went flying because the air was all rushing out of one hole and that caused it to go flying.



Conclusion (Why I think it happened)

Because the air was all rushing out and making the balloon move.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Ninja Python



Ninja Python
By Lily and Hannah.

The Ninja Python is the most terrifying creature of them all. Watch out because they have Ninja stars that come out if their mouth which will chop off your head. The Ninja Python is quite rare but furious. Do you know how to defend your self from one? Read on to find out facts about them and learn how to defend yourself.

Why is this creature so terrifying?
This Ninja Python is terrifying because it has eight eyes in the back of its head so do not try to follow one. They have ninja stars growing down their spine and they rip one out when they want to throw one at you. The stars grow back as soon as they are removed from their body. The ninja python is able to jump up off the ground and wrap itself around your neck and strangle you to death.  If you dare to go through their territory they will
If you are walking through the Ninja City, under trees, they might attack you from above. They have the skills of a black belt in being a Ninja and they are not scared to attach you. They are able to change colours to blend in with their surrounding. They can shoot acid from their mouth and burn down your house.

What damage can they do?
First to start off with they can kill you. They can chop off your head, strangle you to death and throw ninja stars at you head. They can knock down your house by shooting their acid.

Diet
Humans, Fruit, Dirt , Zombie Pigs, Demon Leopard, Giant Lobsters , Ninja Hot Dogs and Egg Salad. Their favourite food is Zebra Hearts and Zebra Eyeballs.

Conclusion

Now that you know how terrifying these creatures are , don’t go any where near them or they will slice your head off.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Submarine or Boat



Boat or Submarine  
Scientists: Hannah and Olivia


Question/Goal/ problem
What shape of container will hold the most weight ?


Hypothesis (The shape I have chosen and why I think it is the best shape)
Olivia and I have chosen a pan shape because we think that if it is spread out it will float better and we can fit heaps in it.



Materials
Container filled with water, modelling clay, old coins


Method (What I did)
Create a boat out of modelling clay.
Fill the container with water.
Place the boat carefully onto the water so it floats.
One at a time , put coins carefully into the boat . Count how many coins are in the boat before it sinks.
Observation/ Analyse (What happened and why I think it happened)
Our creation floated and carried seven coins because it was spread out and light. It was also big so it could carry more coins.



Conclusion  (What I discovered about floating/ sinking )

I found out the a piece of paper could float and carry 5 coins because when Mr Ford put the coins in the middle it was pushing the middle down and making the sides float.




Centripetal Force Experiment

Hypothesis: I predict that the water is going to stick to the back of the bucket. I think that when I start to spin faster and faster the bucket will get heavier because the air will be slowing the bucket and I down and that way the bucket will get heavier. 

Variables we must control: Variables Control Liquid, Each bucket filled to the second mark to ensure that they have the same amount of water. Speed, We all need to spin around about the same speed or the water will fall out if you are going to slow. Position, You need to make sure that the bucket is not facing down to the ground. Technique, Everyone needs to start and finish the same. We all need to spin the same way. 

Method:
1. Get a bucket and fill it to the second mark
2. Hold the bucket in front of you with your fingers under the rim of the bucket.
3. Start to spin nice and slow then get faster and faster
4. Watch and see what the water is doing
5. That is called Centripetal Force.

Results: My prediction was right that the water was going to stick to the back of the bucket and I was right that it was going to get heavier and heavier. All the water stayed in the bucket but when you started to slow down the water wanted to keep spinning around so there were spillages at the end. Gravity didn’t work because I thought that when we were slowing down the water was going to fall out but it didn’t. The Centripetal Force pushed the water to the back of the bucket.

Don't fall on my head water!

I am getting dizzy!

It is working!

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

My Term Four Report

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My year so far in Room 16 by Hannah Hansen

My favourite thing about being in Room 16 in 2013 was being able to meet heaps of awesome people and having an awesome teacher.

Something I would like to do in term four is go to the social and rock ‘n’ roll.

Something I would like to do next year is get into a digi class or an Academic class. I would also like to get into some academies at Hastings Intermediate.

My dream job would be a Veterinarian.

Reading

The best thing about reading so far this year is when we got to be in Literacy Circles.

The best thing I read this year was Hatchet. I loved it because it was a really good book and doing the Literacy Circle made me think more about the book not just reading it.

This is my favourite reading blog post that I created. I chose it because  I am proud of what our group did and I really liked the book Dead Harry.

This is my favourite reading post from Lily. I think it is awesome because she added in great audio and her map of his island looks really cool.

Maths

The best thing about maths so far this year is The three chilly bins.

I was most proud of learning different strategies for subtraction. I was proud because I used different strategies that I have learnt.

This year, Mathletics has been my favourite  I chose it because I like making the posters and I find they really fun.
This is my favourite maths post from Olivia and Tracey. I think it is awesome because they have made a really good presentation.

I am really good at creating mathletics posters.
I want to get faster at my 7 and 8 times tables.

Writing

The best thing about writing so far this year is when we get to do free writing.

I was most proud of learning how to write a story from a picture. I am proud because now I know how to write a story from a picture and I am able to expand my writing.

This is my favourite writing blog post that I created. I chose it because I am proud of it and I like how I added in the Tic Tac Toe.

This is my favourite writing post from Teva. I think it is awesome because I like how he has added in the picture of Mahatma Gandhi but he made it in Minecraft.

I am really good at free writing and making up stories.
I want to get better at retelling stories from the past.

Integrated Topic

My favourite part of topic has been Rock Climbing. I enjoyed it because it was a great experience and I really like it.

This is my favourite topic blog post that I created. I chose it because I thought that it was really cool to have Henna on our hands and it was a great thing to experience.

This is my favourite topic post from Hemani. I think it is awesome because she has described it really well and she also added in the video.

School Involvement

Volleyball, Rippa Rugby, Netball, Touch, Inter School Cross Country, Inter School athletics, Inter School Swimming, Road Patrol, Young Leader, Choir, House Leader, Riverdale Exchange, Swimming training, Levin Netball Tournament, Wellington Netball Tournament, Napier Netball Tournament, Thursday Netball Tournament, Inter School Triathlon (I hope), Academic Achiever.
How I Have Shown PRIDE
Personal  Best:I show personal best in being a Young Leader,  House Leader and Academic Achiever.
Respect and Responsibility: I showed Respect when we were doing our topic on India.
Integrity: I tell the truth all the time what ever situation that I am in.
Determination: I show determination in playing sport and when I am doing something hard.

Enjoyment: I show enjoyment in everything that I do and play.

Monday, September 2, 2013

Snow Leopard Report and Tic Tac Toe


Did You Know
Description
Population
That poachers kill them for their fur?
That Snow leopards have very large paws?
Did you know that a Snow Leopard can use its tail as a blanket to keep it warm.


Grey coat
White belly
Head and limbs, Black and Brown
Tail heavy
Winter coat lighter in colour
Large cat
Extremely Rare
Estimated to be 3000-10000 left in the wild
Endangered
370 Captivity
Food
Habitat
Behaviour
Carnivores
Wild Hares
Birds
Sheep and Blue Sheep
Mountain Goats
Wild Boar
Marmots
Bobak
Mice
Gazelles
Deer
Tahr
Mountains
Steep Areas
Himalayan Highlands of India
Mountain Ranges
Pine/evergreen.
Scrub
Den in Caverns
Solitary Crevices
Pairing during Breeding
Do not roar
Nocturnal
Active early morning and late afternoon
Snow leopards prefer to inhabit steep cliff areas

Threats
Breeding
Facts
Tigers
Jaguars
Poachers

Litter: 2-5 cubs at a time
Gestation 98-103 days
End of winter
Jan-May
The snow Leopard can kill animals 3 times its size
It comes back to its animal that it has killed for over 3 or 4 days so that it can get a feed every day.


My Report

Introduction
The snow Leopard is an amazing animal. It lives in India and is very beautiful. It is black and white and has some brown also on it. Read this report to find out more facts about the Snow Leopard, the amazing animal.

Description
The Snow Leopard is a large cat. It has a grey and white coat. The limbs and the head of the Snow Leopard is pure black or brown. In the winter, the coat of the Snow Leopard is lighter in colour. The tail of a Snow Leopard is quite heavy.




Food
Snow Leopards are carnivores. They eat wild hares, birds, sheep and blue sheep,
mountain goat, wild boar, marmots, bobak, mice, gazelles, deer and tahr.



Population
The population of the Snow Leopard now is estimated at about 3000-10000 left in the wild
370 in captivity.

Breeding
Snow Leopards breed at the end of winter from January to May.In a litter there are 2-5 cubs at a time. Gestation is for 98-103 days until the Cub is born. Snow Leopard cubs are very cute. I would love to keep one as a pet. When the cubs are born, they are blind and helpless.



Behavior
Snow Leopards den in Caverns and pairing up during Breeding. Heaps of people think that Snow Leopards roar but they do not roar. Did you know that Snow Leopards are nocturnal. They are active early morning and late afternoon. Snow leopards prefer to inhabit steep cliff areas.

Habitat
Snow Leopards like to live on mountains, Pine and evergreen and steep areas. Some live in the himalayan highlands of India. They also live in scrub.



Did you know
That poachers kill them for their fur? I think that is really sad because they are really awesome animals so I think that they should stop. The Snow leopard has very large paws so that it can climb. Did you know that a Snow Leopard can use its tail as a blanket to keep it warm. Did you know that Snow Leopards store fat in their tails to keep them warm.

Facts
The amazing Snow Leopard can kill animals up to 3 times its size
It comes back to its animal that it has killed for over 3 or 4 days so that it can get a feed every day. The scientific name for a Snow Leopard is a unica unica. A male Snow leopard is called a Leopard and a female Snow Leopard is called a Leopardess. Snow Leopards and Endangered. Snow Leopards are mammals. Like humans, Snow Leopards have all different paw prints.



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