The activity was reading a book called Diary of a Wild Boy. After reading it, we got together in a group chosen by the teacher to talk about it. We discussed how the character Brando faced different challenges in the story. Brando had many hard things to deal with, like learning to take care of himself and make friends. We also discussed what he did when things were tough and how he solved his problems. The learning intentions were to understand the story better and learn how to share our ideas as a group. The most challenging part of this activity was trying to figure out why Brandon acted the way he did. It was hard because everyone had different ideas. We solved this problem by listening to each other and taking turns to speak. I’ve learned how to work as a group and take turns to speak and listen to each other’s ideas. Yes, I achieved the learning objectives because I understood the story more, and I was able to share my ideas with my group. I learned that my skills in language learning can grow when I talk with others and share what I think.  I did make some mistakes while talking, like saying something quite not right or forgetting some words. But that’s okay because I can learn from those mistakes. Next time, I will practice what I want to say beforehand. What I’ve learned from this activity can help me in many life situations. In my relationships, I can listen to my friends better and understand their feelings, just like we did in the group.

Hey readers,

Last week we played Drawing in pairs. How we played it was we worked with a partner to draw pictures together. One person used a pencil to draw while the other person gave instructions on what to draw without looking.

Some of the rules of this game are:

1. One person gives instructions while the other draws.
2. We have to take turns.
3. We must face our backs to each other.

The twos Hauora that were affected by participating in Drawing in pairs were Taha hinengaro and Taha whanau. My Taha whanau was affected positively cause I listening to my friend and working together. My Taha hinengaro was affected positively cause I felt happy and excited while working with my partner. Fairness was shown last week. This because everyone got a turn to give instruction and draw. I did participate in today’s activity. This was because I really liked drawing and working with my partner! 

Today we played water pong. How we played the game was you get 20 plastic cups, put 10 on each side of the table, and pour the same amount of water into each cup. Some of the rules of this game are each player gets to have a turn to throw a ping pong ball to try to land in the other team’s cup, players must remain behind the designated throwing line while making their tosses, and players should be respectful and follow turns properly to maintain a fun atmosphere. The two areas of Hauora that were affected by participating in water pong were Taha whanau and Taha tinana. My Taha whanau was affected positively because playing water pong created an opportunity for teamwork. We encouraged each other and laughed a lot, which made the experience more enjoyable and strengthened our relationships. My taha tinana was affected positively because the game involved lots of movement, which helped me stay active. 

The activity was Debate. I didn’t even get to do anything, cause I didn’t want to. Speaking was the hard part of debating because some people when they get nervous they accidentally miss pronounce a word while debating and that distracts them from speaking during the time is wasted. I would probably solve this by speaking slowly and focusing on the words and don’t have to worry about the time getting wasted. I have learned how to debate and work together with my teammates.

Hello readers,

This blog post is about our science experiment last week we dissected a heart and learned some of the parts.

What equipment did we use?

• Scalpel
• Lab scissors
• Tweezer
• Plastic gloves
• Dissecting pan

We first used bamboo skewers to stick it in the superior vena cava and started to cut the heart to see the heartstrings, Valves, Septum, and Muscle walls.

What job do these parts do?

Arteries: Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. They play a crucial role in the circulatory system by delivering nutrients and oxygen to the tissues and organs throughout the body.

Veins: Veins are blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart. They transport deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart to be re-oxygenated and recirculated.

Septum: The septum is a partition or wall that separates two chambers or cavities in a biological structure, such as the nasal septum that divides the left and right nostrils or the septum that separates the chambers of the heart.

Ventricles: Ventricles are the two lower chambers of the heart. They receive blood from the atria and pump it into the arteries. In the brain, ventricles are interconnected cavities filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

Valves: Valves are structures that control the flow of fluids within the body. In the circulatory system, valves within the heart and veins prevent the backward flow of blood. Similarly, valves in the digestive system regulate the movement of food through the digestive tract.

Bacteria and protists are similar in that they are single-celled organisms. However, they are different in many ways such as their cell structure, genetic material, and metabolic processes. While bacteria are prokaryotic organisms with no nucleus, protists are eukaryotic organisms with a true nucleus. Additionally, bacteria play an important role in many ecological processes, while protists often serve as a food source for larger organisms.

Kingdom, Phylum, Class,  Order, Family, Genus, Species.

Species-In biology, a species is a group of organisms that share similar characteristics and can interbreed to produce fertile offspring. This means that members of the same species can mate and produce viable offspring that can also reproduce. However, they are reproductively isolated from other species, meaning they cannot interbreed and produce viable offspring with members of other species. The concept of species is important in understanding the diversity of life on Earth and how organisms are classified and organized into different groups.

Binomial naming- Binomial naming, also known as binomial nomenclature, is a standardized system used to give each species of organism a unique scientific name. The system was developed by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century and involves giving each species a two-part Latin name, consisting of the genus name and the species name. This naming system is important because it allows scientists all around the world to refer to the same organism using a standardized name, regardless of their native language or location.

Classification of living things- Classification of living things is the process of organizing and categorizing living organisms based on their physical and behavioral characteristics. It involves grouping organisms into different hierarchical levels, such as kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. This system of classification helps scientists and researchers better understand the relationships between different organisms and their evolutionary history.

In PE, we have been doing athletics. I have learned how to do some events, such as Long Jump, Shot Put, and Running. My topic is  Discuss. I learned how to stretch from the Discuss event, you might have learned the technique on how to spin and release the discus for maximum distance. You might have also learned the importance of proper footwork, balance, and throwing mechanics. Additionally, you might have learned how to adjust your technique based on the wind and other external factors that can affect your throw. Overall, participating in the Discuss event can help you develop your coordination, strength, and technique, which can be useful for other sports and activities as well.

Te Whare Tapa Wha describes our well-being as a wharenui(meeting house) with four walls. There are many ways you can take care of your hauora by keeping active, reaching out, and staying connected with whanau and friends. Being assertive means communicating with others like friends and family directly and honestly without hurting anyone’s feelings. It is important to take care of the four areas of our hauora cause of our strength and symmetry. These important  four walls are been show on the photo below.

What does Hauora mean to me? -Hauora means my well-being.

What has been my favourite activity? -My favourite activity is the NUMBER GAME.

I understand Taha__tinana__ the most.-Taha Tinana is about your physical well-being.

I am confused about Taha__Hinerango__ the most.

I need to learn more about Taha_whanau_.-Taha Whanau is about who makes you feel you belong.