WELL DONE!

Some really great comments! I agree that without inspirational people in different parts and aspects of the world we live in, we possibly wouldnt be able to really believe that all things are possible with just some simple ingredients.. like determination, courage, self belief and so so much more! Miss Pepler

HELLO MEMBERS OF ROOM 3, Thursday 15th May

click here and read the facts sheets about different charts and graphs used to present findings.

Please also discuss this question, you can add to, comment, debate etc.. on what others in our class say: Why do we need to have Experts, Extremists and people with the X-factor in our world?

ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS CLICK ON ADD COMMENT at the end of the text.

I look forward to hearing your comments.

Have a nice afternoon

Miss Pepler

TERM 2 - INQUIRY LEARNING

Next term we will be learning through an Inquiry.. you will be able to choose your topic. Over the holidays take note whats on the news, what inspires you or captures your attention.

They will be categorised as either EXTREMISTS, EXPERTS or the X – FACTOR . It can be anything be:
Singers, Stars, Sports people, Hero’s, Talents, World leaders, Leaders in particular areas, Scientists, Inventors, Authors, Adventurers, Survivors, Artists, Musicians, Singers, Inspirational people, extreme weather, extreme things............. MANY MANY MORE! They can be from HISTORY OR TODAY. Have a think about this over these holidays.

INQUIRY LEARNING: learning begins with the learner. What you know and what you want to learn.

AUCKLAND VOLCANOES

Look at this site to learn about Aucklands volanoes and volcanic History.

Inside the earth

LOOK AT THIS MODEL.. you will be in class drawing and labeling your own earth diagram. More information click here

VOLCANIC ROCKS

Rocks are aggregates of minerals. Geologists divide rocks into three groups: igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary. Igneous rocks crystallize from magma. Metamorphic rocks form by the deformation and/or recrystallization of pre-existing rock by changes in temperature, pressure, and/or chemistry. Sedimentary rocks form by weathering and erosion of preexisting rock to make sediment, which is lithified into rock.

VOLCANOES, ROCKS AND SOILS

We are starting a unit on volcanoes for science. We will learn about rocks, soils and minerals and tap into their properties. Time for researching!