Similarities and difference's between our's and village living!

Balloon magnetism!

WALHT investigate static electricity, using methods to try and create it.

Magnetism processing!

WALHT investigate static electricity, using methods to try and create it.

Mom, look I have a green lacewing!

Questions:

What is the life span of a green lacewing?

First a female lacewing lays it's eggs.

In 5 days the eggs will hatch and a larvae will crawl out.

After 2 weeks or 3, the larvae will start to to pupae by spinning up a cocoon.

5 days later the adult lacewing will emerge from it's pupae.

What do green lacewing eat?

• aphids,
• small insects,
• Caterpillars
• butterfly eggs
• small beetles
• scale insects
• Leafhopper
• Thrips
• small flies, and other small insects and eggs.
• But adult eat nectar

How big can a green lacewing grow?

1 / 8 inches        

What can attract lacewings?

They can be attracted by sugar, water, and plants that provide them some shelter.

Is winter a good time for them to be active?

They can survive the winter in protected places but have a difficult time in the cold.

Ahhhhh, the earth is shaking!

We are learning to understand ShakeOut.

I know I can do this when I make a poster and write down what to do during an earthquake.

The ShakeOut drill can save people's lives!

We are learning to understand ShakeOut through the Inquiry process.
I know I can do this when I ask 5 questions about ShakeOut and research online to find the answers.

Ways we can prevent global warming!

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We are learning to understand the actions that we can take to minimise the damage of Global warming
I know I can do this when I list 7 ways that humans can stop Global warming.

Any moment now, I want that sprat!

WALT develop creative thinking through the Inquiry process.
I know I can do this when I ask 5 Inquiry questions about sprats. 

Climate change is changing the world!

We are learning to understand ways to reduce the effects of climate change.
I know I can do this when I write 5 ways that I can put into action to decrease climate change.

Noooooooooooooo! Not the police station!

WALT develop understanding of the text that I read.
I know I can do this when I answer the comprehension questions about the article correctly using information from the article. 

The biggest parrot in the world!

WALT develop critical thinking skills by asking Inquiry questions.
I know I can do this when I ask 5 Inquiry questions about the Kakapo birds.

What do you know about the Archaeopteryx?

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WALT understand the origin of birds. 
I know I can do this when I answer Inquiry questions about the origin of birds. 

Can you speak Samoan?

WALT understand and appreciate the Samoan language.
I know I can do this when I make an Inquiry about Samoan Language week.

Do you want to go to Italy? It is the most beautiful place in the world!

WALT understand the identity of Italy through the Inquiry process.
I know I can do this when I ask three questions and research to find the information.

Do you want to ride a unicycle?

WALT develop critical thinking skills through the Inquiry process.
Success criteria: I know this when I make an Inquiry about unicycles.

What do you know about Tonga?

WALT understand the identity of Tonga.
I know I can do this when I ask 3 questions and research to find the information.

Come everyone, it's Mother's day!

WALT understand the importance of Mother's day.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I make a Google presentation about what I know and what I want to find out about mother's day

We will remember those people who have died!

WALT develop critical thinking skills by using the inquiry process.
Success criteria : I know I can do this when I collect information, ask questions and write why ANZAC day is important.

Why did they have to suffer through all that to protect us!

WALT develop critical thinking skills.
Success criteria : I know this when I write at least three emotions of how I feel about the war diary entry.

What is the best choice for each person?

WALT compare the total prices so we make the best buying decision.  
Success criteria:  I know this when I calculate the costs and choose the best choice for each buyer.