Monday, 13 June 2016

QR Codes:


Mrs Campbell came in to show us how to use QR ( quick response ) codes. It was a lot of fun using the ipads to read them and finding the answers to the problems.


Listening and learning.

Following instructions.

More new skills/

Working in groups.

Recording what we've found out.

Co-operating.

Checking.

Sharing information and ideas.

Everyone has a job to do.

Listening to others.

Having fun while we learn.


Thursday, 9 June 2016

Photos from our trip to Space Place.

So much to see and learn. Fantastic opportunities for "hands-on" learning!

Exploring the sun.
We saw a ball that represented the sun.
How big is the Earth compared to the sun?
We enjoyed learning about the planets.





How far from the sun are these planets?

Neptune was so far away that Bella had to
leave the room.

How far is the moon from Earth?

We chose our rocket and blasted off into space. 

First man on the moon.


Things you can and can't take into space.


Choose a planet and try and land on it.




Facts about the solar system.



Wednesday, 8 June 2016

A trip to the Carter Observatory.

A great trip!
Read about some of the things we found out and some of the things we enjoyed on our trip to Space Place, Carter Observatory, Kelburn, Wellington.







We wrote about our trip and we made some covers for our writing.