Activity 3: Choose your own

For the last activity of week 3, we end it off with another choose your own. There are no wrong or right answers, so we were able to choose choose any scientist, technologist, or inventor which those labels are specifically in the theme for this week, who interest us and we think has changed the world. I decided to go with an inventor we looked into a little bit for one of the activities named Tim Berners-Lee who invented the World Wide Web or, "WWW." and more! The information you can find on the page are about who he is and what he has done.

Tim Berners-Lee has impacted many people's lives with the World Wide Web, whether for the best or worst. Having this technology and system has improved the generation especially with this really useful part of the internet/online. One of his quote's being "You affect the world by what you browse."

Activity 2: Caine’s Arcade

For this activity we were asked to talk about favorite game, whether it's online, with cards, a board game, or an outside! It could be anything, but we had to include what the game is/what is it called, and how do you play. I chose to talk about one of my favorite card games, Uno. This is a really fun game and easy to learn. Me and my sisters used to play it a lot, and sometimes we bring it out when we are bored. Uno is available online as well, though we play with a real deck. I also enjoy just playing with regular cards because you can play a list of games with whoever and however many people.

Activity 1: Ministry of Inspiration

The Aquabots seem really interactive, and exciting. I think the idea is really creative and a great way to try new things. Meaning I would love to try it out for fun, but I don't think I would be fully interested to properly compete. I think this because it would take a lot of focus and practice. This is an activity I think is very cool, although I personally don't think I would be the type to be getting completely involved - and that's my honest opinion.

For this activity we were asked to watch a video on the Pasifika Aqua bots competition that happened in Nelson. The students who competed needed to navigate their Aqua bots around a swimming pool to collect things and visit certain areas of the pool, called "islands". Then we had to share our thoughts on weather we would join an Underwater robotics team at our school to compete like this and why/why not. I don't have a strong answer, but I thought that I probably wouldn't join one.

Activity 3: Putting Our Heads Together

                     

For this activity we were asked imagine John Kirwan, Mike King, and Duke and the Duchess of Cambridge called us up to ask to design a poster for their organisation which is "Heads Together". They are encouraging others to get involved with Mental Health, and I think that this is a really good thing. To make this poster more realistic, I used only some inspiration from their website being the logo, quotes, and "About" bar. Go to their site here - About | Heads Together

Activity 2: iMoko

For this activity we looked at iMOKO which is a digital programme where people living in communities who don't have any available doctors, can deal with their health issues to doctors in Kaitaia. The initiative is improving health and well-being of people, which is really helpful. We were then asked to share some ways what we, or the people in our family do to stay healthy. I've created bullet point poster of the 4 main different things I do for my health and well-being.

Activity 1: Medical Mavericks

For this activity we were asked to look at a list of All Nobel Prize winners and choose one to read about. James Peebles interested me because he was in the most recent list of 2019 for physics. After learning a bit more about this person, we then had to talk about them in 5 - 10 sentences. I wrote 7 sentences about him including who he was, what he did, and what so special about him. You can read about James Peebles above in the poster, including a picture w/ proper attributions.

Activity 3: Need for Speed

For this activity we were asked to create a drawing design of our very own fast vehicle. I've chosen inspiration from a motorbike, and I added my own creative features. We also had to include information like what it's made of, any special features, how fast it goes, and what I would use it for. This activity was a bit hard to think of a new design for a fast vehicle, but it was fun creating the drawing and I really like how it turned out anyway!

Activity 2: Printing Prosthetics

For this activity we looked at a man named Chuck Hull, because he invented the first 3D printer in 1983. When the machine is given a 3D design from online, it will create it in real life by making layers in material like plastic. Now people are using these printers to do all sorts of things. One of them being to help children and adults who need prosthetic hands. We took a closer look at this, by watching a video on how 3D printed prosthetic hands are changing kids' lives. Then we were asked to share one thing we learnt, and one thing that surprised us which my answers are above.

Activity 1: Nanogirl

Tiny houses are really interesting homes, and I'd live in one especially because of all the benefits. It would be easier to take care of and move around in, which places are quicker to get to. Things would definitely be more easier than living in a regular home. It would have just enough storage for essential items, which would make things more simple. I think it would be pretty fun in a tiny house, and better for environment.


For this activity we looked at tiny houses and a company that makes them - "buildtiny". Tiny homes are generally 100 to 400 square feet, and just because it's small doesn't mean it has to be simple too. So after extending our knowledge were asked to share if we would live in a tiny house one day and why/why not. I would live in a tiny house, because life would be simple and easier (above is my full answer).

Activity 3: Hidden Figures

                     
I thought it was a good game, and pretty fun yet difficult at the same time. The levels would progressively get harder until the last one, where you could get creative and make your own picture. It was really satisfying to watch the character trace the shape once you got the coding correct. The instructions definitely made it easier, but it was pretty simple to understand how to play in general.

For this activity we looked at a fun programming game, where you can create shapes and images using specific codes. It is called "Artists" by code.org, the link will be below if you'd like to play it for yourself and my thoughts on the game are underneath the D.L.O. I've played one of their games before, though the coding wasn't to create shapes. The idea behind this activity was about the 'first computer programmer', Ada Lovelace, and Katherine Johnson, another brilliant mathematician. They both had to learn how to do basic coding which was years before now when even kids our age are experienced with technology and etc.
Play the game here! - code.org - artist

Activity 2: Overcoming Adversity

                                

One of the biggest challenges my family and I had to overcome was moving from America all the way to New Zealand, for many reasons. Mainly because I had to live away from a lot of my family, and adapt to a new life here. But my siblings and I have ended up living most of our lives in New Zealand meaning we know a lot more now, and although it's not as simple to connect with family members we still find ways to communicate with them. Being able to overcome this big challenge, life has definitely gotten more easier.

For this activity we were asked to share or recount a time when we, or someone we know has experienced a challenge but overcame it. I decided to talk about something not only me, but a lot of my family has been affected by. It's one of the main challenges in general that was most easiest to talk about since I've learnt over the years how to over-come it!

Activity 1: Through Careful Observation

For this activity we looked some scientists or theorists who have changed the world. They introduced these theories about things and how they work, mostly from close observation. Off of that, we were asked to choose one of two paintings to observe it and describe what we see in as much detail. The two pictures were "Day and Night" by MC Escher, and "The Starry Night" by Vincent van Gogh. So I went with the painting I hadn't seen before.

Activity 1: The World Wide Web

For this activity to start week 3, we took a look at a few websites that are helpful for our learning. But first we learnt about Tim Berners-Lee who was the creator and inventor of the world wide web which is an information system. The four websites I have listed help me a lot with my learning and in class. I've took a picture like asked, as well as information about why I use it and how it is helpful, with a link to it.

Acid Rainstorm Short Story | Activity 3 (Day 5) - Summer Learning Journey | WEEK 3

My Short Story: We finished getting ready, and I opened the door to head outside when the smell of smoke and dead environment swooshed into the house. I look out to only see lifeless trees and dead grass. A face of complete shock came over me and I was so speechless. My eyes crossing the dry land, inspecting every tree, every mountain, the crispy grass, the lonely sky, and the sudden disappearance of all the birds and animals. Everywhere lacked the vibrant summery colour it used to have. I wanted to get a closer look of the destroyed area. I took a single step onto the land but felt like I was killing it more and I'd never felt more guilty for what had happened. I was so crushed of the state of my home I fell onto my knees and tucked my head in my arms as I sat in the middle of what was.


This was the final Activity for Week 3 ending in Activity 3 of Day 5 in the Summer Learning Journey. For this Activity I had to imagine my family and I decide to go on a walk after an acid rainstorm. I needed to write a short story about what happened when I opened the door to leave. To earn the full points the short story had to be 8 to 10 sentences long which mine is 8.

Rainy Day Activities | Activity 2 (Day 5) - Summer Learning Journey | WEEK 3

1) Play in the House
2) Go on my Chromebook (Listen to Music, Play Games, Watch Videos)
3) Watch a movie
4) Play with my Siblings
5) Be cosy in bed

This was Activity 2 of Day 5 for Week 3 of the Summer Learning Journey. For this Activity I had to list five things I do when it's too rainy to go outside. I usually get warm by being in a blanket or having a warm drink. I also like to be snugly and watch movies or videos and go on my Chromebook. I also liked to play around with my family in the house.

Air Pollution | Activity 1 (Day 5) - Summer Learning Journey | WEEK 3

1: One new thing I learnt that Photo chemical smog is the reaction when nitrogen oxides that can be from cars and factories that reacts with the sun.
2: Smog is harmful to plants and eyes as well.
3: Natural causes of air pollution can come from volcano eruptions and fires.


This was Activity 1 of Day 5 for Week 3 of the Summer Learning Journey. For this Activity I had to watch a short video on air pollution and the natural and human causes of the pollution. After watching that, I had to list three new things I learnt about air pollution from the video. I may have new the third fact so it wasn't something new exactly.

Cloud Shapes | Activity 3 (Day 4) - Summer Learning Journey | WEEK 3

In this picture I see a cloud in the form of a bunny. I liked this picture the most because I really like bunnies and it's the most complicated things out of the three to get a photo of. Even though the shape of the bunny is distinct, you can still tell what it is. I also really like bunnies. If you are having trouble seeing this bunny here are a few points to look at. The highest part of the cloud are the two ears followed on below by the bunnies head. You can then see the upper half of the bunny like it's hands and body shape.

This was Activity 3 for Day 4 of Week 3 in the Summer Learning Journey programme. For this Activity I had to look at three pictures of cool shapes that clouds have made. Then I had to picked cloud picture 1 and write about what it is, what picture number, and a description about it in detail.

The Seven Sisters Summary (Matariki) | Activity 2 (Day 4) - Summer Learning Journey | WEEK 3

This story depicts a telling of the Seven stars of Matariki and their story. Long ago, a few brothers came across 7 beautiful women who they would Mary for themselves. One brother did not fall for these suspicious women's beauty and realised something his brothers didn't, they were fairies. Later he's curiosity was proved right after catching them one day, discuss a plan to starve his brothers after they left the village and their husbands. After telling what had happened, he gained help from his brothers to get rid of them and captured them in their bird for with nets. He finally took them away far in the heavens and night sky where the women stayed and their beauty would only shine once a winter solstice.

This was Activity 2 of Day 4 for Week 3 of the Summer Learning Journey programme. For this Activity to be completed, I had to summarise the story book of the Seven Sisters in 6 to 8 sentences. I had to first watch a clip about a lady reading her book about it so I could summarise my short story off of what she had said. I completed my summary of 6 sentences.

Acrostic Poem | Activity 1 (Day 4) - Summer Learning Journey | WEEK 3

L - Lighting the Skies with the colours of the Northern Light.

I - Innocent Smiles,

G - Glowing Stars in the night,

H - Hearts of love.

T - This Day will last forever when,

S - Skies are bright, with the Northern Light.


This was Activity 1 for Day 4 of Week 3 for the Summer Learning Journey. To complete this Activity I had to create an acrostic poem about the Northern lights using the word "LIGHTS". This means I had to find a word or sentence for each letter but beginning with that same letter.

Animal Poster | Activity 3 (Day 3) - Summer Learning Journey | WEEK 3

This was Activity 3 of Day 3 for Week 3 on the Summer Learning Journey. For this Activity I had to make a poster about one of the 10 flying animals in a list provided of choice. I decided to go with Flying Fish. We also had to provide a photo of the animal and include three facts as well as more information on the Flying animal.