This term, the Yr 7 & 8 extension class have been learning about Biomedical Engineering also known as Bioengineering. I learnt a lot and to show you what I learnt, Lesieli and I made this presentation. Have a look and let me know in the comments what you think!
Showing posts with label Extension. Show all posts
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Monday, November 23, 2015
Monday, August 31, 2015
3D D.O.C Design
Last term, in Extension we were learning about Biodiversity and how to protect endangered species. I chose the Tieke or Saddleback bird and created two designs to protect them, one being a trap for it's predators and the other a home. In this presentation, you will see my ideas and planning and also a link to see my movie that I created about my designs.
Monday, August 17, 2015
GEGNZ Student Summit 2015
Our group playing a game while the news was being edited at our presentation
Google for Education Group New Zealand also known as GEGNZ had their first Student Summit this year at Hobsonville Point Primary School in Auckland. This was an event that the Year 7 & 8 Extension group attended. Because it was held in Hobsonville, we had to leave early before school around 7.15am to get there on time. The day was full with presentations, learning and lots of students.
The day was split into six parts, four sessions and two breaks for morning tea and lunch. In our groups, we were allowed to pick what session we wanted to go to. My group presented in the second session after morning tea. Our presentation was on PENN (Pt England News Network) our school news network, around 20 students attended and during the session, we showed them what PENN was and they had the chance of creating their own PENN episode. It was a fun session and I think they learnt what we wanted them to.
In the day, I learnt how to make online quizzes that you can share with friends, classmates and teachers. I learnt how to create a game using Scratch and how to take 360 degree pictures. My highlight for the day was our presentation because we got everyone in the group to participate and become part of the news. Also, we got to play games while the news was being edited which was really fun. I enjoyed the day and I would like to go to another one sometime soon.
Monday, May 11, 2015
Treaty of Waitangi - Extension Movie
This is a movie that Jordenne, Josephine and I made for a Extension project in Term 1. It is about the Treaty of Waitangi, the 3Ps and how they affect our everyday lives now even after 175 years. Our task was to create a DLO, either a Google Presentation or a Movie in a group of 2-3. My group chose to create a movie based on a news report to find out what the 3Ps are and how they affect people. We hope that this movie gives you lots of information about the Treaty Of Waitangi, The 3Ps and PES.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Video Conference with Hawaii
The Yr 7 & 8 extension had the privilege of video conferencing with two other schools in Hawaii. Our first school was Nanakuli Elementary School where all the students are instructed in the Hawaiian language. The second school was Kea'au Elementary and it is located on the island of Hawaii. For every school, there was a presentation about the school to share to the other two.
Pt England was the first to share and we decided to create a Google presentation to explain a bit about our school and our country, Aotearoa. After the presentation was shown, there was time for questions from Nanakuli school. Mrs Lagitupu talked a bit about Manaiakalani and where the word originated from before we had some time to talk about our chromebooks. Even though they use digital technology for learning, they are not able to take it home with them, so their work finishes when they leave the classroom.
Next, it was Nanakuli ES' turn to present, they chose to make a movie instead of a presentation. The movie had someone talking in the background while it showed footage of the school. Their school goes from Kindergarten up to grade 6, during the movie we got to see the kindergarten class and the grade 2-3 classroom. Most of the student's first language is English but they are taught Hawaiian so that the language is not forgotten.
Last to present was Kea'au ES and like us, they created a presentation with information about their school. Kea'au ES has 870 students that attend and it ranges from kindergarten to grade 5. The students that we video conferenced with were 5th graders and they had turns are explaining what was on the presentation. One thing that was really interesting is, in their area, there is a lava flow through where they live. They get lava updates daily to say where it has been and where it is going next. Some students in that class have had to move from their home to somewhere else because there had been pieces of lava out on their lawn. It is very dangerous.
One of the main reasons why we called is because the Hokulea two sided waka is sailing to Pt England shore on the 24th March. The Hokulea is from Hawaii and they are trying to prove to the world that using traditional ways to navigate. They have no GPS or modern technology, just the stars and the sea swells. The waka is coming in the Pt England Beach where all the students (2,500 Kids) from the schools in Manaiakalani cluster will come and welcome them in by a waiata, haka and presentation.
Pt England was the first to share and we decided to create a Google presentation to explain a bit about our school and our country, Aotearoa. After the presentation was shown, there was time for questions from Nanakuli school. Mrs Lagitupu talked a bit about Manaiakalani and where the word originated from before we had some time to talk about our chromebooks. Even though they use digital technology for learning, they are not able to take it home with them, so their work finishes when they leave the classroom.
Next, it was Nanakuli ES' turn to present, they chose to make a movie instead of a presentation. The movie had someone talking in the background while it showed footage of the school. Their school goes from Kindergarten up to grade 6, during the movie we got to see the kindergarten class and the grade 2-3 classroom. Most of the student's first language is English but they are taught Hawaiian so that the language is not forgotten.
Last to present was Kea'au ES and like us, they created a presentation with information about their school. Kea'au ES has 870 students that attend and it ranges from kindergarten to grade 5. The students that we video conferenced with were 5th graders and they had turns are explaining what was on the presentation. One thing that was really interesting is, in their area, there is a lava flow through where they live. They get lava updates daily to say where it has been and where it is going next. Some students in that class have had to move from their home to somewhere else because there had been pieces of lava out on their lawn. It is very dangerous.
One of the main reasons why we called is because the Hokulea two sided waka is sailing to Pt England shore on the 24th March. The Hokulea is from Hawaii and they are trying to prove to the world that using traditional ways to navigate. They have no GPS or modern technology, just the stars and the sea swells. The waka is coming in the Pt England Beach where all the students (2,500 Kids) from the schools in Manaiakalani cluster will come and welcome them in by a waiata, haka and presentation.
Monday, December 1, 2014
The Samoan Tatau - Mr Tele'a Visit
In Extension we have been researching and learning about Symbolism. There are lots of ways to represent something that is special to you. One of the things that is common is a tattoo. People can get tattoos to represent something that is meaningful to them or sometimes just to look good.
One of the many tattoos that we have researched is the Samoan Tatau, also known as the Pe'a. A Pe'a is only ever seen on a man, where a Malu is seen on a woman. It starts from the waist and goes down to the knees. Our Extension group were very privileged because Mr Tele'a came in to show us his Pe'a so we could see what it looks like in real life. He gave us loads of information about himself getting the Pe'a and about the importance of the Pe'a.
We asked him lots of questions and we got lots of answers. When he got his Tatau, he got it done with his three brothers. In Samoan culture, it is important to have someone close to you, get the Pe'a at the same time so you are not alone, this person is called a So'a. Mr Tele'a got his tattoo done by Tuifa'asisina Su'a, a well-respected man in Samoa for his history of amazing tattoo art.
Before Mr Tele'a could get his tatau, he had to ask for permission from his parents. Mr Tele'a and Mrs Tele'a were pleased that their son wanted to get a tatau but reminded him that if he stopped before it was finished, it would bring lots of shame to their family but Mr Tele'a firmly agreed that he would last till the end.
Before Tuifa'asisina started the Pe'a on Mr Tele'a, he found out which village Mr Tele'a was from in Samoa and researched a bit about his family history. Not every Pe'a is the same, they all have different patterns on them representing the person wearing the Tatau. Although there are different parts, every Pe'a has a Va'a. The Va'a is the top of the Pe'a and it goes from one armpit all the way, around the back to the other armpit on the ribcage. It represents your aiga (In Samoan language, your family) and it is under the arm to show that the person who is wearing the tatau, has to look after and protect his family.
Another part in the Tatau which Mr Tele'a said is the most meaningful part is the belly button. He said it is the most meaningful part because that was the final part in the process. It was a feeling of relief and happiness because after all the pain, it was finally finished.
One of the many tattoos that we have researched is the Samoan Tatau, also known as the Pe'a. A Pe'a is only ever seen on a man, where a Malu is seen on a woman. It starts from the waist and goes down to the knees. Our Extension group were very privileged because Mr Tele'a came in to show us his Pe'a so we could see what it looks like in real life. He gave us loads of information about himself getting the Pe'a and about the importance of the Pe'a.
We asked him lots of questions and we got lots of answers. When he got his Tatau, he got it done with his three brothers. In Samoan culture, it is important to have someone close to you, get the Pe'a at the same time so you are not alone, this person is called a So'a. Mr Tele'a got his tattoo done by Tuifa'asisina Su'a, a well-respected man in Samoa for his history of amazing tattoo art.
Before Mr Tele'a could get his tatau, he had to ask for permission from his parents. Mr Tele'a and Mrs Tele'a were pleased that their son wanted to get a tatau but reminded him that if he stopped before it was finished, it would bring lots of shame to their family but Mr Tele'a firmly agreed that he would last till the end.
Before Tuifa'asisina started the Pe'a on Mr Tele'a, he found out which village Mr Tele'a was from in Samoa and researched a bit about his family history. Not every Pe'a is the same, they all have different patterns on them representing the person wearing the Tatau. Although there are different parts, every Pe'a has a Va'a. The Va'a is the top of the Pe'a and it goes from one armpit all the way, around the back to the other armpit on the ribcage. It represents your aiga (In Samoan language, your family) and it is under the arm to show that the person who is wearing the tatau, has to look after and protect his family.
Another part in the Tatau which Mr Tele'a said is the most meaningful part is the belly button. He said it is the most meaningful part because that was the final part in the process. It was a feeling of relief and happiness because after all the pain, it was finally finished.
Term 4 Extension Symbolism Movie
Term 4 2014 is ending soon which means Extension will be too. This terms theme for the whole school was Art Attack. We have been learning about a different kind of art. The tattoo. If you have been reading my blog this term, you will notice that a lot of my Extension posts have been on Symbolism. We learnt all about Samoan Tattoos and what all their symbols mean. One of our many tasks was to create two tattoos of our own. This movie shows and explains the two tattoos that I created and what they are all about. I hope you enjoy my movie and find out something about me!
Ana - EXT - Tattoo Design from Team 5 PES on Vimeo.
After this term and making this movie, I have learnt more about Samoa and its history of art. I probably won't get a tattoo myself but for me, it is great to know more about my culture. I think that if anyone wants to get a tattoo, it should mean something that is close and precious to you because a tattoo is a great way to represent your family culture or yourself. I am so happy that I finished this movie because it is the one task that I enjoyed because it was something that represented me. I also enjoyed it because it is probably my last movie task for 2014.
Ana - EXT - Tattoo Design from Team 5 PES on Vimeo.
After this term and making this movie, I have learnt more about Samoa and its history of art. I probably won't get a tattoo myself but for me, it is great to know more about my culture. I think that if anyone wants to get a tattoo, it should mean something that is close and precious to you because a tattoo is a great way to represent your family culture or yourself. I am so happy that I finished this movie because it is the one task that I enjoyed because it was something that represented me. I also enjoyed it because it is probably my last movie task for 2014.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Term 2 Malawi Advertisement
This is a movie that I was supposed to finish in Term 2. It has taken a while but here it is. It is an animation/voiceover explaining the Water Hoe. Back in Term 2 in Extension, we were learning about Malawi, Africa for the 40 Hour Famine. One of our activities was to take 2 different tools that they use in Malawi and put them together to make one handy tool. I chose the water bucket and the hoe from mortar and hoe. Watch the movie to find out what happens when you mix them together. :-)
Monday, November 3, 2014
Symbolism - Samoan Tatau
Symbolism:
The use of symbols to use or represent an ideas or qualities.
In August 2011, Tufuga Suluape Alaiva'a Petelo took residency at Auckland University to teach about the history of Samoan tattoos and about Samoa. Falaniko Tomaniko a PhD candidate at the University of Auckland decided he wanted to get a full-male tatau (also known as a Pe'a) but before he could go through with the process, he had to get his parent's permission.
At first his mother was worried about whether he could take it, the pain of the tatau is much greater than just a needle and of course as a mother, she worried for her son. Falaniko's father also worried whether he could take the pain because if his son couldn't take it and decided to stop half way through, he would embarrass not only himself, but his whole family.
The role of the apprentice to Suluape is to stretch the skin and prepare the cushions (To prevent aches) mats, clothes and tools. The tools are carefully washed each day to keep infections away. In the past, people have died of infection from the tools that haven't been washed properly. But now the only reason for sickness is if the person receiving the tattoo doesn't shower regularly.
The original ink was made by the Lama, the kernel of the candlenut tree. (Lama is the black dye and comes from the kernel of the Candlenut.) The Candlenut is burned, the soot is collected and it is mixed with the o'a to make lama. Suluape now uses a ink that is homemade by a tattoo artist in Florida.
Samoan Tatau are very beautiful when they are finished and are a great way to represent Samoan culture. Even though having a Samoan tattoo is a great way to represent, you don't have to get a tattoo for others to know you are a certain culture. You can show others but the way you talk, maybe in your culture's language, the way you dress and maybe just the way you act. There are many ways to use and show your culture and there are many ways for us to show that we are Samoan or Tongan or Maori. etc
The use of symbols to use or represent an ideas or qualities.
In August 2011, Tufuga Suluape Alaiva'a Petelo took residency at Auckland University to teach about the history of Samoan tattoos and about Samoa. Falaniko Tomaniko a PhD candidate at the University of Auckland decided he wanted to get a full-male tatau (also known as a Pe'a) but before he could go through with the process, he had to get his parent's permission.
At first his mother was worried about whether he could take it, the pain of the tatau is much greater than just a needle and of course as a mother, she worried for her son. Falaniko's father also worried whether he could take the pain because if his son couldn't take it and decided to stop half way through, he would embarrass not only himself, but his whole family.
The role of the apprentice to Suluape is to stretch the skin and prepare the cushions (To prevent aches) mats, clothes and tools. The tools are carefully washed each day to keep infections away. In the past, people have died of infection from the tools that haven't been washed properly. But now the only reason for sickness is if the person receiving the tattoo doesn't shower regularly.
The original ink was made by the Lama, the kernel of the candlenut tree. (Lama is the black dye and comes from the kernel of the Candlenut.) The Candlenut is burned, the soot is collected and it is mixed with the o'a to make lama. Suluape now uses a ink that is homemade by a tattoo artist in Florida.
Samoan Tatau are very beautiful when they are finished and are a great way to represent Samoan culture. Even though having a Samoan tattoo is a great way to represent, you don't have to get a tattoo for others to know you are a certain culture. You can show others but the way you talk, maybe in your culture's language, the way you dress and maybe just the way you act. There are many ways to use and show your culture and there are many ways for us to show that we are Samoan or Tongan or Maori. etc
Monday, September 1, 2014
Storylines Festival Story Tour 2014 Reflection
The storylines tour has come and gone once again, last week both Extension groups went to the Storylines Festival Story Tour for 2014. Four authors presented, Juliette MacIver, Jill MacGregor, Catherine Mayo and Paula Green. Out of them, I enjoyed Juliette and Catherine the best. Juliette writes children’s picture books while Catherine is into ancient Greece. The different styles of writing were very interesting to listen to, though that talked differently and about different things, their stories were very cool.
I didn’t know but Juliette wrote the three Marmaduke Duck books and a lot of picture books that I knew of, it was good to hear the actual author talk about all those books. When she first came onto the stage, she was wearing a headband with a toucan on it, then she showed us her book Toucan Can. After talking about Toucan Can, we knew that she LOVED to rhyme. To finish off, she read us one of her books, Queen Alices Palaces.
Catherine Mayo told us about her trip to a cave in Greece that she went to to find inspiration for her books, Murder at Mykenai and The Bow which is the sequel to her first novel. She brought with her some pictures of her in the cave and a sword that she had bought from a man who made a replica of a famous dagger from ancient Greece.
If I were to present at the festival when I am older, I think that I would talk about when I was at school and where I got my inspiration from to write. If I did write a book, I would bring that too. I probably wouldn’t bring any props because I like writing about real events more that narratives, but I would bring pictures.
If I would ask any questions to Catherine or Juliette or the other authors, I would say, “Why do you write?” because everyone says where they get their ideas from and who inspires them but I was wondering, why, why do they want to. I enjoyed the Festival and I would like to go again next year to find out more about New Zealand authors. Thanks Catherine, Juliette, Jill and Paula for talking to us, I learnt lots about the different styles of writing.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Storylines Festival: Authors
Juliette MacIver
Juliette MacIver is a author from Wellington, New Zealand who is a mother of four and a children's book author. Julliette writes children's picture books, but does not illustrate. When I researched Juliette properly, I noticed that she wrote the books, Marmaduke Duck and the Marmalade Jam, Marmaduke Duck and the Bernadette Bear and Marmaduke Duck on the Wide Blue Seas, the books that automatically pop into my mind when I think of picture books.
Catherine Mayo was born and living in Auckland. Cath studied at Auckland University studying history and philosophy. She was born in Catholic Maternity Hospital in Auckland and was named after St Catherine. Her writing inspration was from Barbara Leonie Picard's retelling of The Odyssey.
Jill MacGregor was born in Dunedin but currently lives in Kapiti Coast, home of Kapiti ice-creams. She spent two years teaching in Tonga and since then, she travelled around the Pacific experiencing the village life. Most of her school journals about the Pacific are based on her travels and experiences.
After my experience last year, I think that the Storylines Festival will be interesting, funny and full of information. I am looking forward to all the authors but the person I am looking forward to the most is Jill MacGregor. I would like to hear of her times in the islands and of her books that she wrote about the islands. Also Catherine Mayo, I would like to hear her. After research I found she is really into ancient Greece.
Monday, August 18, 2014
Astria Countdown to Impact Week 2 Day 1
This morning, we started the Astria Countdown to Impact Game that we started last week Monday at Extension again. We started again because last week's version had bugs attached so they got rid of the bugs so we could actually finish the game. I was glad to start again because after a few practices, I finally understood the game properly. It was really good but some parts, I found confusing and didn't realize what the better thing to do was until I had completed it, incorrectly.
After only one session, I have almost completed it. If you read my older post from last week Monday, you will see the objective of the game and some more details about it, here is some main points of the game. You are chosen to be the Alpha Leader and have to save the planet, Astria from a Asteroid that is getting closer and closer to the planet. There are three solutions to saving the planet and you have to discover different information and figure out what solution is the most credible and which solution is the right one that will save Astria and everyone in it from annihilation. Once you have researched everything, you present yourself and your information to the city council, but I only have 99 days to start with and they get lower and lower the longer you take. At the end of today I have only 39 days left.
Today, I got up to the part where I have already been to the council and they have agreed with me that the solution that I picked was the right one. They gave me some money to finish upgrading the spaceship so Aoen, my helper can help me fire it toward the Asteroid. I was upgrading my spaceship when everything started to fail, I couldn't click on anything only the back button. It seemed like a sign to put it away and leave for the next day, even though I had only been on for 30 minutes. Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to finish it and save Astria and finish the awesome game INGAME created.
After only one session, I have almost completed it. If you read my older post from last week Monday, you will see the objective of the game and some more details about it, here is some main points of the game. You are chosen to be the Alpha Leader and have to save the planet, Astria from a Asteroid that is getting closer and closer to the planet. There are three solutions to saving the planet and you have to discover different information and figure out what solution is the most credible and which solution is the right one that will save Astria and everyone in it from annihilation. Once you have researched everything, you present yourself and your information to the city council, but I only have 99 days to start with and they get lower and lower the longer you take. At the end of today I have only 39 days left.
Today, I got up to the part where I have already been to the council and they have agreed with me that the solution that I picked was the right one. They gave me some money to finish upgrading the spaceship so Aoen, my helper can help me fire it toward the Asteroid. I was upgrading my spaceship when everything started to fail, I couldn't click on anything only the back button. It seemed like a sign to put it away and leave for the next day, even though I had only been on for 30 minutes. Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to finish it and save Astria and finish the awesome game INGAME created.
Monday, August 11, 2014
Astria Countdown to Impact
This morning in Extension, we had the chance to play a game made by Stephen Knightly from INGAME. The game is called Astria Countdown to Impact and the objective of the game is to save Astria from an Asteroid which will destroy the planet and everyone living on it. You are selected to be the Alpha Leader and you have to find out information then use the information that you get to destroy the Asteriod and save the planet.
We got to work in partners because I think and they agree that we work better together. You have 99 days to start with and the days get lower and lower so it is sort of a time trial too. At the end of our time today, we had 72 days left. We found lots of clues to the solution and lots of information. When you find information, you get credits and you use the credits to upgrade your spaceship which you will use to destroy the asteriod when the time comes.
I really enjoyed playing it and I would recommend it to others because it is challenging but fun at the same time. It is not like most games when you click on a button, it does it itself, you have to do things your way which I think is really cool. More posts will come this week when we play more of it so you can find out how we are going saving the planet!
We got to work in partners because I think and they agree that we work better together. You have 99 days to start with and the days get lower and lower so it is sort of a time trial too. At the end of our time today, we had 72 days left. We found lots of clues to the solution and lots of information. When you find information, you get credits and you use the credits to upgrade your spaceship which you will use to destroy the asteriod when the time comes.
I really enjoyed playing it and I would recommend it to others because it is challenging but fun at the same time. It is not like most games when you click on a button, it does it itself, you have to do things your way which I think is really cool. More posts will come this week when we play more of it so you can find out how we are going saving the planet!
Monday, June 30, 2014
My Term 1 Extension Movie
This is my movie that I made to explain what we learnt and how we learnt it in Term 1. I hope you enjoy it and maybe learn something after this movie. :-)
Monday, June 23, 2014
The B.A.R Key House
In Extension, today we have had a little look at the 20 thinkers keys. We have only realy researched two of the keys and this morning, we had a look at the B.A.R key.
B stands for Bigger
A stands for Add
R stands for Replace.
After we drew our original image, we rotated around the room looking at other people's images and editing them using the B.A.R key. So the second image was done by some of my classmates, not me. I hope you like it! :-)
This is my original image of my house.
This is my house after it was adjusted by the B.A.R key.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Malawi and Aotearoa Kids
This is a short presentation comparing the life of a kid living in Aotearoa to a kid living in Malawi. I did this for Extension because we are doing the 20Hr Famine and this year the country is Malawi, Africa. I am going to be fasting for 20 hrs for the kids in Malawi so that they can be provided with food, clean water and an education.
My Visual Mihi
Last term, I made a visual Mihi. It shows my culture, beliefs and hobbies. I hope you like it. Also Click Here to look at it on Flickr.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Monday, December 2, 2013
Halloween
List
Kids running around - Because it is fun running around at night eating lollies with friends.
Lollies - To add some food or “fun”
Scary - That is just what people think makes it more fun.
Night Time - To make it scarier.
Dressing up - To add something else to it.
Halloween is where kids run around asking people for lollies. I don’t celebrate halloween and I definitely don’t go around trick or treating. I think that halloween isn’t cool at all because it is evil and I think that it is dangerous for little kids to be running around at night going to strangers houses. I don’t like halloween because it is all about the evil ones. It all started in the U.K (United Kingdom) where people started thinking of a day when all evil things come alive but I think that it is just fake and definitely not true.
This halloween, for me is going to be at a light party at church. It is a great time to have fun with friends and family. I reckon that this is the way halloween should be celebrated.
Me from Year 6 to Year 7
This is me this year, I think that I have done well this year, I have been in Extension, played a lot of sport, been a presenter on PENN, been to about 3 camps and much more. So this is me this year.
This is me next year. Next year, I am going to be a Year 7. I will wear a jacket and wear a black hat instead of a red. Next Year, I hope that I can make a TON of movies for the school, go to tech and maybe show some of the visitors around the school.
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