Lung Experiment

After a session in the pool looking at lifesaving techniques we investigated how to replace water with air in a jar. We also estimated and then measured the capacity of our lungs using a measuring jar. 

Filling the containers

Demonstration of how to do the experiment.

Helping construct the tools.

Story Map

We created a story maps which are visual representations of the key events which occur in a known story. It is a good way to strengthen recall of important events.

Grid Drawing

We took simple pictures and enlarged them using a rectangular grid. This activity uses knowledge of fractions and proportion to be successful.

Interesting and Boring Suffixes

Learning the suffixing rules in English can sometimes be tricky. We have learnt to investigate the patterns which occur in English and in particular looked at the doubling pattern. We will soon be using a flowchart to further embed this knowledge.

We sorted words according to how they were spelled.

Book Week

Ibu Maya, Ibu Miharu and Ibu Annie came in to read to us during Book week. We had fun hearing stories in other languages and seeing that there are patterns in many stories.

Maths - Patterning

Patterning in Shape

We collaboratively created shape patterns. Later we attempted to recreate them using the computer.

Pattern is a very important aspect of understanding in all subjects.

The finished piece

< i > and < y > rules

The <i/y> Relationship

The letter <i and <y> have a "jobsharing" relationship in English. 

We  investigated the patterns we could find. Did you know that you avoid leaving a <y> in the middle of a word unless you have a good reason to do so? There are only three good reasons and so far we have found two. 

Here are some words that might help you guess. Which ones do you leave the <y> in and which ones don't?

fry + ing,  try + ed, happy+ est, try +ing, dry +ed

We played the trading game to develop our familiarity with the vocab.

Identifying the change needed.

Students' Questions

Inquiry Questions

Recording the question

In each Unit of Inquiry students are encouraged to think of and record their own inquiry question that is particularly important to them. This can help guide the unit as it progresses. 

We can learn from each other's work.

Totally focused on our work.