Sunday 31 July 2016

Where in the WORLD?

Do you know your way around the world? Where has Matt been?

How many oceans are there?
What is a continent?
What countries are in the continent of Asia?

If we are going to know where we fit in the World, we might need to do some finding out. Use this cool interactive game to gather all the information you need. Can you reach Level 3 as you add these details to your map.  Link here:
Tasks:
Label the 7 continents http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/World_Continents.htm
Label the 5 oceans.
Play the game:

But what are the countires?
Use this game to add the labels for 10+ countries. Say 'give up' to get the answers or use atlas.
Try the game now with your map, atlas or from memory.

You are a winner if you can
Find 10+ countries on the world map.
Label the oceans and continents.

Sunday 24 July 2016

What are the Olympic Values?



This term, we are using the Rio Olympics to start our inquiry into Caring for People Around the World. This is a video from Great Britain a few years ago. Check out all the great Kiwi Kids News Olympics links.

We will be using the websites below in the next two weeks to help us with our inquiry, research, reading and fitness programmes:

http://www.olympic.org.nz/athletes/
http://www.olympic.org.nz/sports/
http://www.olympic.org.nz/news/

http://betheinspiration.nz/

Sunday 3 July 2016

Welcome to Māori Language Week!

Our focus this week is about encouraging each other using Te Reo:

Click on this link to hear the phrase of the week..... (how many times can you use this phrase today?)




Karakia for food:

Here are a few new songs for us: