Term 4 Technology inquiry learning

This term we have been learning about the Technology cycle-Ask (What is the problem?), Imagine (Brainstorm some solutions), Plan (Think, Draw, Label), Create (Make and test), Improve (Evaluate our creation and adjust the design to make it better).  

We learnt that new things are created to either make our lives easier, solve problems or to improve a product.  

We learnt how to show Integrity by: Listening to other's ideas, joining in with group tasks, managing ourselves while making our creations, sharing and discussing our own ideas, and encouraging others.

We had to make choices about the best materials to use.  We discovered that some materials are easier to cut and glue than others.  We gained practical skills such as cutting, tying knots, using a hole punch and stapler.

We enjoyed creating paper planes, parachutes, pirate boats, bridges and insects.  Here are some photos of our creations.

Term 4 - Athletics

Athletics – Long Jump!

Here I am practising Long Jump ready for Athletics day.  I need to run fast up to the sand and land on two feet.  I use my arms to give me lots of power to jump further.

Term 3 Inquiry: Bees

This term for our Science Inquiry, we looked at Bees.  After going on a bee hunt around the school, we identified that bee numbers were declining.  Through our discoveries, we learnt that this is a problem for our environment because we need bees to pollinate our flowers and therefore provide us with food.  We discussed the problems bees were facing and thought that by planting a garden, we could encourage the bee population to increase.  Here are some photos of me taking action and sharing my learning. 

Term 3 skipping

This term in PE we learnt new skipping skills. Here is Maddox practising his skipping.

Term 2, Ocean adventure production

Ocean adventure production video

lolly Invention

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

We have been reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.  We had the task of designing a new candy or lolly for Willy Wonker’s Chocolate Factory.  Our lolly had to have a special feature.

Special Feature: When you eat this lolly, your dreams will come true!

Term 1 Inquiry - The Golden Rules

This term our Inquiry focus has been Integrity.

We have been learning about the Golden Rules and how to use them in school and around the community.

Look at my wonderful poster I have created to show my understanding of the Golden Rules.

Term 1 swimming

Maddox is practising to float like a mushroom in the water.