As part of a science unit looking at aspects of the physical world (force, motion, gravity and friction). Today we conducted an experiment to test which different surfaces had the least amount of friction, causing the marble to move/roll the fastest. We tested 8 different kinds of surfaces and measured how fast it took a marble to roll a meter on the different surfaces.
After conducting our experiments we analysed our data and drew conclusions about which surfaces contained the least amount of friction.
We found that between all of our results were a large number of inconsistencies, causing people to gain very different results. From these, we discussed and learnt about whether our experiment was a fair test (we decided it wasn't), what variables are and how the difference in variables can create inconsistent results.
We decided that the contributing variables impacted our results and created the inconsistencies between groups:
Timing not reliable enough/not quick enough
The force not being measured and being different every time for every person
The angle of the surface varied
students tested different objects, rather than all the same
The strategies (1 flick or multiple) students used varied between groups
From this we have learnt a lot about fair testing and changing variables. We will be able to take this learning and create a test that would be fair and that would allow us to gain more consistent, accurate results.
This week, it has been Room 5's turn in the construction playground. Whilst different students have come and gone, some of the girls have been building what they describde as a hospital! Seeing the creativity come to life and listening to the play and discussions involved is so much fun and just shows what amazing minds these students have!
Many of the students from Room 5 are involved in touch rugby on Thursday afternoons at Victoria Park. Already they are playing extremely well, showing off some great skills and talent and having a wonderful time! It is always so exciting to see our students displaying such awesome sportsmanship and enjoyment for the game! Keep going guys and gals!
We finally got started on our small ball skills learning today. We started off by doing a fair bit of throwing and catching, and hitting targets. Check out our skills so far, including a few dropsies!
WOW! What an awesome, exciting, fun filled week Room 5 had
at Sixtus Lodge!
We were very fortunate to have great weather most of the
week and we managed to get out and do and see all the wonderful things the area
has to offer! The students of Room 5 were awesome, and there were so many
laughs and smiles shared. We all managed to gain new experiences, achieve goals
and support each other to have success in many different areas of camp life!
Thanks to the parents who helped us out on this camp and made it all possible-
you were all fantastic!
On Monday when we arrived, we unpacked, settled in and went
exploring down by the stream behind the lodge. This is where we discovered
grass that whistles. At the stream we played, making dams and rock towers, and
also having boat races. On Monday night we learnt about how good camp food is
with a delicious shepherd’s pie with fruit and ice-cream for dessert. After
dessert we played games and visited the glow worms cave. What a highlight this
was –the glow worms were amazing –so bright and beautiful!
On Tuesday we adventured on the biggest hike of the trip
where we were all challenged and pushed outside our comfort zones. Whilst the
walk was a long way, we had beautiful weather and saw some amazing sights!
Wednesday brought some not so settled weather in the morning
which meant we played funny games and completed challenges indoors. With a
yummy lunch of Mac and Cheese came the sun allowing us to head out and do the
glow worm cave walk. For some this was their favourite part of the trip and for
others not so much! This walk was very surreal and an experience of a life time
for so many! The water was freezing and we had to keep moving but the climbing
and trudging kept us in good spirits!
Thursday brought a different adventure again –the Alice Nash
Memorial Lodge/Oroua River walk. We got to cross the ‘Rainbow Bridge’ and hear
many stories (some true and some not so true) about its existence. At the river
we created awesome rock towers (well done Rhianna -27 rocks high!), completed
some fantastic sketches, had target practice and made camp fires for cooking marshmallows.
This was great fun, and for many students this was a new experience. The
marshmallows sure were a yummy treat, too! On Thursday night, we had a show where we all
shared our hilarious skits. This was
entertaining to say the least and was certainly an awesome way to wrap up our
time at Sixtus Lodge!
There were so many awesome moments and experiences at Sixtus
Lodge and a camp we will be sure to remember!
In preparation for camp, today we looked at bush safety and the reality of just how easy is is to get lost if you do not have experience and do not follow some simple rules.
After watching this video, we worked in groups to answer some questions about bush safety. They were:
what should we do to prepare for a bush walk?
what should we do when we are on a bush walk?
what should we do if we get lost in the bush?
what mistakes did the man in the video make?
Here's what we came up with! We now know how to keep safe in the bush!
It is always such a pleasant sight looking out from our classroom in the mornings, before school, and seeing many of Room 5 girls 'hanging around' together, laughing, smiling and enjoying each others company! I looked out this morning and thought... 'what a kodak moment!'
This term, we have begun reading The Hunger Games as our shared class novel. We are enjoying it so far!
This week we did a quick write about Reaping Day from Katniss Everdeen's perspective. Here are some examples:
