Summer Learning Journey | Which One Doesn't Belong? | Step It Up | Day 5 Activity 1

This activity was based around spotting the difference between four images and getting a chance to create your own 'Which one doesn't belong?' activity.

 

Watching some videos and reading some articles was the first step. The videos talked about what 'Which One Doesn't Belong?' activities are. Which one doesn't belong activities require you to spot the differences between a number of images. There can be more than one difference for each image.

After this, we needed to complete nine of these tasks. I found many differences for some of the images.

Next, we created our own challenge with four images. I chose to put four images of bears. Can you find the differences?

I enjoyed this activity a lot because it was an interactive activity which required us to also make our own task.

LI: to spot the differences between four images.

Summer Learning Journey | Haiku Poem | Day 5 Activity 2

The focus for this task was based around looking to create a haiku poem about the summer.

First, I watched a tutorial about how to create a haiku poem. In this video, it explained that a haiku poem is a poem that has five syllables on the first line, seven on the second line and five again on the last line.

After watching this, I read an article about how to write a haiku. This also explained the amount of syllables and even gave examples of them.

Next, I needed to create my own haiku. I remembered to use only five syllables, seven syllables and then five syllables again. My poem was about the summer and how poeple go out to have fun during summer.

I enjoyed this challenge very much because I enjoy writing poems and have had experience writing haiku poems. I think that if there were more syllables alowed, I would most likely change my poem.

LI: to write a haiku poem.

Summer Learning Journey | Which One Doesn't Belong? | Day 5 Activity 1

The Summer Learning Journey team has created an activity in which we needed to notice and spot out the differences between four different images.

First, we watched some videos of people explaining how to complete a 'Which One doesn't belong' activity. These videos helped us to understand how to complete today's challenge.

After this, we completed a Google Presentation that had nine different images asking us to list the differences we could spot. This task helped us to have a sharper eye in order to spot as many differences as we could.

I really liked this activity because it required me to use my eyes to spot out some differences that were both obvious and hidden. I think that the images were good and some had very hidden differences.

LI: to find out the differences between things.

Rise Up | Summer Learning Journey | Day 4 Activity 1

The Summer Learning Journey team organised an activity where we needed to write a chorus.

First, we were required to listen to "Rise Up" by some students from Mangere College. The song was about rising up and accomplishing goals. 

After this, we wrote a song chorus that was based on learning or rising up. After writing the chorus, we found an image that matches with the song lyrics.

The chorus that I wrote was about rising up and flying high. The lyrics are about reaching up and accomplishing goals that are set by yourself. By doing this, you can touch the stars and rise up.

I really enjoyed this task because it required me to use my creativity and think about how these lyrics could be meaningful. 

LI: to write a chorus.

Optical Illusions | Summer Learning Journey | Day 3 Activity 3

This activity was based on creating an optical illusion and learning about what they are. 

Optical illusions are made of geometric shapes. Optical illusions also make the image look like it is moving of is in 3D whereas in real life, they are still and only 2D.

I made the optical illusion shown below by drawing multiple small circles on different areas of the paper and then making them bigger. They eventually meet and create a cool look. 

I enjoyed this activity because I really like art and drawing. I think that I could get better in art. Something that I could change about this illusion is the size of the circles. 

LI: to create an optic illusion.

What are you doing today? | Summer Learning Journey | Day 3 Activity 2

The focus for this activity was based around arranging some Maori words together to make a sentence.

First, we listened to an audio where a man asks a question in Maori. This first step can improve people's skill level in listening. 

After listening to this, we put our listening skills into action and arrange the words that are jumbled up in the correct order for it to make sense. 

The question asked "What are you doing today?" and our answer was "I am going to ...". I was able to learn how to ask "what are you doing today?" in Te Reo Maori.

I found this task very enjoyable because I learnt new things and this activity was interactive. One thing I would like to improve on is my pronunciation of the Maori words. 

LI: to arrange Maori sentences properly.

Tānerore | Summer Learning Journey | Step It Up | Day 3 Activity 1

Our focus for today's activity was based around kowhaiwhai patterns.

First, we learnt about Tānerore. Tānerore is the son of Tama-nui-te-ra and performs the haka for his mother Hine-raumati. Māori people believe that on some occasions, when the weather is very hot and the air shimmers, you can see Tānerore perform the haka. 

I created a kowhaiwhai pattern that represents two hearts joined together. The reason for this is because in your lifetime, people can join hearts with one another and create a strong relationship. The symmetry of my kowhaiwhai pattern is how the hearts are repeated and the natural wave in between the hearts. 

I enjoyed this activity a lot because I learnt a lot during this activity. Something that I learnt was that many people can have different perspectives depending on the type of art you are presenting.

LI: to create a kowhaiwhai pattern.

Kowhaiwhai Patterns | Summer Learning Journey | Day 3 Activity 1

Our focus for today's activity was based around kowhaiwhai patterns.

First, we learnt about Tānerore. Tānerore is the son of Tama-nui-te-ra. He performs the haka for his mother, Hine-raumati.

The kowhaiwhai pattern I created represents two hearts stuck together and those hearts repeating. This means that during your lifetime, your heart can join with other people's and create a strong relationship. 

I enjoyed this activity very much because I learnt that art stories can vary depending on the type of perspective people look at it.

LI: to create a kowhaiwhai pattern.

Insect Art | Summer Learning Journey | Day 2 Activity 2

Today's activity was based on creating an insect by using materials we found outside. 

First, we collected leaves, twigs, and more from outside. After this, we created an insect or a summer scene using the materials collected.

Next, we took a photo of the insect. My insect is called 'Luck' because it looks like a four leaf clover. I used a twig and four leaves to create the insect. Can you guess what the insect I created was?

I enjoyed this activity because it required me to be resourceful. I think that next time I can create an insect that is more detailed and complex.

LI: to create an insect using materials from outside.

Summer Learning Journey | Fishing False Teeth | Day 2 Activity 1

The main focus for this activity was to create a comic strip using your ideas and creative mind.

First, I read an article about the story. The story talked about a man dropping his teeth into the water and then another man finding a different pair, and giving the teeth to the man. This went around the place. Later on, a taxi driver revealed that the teeth in fact, were not the old man's teeth. They were actually the wife's teeth. 

After this, I watched a short film about a man that lost his fake teeth on a fishing trip. After watching the short film, I needed to create a comic strip based on the film. I thought about the different events in the film and based the comic strip off of that. 

I enjoyed creating a comic strip because I used my imagination and creativity to think of some ideas to write. 

LI: to create a comic strip.

Summer Learning Journey | Day 1 Activity 2 | Comments Count

Commenting on other people's work is a good way to come up with a new understanding behind the work put into the blogpost. 

Today, I commented on Sakina's blogpost about the first SLJ task. To create this comment, I looked at the Quality Comment poster. I think that my comment is a quality comment because I thought about all of the areas in commenting.

I used a greeting, connection, positive thought and asked an open question. Open questions are questions that require more than a small phrase as the answer.

I enjoyed commenting on Sakina's blogpost and hope she can reply. I think that this task was easy because our class has already been learning how to comment on other people's blogpost.

LI: to create a quality comment.

Summer Learning Journey | Scavenger Hunt

The first Nanogirl task required us to scavenger for different types of materials.

In our groups, we worked together to look for different items around the classroom. Our group managed to find 6/7 items. The item we did not manage to find was a mixing tool. The things we could have used were popsicle sticks and spoons.

By watching the video Nanogirl has provided us, I found out that an alternative for a roll was paper or cardboard rolled up. There are also many other materials people can use as an alternative.

I enjoyed looking for the different items.

LI: to search for some required items.

Step It Up | Summer Learning Journey

The Great Wave off Kanagawa is a piece of art that shows waves and boats created by Hokusai.

The elements of art are: shape, lines and texture. I have identified that the boats are made from a long crescent shape. The lines of the wave make it look more detailed and defined.

The curves on the foam at the crest are very clear and have a lot of detail. The lines are clear with the first one due to the colouring.

I decided to recolour the wave more darker because, in my point of view I think that the ocean is more darker as it goes deeper. The boats are also darker so that people can see it better.

I enjoyed this activity and learnt more about the art.

LI: to experiment with colours.

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Colouring Book | Art

Today, I recoloured a famous art piece by Hafidh Al Droubi. Hafidh Al Droubi's art pieces are detailed and made from different shapes and sizes.

The original piece of art was coloured with dark and shaded colours. I decided to change the colours into more vibrant and colourful colours to create a more delightful story. We used an Art Colouring Book where we can experiment with different colours.

Doing this activity, I learnt that colour has a significant role in how the artwork looks. Colour can change the type of mood presented largly and can also change the story. 

I found this activity very enjoyable as it was easy and quick. I think that if there were more colour choices to choose from, it would be more enjoyable as is. Overall, this experience was very fun and cool.

LI: To experiment with colours.

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About Me 2020

Salaam Alaikum.

My name is Farzana. I am Afghani. I am a year 6 in LS1 at Panmure Bridge School. I enjoy working on digital learning objects on my chromebook at school. At home I enjoy riding my skateboard. My favourite book is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. My favourite authors are J.K Rowling and Roald Dahl.