Research Task: Belonging at home

 

4 Facts: Te Whare Tapa Wha

 

 Hello:) This is a late post but these are cool facts about Te Whare Tapa Wha. Hope you like these facts and find something Interesting.

4 Facts: Maori Musicians and Artists

 

4 Facts: Famous Maori

 

These facts are about Famous Maori People. Hope you Enjoy and learn some cool facts. ENJOY!

Response to Text: Pepeha

 Response to text:

Pepeha

 By Pa¯taka and Monique Moore

Highlight the correct answer or write down the appropriate response.

1. A pepeha is… 

a) A way of saying hi! b) A way of introducing yourself

c) Where you come from d) the Te Reo word for pepper

2. For Maori, the waka in their pepeha tell us what?

a) What car they drive b) That they own a waka

c) How their tupuna arrived in Aotearoa d) None of the above

3. Explain why…  “A pepeha is a way of showing that you value the local environment”

→When giving a Pepeha, we are explaining all the places that are sacred or have special meanings to us. The Mounga, the Awa, the Moana and so on.

4. True or False: Your hapu is your family (aunties, cousins, grandparents etc.)

a) True b) False

5. Which of the following is NOT something mentioned in a pepeha?

a) Iwi b) Kaumatua

c) Marae d) Tikanga

6. “In Māori culture, everyone helps out and shares work, food, and day-to-day tasks.”

Explain how this is similar, or different in your own culture. If you are Maori, explain what this looks like.

→I am Tongan and Samoan and our cultures are pretty similar. We are taught from a young age to share the workload around the house, at church or just anywhere we go. Older girls usually help with making cups of tea for elders and the men usually prepare the umu. 

7. What do you think the contents of a pepeha tell us about Tangata Maori (Maori people) and their relationship with the environment?

→I believe that it tells us where Maori people are from specifically and by using names of Iwi’s, Awa’s and Moungas etc this shows and establishes the personal relationship the person has with the environment. It lets us know that they care for the land and the communities that they come from.

4 Facts: Treaty of Waitangi

 

Response to Text: Sports in Tonga

 Response to text:

Sports in Tonga

Information sourced from Topend Sports and Oceania Olympic Committee.

1. Who is the current captain for the ‘Ikale Tahi team?

a) Siale Piutau b) Jason Taumalolo

c) Konrad Hurrell d) Sio Siua Taukeiaho

2. What is the name of the dance that is performed before every Rugby game?

a) Haka b) Siva Tau

c) War Dance d) ‘Sipi tau

3. Explain why NRL (Rugby League) players with Tongan heritage are now choosing to play for Tonga instead of Australia, New Zealand or England.

→ Regardless of how much players are getting paid, the boys have made a decision based on their love for their country and take pride in being able to represent their small pacific nation. In effect, this has definitely made an impact in the Rugby League world by giving us Tier 2 nations a chance to compete against the bigger countries like NZ, Australia and England.

4. True or False: “The Mate Ma’a Tonga Rugby League Team is the fifth ranked team in the world.”

a) True b) False

5. What event did Tongan flag-bearer Pita Taufatofua compete in?

a) Sevens b) Taekwondo

c) Swimming d) 100m Sprints

6. What is the name of the only Tongan Sports Person that has won an Olympic Medal? 

→ paea wolfgram

7. If you had the opportunity to meet ANY Tongan Sports Player, who would it be and why?

→ Jason Taumalolo So he can teach me more about rugby.

Response to Text: Milk & Dairy

 Milk & Dairy Products

Highlight the correct answer, or type in what you think is correct.

1. Dairy products are products that...

a) Come from cows       b) Come from milk

c) Cost a lot                       d) Are sold at a dairy

2. Milk contains what percentage of water?

a) 90%                     b) 68%

c) 88%                   d) 50%

3. Which two chemicals found in milk are responsible for our healthy teeth and bones

a) Calcium and Vitamin C               b) Phosphorus and Vitamin C

c) Calcium and Protein                          d) Phosphorus and Calcium

4. List 5 examples of animals that also produce milk

→Cows, Goats, Yaks, Water Buffalo And Reindeer.

5. True or False: Proteins are nutrients that help build & rebuild our cells

a) True b) False

6. Which of these products is NOT made from milk?

a) Cheese                               b) Chocolate Milk

c) Yoghurt                 d) Mayonnaise

7. Explain in less than 3 sentences why it is important for humans to include milk in their diet.

→So you can get some sweetness in your body and you can drink some milk so your bones will get stronger and healthier.

Today I learnt about Milk and Dairy. Milk is good for you so you can have strong teeth and bones. It will help you grow and be strong.ENJOY!

5 Facts: Week 5 Healthy Habits

 

These are my healthy habits hope you like them and make sure you stay safe during lockdown and stay safe  from covid 19 

6 Disability Groups in Paralympic

 

Today I was learning about the Disability Categories in the Paralympics hope you enjoy these cool facts.

6 Disability Groups in the Paralympics

 

Today I learnt About the 6 Disability Groups in the Paralympics. These are some Really cool facts you should know about and learn about Different athletes with Different Disability's. Enjoy!! 

5 Facts: What are the Paralympic Games

 

Here is some cool facts you should know about. All these facts are about the Paralympic Games. This work is just like my Research so make sure you check that out to. Enjoy

Research Task: History of the Paralympics

 

Today I learnt about the History of the Paralympics. Hope you enjoy these cool facts. Enjoy

Gratitude - Immersion Term 3 2021

This task is about gratitude and what I am thankful for .Hope you enjoy and I hope that you will be grateful for what you have. Make sure you come on to my blog to see more cool facts and more

 
 

Team 4 Inquiry - Jump Jam.

 Today on a fine morning my class had an inquiry rotation.  Jump Jam is where you dance feel the beat and groove.  We did 4 dances were called Con Calma, Waka waka, Finesse and Shaky Shaky.  I loved doing The Jump Jam with Miss Tuia.     

Facts - Earth Systems: How they work together

 

Earth's Atmosphere

The atmosphere has oxygen and nitrogen gas.

There are five layers in the atmosphere.

Without the atmosphere there would be no life on earth.

 

Four Facts - Earth Systems: Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

 

Four Facts - Earth Systems: Biosphere and Geosphere.

 

4 Facts about Anzac Day