Gecko Eggs - Well done Gecko Keepers

Looks like the Gecko Keepers have been doing a great job, our Underwoodisaurus milii geckos have laid their first two eggs of the summer. The eggs will be incubated at 28°C and should hatch in around 64 days, 1st January 2016.

Assignment: Becoming a Fictional Character.

In our reading groups we have been working on deepening our understanding of the text by becoming the characters and building character profiles around them. The character profile uses information from the text as well as additional suitable information that we imagine.

Create a character profile of a main character from a book you have read. The more interesting the character, the better your profile will be. This should be on white posterboard or A3 paper and should be set out like a Mind Map (as we did in class).

For the central image, use a photo of yourself and edit it so it looks like the character you have chosen. You can edit it on computer, tablet or print it out and add texta/pencil etc. See similar work from my previous class below.

DUE: Monday 9th November (Week 6)

These were done on iPad using Art Set app.

 

Nude Food Class Winners

Last Friday was Nude Food Day. The winner was Charlie with Lakshita and Kurumi following a close second and third. Well done to everyone who participate. Saving the planet is a worthy goal. :D

 

   

 

Science: The Great Egg Drop Project

Hold an egg at ceiling’s height. Drop it.

What happens? 

Can you design a container that will prevent the egg from breaking or cracking?

Use Egg Drop Project to help further your understanding

This Friday we will confirm the 12 items and then you will need to organise the materials you need and have them ready by Thursday Week 3 (22nd October)

Materials:

You can choose 12 items/materials from the following list:

• Cardboard
• 5 elastic bands
• 8 popsicle sticks,
• 1 meter of tape
• 2 sheets of construction paper
• plastic bag
• 10 straws
• styrofoam cup
• poster board
• 6 cotton pads
• Q-tips
• 1 pair of socks
• toilet paper
• 30cm string
• 10cm wires
• spaghetti
• 2 balloons
• 1 paper plate
• 5 pieces of tissue paper
• 2 sheets of plastic wrap
• 2 sheets of aluminum foil

These materials are provided:

• eggs
• glue
• scissors
• rulers
• pencil

We are all Australian - Hugh Jackman on Aboriginal Communities

Using the link below to write a biography about a famous Aboriginal Australian Role Model.

http://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/people/famous-aboriginal-people-role-models

Using the link below and google to write a biography about a Australian Prime Minister.
http://primeministers.naa.gov.au/primeministers/

Mind map - Holiday Recount

This week we have been looking at creating mind maps. Mind mapping is a visual form of note taking that offers an overview of a topic and its complex information, allowing students to comprehend, create new ideas and build connections.

For the their first mind map they were asked to create a recount of their holiday. They then had to use their iPad, take a photo and send it via Air Drop. You can see some examples below and more in the Gallery.

 

Holiday Task: Design the flags for the Willoughby Festive Season!

The Willoughby Festive Season Launch will feature the lighting of the Christmas Tree, entertainment from The Willoughby Theatre Company and Willoughby City Band. The event will also include the announcement of winners of the Festive Season Flag Competition. The winner's flags will be displayed on the Chatswood CBD light poles throughout the festive season.

If you want, you can create a flag at home and send it in yourself (The school ones will be sent altogether).

The information you will need:

• Template and instructions

Good Luck :D