Week 3 | Day 3 | Activity 2: Printing Prosthetics

Something I Have Learnt: Something that I have learnt from the video about 3D printing prosthetic is that the prosthetic hands are body driven with no motors, sensors and no heavy batteries which makes it very light for kids who have Amniotic Band Syndrome. 

Something That Surprised Me: Something that has surprised me from watching this video is that there are amazing prosthetic hands for kids with the syndrome to actually hold and grab things like a normal hand which is shocking and awesome.

This week for day 3, activity 2 of week 3 for SLJ, we watched a video about 3D printed prosthetic hands. 3D printed prosthetics are artificial body parts. We wrote down something that we have learnt and something that surprised us from watching the video. This activity was based on a man, Chuck Hull, who invented the first ever 3D printer.

Week 3 | Day 3 | Activity 1: Nanogirl

Tiny House: A tiny house looks amazing, which I would like to live in. It's awesome that a tiny house has all the supplies and furniture, the same as a normal house. I would like to live in a tiny house, because I would like to experience it and it has hidden secret places, like how each stair case has an opening. This is why I would like to live in a tiny house.

This week for day 3, activity 1 of week 3 for SLJ, we looked at tiny houses. First we watched three videos about the tiny houses. After that we wrote down whether we would like to live in a tiny house or not and why. This was based on Michelle Dickinson who is a nano technologist and is also known as Nanogirl.

Week 3 | Day 2 | Activity 3: Hidden Figures

This week for day 2, activity 3 of week 3 for SLJ, we tried out a coding site. On the coding site, we coded shapes to be traced. For this activity, we wrote down what we thought about this coding app. Above is what I thought about it. This activity was based on Ada Lovelace and Katherine Johnson. Ada Lovelace was the first computer programmer, while Katherine Johnson was a brilliant mathematician who worked with NASA.

Week 3 | Day 2 | Activity 2: Overcoming Adversity

Challenge That I Have Overcame: A challenge that I have experienced and overcame was when I did the activity, high beam. I am sort of afraid of heights. When I reached to the top of the high beam I was quite scared and nervous. As I walked on it I felt less scared and less nervous. This is the challenge I have experienced and have overcame my fear of heights. 

This week for day 2, activity 2 of week 3 for SLJ, we wrote about a time that we or someone that we know has experienced a challenge and overcame it. This was based on Stephan Hawking. He was an English scientist who was diagnosed with a disease called Motor Neuron. Stephan Hawking was interested in studying the origin of the universe. He was a great person and didn't let his disease stop him from achieving his dreams. For this activity I decided to recount about me experiencing a challenge that I have overcame. The challenge that I have overcame was high beam, as I am quite scared of heights.

Week 3 | Day 2 | Activity 1: Through Careful Observation

This week for day 2, activity 1 of week 3 for SLJ, we wrote a description about a piece of art. This was based on scientists and theorists who came up with theory ideas. For this activity we decided between two pieces of arts to write a description on, which were the Starry Night or a day and night piece of art. I decided to create a description about the Starry Night art.

Week 3 | Day 1 | Activity 3: Apple Vs Microsoft

This week for day 1, activity 3 of week 3 for SLJ, we thought about 3 common rivalries. This was based on Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. Steve Jobs is the co founder of Apple and Bill Gates is the founder of Microsoft. Bot Bill Gates and Steve Jobs are seen as rivals. The three common rivalries that I have thought about is Visa vs Master card, Apple vs Samsung and Ferrari vs Lamborghini.

Week 3 | Day 1 | Activity 2: Influencers

Youtube Channel: If I had a youtube channel I would vlog. A vlogging channel is creating an interactive video about an event or your daily life and etc. I would vlog about my life, upcoming celebrations, events and probably my routines. I would like to have a vlogging channel, because I like to show others what I do in my life, and the events. 

This week for day 1, activity 2 of week 3 for SLJ, on our blog we wrote about what type of youtube channel we would have. For this activity we imagined that we had a youtube channel. We included what it would be about and the kinds of videos we would upload. I would have a vlogging channel, because I would like to show others what I do in life and the events that I have in my culture.

Week 3 | Day 1 | Activity 1: The World Wide Web

This week for day 1, activity 1 of week 3 for SLJ, we created a slide or poster of 4 helpful websites we use for learning. This was based on Tim Berners-Lee, who invented the World Wide Web, also known as www. The helpful websites that I have chosen that has helped me with learning, are transum, read theory, kiwi kids news and britannica kids.

SLJ | 5 Comments |110 Comments Altogether

This week for Summer Learning Journey, I decided to comment on Florence's blog. Florence has finished week 2 and is moving onto week 3 of SLJ. I have created 5 comments on Florence.

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SLJ | 5 Comments | 105 Comments Altogether

This week I decided to comment on Farzana's blog for the Summer Learning Journey program. Farzana has nearly finished week 2 of the SLJ activities. I have created 5 comments on Farzana.
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Week 2 | Day 5 | Activity 3: Choose Your Own

Willie Apiata: 

Willie Apiata is a former soldier in the New Zealand Special Air Service. He was born on the 28th of June 1972 in Mangakino, New Zealand and has battled, like the war in Afghanistan. Willie Apiata was the first to win the Victoria cross award for New Zealand, as a soldier after world war 2. During the war, Willie carried the soldiers who were badly injured to a safer place and started fighting afterwards. Willie Apiata has had an impact on other people's lives, by sacrificing himself for New Zealand.

This week for day 5, activity 3 of week 2 for SLJ, we wrote about someone who we think has changed the world. I chose Willie Apiata, who was a former soldier in New Zealand. For this activity I included who Willie Apiata was and how he has had an impact on other people's lives. 

Week 2 | Day 5 | Activity 2: Leading By Example

Act Of Kindness: Something that I have done that was an act of kindness, was making breakfast for my sister. This was a while ago, when my sister was sick. She slept in bed till 10 or 11, so I decided to make her breakfast since she was sick. The breakfast that I made her was avocado toast with eggs and a cup of tea. I also wrote her a get well soon letter. When I took the breakfast to her room she was surprised and gave me a hug. Even the smallest thing can matter and be an act of kindness.

This week for day 5, activity 2 of week 2 for SLJ, we wrote a short story of something that we have done that was a random act of kindness. This activity was based on Mother Teresa and Princess Diana. They were people who helped other people. Something that I have done that was a random act of kindness was making breakfast for my sister, while she was sick. 

Week 2 | Day 5 | Activity 1: Everyday Heroes

This week for day 5, activity 1 for week 2 of SLJ, we learnt about the wildfires in New South Wales, Australia. For this activity, we wrote 5 ways we could support people who have been affected by the fire. Then we recorded us saying these 5 ways we could support them. One of the ways I would support these affected people, is creating a fund raiser.

Week 2 | Day 4 | Activity 3: Wise Words

This week for day 4, activity 3 of week 2, we identified someone who we think are role models. I have chosen my sister, Nadia. We asked our role model to give advice not only to us, but also to the viewers/ blog readers. My sister is an amazing role model and inspiration.

Week 2 | Day 4 | Activity 2: Celebrating Diversity

This week for day 4, activity 2 of week 2 for SLJ, we learnt about indigenous communities. We watched different videos about these indigenous people. Then we chose two communities that interested us most and wrote 2 facts each. I chose the Ainu people and the Maya people. I have learnt a lot about these indigenous communities.

Week 2 | Day 4 | Activity 1: Guiding Principles

This week for day 4, activity 1 of week 2 for SLJ, we learnt about whakataukī. A whakataukī is a proverb or a metaphor. We looked through whakataukī's and chose one that had a meaning to us. We created a poster of the whakataukī we chose and at least one image. This is the whakataukī I chose, because it is rousing in a great way.

Week 2 | Day 3 | Activity 3: Belle Of The Ball

This week for day 3, activity 3 of week 2 for SLJ, we wrote a short review of a book we like, that includes what the book is about and what we like about it. The book that I have chosen is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. This Harry Potter book is one of my favourite books. The main characters are Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley and Voldemort.

Week 2 | Day 3 | Activity 2: The Right To An Education

Camp Story: Sometimes, every year in the holiday of term 4, my family and I go camping around New Zealand. We always have fun and try out different activities. One of my favourite places to go camping is Rotorua, because of the activities like the skyline. My all time favourite activity is the luge cart. Not only do my family and I have a fun time, but we also spend time and get off technology and our devices. The men in my family cook food, while the ladies sit and relax until the food is ready. At the camping sites, we play volleyball and chat with each other. Something I like to do at the top 10 camping sites, is play on the bouncing pillow with my cousins and sister. On our last day of camping we go somewhere enjoyable, like the museum, the pools and many more. At the end we all have a awesome time camping.

This week for day 3, activity 2 of week 2 for SLJ, we wrote a story about anything, which was at least 10 sentences. My story was about camping with my family mostly every year. I have talked about what my family and I do when we camp around New Zealand.

Week 2 | Day 3 | Activity 1: The Right To Vote

This week for day 3, activity 1 of week 2 for SLJ, we imagined that the government created a new $10 note and wanted to replace Kate Sheppard with a different New Zealand women. We chose a NZ women and explained why we think we should replace them with Kate Sheppard. I have chosen Anna Stout. She was a social reformer in the women's rights.

SLJ | 5 Comments | 100 Comments!

This week for Summer Learning Journey I decided to comment on Lukah's blog. Lukah has finished week 1 of the SLJ activities. I have made 5 comments on Lukah.
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Altogether I have 100 comments!

SLJ | 5 Comments | 95 Comments Altogether

This week I decided to comment on Chris's blog for the Summer Learning Journey. Chris has completed week 1 of SLJ. I have made 5 comments on Chris.
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Altogether I have 95 comments!

SLJ | 4 Comments | 90 Comments Altogether

This week I decided to comment on Taheesha's blog for the Summer Learning Journey reading program. Taheesha has finished week 1 for SLJ. I have made 4 comments on Taheesha.
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I have a total of 90 comments!

SLJ | 5 Comments | 86 Comments Altogether

This week for Summer Learning Journey, I decided to comment on Farzana's blog. Farzana has completer her week 1 activities for SLJ. I have created 5 comments on Farzana.
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I have 86 comments altogether

Week 2 | Day 2 | Activity 3: “I Have a Dream”

This week for day 2, activity 3 of week 2 for SLJ, we wrote a paragraph about the bus problem with Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks was an African American activist, who stood up for her race. In our paragraph, we included the problem and how other people reacted about Rosa Parks. I think that Rosa Parks is a great person who stood up for her race.

SLJ | 8 Comments | 81 Comments Altogether

This week I decided to comment on Victoria's blog for the Summer Learning Journey program. Victoria has finished week 1 of SLJ. I have wrote 5 comments on Victoria.
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Altogether I have 81 comments

Week 2 | Day 2 | Activity 2: School Strike for Climate

This week for day 2, activity 2 of week 2 for SLJ, we wrote three things we have learnt from a site called (School Strike for Climate Australia). This site is about students who strike school to protest for climate change and to make the planet a better place. We browsed through the site and wrote down 3 things we have learnt and one thing we would do at home to help the environment.

Week 2 | Day 2 | Activity 1: A Long Walk To Freedom

This week for day 2, activity 1 of week 2 for SLJ, we wrote a journal entry about life in prison, as Nelson Mandela. We imagined that we were Nelson Mandela in prison and we were given a journal to write in. We wrote our journal entry and daily schedules of being in prison. We watched a video of Nelson Mandela in Robben Island prison. 

SLJ | 6 Comments | 76 Comments Altogether

This week for the Summer Learning Journey program, I decided to comment on Avalon's blog. Avalon has completed week 1 and is on week 2 of SLJ. I have made 6 comments on Avalon.
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