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space timeline reading task

Space timeline Reading tasks.

Term 2 Weeks 5-6

Purpose of this reading activity is to: increase our knowledge of space exploration and understand how our knowledge and ideas about space have changed over time (science). We are also learning to read non-fiction texts and use our writing skills to share our understanding of this topic and our ideas (literacy). Throughout this task we will need to use the skills of ‘Thinking’ and using ‘Language, Symbols and Text.’

Learning Intentions

I am learning to skim and scan text to identify the main ideas.

I am learning to locate the key sentences and questions in texts.

I am learning to use sub-headings to guide me to the main ideas in text.

I am learning to summarise the main ideas in the texts I read.

(from the Karoro Programme of work for Reading)

Success Criteria

I will be successful when I can show….

-I have have scanned text to find key ideas.

-I have summarised the main ideas from the reading.

-I have put my answers in chronological order.

Focus

We are looking at using non-fiction text to increase our knowledge in our science topic; SPACE. Your aim is to read and understand the timeline reading and use this knowledge to complete the reading activity below.

First, Read the timeline cards. Click here for the space timeline

Second, We will discuss what you have read. This will be a good time to ask questions about anything you are unsure of

Third, do your reading tasks.

Fourth, complete your reading activity. Remember to proofread, check spelling and punctuation. Then do a self assessment and a peer assessment. Check it with a teacher.

Reading Activity

View and read the space timeline on the classroom walls. Think about how how our theories/ideas and understandings about the universe and Earth’s place in it has changed over time.

Answer the following questions.

Your answers need to be full sentences.

After you have answered all the questions please put them in chronological order (time order, oldest first)

5) What are two things that Galileo discovered? Galileo discovered the different phases of venus and jupiter's moons.

9) Who discovered the first asteroid? Giuseppe piazzi

2) What was Sputnik 1? sputnik 1 was A russian satellite (1956)

3) In what year was NASA founded? And what does NASA mean? NASA was founded in 1958. NASA means National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

6) Who was the first woman in space? And where was she from?

The first woman in space was valentina tereshkova in 1963 she’s Russian

4)Where did Mariner 4 fly past? Mariner 4 flew past Mars in 1965.  

7) In what year did Apollo 11 land on the moon? 1969 with neil armstrong

10) What country launched Voyager probes 1 and 2 into deep space? America in 1977

11) When was the international space station completed? It was finished in 2010

8) What happened that led to all space shuttles being grou

2) What was Sputnik 1? sputnik 1 was A russian satellite (1956)

3) In what year was NASA founded? And what does NASA mean? NASA was founded in 1958. NASA means National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

4)Where did Mariner 4 fly past? Mariner 4 flew past Mars in 1965.  

6) Who was the first woman in space? And where was she from?

The first woman in space was valentina tereshkova in 1963 she’s Russian

7) In what year did Apollo 11 land on the moon? 1969 with neil armstrong

8) What happened that led to all space shuttles being grounded for 3 years? A space ship blew up after launch

9) Who discovered the first asteroid? Giuseppe piazzi

10) What country launched Voyager probes 1 and 2 into deep space? America in 1977

11) When was the international space station completed? It was finished in 2010

12) What was interesting about New Horizons information about Pluto? The data showed that pluto is 50 miles larger than first thought

Rhys ran out of time to put them in order.

YOUR OPINION

After reading this information...

1. Who do you think made the biggest contribution to our understanding of space? Why? (summarising key ideas)  Galileo because he invented the first telescope.  

    2) What do you think was the most important machine or        invention in helping us investigate space? Why? (summarising key ideas) The telescope that is observing the skys above us.

    3) What would you like to investigate about space? Why?  Mars and life on Mars if there is life on Mars.

Self and Peer Assessment.

Self and Peer Assessment

Success Criteria

I will be successful when I can show….

-I have have scanned text to find key ideas.

-I have summarised the main ideas from the reading.

- I have put my answers in chronological order.

Success criteria 1: I have have scanned text to find key ideas (I have been able to answer the questions).

        

                          Achieved well      Achieved some Achieved little     Not achieved

Me
My partner

Success criteria 2: -I have summarised the main ideas from the reading.

      

                          Achieved well      Achieved some Achieved little     Not achieved

Me
My partner

Success criteria 3: I have put my answers in correct chronological order.

        

                          Achieved well      Achieved some Achieved little     Not achieved

Me
My partner

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Pizzas!

On Fridays we do fun activity's, today we did cooking. I was in a group with David linclon and alex I had lots of fun cooking. We made ham and cheese pizza and used ingredients I had lots of fun

 

Describe a Planet

Create and Describe Your Own Planet -

Description writing task

Term 2 Weeks 5-6

Purpose of this piece of writing is to:

Learning Intentions

I am learning to use language features to make my writing
interesting and engaging for the reader.

I am learning to use topic-specific vocabulary.

I am learning to include Te Reo Māori words in my writing.

I will be successful when I can show….

-I have used some language features to make my
writing interesting and engaging (simile, metaphor,
alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhyme)

-I have carefully chosen some topic specific words
to include in my writing.

-I have used some Te Reo Māori

Focus

We are continuing to look at descriptive writing. This week you are writing a
descriptive piece of writing to promote your imaginary planet. You aim is to convince
people to move to your planet. You want your writing to allow the reader to be able to imagine what
it is like on your planet.

First, we will look at an excerpt of a video describing the moon from the Avatar movie.
Click here to get to video= Pandora.

Second, we will discuss together what you will need in your work to make it successful
and look at how to plan our work. Then you will plan your work and check with a teacher
before you start writing.

Third, do your piece of writing.

Fourth, complete you piece of writing. Remember to proofread (check spelling and punctuation)
and edit (does it make sense? do you need to change any sentences?) yourself and with a buddy and
fill in your self and peer-assessment. Check it with a teacher.

My Writing

Quartz is a frozen tropical planet with different regions land, fire and water. Quartz is a rock giant. This planet is very far away in another galaxy. Lots of beautiful animals live on Quartz, they are made of crystals and are shiny like the sun. Quartz is very ātaahua. You can get there by portal on Mars. Lots of people go to Quartz to explore and relax. You can study plants and animals and  also the taiao on Quartz. Nothing bad can happen on Quartz because the animals are harmless.

Friday fun cooking!

On Fridays we do fun activity's, today we did cooking. I was in a group with Cailan , Billie, and Summer. I had lots of fun cooking we made ham, pineapple and onion pizza.