Technology Fun!

Each Friday in D2 we have been participating in different Technology Challenges.  Each week D2 get given a different problem to solve using a limited number of materials.  There is a lot of learning that takes place.  Each team has to plan and solve, work together and make changes if the plan isn't working.

Here are a few of our challenges so far.

This challenge was to create a perch for Harry the Dinosaur from pipe cleaners, a cup and sellotape.  Harry needed to be off the ground as high as he could go!

The Bridge Challenge!  Each team needed to make a bridge to hold 5 Lego men. They could use only straws and sellotape.  The teams learnt that a triangle is a very strong shape.

Each team had to create the tallest tower out of marshmallows and toothpicks.  Some teams learnt that a solid base is really important in a tall tower.

Humility before God

In D2 we have been busy learning all about humility before God.  D2 have learnt a lot about what humility looks like and have been practicing using it.  We talked about the verse "be clothed with humility' and wore a T-shirt to show how God wants us to always wear our humility when we can. Come and have a look in the class to see our own t-shirts we made.

As an end to our humility topic, we worked in partners and wrote these amazing humility poems. They are so good that  some are coming home in our poetry books this week.

Enjoy!

Have a humble heart

Use kind words

Making new friends

I can speak life

Let others go first

It isn't easy

Think before you speak

You can be kind to others

By Simi and Oliver

Humility is showing kindness

Use the right words at the right time.

Making new friends

I respect other people's personality

Looking at others needs

I use kind words

Think before you speak

You alter your behaviour when you need to

By Shanti

Honesty to God

Understand the truth

Making good choices

It isn't always easy

Letting someone go first

It can be hard to be humble

Think about your behaviour

You help other people

By Elizabeth and Lily

Super Science

We have been doing some fun Science Experiments in D1 and D2 lately.  We are learning to ask the big question WHY? does something happen.  We have been making fabulous observations and enjoying Science along the way.

Last week we explored the idea of walking water.  We placed a paper towel bridge into seven different cups.  Three had no water in them and, four had coloured water.  It didn't take long before the paper towel soaked up the colours and the water travelled up the paper towel.  We also observed how the colours mixed and a rainbow of colours appeared.

This experiment showed us all about CAPILLARY ACTION.  A big word but we love learning big words in year 3!  It simply means how water moves into the spaces of a holey material.

We decided to test this idea with flowers.  Check back next week to see what happens!!!

Wonderful writing in D2

On Thursday, D2 wrote about the beach using action words.  They came up with some great first ideas.  Here are a few to share with you.

By Oliver

crabs nipping

sand flying 

wood burning

shells waiting

waves splashing

pippis opening

boats speeding

fish swimming

trees blowing

sharks racing

shoes stepping

kids running

people bathing

girls screaming 

frisbee playing

By Huntah C

boat sailing

sand flying

surfers up and down

waves crashing

tussock grass waving

crabs snapping

footprints brushing

sandcastle washing away

water smoothing

kids running

By Jasmine

crabs pinching

kids surfing

fish swimming

hot sun rising

waves splashing

kites flying

beach balls rolling

Dads sleeping

Mums reading

By Hunter O

rocks gleaming

sand spreading

salt throwing

waves banging

pelicans swooping

seagulls squawking

tussock grass waving

sharks eating

fish fiddling

scuba divers diving

Amazing Authors in D2

On Thursdays in D2 we focus on writing interesting ideas and adding juicy words and sentences to make our writing interesting.  Today we read a poem all about a beautfiful butterfly and what it may do in a day.  D2 wrote some fabulous pieces and here are two pieces from two amazing authors.  Enjoy!

By Lusi 

Beautiful butterfly where have you been?

Oh my lovely butterfly I'll miss you.  Where have you been?  Did you fly flower to flower?  It didn't answer back.  I asked it how did you hatch?  Did you hatch in your chrysalis?  But still it didn't answer back.  Wait here while I am going to get my camera.  When I got back it was gone!

By Awhina 

Beautiful butterfly where have you been?  I've been in a garden that is where I live.  I fly away quickly to flower to flower.  My beautiful wings shine prettily in the sun.   I land on a leaf to rest in the morning.  I flutter my beautiful wings and fly off in the sky.  I come to a city.  People can see me.  I know the sun is shining on me.  I glide in the air.  A gentle breeze comes quietly pushing me away from the city.  I flutter to a safe place to hide.  I start to drop on a leaf to start all over again with a tiny little egg.  

A trip to preschool for D2

D2 has been learning all about Respect.  They have come up with some fabulous ideas and have all been using their superpower of Respect.  They worked hard on making little books about respect for the preschool children.  On Friday, it was time to go and read to them. They all had a wonderful time and it was great to share our learning with others.  It was extra special to see some brothers and sisters over there.  Come and have a look at the little books in our classroom.

Have you seen anyone using their superpower of Respect this week?

Our caterpillar hatches!

It was a very exciting day in D2 on Friday.  We discovered our chrysalis had turned black and we all wondered if the butterfly would hatch before the weekend.  We watched during the day for changes and then just before morning tea,
Green table announced things were happening on the swan plant.  We all crept quietly over and watched the beautiful butterfly pop out!   The butterfly then hung his wings to dry.  Just before lunch, the wings started to open and close.  We took it outside and watched the butterfly fly away.  It did hop on Oliver's head before finding a new home.  We all loved watching God's amazing creation open for us.

This was a perfect example of how we need to treasure things from God.  We are learning about Respect and how we need to treasure God, everyone and everything he has given us. Thank you God for your perfect timing in D2.