Sunday, 18 May 2014

Multiplying fractions rhyme.



How to Multiply Fractions

 The question: 4/5 x 2/3 =

Step 1:  Times the two numerators together  what would be 4 x 2 = 8

Step 2: Then Multiply the denominators together what would be 5x3= 15

Step 3:  Now you simplify before you get your final answer


The answer: 4/5 x 2/3 = 8/15

Sometimes it can't be simplify so just leave the answer how it is But if you can simplify do.


Thursday, 15 May 2014

Maria Geatana Agnesi

Q. What nationality is she?
A. Italian

Q. When was Maria Gaetana Agnesi born?
A.16 May 1718

Q. When did Maria pass away?
A. 9 January 1799

Q. What did Maria devoted the last 4 decades of her life too? 
A. studying theology

Q.What 2 languages could Maria speak at the age of 5?
A Italian and French 

Q. How many sisters and brothers did Maria have?
A. 23

Q. At the age of 11 what other languages could Maria speak?
A.  GreekHebrewSpanishGerman, and Latin

Q. How many languages could Maria speak at 11?
A. 7

Q.How many times did Maria father remarry after her mum died?
A. twice

Q.What was Maria famous for?
A. Mathematician and Philosopher



Tuesday, 13 May 2014

answers. What are the questions?

Q. the fork-tailed drongo has gained a  _______ reputation? 
A. stellar

Q. How much percent do they use warning call to obtain a tasty morsel?
A. 25%

Q.  how much times does a desert dweller give perfect warning call imitations?
A. 50

Q.
A. shaped like a fork

Q.
A. mimicry

Q
A. to obtain another animal’s food

Q.
A. the animal with food hears an alarm call from its friends, drops the food and runs.

Q.
A. ruse

Q.
A. pied babblers, sociable weavers and even mammals like meerkats!


Q.
A. hawks and eagles

Monday, 12 May 2014

Kia Kaha Stereotyping




Write up 5 stereotyping statements of your own using these sentence starters:
Real men like rugby and are strong
Females stay at home and cook dinner
Indian people make curry
Asian people are good at maths
Maori people love rugby

What are 2 good points about having stereotypes?
  • Some of them are true
  • They are just a opinion
What are 2 bad points about having stereotypes?
  • It can be used against you
  • Bullies use it


Thursday, 8 May 2014

Estuary Run

Next week we are starting the estuary run. You will need a pair of old running shoes because you will be running on the broad walk though the estuary what can get a bit muddy.

If you look above you will see a map that is where we have to run.

Step 1: Meet outside the hall on the steps as a house at 10:20.

Step 2: Walk to the steps that lead to the crossing one of the teachers will let you go.

Step 3: Run across the crossing and down the footpath.

Step 4: When at the school entrance turn right and start running down the footpath you will get to to another crossing wait and make sure there is no cars and cross carefully.

Step 5: Now you should be on Grace Road keep running and watch out for people walking.

Step 6: Once you are at the last bump of Grace Road cross but be carefully again.

Step 7: Go down the big hill.

Step 8: At the bottom of the hill turn right just be for Burrows St.

Step 9: You are now at the entrance of the estuary keep running you will soon be on the broad walk

Step 10: Keep running down the broad walk until you get to a big hill run up that and along the footpath till you get back to school then sprint to the finish what is the steps in front of the hall.

Step 11: Wait till everyone is finished then go back to class.

Sunday, 4 May 2014

Jeopardy Holiday.

 A. Go to the Movies.
 Q. What did I do twice in the holiday?

A.cousins.
B.Who competed in a BMX competition?  

A.room.
Q.What part of the house did I clean?

A. Running
Q. What did I do most in the holidays?

A.Ella's
Q.Who's birthday party did I go to?

A. Friends
Q. Who did I see most in the holidays other then my family?

A.Hockey
Q. What sport did I play twice in the holidays?

A. Sister and Brother
Q. Who did I fight a lot with in my family?