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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Whio's Wild Self
We used the build your wild self website to create our own animal from our own choices of animal adaptations.
This is a picture of what we created!
Have a go individually and take note of the adaptations and the reasons they are useful.
This is a picture of what we created!
Here is a list of its adaptations;
Palm cockatoo crest - Your palm cockatoo crest is more than decoration. It helps you communicate too. A raised crest can signal to other birds that you're a friend.
Polar bear ears -It gets cold in the Arctic (down to 35°F below). For warmth, your polar bear ears are small and covered in fur even on the inside. When diving, the ears close to keep cold water out.
Indian rhinoceros horn - Your Indian rhino horn is made of keratin, the same material as your fingernails. Unfortunately, rhinos are endangered because people poach them for their horns.
Baringo giraffe hoofs - Your Baringo giraffe hoofs are big and tough. They can grow to be the size of large dinner plates and are strong enough to take out a lion with one kick.
Chilean flamingo legs - ou'd think flamingos stand on one leg by locking their knees. But those are actually their ankles. They stand like that to conserve energy. How long can you stand on one leg?
Radiated tortoise shell - Why is your Radiated tortoise shell shaped like a dome? Scientists think the shell's shape helps tortoises flip over whenever they get stuck on their back.
Peacock male tail - Your peacock tail feathers can grow to be 60 inches long. Each feather has what looks like an eye on it. They help scare away other animals that might want to eat you.
Polar bear ears -It gets cold in the Arctic (down to 35°F below). For warmth, your polar bear ears are small and covered in fur even on the inside. When diving, the ears close to keep cold water out.
Indian rhinoceros horn - Your Indian rhino horn is made of keratin, the same material as your fingernails. Unfortunately, rhinos are endangered because people poach them for their horns.
Baringo giraffe hoofs - Your Baringo giraffe hoofs are big and tough. They can grow to be the size of large dinner plates and are strong enough to take out a lion with one kick.
Chilean flamingo legs - ou'd think flamingos stand on one leg by locking their knees. But those are actually their ankles. They stand like that to conserve energy. How long can you stand on one leg?
Radiated tortoise shell - Why is your Radiated tortoise shell shaped like a dome? Scientists think the shell's shape helps tortoises flip over whenever they get stuck on their back.
Peacock male tail - Your peacock tail feathers can grow to be 60 inches long. Each feather has what looks like an eye on it. They help scare away other animals that might want to eat you.
Have a go individually and take note of the adaptations and the reasons they are useful.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Our Koru Texture Designs
This term Whio class have been learning about the Maori and their culture, so in art we have decided to try different textures to create our Koru patterns. Here are some examples of our work.
This is one of Tom's Koru patterns it is
made out of Rimu and tread plate
These are Leigh's koru designs
They are made out of painted sandpaper and bubble wrap.
This is one of Shannon Glover's patterns
It is made out of fur and plastic google eyes.
These are two of Rachel's Koru designs
They are made out of corn kernals and rice stuck on with a hot glue gun.
Here is a finished set of three made by Holly and Jack hanging on Plaited Flax.
They look wonderful don't they?!
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| Tom |
This is one of Tom's Koru patterns it is
made out of Rimu and tread plate
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| Leigh |
These are Leigh's koru designs
They are made out of painted sandpaper and bubble wrap.
This is one of Shannon Glover's patterns
It is made out of fur and plastic google eyes.
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| Shannon |
These are two of Rachel's Koru designs
They are made out of corn kernals and rice stuck on with a hot glue gun.
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| Rachel |
Here is a finished set of three made by Holly and Jack hanging on Plaited Flax.
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| Holly |
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| Jack |
Jordan and Ellie
Whio Practice the Haka ready for the Hangi
This was Whio practicing the Haka today getting ready for our Hangi evening on the 14th April
Matthew is leading- Great Job everyone!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
All Aboard the Clifford
When Whio class went to the museum, we dressed up as early settlers and then got put into families to have our photos taken. EAch family was given a story.At school we printed our photos so we could make a poster explaining. the history of our family and describing their journey on the ship. Here are some photos of the posters...
We wrote about our families imagining what it was like boarding the ship, and surviving the voyage. We included some diary entries that we wrote as family members and we listed some accommodation facts.
We put a lot of hard work into them and they look great!
by Holly and Shannon.G
We wrote about our families imagining what it was like boarding the ship, and surviving the voyage. We included some diary entries that we wrote as family members and we listed some accommodation facts.
We put a lot of hard work into them and they look great!
by Holly and Shannon.G
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