Tech Reflection 2020

 LI: To create a photo montage showcasing our journey of Tech this year.

The above google draw showcases a photo montage of this year's tech journey. This year at tech I attended three different rotations which were Pewter casting, Robotics and Food Technology in which I worked with Mr. Grundy, My Ferguson and Ms. Heka respectively. This year due to the pandemic we did half of our tech classes online but were able to complete our syllabus. Each rotation was special as I could improve in different fields. In Pewter Casting I we showed our creativity and created new things, in Robotics we learned about codes and m Bot robots and in cooking we learnt more about our culinary skills and cooked delicious food. This was my first year at tech and was very useful and I really enjoyed to learn different subjects from different teacher by going in a different place. 

Tech Reflection: Avocado Sushi

 LI: To follow the instructions and make Avocado Sushi. 

This week for our year 8 technology session we went to Tamaki College with Ms. Heka. The above picture showcases the dish we created. First we listened the instructions that Ms. Heka told us about the proportion of ingredients and cleaning the area where we worked. Our ingredients were Seaweed paper, boiled rice, avocado, and soya sauce. We first carefully added a thick layer of rice on the seaweed which was over the bamboo roll. Then we added small slices of avocado in the centre and started to roll it gently. We then cut it into small pieces and eat it with soya sauce. It tasted so delicious and we were very happy that our hard work had a good result. I liked working with Ms. Heka and I will miss her a lot because this was our last tech class.

Art Coloring Book: Step it up Challenge

 LI: To use TEEL paragraphs and explain our color choice.

Recreated Art

An art can be described by its elements, which means that every piece of art includes lines, shapes, form, space, colors, value and texture. An art can only be created when a person covers all the elements mentioned above, in the right technique therefore when all these features are included in a piece of art it makes it more descriptive. All the elements connect to each other and can be called incomplete if excluded or used in the wrong way. 

An artwork starts with a line, which is a stroke or a continuous mark made on a surface. A line can either be straight or curved, bold or thin. When two or more lines are combined it forms a shape which is our second element. Shapes are of various types, on one hand it can be geometric, including circles, squares but on the other hand it can be natural, including an undefined structure of a monument or sculpture. When a shape is created with a three dimensional formation it creates a form. It means taking up space like sculptures, but it can also be an illusion as a drawing. Space is another element of art, which means the area taken by the object, in other words it can be called volume.

Color being the most demonstrative element in art can often depict space by filling the area. The primary or main colors include red, blue and yellow whereas the secondary colors include purple, green and brown. The primary colors are merged to form secondary colors making the artwork more radiant. Value resembles the darkness and brightness of colors which can be done by adding black and white respectively. A dark and bright value creates contrast, showcasing the difference and similarities. Adding two or more values forms a texture, which describes how the surface feels. It can either be rough or smooth, wet or dry, hard or soft. 

Every piece of art created in this world includes all the seven elements making it more aesthetic. The artwork that I recreated also has the seven elements and it showcases ancient Egypt. The dull colors, descriptive shapes, color combinations and the layered texture explains everything. In conclusion, every piece of art is made by combining all the features, making it incomplete if one of the elements are left.

Last week I completed the Step it up art challenge from the previous summer learning journey art activities. The purpose of this task was to explain our color choice by using our language and vocabulary we learnt from watching the information video. I used the TEEL acronym to complete this task as it made the formation part much more easier. The acronym stands for Topic sentence, Elaboration, Evidence, and Linking. I think watching the video was the a great help as it explained the topic in more detail and also gave us ideas on what we can add. I think using the transitional vocabulary and using synonyms were also very helpful. After completing this activity I cam e to much more about the seven elements of art which are the lines, shapes, form, space, color, value and texture.

Art Coloring Book: Recreating an art

LI: To experiment with colors.

Original Art

My Art

This morning we tried one of this year's Kick Start Summer Learning Journey activities. The purpose of this task was to experiment with colors by mixing them from the original palette with pop colors. This allowed me to recolor famous paintings and images of landmarks around the world. Today, I recolored a famous painting by Mohammad Melehi which is displayed in Morocco. I recreated it by adding colors like yellow, orange and red which displayed the sunset. I repeated the colors which made it more attractive. I enjoyed completing this activity as I could learn more about color combinations and setting the right colors.

Reading: Exploring our International current events

LI: To identify the author's purpose.

The above google maps is a collaborative work of Ong and me under the topic of reading. We identified the purpose or reason of the author writing the article which were to persuade, inform or entertain. Each day, newspaper editors around the world must make decisions about which stories they will run. We explored the different types of current events that are happening around the world as well as plotted the location on google maps. It covered topics like timeliness, relevance, magnitude, unexpectedness, impact, somebody important, oddity, conflict, something negative, continuity, emotions and progress. I came to know a lot after completing this activity and enjoyed learning about the things that are happening in the world.

Te Whanau Raukura Performance

This week we were shown a performance that explained the meaning behind elements of the maori culture. They showed us the different ways they used to fight their enemies which included distraction, self defense, counter, scaring and intimidating them. They used many ornaments called the Taiaha, Poi and Te Rekau which made it more attractive. The Te Whanau Raukura were very experienced and energetic, and have also performed in the Auckland Museum. I found their facial expressions and body movements very amazing as they were very confident and it seemed quite hard. Once the performance finished Bekah came to our class and taught us a game called "Pokhana" which was a lot of fun. The rules were very easy, when we started the game we needed to face the person in the side of us and shout Pokhana and if they didn't respond or got confused they are out and sit in the centre. I really enjoyed playing this game and learning more about the maori culture.

Tech Reflection: Sausage Rolls

 LI: To follow the instructions and make Sausage Rolls.

This week for our year 8 technology session we went to Tamaki College and worked wit Ms. Heka. The above picture showcases the dish we created. First we listened the instructions that Ms. Heka told us about the proportions of ingredients and cleaning the area where we cooked. Our ingredients were veg sausage, apple, sweet and sour chutney, pastry sheet and spring onion. We first made our filling which was grated apple and veg sausage, then we added our filling on the pastry sheet and carefully rolled it. We then cut it into eight equal pieces and applied it on the tray which was ready to go in the oven. It tasted so delicious and we were very happy that our hard work had a good result. I enjoyed working with Ms. Heka and attending this week's tech class.

Provocation: Should masks be compulsary on NZ public transport?

 LI: To identify and consider the two perspectives of this provocation to help me form an opinion. 

The above presentation is a collaborative work of Fau, Juel, Afatia and me which showcases provocation. A provocation is an action or speech that triggers strong feelings about the topic. Today we considered both sides of the provocation, "Should masks be compulsary on NZ public transport?". We then used that information to create an opinion that we could justify through evidence. As there were four people who worked together we had four opinions and agreed to the question. I think that masks must be compulsary because we protect ourselves as well as the people around us. I really liked working and learning new things with my group.

Reading: Exploring our National current events

 LI: To identify the author's purpose.

The above google maps is a collaborative work of Chris, Mathew, Pouvi, Afatia and me under the topic of reading. We identified the purpose or reason of the author writing the article which were to persuade, inform or entertain. Each day, newspaper editors around the world must make decisions about which stories they will run. We explored the different types of current events that are happening in New Zealand as well as plotted the location on google maps. It covered topics like timeliness, relevance, magnitude, unexpectedness, impact, somebody important, oddity, conflict, something negative, continuity, emotions and progress. I came to know a lot after completing this activity and enjoyed working with a different group of people.

Maori: English Names

 LI: To complete the table and learn the Maori transition of English names.

The above google document showcases my learning on the maori transition of english names. Today in our Maori lesson we were learning about this topic and also learned some tips. We first started by writing the date, weather and the feeling. Some words that were new to me were Whiringa as it means November and Kapua as it means cloudy. The tips were the changing of words from maori to english which helped us to complete the table. If we still couldn't understand it we could use the maori dictionary. After completing this class I came to know many new words and also learnt about transition of english names.

Reading: Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

 LI: To write a summary of the story behind the Gunpowder Plot in your own words.

The above google draw showcases the collaborative work of Diana, Mercy and me under the topic of Reading. Today, Diana and I worked with Mercy who is a student in Room 5 and we helped her learn how  to summarize a text. We created this google draw to understand why we celebrate Guy Fawkes each year as well as help the students of Room 5. We started by recording all the words in the story on a piece of paper and then followed the summarizing format. I really liked teaching Mercy and talking to her and would love to work with her again.