SLJ (W3/A21): It's Cool to be Kind

 LI: To create a google draw that showcases the replies on your blog.

The above google draw is my second activity in week three for the Summer Learning Journey that I have completed today. We were asked to create a google draw which showcases a comment on my blog and the reply I have written to it. A positive comment is when the person gives a kind feedback, advise or a question and I think I found  the best example for it which was written by Fiona Rua who is from the Summer Learning Journey Team. While writing a comment I made sure that I include important points like thanking the commenter, linking the ideas and asking a question so we can create a comment thread. The thing I found interesting in this activity is that a comment is knowledgeable and important for the reader and the commenter as well, because the reader gets a chance to understand its mistakes and make improvements but on the other hand the commenter gets a chance to create a learning conversation and ask their questions. I liked completing this google draw because I could revise more about this topic and I am looking forward to complete my other tasks as well.

SLJ (W3/A20): Super Column with Nanogirl

 LI: To create a screencastify showcasing the super column I created.

Today, I have completed my first task of week three for Summer Learning Journey activity and have created a screencastify that shows the super column I created with some paper and cardboard. First, I watched the introduction video Nanogirl has uploaded on her site and I came to know many new things. I started by learning the parts of a super column in more detail. It consists of a floor, roof and wall. The floor and roof creates a base and helps carry the weights whereas the wall or pillars have the main role of making it stand. Basically, we have created this activity to showcase a rough model of a building and find the best shape for the pillar to stand.

I started by collecting all the equipments that were required to run the activity which were, two circular shaped pillars, two triangle shaped pillars, a piece of paper, tape, weights and two same sized cardboard. Then I started by making the flat pillared column, in which I attached the piece of paper with the help of tape, on the cardboard. Later I added the weights but the column couldn't hold even one, as it collapsed. I did the same thing with the triangular and circular shaped pillars but both had different outcomes. The triangle shaped ones could hold three weights whereas the circular shaped ones could hold all four weights. In conclusion, I came to know that circle shaped pillars are the most effective ones out of all as it had the highest durability. 

I really enjoyed doing this activity because I came to know more about the structure of building as well as got a cool way for finding the reason behind the shape of pillars. The part which I enjoyed the most was creating the structure because it kept me busy for a long time. The tricky part in this activity was clicking the picture because many times the structure collapsed and I needed to make it again. I think the advice I would give to the creators who haven't done the experiment yet, is to have another person with you so that they can click the picture of the structure at the right time. I am excited to complete other Summer Learning Journey activities as well.

SLJ (W2/A19): Step it up 3D Paper

 LI: To record a screencastify and explain how I made a fingertrap.

The above screencastify is my step it up task as the nineteenth activity for the Summer Learning Journey. For making this screencastify I started by making my fingertrap by following the introduction video that was provided to us and I made sure that I clicked a picture of ever step I do. Then I combined all the pictures in a presentation and made a layout. Then I made my script which would be explaining each step in detail for making the fingertrap. The materials that I used were a paper, pencil, scissors and ruler. A tip that I would give to the people who would be making this design is that, fold the paper properly and make the creases as perfect as possible because it has a major role for making a firm grip of your finger. I really enjoyed doing this task because I used to make origami before and I think I am improving a lot. I am very excited to complete other Summer Learning Journey tasks as well. 

SLJ (W2/A19): Kick Start 3D Paper

 LI: To make some origami stars by folding paper.

The above picture showcases the outcome of my nineteenth Kick Start Summer Learning Journey Task. Origami is a Japanese word which means paper folding, from "ori" meaning folding and "kami" meaning paper. For this activity, I started by watching the introduction video which was very helpful as I came to know the steps and materials required. To make the stars, I needed strips of paper with a length of 20 centimeters or more and a breadth of 1, 1.5 or 2 centimeters. Then I folded the piece of paper in a shape of a pentagon and pushed the sides to bend it. The bending was the most trickiest part for me, thus I watched the video again and again. Once the design is finished I clicked its picture with a suitable background. A tip I would give to others who would be making this origami is to watch the video carefully and again because, I messed up the dimension which made my previous star look a little clumsy. I really enjoyed completing this task and I am excited to complete the next part of this activity.

SLJ (W2/A18): Step it up Meri Kirihimete

 LI: To explain the game me and my whanau enjoy playing at Christmas. 

The above picture is my step it up as the eighteenth activity for the Summer Learning Journey. For this task we were asked to share the game me and my family enjoy playing at Christmas. The game my cousins and I played is called "Draw it". This game requires three or more people to have fun as it is said "more the people more the fun". To play this game some equipments that would be required are whiteboard and markers or paper and pen, per person. The game consists of a creator, guessor and the remaining players as the artists. The creator whispers something in the artists ear and that is what they draw. If there are more players they keep on guessing, and draw what they think it is, passing it on. Finally it is the guessers turn to write the answer down and show it to the creator. In the start me and my cousins played the game but by the end I played it with my uncles, aunts and parents as well. It was really fun playing with more people as we laughed at each others drawings and guesses. The thing I liked the most was that we all had a great time and I am looking forward to complete other tasks as well.

SLJ (W2/A18): Kick Start Meri Kirihimete

 LI: To create a screencastify that showcases your favourite christmas carol with your family.

The above screencastify is my step it up task as the eighteenth activity for the Summer Learning Journey. I have posted this video a little late as we were at our relative's house during Christmas and I didn't get time to complete the tasks. Because of this I couldn't record me and my family but I thought if I could make a screencastify with a collage of my family celebrating christmas with us and singing the carol in the background as it would be better than doing nothing. For making this screencastify I started by by combining all pictures I had during Christmas on a google draw. Then I asked my family to come and sing the carol in the background with the original song playing on youtube. I really liked completing this task because I enjoyed recording the carol we usually sing on Christmas. I am looking forward to complete the second part of this activity.

SLJ (W2/A17) Step it up Te Huarere

 LI: To create a screencastify with a family member to improve my maori pronunciation.

The above screencastify is my step it up task as the seventeenth activity for the Summer Learning Journey. For making this screencastify I asked my younger brother for help, so that he can ask questions and I answer them in Te Reo Maori. I think this task was very helpful to improve my maori skills because I solved the questions first and then said them while making the video. After completing this activity I learnt the use of macron in other words as well. A macron is a symbol which shows that the letter is a long vowel and must be read in a stretch. For example, in the word kāpuapua I will read "kā" at a stretch and read the rest of the words normally. I think these task was very knowledgeable for me because I learn something new every time. I am very excited to complete other Summer Learning Journey tasks as well.