Creating Hologram Photo/Video

This is how you create the image, using Explain Everything that your projector will turn into a hologram.

How to create a holographic projector 2

Here is another way to create the pyramid shape you will need. Have a go at this one as well and then you will be able to decide which one is best for you.

Watch this tutorial video and have a go at drawing up, cutting out and then sticking together your own one.

We will do some learning with paper first and then when you understand the process I will give you a sheet of plastic.
We won't be using CD cases, we will use the same plastic sheets as the other projector tutorial.

How to make a holographic projector 1

Watch this tutorial video and have a go at drawing up, cutting out and then sticking together your own one.

We will do some learning with paper first and then when you understand the process I will give you a sheet of plastic.

Hologram

Here is a movie scene from a time long, long ago.

Once scenes like this from the first Star Wars movie that came out were at the cutting edge of what was possible with special effects.
My how things have change.

I Think, I See, I Wonder

I Think        I See             I Wonder

Hogwarts Castle

Real Rockets

For your information.

Newton's Laws of Motion

Who was Issac Newton?

Never heard of Newton's laws of motion? 

Here is a video I found that does a good job of explaining them. You will also find out who he was.

Rocket Message Carrier

Here is a copy of the problem for this mornings problem solving challenge/fun.

Thinking time:

• What is it that causes the balloon to move along the nylon?
• Where and how do Newton's second and third laws work here?

Fractions

A series of videos to watch and learn about fractions. You might want to view these to gather information and learning to help with the problems I have set for you.

on a table in the middle of the room you will also find games and other resources to use to help you understand the concept of fractions.

Hydraulic Fighting Robots (Challenge Time)

Here is the video to watch that shows you how to build a fighting robot.

All teams will start with the same basic parts but you can see that once the basic pivot column and arm are constructed each team then has to do some research and thinking.
You will need to decide what is the best base for your robot and how you want the fighting arm to work.
There are other videos and resources on the net that you can use to help you with your own design ideas.

Remember, good communication between team mates is one of the most important skills.

Giant Footsteps?

I wonder?

Building a Hydraulic Powered Lift

You will need to watch this all the way through first. Get the big picture. 

All the measurements you will need are in here but you will need to watch accurately to find them. Remember you can watch this as many times as you like and pause it to check your thinking.

Hydraulics Explained

Here is a link to a video that explains how hydraulics work.
Watch and listen and you will have more information to be able to write up our own experiments with the syringes.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlmRa-9zDF8

States of Matter

Wow! Science is interesting.
Here is a video about the states of matter to help us understand why liquids work the way they do in the hydraulic system we made with the syringes.

Introduction to Hydraulics

Here is a link to some in formation. Your task is to collect some video and photos of the little experiments that we do today, then read the information in the page on the link provided. Also think about any of the discussions that we have.

Your job is to put together a presentation in Book Creator that explains how hydraulics work and why we use fluid and not air to make them.

http://www.explainthatstuff.com/hydraulics.html

Story Writing (Narrative)

Here is a plan and some information to think about, and use when you want to write a made up (fictional) story.

Strut length Calculator (Dome construction)

This is the link to the calculator for working out your strut lengths for the paper tube dome challenge.

http://quizzes.cc/metric/percentof.php?percent=88.3&of=30

Paper Tube Dome

I am not going to do too much talking for this dome because this guy has nailed it. The only bit that I may need to give you some instructions with is the calculating the strut lengths.

Building a geodesic dome

This video has a bit of history and lots of instructions. we have watched the first few minutes but it is the parts at the end that show how the triangles go together which you may need to look at as your work to put your domes together.

Minecraft Decimals

A short little video to go with the skins activity we are going to do this week.

Decimal Place Value

A video lesson to watch that explains decimal place value. Might be useful if you are not sure what decimal numbers are all about.

Space Lander Mission

Space Lander Mission

Writing an Animal Report

Here are some examples
for you to read and use as a guide to help you create your report for your crazy mixed up animal.

Here are a couple of report plans. You can use these headings to create your own plan.

Understanding a Wharenui

Wharenui Parts

The task is to create a short video explanation about one part of the wharenui. this will then be put together to create a learning resource using the Aurasma app.

Koruru
Tekoteko
Tahuhu
Amo/Maihi
Poutokomanawa
Poupou
Tuarongo/Poutuarongo
Kowhaiwhai
Tukutuku
Mahau (Roro, Matapihi, Wahtitoka)
Heke
Pakitara

Number Bonds - Extending Thinking

Bigger numbers? Not a problem. The same pattern and thinking still works.

Number Bonds Help Problem Solving

Using number bonds is a great mental strategy to use for addition and subtraction. This is why knowing your number bonds that make ten are important.

Perseverance, Resilience, Confidenece

Hours of practise and lots of failure is what it takes to master any skill.

Thursday 9th February A Close Game

A Close Game