In Te Maunga we have been learning about Measurement. I learnt about weighing. I learnt that when you weigh you use grams and kilograms. My favorite activity was fitting it in. We had to build a little box out of uni-cubes and then we had to find out what bigger box could fit 20 of the smaller boxes in it.
In Te Maunga this week we had a visit from the Northland Science Roadshow. We learnt about rockets, spectroscopy and water testing. In rockets we learnt about methylated spirits. We had to put the methylated spirits into the rocket and light a fire so it took off. In spectroscopy we learnt about rainbows. Did you know that the sun is white so the sun holds every colour. In water testing we tested if water was healthy. We had to put the chemical ammonia and nitrite into a glass bottle and see what colour it turns. Do you like science as much as I do?
In Te Maunga we have been learning about cricket. I learnt about the grip that you need to hold the bat. You have to make a v with your hands and bend down to pick up the bat. We played non-stop cricket. The batting team has to be in a line and run up to the wickets when the batter hits the ball. The fielding team had to run after the ball and throw back to the bowler.
In Te Maunga we have been learning about poetry. I learnt about metaphors. A metaphor is when you compare something to something else.
