Week 3

Catapult

We made catapults this week.

We had a competition to see whose catapult would fire a small sponge the furthest.  

We used paper clips, ice block sticks, rubber bands, a plastic spoon and other classroom items to make them.

The winning team was Angelina and Te Kaia.

Well done Girls.

Week 2

Structures

Kowhai are enjoying our new topic of structures.

We have looked at structures around the world.

We have looked at unusual structures.

We have completed structure challenges.

We have talked about building specifications and engineering principles.

It is now time to build our own structures.

Here are Kowhai's Building Specifications:

1.  It has to hold a weight of 5 wooden blocks.
2.  It has to be taller than 10 cm.
3.  It has to withhold an earthquake of 30 secs

Here is Kowhai completing a structure challenge using unifix cubes

Term 4 Week 1

What a busy week to start the term

Calendar Art

Roller Hockey

Athletics

Jump Jam

Tararua Structure Competition

and of course learning ......