New Zealand Singer Research

In music, we researched a famous New Zealand singer, I researched Jamie Mcdell.
What are we learning: To find facts about a famous singer from New Zealand
How does this work show my learning: Because I have made a slideshow and added facts about the singer.
What am I wondering: I'm wondering what her favourite song from one of her albums is?

Japanese Introduction

Japanese Introduction. 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nc9UI54EvZ8Ay6_E3aEr9wcEgfoXt9SvJ7PywVIX8qs/edit?usp=sharing

New Zealand Government

New Zealand Government

New Zealand is a democratic country, which means Members Of Parliament are chosen in free and fair elections. New Zealanders over the age of 18 have a part in voting, voting is not compulsory. Every 3 years and two months, New Zealand holds elections for voting. We use MNP to vote in New Zealand for the Members Of Parliament. This is what a democratic country is like.

I Wonder Why

I Wonder Why How Many Countries Have National Sports

Canada: Lacrosse

Scotland: Golf

Japan: Sumo Wrestling

Lacrosse is a sport where the ball is thrown, carried across the field and is thrown into the goal with a long stick with a triangular net at the end. The game was originally called stickball. 

Scotlands national sport is golf. People have been playing golf since the year 960 but Scotland started playing golf in 1457. 

Sumo wrestling has been a sport since 794 and because of the long history and ancient wall paintings is it considered Japans national sport. Sumo wrestling is played by getting the opponent outside of the circle or getting any part of their body to touch the ground that isn't the soul of their feet.

                                        

I Wonder who held their breath the longest underwater?

In 2012 a German free diver, Tom Sietas broke the record for holding his breath underwater for 22 minutes and 22 seconds. Before he broke the record of 22 minutes he held the record of 17 minutes and 28 seconds.

                                 



I Wonder what the longest time someone has stayed awake for?
The longest time someone has stayed awake is 449 hours (18.7 days) via rocking chair marathon. In 1977 Maureen Weston held the record for staying up the longest. She bet Peter Tripp with 8.4 days and Randy Gardner with 11 days. She experienced paranoia and hallucination towards the end of her marathon. The Guinness World Records are not acknowledging sleep deprivation attempts anymore due to health reasons.

This is Randy Gardner.

Aluminium Tags

Aluminium Tags

Method:

• Cut a piece of aluminium to a little bit larger than 45mm long and 20mm wide
• Mark with a 

Curiosity

I wonder it's possible to live on another planet?
Yes, Venus or Mars is the most possible planet humans/animals could live on and are most like Earth.

                                     

Structures

Eiffel Tower 
The Eiffel Tower is strong and stable because it 's made of 7ooo tons of pulling iron to make it strong also the metal bars make triangles and four legs to make it stable.

The Statue Of Liberty
It is embossed with copper, it is made from 300 copper plates.
It was assembled on a metal structure which ensures its stability.



Gateway Arch 
The steel triangles which narrowed as they spiralled to the top were raised into place by a group of cranes and derricks The arch was assembled with prefabricated stainless steel sections.
In order to keep the legs stable, a scissor truss was placed between them, was later removed as the derricks were taken down.




Tension: The state of being stretched tight.

Failure: Lack of success.

Compression: Flattened by pressure.

Bending: Shape or forced (something straight) into a curve angle.

Tie: Attach or fasten with string or similar cord.

Reading

7/5/18
What was I reading?
I was reading about a kiwi rock climber who fell 30 metres down a cliff in Australia. He fell off the cliff at around 7pm. He had a broken sternum, a broken tibia, major head injuries, a collapsed lung and a fractured jaw but he still survived. His incident happened April 26. I think the age audience would be teenagers. I think the purpose of this text is to inform people.

The link to the article:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/103633824/kiwi-rock-climber-falls-30-metres-down-cliff-in-australia

8/5/18

I was reading about a crocodile attack in north Queensland. 

A woman names Cindy Waldron was attacked and killed by a crocodile at the beach. Waldron and her old childhood friend Leeann Mitchell were at the beach celebrating the end of her cancer treatment. I think this article is to give out information, and I think the age audience of this text would be for teens. 

The link to this article: 

https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/103704253/crocodile-attack-childhood-friend-tells-of-horrific-final-moments-of-hamilton-womans-life

                            

9/5/18

The article was written by Kate Silver.

I was reading about the volcano eruption in Hawaii. 35 homes were destroyed, 1800 people had to evacuate and 1000+ earthquakes with the biggest being 6.9. Only about 90% of the island was damaged. 

The link to this article: 

https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/103744556/its-leisure-as-usual-for-travelers-to-hawaii-despite-lava-flow

                             

10/5/18
The article was written by Catherine Groenestein.
I was reading about a four-year-old boy names Lucas Kiser who has a very rare condition named Stickler Syndrome. This condition causes Lucas to have sight, hearing, joint, and heart problems. Lucas' father is a former student from the school Lucas goes to, and he asked to help with costs for Lucas' family to fly to America to learn about his condition. I think this article is suitable for anyone to read.

Here is the link to the text:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/103746243/schoolboys-to-help-family-with-rare-illness-quest

                                   

15/5/18
What was I reading:
I was reading a book about flags and I was learning about the different countries.
I think the author's purpose was to teach people about different countries and their flags.
I think this book is suitable for anyone who wants to find out about different countries.

17/5/18

What was I reading:

Today I was reading ReadTheory. One of the quizzes were based on why metal is important. Metal is important because it helps us use electronics. I think this information is suitable for anyone who wants to find out information. 

Music Term 2 Matariki

My piktochart on for Matariki:
https://create.piktochart.com/output/29985897-new-piktochart

Stan Walker Aotearoa.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWhAoZZh8fc

What style of music is this / Who inspired them to write it?

Pop, and R&B.

He was inspired by the 1984 song Poi E, which as of 2014 is the only Maori language song to reach number one on the New Zealand singles chart. 

What do you like about the music? 

I like that there's more than one singer and I like that they added some to the national anthem.

What do you like about the music video?

I like how they spelt Aotearoa out in the sand with different Maori themed things

Find out what the song is about.
Couldn't find what the song was about.

Modern Māori Quartet feat. Awhimai Fraser 'Māreikura'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXLE5VoUa9Q

What style of music is this / Who inspired them to write it?

Modern, To celebrate Matariki

What do you like about the music? 

I really like the style of music and how it's not too loud or quiet. 

What do you like about the music video?

I like that they just made a quick music video in the studio. 

Find out what the song is about. 

To celebrate Maori Matariki

WAIRUA Maimoa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgGr_n4fgyI

What style of music is this / Who inspired them to write it?

Pop, I couldn't find who inspired them to write the song. 

What do you like about the music? 

I like that it's more upbeat and pop.

What do you like about the music video?

I like that there's more than one person in the music video and I like that they're matching outfits.

Find out what the song is about. 

It's a song about encouraging people's beliefs, natural instinct or spirit. 

Kalega 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIqQTrxc15E

What style of music is this / Who inspired them to write it?

R&B, The Great Aotearoa. 

What do you like about the music? 

I like the style its sung in.

What do you like about the music video?

I like that it relates to New Zealand and I like all the dancing in it. 

Find out what the song is about. 

Sweet/Tasty, To express joy, amazement, or stunned reactions. 

the great Aotearoa summer pilgrimage back to the beach to chill, unwind and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the city. 

Maisey Rika - Tangaroa Whakamautai

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yblB87dpJGc

What style of music is this / Who inspired them to write it?

R&B, The song was inspired by  "Te Tahi o Te Rangi" man on Whakaari : Bossy Hill

What do you like about the music? 

I like the sound of her voice and the style of music.

What do you like about the music video?

I like that it's really pretty and I like all the nature. 

Find out what the song is about. 

The song ways respect to Tangaroa (The God of the sea)

What have I learnt?

We are learning to understand the idea of Maori music and Matariki.

How does this work show my learning?

This work shows my learning because I have written about all the songs meanings, and what they're about.

What am I wondering?

How many years has Matariki been celebrated for?