Science Fair advice

Check out the Moturoa class blog post on science fair.

Lexipedia for word study

Wow - we can look outside the square to find new ways to enhance our word study programme.
I absolutely LOVE words and enjoy how many of you really get into your word study.
Check out this link to see how word study can be built upon.... LEXIPEDIA
:-)

Also look up WORDLE to see how you can get a neat word picture representing what is on your blog.

NObel WOw!

The first person to name this chap shall receive a sour snake [because learning should be for bribes, not the intrinsic pleasure ... please note the dripping sarcasm]. Explain how he relates to this post for more naturally sweetened joy. :-)

This is an awesome site with educational games which we will review in class. Get an advantage by playing at home ... if your parents will let you.
Pay particular attention to games about "the body" - the human body that is. We are, afterall, engaging in the study of science in the Living World strand.

http://nobelprize.org/educational_games/

design a Woodmonsta

Design your very own Woodmonsta. Perhaps like the one Frank has met in this image by Jim Woodring.

Create a brilliant image.
Describe all habits, habitats, ecological niches, preferences, personal issues, unpleasant quirks, etc.
Post it all on your own blog and lead us to it by commenting here....

How will you do all this??? Clues can be left here as comments also.

[BTW - I love Jim Woodring's illustrations, so you might see a few every now and then]

Woodmonstas Rule!!!

Hello Woodmonstas. Welcome to our new class blog.
This blog is to be respected, enjoyed and is a valuable part of your new accelerate class extension and enrichment programme. Through this web-based learning we will develop 21st Century learning skills, be connected to a world wide community of learners and enjoy an authentic audience for our work. Each of us will also receive meaningful feedback from multiple sources.
The blog will develop and grow in complexity, as well as being linked to online learning resources, other learners and your own personal blogs. These will become a form of eportfolio.
Please make the most of this opportunity and respect the rules so we can continue to use the internet as a tool for learning. Also remember that everything you publish on the Internet is potentially there forever - even if it gets deleted. You leave a digital footprint that may benefit or hinder you as you get older.
We will also have a class wiki called "Woodmonstas Wonder Wiki". This will contain specific learning activities, planning, links, forums and collaborative learning opportunities.
I hope you enjoy learning this way. Future posts should be more interesting :-)

warm regards,
Mr WOody