Monday, May 11, 2009

Term 2 Week 3

Kia ora everyone,
So cool to hear that some of you have been checking out the class blog. If you are able to sign your child up for a blogspot account then they will be able to post messages for me and others in the class to read too. It's a neat way to share news with each other let people know what's going on in class.
Our planting unit is up and running. The children have lots of questions about planting that we are trying to find the answers to.
What we want to find out
Why do birds eat seeds? (Peace)
How does a little seed grow into a big tree? (Moana)
What are seeds made of? (Mere-Heni and Sirius)
Do bugs eat seeds? (Jo)

What do seeds look like? (Danielle)
What types of seeds do bananas grow out of? (Kamaana)
Where do seeds come from? (Mere-Heni)
What's inside a seed? (Taitiana)
Do people make seeds? (Josiah)
How does a seed make a tree? (Jahmayne)
DO bigger seeds grow bigger plants? ( Koka Nana)
How can we tell the difference between seeds? (Koka Manny)
Do all fruits have seeds? (Josiah)
How long do seeds last? (Matua Regan)
Can people eat seeds? (Raymond)
If you eat a seed, will it grow in your stomach? (Room 10)
Can the seeds inside fruit grow more trees? (Moana)
How do trees get fruit? (Mere-Heni)
Do feijoas grow out of flowers? (Room 10)
How much water is too much? (Sirius, Kahu)
Do seeds have seeds? (Jahmayne)
Does a plant grow faster if you water it a lot? (Room 10)
How many days before a seed cracks? (Jahmayne)
How much sun does a flower need? ( Peace)
Do flowers have seeds? (Room 10)
Do popcorn have seeds? (Taitiana)
How many seeds to grow an apple tree?
Do walnuts have seeds? (Mere-Heni)
How do flowers come out of seeds?
DO little seeds grow into big seeds? (Arapeta, Moana)
DO pine trees grow from seeds? (Jo)
If you keep watering everyday, does it keep growing?
Does the plant or seed need special conditions to grow?
Do you have to protect the seeds?
Why do some seed grow and some don't if they are in the same place?
Can a bean seed grow into a banana or apple tree?
How do fruits grow bigger ?
Does a leaf bug grow from a plant? (Jahmayne)
Does a stick insect grow from a tree? (Jahmayne)
If you put two different seeds in a hole, will the plant grow two different fruits?
How do buds open into a flower?
How do bees get honey out of flowers?
Will beans g row if bees don't come and land on them? (Koka Manny)
We have also started planting and have planted a beans. Keep checking in! We will be growing a lot of other things as the term progresses.
Have a great week, Koka Manny :)

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Term 2 Week 2

Kia ora everybody,
I hope you enjoyed your 3 day weekend and kept nice and warm during the rainy weather.
Ka pai those people who played sport this weekend. Sport keeps your body fit and healthy and is a good way to make friends too.
What a great time we had at the museum on Thursday. I was so proud of all of you and your wonderful listening. You are so good at painting! Ka pai Sirius (who acted as Paoa), Clinton (who acted as Kiwa) and Moana (who was Hinehakirirangi).
Well done everybody!

This week....
We will be starting our unit on plants this week and if the weather fines up we will be joining room 9 on a walk to look at the plants that are growing n our community.
We will see who can guess which seeds belong to which plant and if there is time, we may get to plant some seeds too.
I'm excited and I hope you are excited too!

Here's to another awesome week with all of you,
Koka Manny :)