1) Do you think that technology will be a big part of our lives in the future? Why, Yes Because These days all kids are on some sort of Device.
2) Will technology disappear? yes, no, why? Yes, I think it will Disappear one day.
3) How do you use technology already in your life? Gaming, Social life.
4) Research what the first digital device that was made it and when it was built? In the US, John Vincent Atanasoff and Clifford E. Berry of Iowa State University developed and tested the Atanasoff–Berry Computer (ABC) in 1942, the first electronic digital calculating device.
5) What do you think about technology at Casebrook is like? And how could we make it better? Change the Chrome-books to Mac-books
6) How do you think technology will change and what will be something you think will be created. EG: holograms, hovering cars. Robot servants, Flying Houses.
7) What are some of the positive effects of technology? They Helps us Learn Everyday.
8) What are some of the negative effects of technology? I've seen Movies when they turn on the humans.
9) Leave 3 other comments on other peoples page. Make sure you take the time to write a decent comment. Remember your grammar! OKAY!
This week's blogger prompt about athletics as our school athletics is this Tuesday. Watch the videos attached below.
An awesome high jump video!
The powerful Inspirational true story...Never give up!
1) Research the history of athlectics - when did it all start, why did it start, what country did it originate from? etc. See if you can find some information out. Type out your answers below. DETAIL/DETAIL/DETAIL...
776 BC
The ancient Olympic Games began in the year 776 BC, when Koroibos, a cook from the nearby city of Elis, won the stadium race, a foot race 600 feet long. According to some literary traditions, this was the only athletic event of the games for the first 13 Olympic festivals.
How did track and field begin?
Track and field is one of the oldest of sports. Athletic contests were often held in conjunction with religious festivals, as with the Olympic Games of ancient Greece. For 11 centuries, starting in 776 B.C., these affairs — for men only — were enormously popular and prestigious events.
2) Explain what you did well on athletics day? Sprints
3) Explain what you could have done better with during athletics day? Long Jump
4) What was your least favourite event and why? Sack Racing it was a Bit Baby-ish
5) What is your favourite event and why? Sprints
6) Explain how you showed REP on athletics day? I did what the Teacher Asked
7) What was your favourite discipline while practising with your class? Explain why. I like Sprints because it was fun Racing my class.
8) If you could add any athletics event what would it be and why? Javelin
9) What is your Year 9 athletics goal? Suprise, Suprise - yes there is athletics at high school! Make it to The Final Zone.
10) Are you keen to keep practising athletics events even when our school athletics is over? If yes - what discipline / If no - why
Kia ora Kidsedchatters, It is hard to believe that it is Week 3 of Term 4, where does the year go! I can hardly believe that in a few weeks we will all be getting ready for the Summer holidays. Bring on the warm weather and lazy days watching the Black Caps. This week our topic is about Change and Kids issues. Over the past few weeks Aotearoa has gone through some pretty big changes. We have a new Government lead by Jacinda Ardern, who is now our 40th Prime Minister. The Government has made several big promises around supporting children to thrive and succeed. We want to hear about change in your space and how to make it sustainable and what issues are facing our Kiwi kids. When Jacinda Ardern was offered the leadership of her party she said "When opportunities come up, say 'Yep, I can do that job'." Could you be the change in your community?
This weeks questions:
What skills or qualities does a person need to have to be a Leader of a Country? Do you have these skills? They need to be confident, strong, Smart.
How does the Government of New Zealand affect you? They choose what happens to the country what can have an effect on the future of New Zealand.
If you wanted to change something at your School, what would it be? Shorter Days
How would you go about making that change? Could you lead that change and what skills would you need? Make a school petition and get people to sign it
What problems do you think New Zealand children are facing? Why are they having these problems? There are too many kids in Poverty and are sleeping in cars.
How could we help the children who are having these problems? Make New Zealand houses Cheaper or make Motels, Hotels, and other Accommodation
Does your School do anything to help your local community? (Fundraising etc) Yes
What is more important - helping yourself or helping others? Helping yourself and your Community.
So often in life we have to work with other people, it could be in your classroom, the playground, a sports field. We are wanting to find out what it really means to be a 'team-player' or someone who works well in a team situation.
We only have to look at the sporting victories over the weekend to see how important being a team player is;
Black Ferns - World Campions
All Blacks - Last minute victory over Australia
K4 Crew (Bronze) - Kayaking World Championship
Here are the questions!
Q1. How often do you work in a team or group in your class? What team or group activities do you do? Very Very often
Q2. Do you enjoy working in a team with others? Explain why or why not? I love working in a group because it can help build teamwork
Q3. What are the key elements of teamwork? Why are they important? Listen to each other ideas Q4. In what ways are you a team player? What do you bring to a team? Ideas, Jokes.
Q5. Do you think it's important to be able to work with others? What are the benefits? Find more about other people
Q6. What can you do when someone is not pulling their weight in a team? What could you say? DO you want to be in the group or not?
Q7. In one of the videos is the ex-NBA Champions San Antonio Spurs. Who is your favourite team? Why do you like them? Golden state warriors because they have good players like Steph curry Q8. When you get older employers are looking for people who can work in a team. What other skills are they looking for?
Q9. TEAM - Together Everyone Achieves More. What do you think this means? Can't wait to see everyone on Wednesday - Yahoo
