Sit back and relax...

Earlier on, in my post : Extension! Extension! Read all about it! I mentioned that we had to create a project about the famous Mt Tarawera. We all contributed with mini animations or movies to put in to the real completed thing. My part was to explain what happened what Sophia's (One Of The Head Guides) house looked like before and after the eruption. Watch and enjoy!

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P.S. In my group were Litia and me. ( Click on Litia's name to go to her blog)

Extension! Extension! Read All About It!

As another one of our tasks at extension, we had to reflect on what we had been doing at extension. So here are my Thinker's Keys:

What Did I Do Well?

-I wrote two scripts by myself.

-I created the iMovie

-I finished things off before it was due

What Held Me Back From Doing Well?

-Someone in my group was mucking around and not helping

-My group let me do most of the work.

-No one was listening much

-People kept on singing when they were supposed to be recording their voice over

What Is The Purpose Behind Doing The Mount Tarawera Project?

-So Mrs Tele'a could grade us

-It would help with our marks towards prizegiving

I Spy A PMI

Mt Tarawera is a New Zealand mountain. It is a very popular landmark in New Zealand. The Yr 5 & 6 extension team have been learning about this and have created a project as one of our challenges to go towards our marks in Academic at the end of the year in Prize Giving. Here is my thoughts on the words :Positive, Minus, and Interesting.

POSITIVE

-We found out lots of Aotearoa (NZ) history throught this project.

-We built up our camera and acting skills.

-Lots of people co-operated well together.

MINUS

-Not that many people in my group listened to me (only the girls did).

-I didn't get that much help from team mates.

-My script wasn't planned out.

INTERESTING

-No one knew much about Mt Tarawera so it was quite interesting.

-There are lots of Maori myths and legends.

-We all were focused and interested in this project.

(I drew the picture above)

Pink and White In The Mix Of Nature...

Kia Ora everyone! This post is to inform you about The Pink And White Terraces. Lately in extension, we have been learning about Mt Tarawera. Which is famous for the Pink and White Terraces. The terraces, are very beautiful. Well, in this case, WAS very beautiful. Let me explain, the terraces were created by one of the eruptions. But after the SECOND eruption, The Pink and White Terraces, were covered by mud and ash. This is a very sad thing. They are very lovely. During one of the extension sessions, we shared that if they were still here today, we would've gone on a trip to see them. I would like to thank Hamish Campbell for inspiring Point England School.I have also done some research of my own, about Mt Tarawera, and The Pink and White Terraces. My writing below is about what happened DURING the eruption. This is what I found out:

-When steam started to pour out of the vents, lightning appeared.

-It is said that if you go in to the terraces' hot springs, with a sore back, you will come out cured, and relaxed.

- The Maori people charged 10 pounds for someone to be able to come to Mt Tarawera.

-NO ONE was allowed on the Pink and White terraces without a guide.

P.S.Thanks to the website that gave me the wonderful pictures of The Pink and White Terraces.

(New Zealand History Online-PINK-Wikimedia Commons-WHITE)