Exhibition

Watch the following clip

Choose an Innovation story.......

Describe the idea.
What was the opportunity, the need or the problem that prompted the idea?
Describe some of the key elements in the process of turning the idea into an outcome.
What skills, knowledge, abilities were important?
Who was involved?
What challenges were faced?
Describe the outcome.
What did the innovator set out to do?
What did the innovator achieve?
Was the outcome developed from a new idea or is it an improvement of an existing idea?
Who was the product designed for?
How does this product create value?
Is the product commercially available?
Has the product been successful in making a difference to people’s lives?




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Agenda

29th August, 2016
Tomorrow is day 5
Homework: UOI questions
Notices:
Reminders: Rainbows End slip
Signed:

Hidden Miracles of the Natural World

26th August

Block 1: TECH ARTS

BLOCK 2: Science Series 8a: See above Hosts: Travis and Ruaclay

Block 3 - Exhibition  (no team split today)



To do: 

Introduction video - Ocean cleaning Machine

1. Choose an Innovation story and discuss before answering the questions below.

2. Each group  2-3 will prepare a presentation telling their Innovation story in their own words using the notes they’ve made in their literacy book. Be creative and use digital presentation tools you are familiar with to create your group presentation.

3. As a group present back to the class.

The idea

The process

The outcome

Creating value


(Follow these questions to guide your Inquiry (Finding out / Sorting out/ presenting)


Understanding innovation / Technology /  Invention



Describe the idea.
What was the opportunity, the need or the problem that prompted the idea?
Describe some of the key elements in the process of turning the idea into an outcome.
What skills, knowledge, abilities were important?
Who was involved?
What challenges were faced?
Describe the outcome.
What did the innovator set out to do?
What did the innovator achieve?
Was the outcome developed from a new idea or is it an improvement of an existing idea?
Who was the product designed for?
How does this product create value?
Is the product commercially available?
Has the product been successful in making a difference to people’s lives?

Block 4

Literacy

Persuasive Writing - Mrs Power to Take

-Continue writing your paragraphs (body) of your persuasive essay.

FAST FINISHERS - TED ED, Inferring booklet, Mathletics, finish off maths worksheets, Wonderopolis from the blog, Work on your google site, Finish and Publish using your best handwriting your description of the LEAF.

Agenda

23rd August, 2016
Tomorrow is day 1
Homework: Market Day Site Entry
Mathletics 20m
Extension
Ted Ed
Creative Writing

Notices:
School Dance Notice

Reminders: Rainbows End Slip
Whanau Meeting - 25th August

Patrick - HTWW - Gudgeon Pro

Patrick Roskam: Gudgeon Pro - The 5 in 1 Gate Hanger

You were recently introduced to Patrick Roskam, a Kiwi designer who's invention: The Gudgeon Pro 5 in 1, has won him multiple innovation awards at the age of 13-14.

Answer these Questions

1. How old is Patrick?

2. What year did he enter a winning Science Fair invention?

3. What technology processes did he follow?

4. What is a Gudgeon?

5. What were the benefits of Patrick's Gudgeon Pro design?

6. Finish this sentence...

"It's not about the money, I'm a....?"

7. What developments did Patrick make to his original design?

8. Two lessons Patrick learnt were....?

P...... and R........

9. Why is networking important in business development and what should you remember to do when networking?

10. Fill in the blanks:

If you                  one thing,                        else will change and a                                              occurs.

11. How did he make his first 500 Gudgeon Pros unique?

12. Where did Patrick launch his Gudgeon Pro 5 in 1?

13. How did Patrick market his product?

14. How does Patrick save costs?

15. What did Patrick purchase with his award money, and why?

16. Where in New Zealand did Patrick attend his last Field Days?

"Sometimes you need to look in the rear view mirror and appreciate how far you have come"

Market Day

Te Aroha Market Day 2016

Congratulations Te Aroha Team - our Market Day was a success!

Thank you all for the hard work you put in!

Here is a short video showing some of the highlights of the afternoon:

HTWW

TUNING IN TO OUR CENTRAL IDEA



1.



2. SCIENTIFIC ADVANCES WEBSITE

http://listverse.com/2013/07/12/10-recent-scientific-advances-that-signal-the-future/

Summative Task - Market day Reflection

MARKET DAY DE BRIEF

What were your frustrations? Successes?


What would you do differently?


What help did you receive?


Can you make comments regarding the following Key Concepts and their Connection to Market day

RESPONSIBILITY-

SUPPLY AND DEMAND-

INTERDEPENDENCE-


Explain your understanding of the Central Idea



What Learner Profile and attitudes did you represent during Market day? What were you challenged by?

Awesome Market Day! Thanks to all our supporters!

The ancient origins of the Olympics - Armand D'Angour

What was the date of the first Olympics?
What ancient place name underlies the word Olympics?
What was the first event in the ancient Olympics?
Which Roman emperor banned the Olympics?
What was the profession of the first winner of the ancient Olympics?
What main differences are there between the ancient and modern Olympics?
Which events made up the pentathlon?
The Olympics are held only every four years. What is the history behind this schedule?

22nd August, 2016
Tomorrow is day 6
Homework: Thank you letter

Extension
Ted Ed
Creative Writing

Notices: IMPORTANT MESSAGE –  PAID UNION MEETING FOR BERKLEY STAFF

Monday, 12 September – 9 – 11.30am

School hours on this day are 11.45am to 3.15pm

Whanau Meeting - 19th August
Reminders: Rainbows End Slip

Signed:

Rainbows End Trip

EOTC - September 2nd

Agenda

17th August, 2016
Tomorrow is day 3
Homework:
Market Day (ACTION)
20m Mathletics

Extension
Ted Ed
Creative Writing

Notices:
Reminders: TECH

Rainbows End permission slips due
Signed:

Agenda 16th August

16th August, 2016
Tomorrow is day 2
Homework:
-Project your Market Day Sales (Refer to market day Booklet)
-Project your Profit
-Ice-cream containers due Wednesday?
Write down what you need to do tonight in prep for Market Day

Extension
Ted Ed
Creative Writing


Notices:
Reminders
Rainbows End permission slips
Market Day

Signed:

Navigating Our Global Future - Ian Goldin

Questions:

1. Globally, what have we achieved during the past 40 years?
2. Goldin says that globalization has two Achilles heels. What are they? Are there others that Goldin has missed?
3. According to Goldin, today’s mobile phones more powerful than
4. Goldin identifies four systemic risks of globalization: loss of biodiversity, climate change, pandemics, and financial crises. Which of these is of greatest concern to you, and why? Which do you think is most worrisome to the general public?
5. In 1958, the chairman of IBM thought the world market for computers would be?
6. Goldin is worried about the haves and have-nots in a globalized world. What standard of living is feasible and sustainable? Consider, for example, automobile ownership in developing nations. If car ownership increases significantly in places like China, India and Brazil, what are the potential environmental impacts? Can the concerns be addressed in a fair way, and if so, by whom?
7. What’s going to happen to employment in rich countries by 2030?
8. Goldin says that by 2030, an individual will have the capacity to?

Agenda Book

15th August, 2016
Tomorrow is day 1
Homework:
Market Day
Finish your site

Extension
Ted Ed
Creative Writing

Notices:
Reminders
Rainbows End permission slips

Signed:

Market Day Banner

UOI4 - How We Organise Ourselves - Banners

Continue work on your eye-catching Market Day banner.

Remember to include:

- a clear font

- bright colours

- use the entire space

- your price

- your slogan (optional)

Market Day advert

UOI4 - How We Organise Ourselves - Te Aroha Market Day Adverts

Max & Nick

Grace, Abbey & Isla

Jessica & Sophie

11th August
From Block 2 onwards the YEAR 9's have Science. (It is YEAR 9 Science Day)

Block 1 - 

Admin/ Informer/ Shared Book/
Maths (Need 8 computers from the COW and some ipads)
Maths - Session 8Group 1 -Ist half - Follow up (Blue book page 37) Fractions of a wholeMathletics (Maths Booklet)Second Half
Group 2Ist half TEACH - Algebra Mathletics Booklet Second half - Continued
Group 3Ist half MathleticsSecond Half  - Problem Solving (Otago Maths)

Block 2 - TEAMING

Block 3 - Literacy
1. Finish off memoir about your favourite Meal
WALT - Use complex sentences for effect
Success Criteria:
-3 Phrases of when
-Back to front sentence
-Sentence starting with When (AAWWWUBBIS)

2.  Annotate Persuasive model
Look at the STRUCTURE (How is it structured)
Look at the supporting paragraphs (Reasons backed up with explanations and examples - S.E.E)
Look at language

What else do you notice?

Planning stage
Then Write some I think statements with 3 reasons
E.g.
I think Checaine is the best Hard Rock Band in New Zealand
Reason 1 - Mr Aspden is in the Band
Reason 2 - Mr Aspden is in the Band
Reason 3    Mr Aspden is in the Band

I think you get the message LOL

Block 4 UOI - (TAKEN FROM BERKLEY BEAVERS)
WALT - How to be safe around Food
TASK - Read the following as a class and Present the main ideas in a one page poster in your UOI
Book - Get Creative

PURPOSE - INFORM ABOUT FOOD SAFETY

Food Trading - Once a Year A person who does not ordinarily trade in food, and is wanting to sell food on no more than 1 occasion in any calendar year is exempt from registration.  However, there is still an obligation to make sure you serve safe and suitable food. Check out the following information if you think you might be interested in or intend on running a food stall at the Te Aroha Market Day.  Food Safety tips for selling food at Occasional Events (PDF, 458 KB)  Be Food Safe​ (PDF, 212 KB)

Agenda Book

Wednesday, 10th August 2016

Tomorrow is day 4
Homework:

Notices:
Pre Market Day: FORM

Reminders: 

TEAMING

OPEN EVENING

-6:15 (school uniform)

Signed:

5th August, 2016
Monday is day 1
Homework:
Market day To do List (write down what your jobs are this weekend)

Notices:
Pre Market Day: 12th August (be prepared

Reminders: Tech Arts

Signed:

4 August, 2016
Tomorrow is day 6
Homework:
Market Day:
-Sort out it your group and write down what you will achieve tonight.
Booklet - Market day product - Design Brief completed by Friday!

Individually first, then group...

Reminders: Mondays homework
Notices:

Signed:

Agenda

3 August, 2016
Tomorrow is day 5
Homework:
Market Day:
-Sort out it your group and write down what you will achieve tonight.
-Character Essay

-20m -  Work through summative task booklet

Extension:
Creative Writing

Notices:

Signed:

2 August, 2016
Tomorrow is day 4
Homework:
Market Day:
-Sort out it your group and write down what you will achieve tonight.

Overdue.
-Finish Summative task (some students)
-Reminders: Character Essay is now overdue!!
(Mathletics Goal= 15m per night)

Extension:
Creative Writing

Notices:
Year 9 slip back/ Info Evening Slip due back



Signed: