Bay Bush Action

Last week in Te Ngahere two members of the Bay Bush Action group came in and visited. Since our inquiry this term is the Ngahere they came in and gave us some information about it. They had props of a kiwi, possum and a hedgehog. After that we went outside and put some traps around our fence line. While in class we were told that we were going to be the first school that would be rat free. I enjoyed learning about our bush.

Moment In Time Draft

Last week in Te Ngahere week wrote a piece of writing describing a moment in time. We had to describe the forest. Our learning intention was to use the correct structure to describe a moment in time. I think I had some good description about the forest. I enjoyed think about it and in some parts when I was reading it it really felt like I was in there. I’m not sure what I could do next time. This is a draft.


Long lime trunks hangover the huge bush. Inhale fresh fragrances of the sweet aroma. Hear the animals of the forest chirp and snarl. The soils like ice cream so you just melt into it. See the little creatures dash across the ground. Watch as massive leaves sway to the rhythm of the wind. See the moss gradually be blew off the trees.

Ecosystem

Since last term Te Ngahere been working on an explanation piece of writing about “What makes a healthy ecosystem”. Our learning intention was to use the correct structure to write an explanation. I think my explanation was very high in quality than any of my other pieces. I think next time I could use more descriptive words.

What is an Ecosystem?

Ecosystem
A healthy ecosystem consists of living things and non-living things. These living things range from living animals or plants and bacteria. On the other hand non-living things are made up from inorganic matter or things that aren’t alive. An ecosystem is made from different varieties of animals, plants and dead things that are all necessary.

Organic Matter
Every living thing is organic matter, which basically means alive. There are three categories that all living things come under. These are producers, consumers and decomposers. Producers are plants that can make their own food and get energy from the sun, water and C02/Carbon Dioxide. Consumers then feed on producers and other animals. Next are decomposers, it is bacteria that breaks down dead matter.

Inorganic Matter
Inorganic matter are things like rocks or water, non-living things to simplify it. These inorganic objects or mass are used for many things including terrain, absorbents and shelter. Producers use these inorganic material or gases to create energy by absorbing them.

Ecosystem
An ecosystem is very fragile. In other words it means it can’t handle tremendous changes. If something crucial to the environment were to disappear or stop working it would upset and/or disturb the rest of the environment. E.G if producers were to completely be eradicated from existence it would cause great harm to every other thing in the environment. This would happen because every animal needs energy and the only thing that can create energy without eating are producers.

Kaitiakitanga o Te Moana

This was last term :)

Since week seven Te Ngahere  have been learning to make connections between different things we read or view to create new learning. In reading I think I did well  working with my group to find information . I enjoyed learning about the ocean like kina barrens, rahui and other interesting stuff. But maybe next time I think I need to do it much faster and plan it better.

Animation: Food Chains

Last term Te Ngahere had to make animations about food chains. Our learning intention was to find a food chain and make an animation to show how the food chain worked. I think I found a food chain that I can sort of relate like eating the cow. I enjoyed making the animation and watching others creations because it was fun. Next time I could explain what type of animal they are like producers, consumers and decomposers.