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Wednesday 29 August 2012

Kiwi facts


WAL Facts about kiwis for our report writing

Interesting Facts
  • The kiwi is the most friendly bird in New zealand.
  • A kiwi has brown feathers on it.
  • The kiwi can run faster than a person.
  • The kiwi is a small flightless bird.
  • The kiwi is only found in new zealand.
  • A kiwi has sharp claws

Thursday 23 August 2012

Digital Footprint


We have been learning what is personal and what is private information online.

Personal information we can share online   e.g. favourite things, hobbies, favourite food, first name, age
Private information we do not share online   e.g. home address, birth date, home phone number, full name. If we are not sure we keep it private.

My name is Alazae. My favorite sport  is handball because I’m always winning. My favorite food is butter chicken and I’m 8 years old.

Wednesday 22 August 2012

How plants grow

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1.The scientific study of plant life is known as what?
Botany.

2. The process of plants using energy from sunlight to turn carbon dioxide into food is known as what? Photosynthesis.

3. True or false? In the right conditions bamboo can grow over 60cm (24in) in just one day. True.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
4. The movement of pollen from the anthers to the stigma of a flower is known as what? Pollination.

5. Amber is made from fossilized tree resin.

6. True or false? Humans were on Earth before plants. False.

7. What grain has the highest level of worldwide production? (Hint: Rice is second) Corn maize

8. A trailing or climbing plant is also known as a vine.

9. True or false? Pitcher plants are carnivorous. True

10. The Japanese word “sakura” means the blossoming of what kind of tree? Cherry tree

Thursday 9 August 2012

How to grow a plant


WAL: about how plants grow best
This is what I think about how plants grow. We will be doing some experiments to find out if it is true.


1. How much sunlight do plants need to grow?Just a 1 hour of sun a day

2. Can plants grow in the shade? Can they grow inside?No they always need some sunlight.


3. Can plants grow better by talking to them? Why?
No  because it doesn't have an ear


4. Can plants grow in sand? or rocks? Why?No because they don’t get water and care.


5. How much water do plants need to grow? What type of water?Just jugs full a day of water and clean water.


6. Can you feed plants food? If yes, what kind?No because the plants have no mouths.

Wednesday 8 August 2012

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

WAL about how plants grow and what they need to grow


My explanation of how Photosynthesis works:
This is a photo of a plant and what it needs to grow. Some sun, some water and carbon dioxide, these make sugars that make the plant grow.