Thursday 23 August 2012

CYBERSMART - ONLINE


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 Tanisslous and  I am 10 years old I am a boy. My favourite subjects at school are Math, Reading and Writing. My  favourite song is ‘Don’t wake me up’ and 'PayPhone'. My favourite sports team is the ALL BLACKS. My favorite food is banana cake and Kit Kat. My favourite colour is blue.  


Wednesday 22 August 2012

How to grow plants


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) 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 plants grow best ?

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?
Not much, about 12 hours a day. Some can be a lot.

2. Can plants grow in the shade? Can they grow inside?
Yes because we  have some plants in our house.


3. Can plants grow better by talking to them? Why?
No because plants have no ears.

4. Can plants grow in sand? or rocks? Why?
Some can and some can’t. Cactus can but all the others can't.

5. How much water do plants need to grow? What type of water?
Not so much but at least once a day. ( Clean water )

6. Can you feed plants food? If yes, what kind?
No plant make their own food.

Wednesday 8 August 2012

Photosynthesis

WAL : about how plants grow and what they need to grow



My explanation of how Photosynthesis works:

Photosynthesis works by changing CARBON DIOXIDE  and WATER into sugars that make the plant grow. SUNLIGHT is needed to help this process.