LAST SESSION FOR THE TERM FOR TECH!

 Today was the last session of tech for the TERM! It was really fun and cool. We also did some awesome learning. We did some funny jokes at the end and they were really funny. What we did for tech today was that we answered some questions. I also did 2 poster for hard materials, that have something related to the workshop. I hope that you learn something and THANK YOU SO MUCH MR GRUNDY. Remember to STAY SAFE! 

Make a copy of this doc.  Name it  “YournameSafety”  Share it with me. (grundy@tamaki.ac.nz)

(Remember, when researching online, we are considering “wood hand tools”.)

1. Consider the hand tools that you may use in the woodwork shop.

*The hand tools I might consider using from the wood shop are things like a chisel. Also a Back Saw and a Mallet to mark out the line I want. 

2. Consider how they are used accurately and safely.

* A Back Saw is used accurately if you use the point grip. Which is when you're holding it with your index finger pointing as if it has a gun in the hand. Also by sawing the piece of wood straight. For the chisel it is better to chip it underwards and not downwards. Also by not starting off trying to get the whole thing out, but just to take some pieces out at a time.Lastly for my Mallet the push it down to the wood and make sure that the line is straight and having the pin side to the wood.

3. How should they be stored to be sure that they are in good condition?

*FIrst of all, check it. To see if it has dents or some pieces that are missing/broken parts.

4. Think about the way we should behave in a busy workshop to keep safe.

*The way we should behave in a workshop is by being very steady with things. To be careful with our tools.Also to just be responsible with the tools and when using it.

5. Can you imagine a situation that could result in an accident?

*When you are not concentrating on what you are doing with the tool. Or being distracted easily by                             your friends. Another one is when you and your friend/s decided to hit each other with the tool.

6. Produce a short list of “Safety Rules” that we could display in the workshop to remind us of safe working habits.  

*Remember to concentrate on what your doing

*Remember not to hit people with the tools

*Use the tools correctly

*Be quite, not noisy 

*BE CAREFUL!

7. Design a “Safety Poster” that could be displayed in the workshop.

Making a poster in Tuvaluan! (Task 4)

This is my second to last task for the literacy slide for Tuvalu Language Week. What I had to do was pick a phrase in Tuvaluan and make a poster of it. I did Fanau kote au pele a matau. Which in English translate to Children are dearly loved by their parents. It was very fun to make a poster of this phrase. I hope that you learn something and remember to STAY SAFE!

 

Bar graph Part 2! (Final task)

 This is my final task for my maths. Now instead of the first one being about birth rates. This one is about death rates. No this is just a maths task, nothing real (hopefully). Anyways this was also a fun task to do. I learned to think about things.It has been really fun to do this type of way to do maths. I can't believe this is my final maths blog post for the term. Anyway's I hope that you all remember to STAY SAFE!

Explanation writing about Tuvalu! (Task 3)

 This is my task 3 for Tuvalu Language week! This task was that I had to pick from either a Persuasive,Explanation,Narrative or Recount about Tuvalu. I choose a Explanation writing because I think that I have grown some interest to this writing topic.Anyways I hope that you learn something about the culture and more importantly STAY SAFE!

Did you know that Tuvalu is the least visited country ever? Well If not then you have just learned a new fact. Or even a new country. This week is Tuvalu Language Week! So I am here to explain the country Tuvalu, Their culture/tradition, the country flag and I couldn't resist doing the food there that happens on their land. 

As I mentioned before Tuvalu is the world least visited country. It is a small country in Oceania. It has 9 island which include Funafuti,Vaitupu,Nukulaelae,Niutao,Nanumea,Naumanga, Nukufetau and Niulakita. Funafuti is the capital of this country. It is midway between Australia and Hawaii. It is said that the first settlers were from Samoa and probably arrived in the 14th century. Then further later in the 16th century, they discovered the islands. It is also apparently one of the safest places in the world. The currency they use is the Tuvaluan dollar and Australian dollar.

Up next is their Culture and Traditions. Tuvalu's culture is a HUGE part of their life! Considering that Tuvalu has mostly Polynesian people, a lot of their culture or tradition are the same as yours possibly. The women that live there don't wear normal clothes like us. They have a traditional dress, which is made up of hand-dyed pandanus leaf strips. What they use to decorate it is traditional patterns and colours. When feasts are happening, they usually do some traditional dances and music. All of this is held in a Maneapa's. Which is also known as a meeting house. Each Maneapa is unique, another big thing is that Christianity has a strong influence on the islands. Like some pacific countries, Sundays are a day of rest and church attendance. People who are visitors are asked to be discreet in their choice of activities. The female visitors are also asked to dress modestly in towns and villages. Their national celebration is Independence Day, which is on 1 October starting in 1978.

Another huge part of Tuvalu is of course the flag. Tuvalu's flag is quite similar to some other flags. What makes it similar is that it has the Union Jack. The Union Jack is a symbol of the link between Britain and other Commonwealth members. There are approximately 54 members of the commonwealth. Also on the flag is 9 stars. Those 9 stars represent the 9 islands that combined the country itself. 

Last but not least their FOOD! There is one national food that the people in Tuvalu eat. That is Pulaka. Pulaka is swamp taro. Now I know it sounds weird, but hear me out. It is Taro, just that has a bigger leaf and larger coarser roots. Some other foods include Cooked Banana or normal, Breadfruit and Coconut. They also eat fish, which did I mention they get from THEIR LAGOON! Just to name one seafood they eat is Coconut Crabs. Let's not forget PORK! 

So there you have it. I have explained 4 main and big things about Tuvalu. What are your thoughts on it? Overall Tuvalu is a great place whether you're going there to see their lovely culture and tradition. Or even just their delicious food. I mean just by writing this, I hope that I can visit Tuvalu in the nearby future. Anyway, I hope that you learned something about Tuvalu and HAPPY TUVALU LANGUAGE WEEK!

r.Here is a picture of a Pulaka Pit.

Tuvalu Bar graph(Task 3)

 Here is the second to last task from my Tuvalu maths. It is about graphs. I had to look into seeing what year and month had the most births. Also this Tuvalu has been really fun to do. I hope that you learn something and remember to STAY SAFE! 

Tuvalu Maths (Task 2)

Here is my task 2 for Tuvalu Language Week. This week for Maths and Literacy we are pretty much learning about Tuvalu. Anyways remember to STAY SAFE!

Tuvalu History Facts ( Task 2)

 As you may know from my last post it is Tuvalu Language Week. Yesterday for my task I translated some Tuvalu phrases. Well today here are some history facts about Tuvalu. To be honest I didn't even know Tuvalu was a country at all. Now that we're learning about it, it is very interesting. Anyway I hope you learn something and remember to STAY SAFE!

Tuvalu Maths (Task 1)

 This is my maths task 1 for Tuvalu language week. It is about perimeter and area. I hope you enjoy and learn something. Also STAY SAFE!

Translating Tuvalu phrases! (Task 1)

 This week is TUVALU LANGUAGE WEEK! Not only that, but it is also sadly the last week of the term. Anyways here is some Tuvalu phrases translated. This is just one of my 5 task. So expect more to come I hope that you learn something about the Tuvalu language and remember to STAY SAFE!

Hard Materials Task!

 Today in our tech lesson we got to do something fun at the beginning. We got to do the test to see if we remembered the basic wood tools. Now its not your average test it was like a game with a score. I got 9/9, oh and did I mention we had to do this in under 2 minutes. The second was quite challenging because we had to do the same thing, but in a pac-man way. After that we had to do our task which was to find a photo and recreate it, but with google drawings. I did a 2 different types of tow trucks. This was really fun and as always this really made me wish that I was actually in the work shop. Anyways I can;t wait for the last session next week for the term. Always remember to STAY SAFE!

Make a copy of this doc, Name it, YournameDesign and share it with me.  (grundy@tamaki.ac.nz)

Remember, only the joint is made from the first piece of

wood!  After the joint is made we will provide any

extra pieces that you may need.

How will it go together?    Which way up?  Will you make

the trench for the joint in the short piece or the long piece?How many Joints?

These are some ideas that I found on an image search

for “Wooden toys” on GOOGLE.  They are all ideas

that I believe that I could adapt the design to make a

similar item using the housing joint that we will start

with.

Open a Google image search for “WOODEN TOYS”,

or any topic that you think might produce images that

you could possibly adapt to use the housing joint to

make something similar.

School bus

Toy abacus

   

My designs 

Houora talk

 Today only the girls got to have a talk. Just to be clear the boys and girls separated into there own groups and had a korero. Today for our talk we learned about the phrase a Merry heart equals good medicine. We also did some stenches and learned some new things. The two main things I learned in this lesson was to always be grateful and to step out of my comfort zone. We also did a little prayer at the end. I really hope that you learn something from here and always remember to STAY SAFE! 

Point of view (POV) extnesion

 Today in our extension meet we were looking at the point of view of athletes. What I mean about that is athletes point of view when receiving some not so good things. In my slide I was focused on the athletes,family,trainer and the people from the home country. I was more focused on the amazing golfer Lydia Ko. Who is born in Korea, but plays for New Zealand. Now she has received some not so good things from the people from her home country saying why she doesn't compete with them. This was a really good activity to do because your learning to put yourself in there shoes. Also I know I didn't finished it all, but here is what I have for now. Anyways remember to STAY SAFE!

Applying Pythagorean Theorem: Set I - Activity

 Once again my maths class and I got to learn more about the Pythagorean Theorem. As I said before I do really like to do these types of task. I got to learn some news things I didn't know before and most importantly I had fun doing it. I hope that me and my class can keep doing this topic. Anyway remember to hang in there because you never know when lock down might come to a end. Also STAY SAFE!

FINISHED MY 1500 PUZZLE

 Two days ago I finally finished my 1500 puzzle piece! I am so happy and really excited. Although I won't have really anything to do. I worked on this for close to a month ON MY OWN! This puzzle piece is based on Egypt and has to sides. There is a dark side and the light side. I have to say the most challenging part of this puzzle was the middle part considering that the pieces look very similar.  By the way yes, I do know that there are so missing pieces because first of all I first did this on our trip to Mangawhai and second my siblings wet some and the pictures came off. So technically it's a 1488 puzzle piece, but to me is still awesome that I accomplished it. Now that it is done I am hoping that I can get another one to do. Anyways I hope that you enjoy it and remember to STAY SAFE. 

ART!

 Today me and  my little cousin Ray decided to do some art. He did 2 tape arts and hand prints. While I did 2 silhouette paintings. I know its not the best,but I still really love it. I did one blue one which had a dragon and a green one with a butterfly. I really enjoyed doing this because I got to spend quality time with him and we got to do art of course. Anyways I hope that you guys enjoy it and remember to STAY SAFE!

Wood Tools!

 Today in our google meet for tech we were learning about the wood tools. What I mean is that Mr Grundy gave us a doc to fill in about questions about wood tools. Yes, we did have videos to watch, which I was so grateful for. Anyways, here is the activity and I have to say every time we do these task it makes me actually want to be there. I can't wait for lock down to be OVER so I can start doing my project. Which I can't seem to choose. Remember to STAY SAFE and HAPPY MAORI LANGUAGE WEEK!

Wood tools

Make a copy of this document, name it “Yourname tools” (eg, SioneTools) and share it with me. (grundy@tamaki.ac.nz)

Section One. The Tri square

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    1   Watch the video in the link below and answer the questions that follow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnrXEi9_F3M

Q1. In woodwork, the word “square” means at an angle of how many degrees?

Answer.     90 degrees from each other 

Q2.  Name the two main parts of the tri square.

Answers. !. Stock. 2,  Blade.

Q3.  Why is it so important to hold the tri square tight against the side of the wood when marking?

Answer.   It is important because if you don't then the line will be drawn cricket and you won’t get the exact angle of 90 degrees!

Section Two.

  

The Backed saw.

(Often referred to as the Tenon Saw)

Watch the video in the link below and answer the

questions that follow.

 (This video refers to a similar sort of joint.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YzzKRB7Y_E

Q1,  Holding the saw with your first finger pointing forward on the handle is called?

Answer. The Pistol grip

Q2.  The back corner of the saw blade is called the Heel and the front corner is called the Toe

Q3.  The wood that we remove to form the trench of a joint is called the waste wood.  Why is it so important to make the sawcut on the waste wood side of the line?

Answer.  Why is because if we don’t cut it on the waste wood side, then our joint would be a loose joint.

Section Three.

  

The Chisel

Watch the video in the link below and answer the

questions that follow.

 (This video refers to a similar sort of joint.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fowuBaqYQFY

 

Q1,  To chisel out the trench the workpiece must be held firmly in a Vice.

Q2,  The chisel is used together with a  Mallet  cutting uphill toward the centre from each side. 

Q3,  We never angle the chisel in a Downwards. direction when removing waste wood.

Q3,  When using a chisel we always keep both hands where?

Answer.  

Section Four.

The Marking gauge

Watch the video in the link below and note how the

 marking gauge is used to mark the depth of the trench.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfKbYcS4RXo

This video shows a housing joint the same  as the 

one that you will make for your project.

Last question!

Why do you think that we mark the depth of the trench with a marking gauge that makes a groove in the wood and not with a pencil line?

Answer.  Because when using a marking gauge you can feel it when you get to the point. When you use a pencil line you don't know when it ends.