Exploding Bags

This week to inspire out writing in Ako 3, students exploded some snaplock bags. To do this we put food colouring and vinegar in the bottom of the bag and then pegged that close. We then put baking soda on top and sealed the bag. Once we let the peg go the baking soda hit the vinegar and then began foaming. The students had an awesome time and got some descriptive writing from the experience.

Ako Three Language Experience

Ako 3 has been using exciting activities to give us inspiration for our writing. So far we have made magic snow and giant bubbles. Here are some photos of the students creating their giant bubbles.

STEAM Afternoons

This week at Pukemiro school we have started whole school afternoons working under the STEAM umbrella. This stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. The students have been working throughout all three Ako classrooms on many activities. We have been focusing on building persistence and the willingness to never give up during these activities. In Ako three the students were working on constructing a bridge out of popsicle sticks and seeing whose bridge could hold the most blocks. Students have been very successful in this activity and are showing persistence as they try and try again to make their bridges work.