2010+Term+3+-+Rags+to+Riches

This term, Room 5 students are going to improve their breadth and depth of understanding in terms of the "Rags to Riches" theme and thus expand/extend their learning experiences from Term 2. In English they are undertaking a novel study of the Christian book "Flywheel". This text is based on the original movie from the creators of "Facing the Giants". From the story the students will learn about a man who eventually sees the worth in trying to "honour God with his business, his relationships, and his life". They will also tackle report writing as they look at "Career Choices". They will further promote their findings by creating a seminar on how a career of their choice may provide them with monetary riches, but also with ethical dilemas and thus potential spirtual rags (as witnessed with the novel study). In Science they are going to continue their review of introduced animals and plants to New Zealand and the impact of this "Rag to Riches" story on a specific Timaru habitat (rivers). The students will have a field trip with an Environment Canterbury staff member to a local river. In Bible Studies they are deconstructing the "Rags to Riches" story of Joseph in the Old Testament. In Mathematics they will be completing their final statistical investigation from term 2, work on an an extensive measurement unit and continue many different number studies. In Social Studies and Health/PE they are going to look at local non-gvernment agencies that are set up to help teens. As well, the students are following up on their Aerobic Dance/Fitness Routines and in Art they will work on their play from Term 2 (changed from being based on the book of Ruth, to being based on the Lord's Prayer). As a side project in Art, they will also be creating masks based on the "Rags to Riches" theme. So you can see again they have a lot on their plate.

I will try to update this page at least twice this term, but will add pieces of student work every second week or so. Happy viewing!