GBS Holiday Learning Day 1

Joseph and his best mate Andrew were inseparable. They had been friends since they were little boys and shared a deep love for rugby. Every weekend, rain or shine, they would gather with their teammates and play their hearts out on the field. Their dream was to one day make it to the NRL, the top professional rugby league in their country.

Joseph was a natural leader and possessed incredible strength. His tackles were known to be bone-crushing, and his teammates often looked to him for guidance. Andrew, on the other hand, was lightning fast and had an uncanny ability to dodge opponents. He could outrun anyone on the field, leaving a trail of defenders in his wake.

Together, Joseph and Andrew formed a formidable duo. They pushed each other to be better, constantly challenging themselves to reach new heights. Their dedication to the sport was unmatched, and they spent countless hours training, studying game footage, and honing their skills. As the years went by, Joseph and Andrew’s reputation on the rugby field grew. Scouts from various NRL teams began to take notice of their talent and potential. They knew that if they continued to work hard and stay focused, their dream of playing in the NRL could become a reality.

But it wasn’t just about the game for Joseph and Andrew. Rugby brought them closer together, strengthening their friendship with each passing day. They supported each other through the ups and downs, celebrated victories, and lifted each other up during defeats. Their journey to the NRL was filled with challenges, setbacks, and sacrifices. But Joseph and Andrew never lost sight of their goal. They knew that with their unwavering determination and the bond they shared, they could conquer any obstacle that came their way.

 

Predict : Can you hear that?

Predict: Can you hear that?

 

Our predictions

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After reading

Hearing

 Hearing problems

Fishermen use sonar devices to mimic animals echolocation 

How we hear sounds 

Animals

Sound pitches

Elephants communicate with infrasonic sounds that allow them to hear and speak to each other 10 kilometres away

High frequency waves and Low frequency waves
Eardrums Healing ears People start to lose their hearing from a young age 

Dogs run away from vacuums not because they’re scared of it but because there is a high pitch sound that they can hear that we cant

Sciene kids activities – Questions About sounds

What are sound effects?

Sound effects is usually a synthetic sound that is not speech or music for use in a movie or broadcast.

When were sound effects first used?

According to google the first sound effect ever recorded was in the 18th century.

What is your favourite movie? How were the sound effects created for your favourite movie?

My favourite movie is Transformers the last knight. Most of the sound effects are made from everyday objects and cars, for example in some of the transformer movies they slammed car doors as the auto bots footsteps.

Why are sound effects important in movies?

Because it adds realism to the scenes   

Math

Question : Losi is making pancakes, the recipe for 12 pancakes needs 1 3⁄4 cups of milk. She only wants to make 1⁄2 of that. How many cups of milk will she need?

Working out : Losi would only want’s make ½ 6 so ½ of 1 ¾ is 0.875 then 0.875 converted into a fraction is ⅞

Answer : ⅞ 

Maths : Home Work

Question : Sitaleki is making ula lole (lolly necklace). It takes 1 ¾ of a bag of lollies to make one ula lole. How many bags of lollies would Sitaleki need to make 14 ula lole?

Working out : So first 1 x 14 = 14 Then 3 x 14 = 42 Next 42 divided by 4 = 10.5 And finally 14 + 10.5 = 24.5

Answer: 24.5