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TERM 2 WEEK 6

__ ** ENGLISH ** __

__ Reading: __

Read for 10-15mins each day. Write 2-3 sentences to summarise what you have read. Remember to have a discussion with a family member about what you have been reading.

__ Writing: __

Create a poster to persuade (encourage or convince) someone to be more sustainable by recycling more in their home.

Remember to use STRONG persuasive language - You must recycle because Give reasons for why recycling is important - give evidence and examples to support your ideas. Include the impact that recycling has on the environment. You might like to give examples - What might happen to the environment if you recycle or what might happen if you don't recycle. Make you poster appealing and engaging. Remember to 'HOOK" the reader in. You want to encourage them to help the environment!

If you are doing your homework on the wiki, you could just type the information that you would include in your poster. You could experiment with different fonts and colours. If you're really talented with technology, you could add pictures that relate to recycling or you could create your poster on paper and take a photo of it and upload it to the wiki. If you are doing your homework in a book, you could set in out any way you like. You can use different colours too, just no textas, pencil or crayons only.

__ ** MATHEMATICS ** __

Mrs Whiteman's Group: Jake is making cupcakes for his sister's birthday. There are 12 cupcakes on each tray. If Jake bakes 10 trays of cupcakes, how many cupcakes does he have altogether? Remember to "prove" your answer by showing your working out and representing it in as many different ways as you can e.g number sentence, pictures, arrays, an algorithm, words and symbols.

Bunting/McCheane/ORourke Group: The school has purchased 35 new soccer balls for children to play with. If they cost $18 each, what was the total amount that the school paid for the new equipment? Remember to "prove" your answer by showing your working out and representing it in as many different ways as you can e.g number sentence, pictures, arrays, an algorithm, words and symbols.

__ ** RELIGION ** __

We have been learning about the impact that European settlement had on the development of the early Catholic Church. Talk to your parents and older family members about your family's cultural background. What country or countries did your family come from? If your family came from overseas, when did they come to Australia?

=__ ** SCIENCE ** __=

This week, we have been looking at practical ways to help the environment.

Find 10 items around your house that you could recycle. For example: plastic bottles or cans.

Find 6 items around your house that you could reduce or reuse. For example: Water - Reduce the time you spend in the shower to save water.

TERM 2 WEEK 5

__ ** ENGLISH ** __ __ Reading: __

Read for 10-15mins each day. Write 2-3 sentences to summarise what you have read.

__ Writing: __

Edit the following Information text about Green Waste. There is a spelling error on each line and 10 commas missing.

Green waste is made up of garden waste food scraps and would waste. All green waste can be composted yet around 54% of all rubbish sent to landfills consists of green wast. Households can recycle their organic waste such as food scraps and garden clippings at home by using a composting heap or worm farm. In fact any thing which was once alive can be put into a worm farm. Things like meat and vegetable scraps material string paper garden clipings leaves and fruit scraps can all be cumposted. The benefit of recycleing organic waste is that it can be used to improve infertile soils. Compost added to soil can greatly improve soil affected by erosion salinity and ova farming. Brown organic waste can be turned into mulch for the garden. Mulching the garden reduce's water evaporation and saves about 75% of required watering. It also stops weeds invading the garden. For a country facing lower water levels each year and with a focus on water consumption reduction mulching seams like an effective way to help provent both water usage and waste.

__ ** MATHEMATICS ** __ Mrs Whiteman's Group: Practise your 2, 5 and 10 times tables every night. Type them into your wiki page (or write them in your homework book) and say them out loud. Are there any patterns you can see?

Bunting/McCheane/ORourke Group: Practise your 3, 6 and 9 times tables every night. Type them into your wiki page (or write them in your homework book) and say them out loud. What do you notice about the numbers?

__ ** RELIGION ** __ In Religious Education we have started the unit: Stories of the Catholic Church in Australia. Interview an adult who went to a Catholic Primary School when they were younger. Write down their experiences and compare them to Catholic School education today. How are they the same? How are they different? What is interesting about both stories?

=__ ** SCIENCE ** __= Reread the Information text about Green Waste. Identify 6 words scientific words, for example 'compost', and write the definition of each word.

TERM 2 WEEK 4

__ ** ENGLISH ** __

__ Reading: __ Read for 10-15mins each day. Write 2-3 sentences to summarise what you have read

__ Writing: __

ENVIRONMENT ISSUES "What kind of world do we want for the future?"

Answer this question in two or three paragraphs. Some things you might want to write about could include sustainability, pollution, rubbish, deforestation, the impact on ecosystems. Remember to edit your spelling and punctuation (you can even ask mum or dad to 'peer' edit!)

__ ** MATHEMATICS ** __

Mathematics is all around us. We can not go through a day without needing or using maths in some way. Measurement is used everywhere but we need the right tools to measure the right things. Look a round your room, your house, your community and list 10 things that are measured with 1. 30cm ruler; 2. 100cm ruler; 3. tape measure; 4. trundle wheel. (You should have 40 items).

For the Inquisitive (if you're 'inquisitive' you'll look up 'inquisitive' in the dictionary :-) ) answer the following question: What tool(s) is/are used to measure kilometers?

__ ** RELIGION ** __

In religion this term, we are looking at Crossroads. Explain to mum and dad what crossroads are and have a conversation with them about some crossroads faced in your life, their life and Jesus' life. Write down one of each and the reason why the choice made was chosen.

__ ** SCIENCE ** __

Complete your Sustainability at home card. Remember to try to do the action you have written down. What other ways could you be 'Sustainable' at home?

TERM 1 WEEK 10

__ ** ENGLISH ** __

__ Reading: __

Read for 10-15mins each day. Write 2-3 sentences to summarise what you have read

__ Writing: __

Editing: Read the passage below. Write the correct spelling (there is one mistake per line) and write 2 apostrophes ('), 1 exclamation mark (!), 3 commas and 19 capital letters.

**Computer Facts**

Enjoy some grate computer facts and interesting information about these amazing devices which play such an important role in our modern day lives.

Early electronic computers, developed around the 1940s, were the size of a large room and consumed huge amounts of electricity. They were vastly diffrent to the modern computers we use today, especialy when compared to small and portable laptop computers.

Computers are programed to carry out instructions. these instructions are usually very simple and require adding numbers together moving data from one place to another etc.

A computer program can include as little as a few instructions to up wards of millions of instructions depending on the complexity of the program. Modern applications such as word processors, web browsers and graphick editors take large teams of programmers a long time to complete.

A computers memory stores numbers in huge amounts of cells that are addressed and can be quickly accessed by the cpu to perform calculations. There are to mane types of computer memory, rom (read only memory) and ram (random access memory). rom contains pre-written software and data that the cpu can only read, while ram can be accessed and written to at any thyme.

Computers are used to help link the world in the form of net works. Networked computers allow users to share and exchange data that is stored in different locations. Ewe may have heard of a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) which connects areas of various sizes. The Internet is a vast network of computers spaning the globe that allows users to access email, the World Wide Web and other applications.

Although we normally think of computers as the ones we use in our everyday lives to surf the web, right documents etc, small computers are also embedded into other things such as mobile phones toys microwaves and MP3 players. We use computers all the time, often without even noing it.

__ ** MATHEMATICS ** __

Write down the solutions to the questions.

EVERYONE:

MRS WHITEMAN'S GROUP: for the questions below include the maths thinking in your answers



BUNTING/McCHEANE/O'ROURKE's GROUP: for the questions below, include your maths thinking in your answers

If you would like further practice, you can play 'Live Mathletics' using your username and password

Number of the Day - If you have time you may choose to do this daily or once in the week.


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__ ** SCIENCE ** __


 * QUOTATIONS, QUOTATIONS.**


 * Setting the Scene**: In 1876, a company called Western Union said that "The telephone has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. This device is of no use to us." Then in 1943, the chairman of IBM said "I think there is a world market for maybe five computers." Image if people listened to these quotes. What might a world with no telephones and only five computers be like? Explain how this might have a positive affect on the world. Give reasons for your ideas.

__ **HEALTH** __

STAYING SAFE

In Health, we have been discussing how we can stay safe. It is important to have a plan about how you can keep yourself safe when traveling to and from school. Write a list of 4 ways you can stay safe when travelling to school and four ways you can stay safe when traveling home from school.


 * Have a lovely and safe week Stage 3 & remember to be respectful to yourself, to others and the environment!**

TERM 1 WEEK 9

__ ** ENGLISH ** __

__ Reading: __

Read for 10-15mins each day. Write 2-3 sentences to summarise what you have read

__ Writing: __

Editing: Read the passage below. Write the correct spelling (there is one mistake per line) and write 5 exclamation marks (!), 3 question marks (?), 5 commas and 3 capital letters.

Dere editor,

I am righting in reference to your article: 'Surgon urges worldwide mobile ban' The westerner, 3/1/06

I applaud the good sense of surgeon mr tan for finaly exposing the truth about mobile phones. It has

allways been my belief that anything that is emitting radio waves should not be placed near our body at all let alone near our branes every day I am dumbfounded to see hordes of people young and old, with these minute machines atached to their heads Have you not noticed that your ears are red and warm after lengthy conversations Could it be that the electromagnetic radiation entering your body threw your ears The statistiks are proving that the incidents of brain cancers in the young and old is rising.

This alone should prevent people from reeching for their mobile phones (especially when a landline phone is close by and conciderably cheaper). Not only are mobile phones menases to our health they are financial pitfalls The trend of young people being given mobile phones as presences from their parents is preposterous Please explain what a nine year old has to say to his or her friend that is so important it is worth their parent spending a doller per minute on it

I urge all mobile phone usars to consider the repercussions of their next 'quick' mobile call.

Nick Nunan

__ ** MATHEMATICS ** __

Use your mathletics username and password and login. There are 3 activities waiting for you to do!

If you would like further practice, you can play 'Live Mathletics.'

You may also like to teach someone in your family how to play 'Round and Round The Garden.' Play this game at home a couple of times in the week.

Number of the Day - If you have time you may choose to do this daily or once in the week.



__ ** SCIENCE ** __


 * TIME TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY**


 * Setting the Scene**: You are from the future, from the year 2050 to be precise. You have been sent back in time using time transport technology that was developed in 2035.


 * Task**: Answer the following questions in as much detail as you can.

1. What communication systems exist in the year 2050? 2. What communication systems of earlier times are still in place? For example, are emails and websites still used? 3. How did you arrive back in this time frame? 4. Why are you here?

__ **RELIGION** __

In our Church calendar, we are currently in the season of Lent. We have been thinking (and writing) about the Lenten Promises. There are three Lenten Promises: 1. Fasting - where we do without something in response to Jesus' 40 days spent in the desert; 2. Almsgiving - giving up something of importance to us, for example resources (money or time), and giving these to others in need without expecting a thing in return; 3. Praying - spending quiet time with Jesus to talk with Him about things we are thankful for, things we need help with or just to praise Him.

Talk to your parents about the Lenten Promises you are doing this Lent. Reflect on how you are going with your promises and what you may need to do to keep them.


 * Have a lovely and safe week Stage 3 & remember to be respectful to yourself, to others and the environment!**

TERM 1 WEEK 8

__ ** ENGLISH ** __

__ Reading: __

Read for 10-15mins each day. Write 2-3 sentences to summarise what you have read

__ Writing: __

Adjectives are words that describe nouns. Rewrite the passage below adding adjectives to make the nouns more interesting. You can use as many as you like.

He looked up, but even now he could not see the top of the tree. It seemed to go on forever. He looked down. He couldn't see the ground either. He was in a world of leaves and branches with no earth or sky in sight. The beast was below somewhere. He couldn't even hear it anymore. Billy found a place where two branches came together and he sat down to rest. Then something peculiar happened. There was a branch close to where Billy was sitting and he suddenly noticed that a patch of bark on this branch was beginning to move. It was a patch the size of a stamp, and the sides of it seemed to be splitting down the middle and opening outwards, like a pair of shutters on a window. Billy sat staring at this thing. And all at once, a feeling came over him. It felt as though the tree he was sitting in and the leaves all around him belonged to another world.

__ ** MATHEMATICS ** __

Answer these maths questions and write down your maths thinking:

Mrs Whiteman's group:

1. Write ten numbers that come between 295 and 320. 2. I subtracted an odd number from an even number and got the answer of 41. What might the odd and even numbers be?

MissB/MrsM/MsO Group:

1. Write ten numbers that come between 29 995 and 30 020. 2. I am thinking of an odd number. The hundreds digit is larger than the ones digit and the tens digit is larger than the hundreds digit. What might my number be?

__ ** SCIENCE ** __

WHAT IF ...?

Choose ONE scenario below and write a 1-2 paragraph response. Include what you think might actually happen. Be creative!

1. What if cave men invented radio communication? 2. What if there were no artificial satellites in space? 3. What if we communicated with another life form in another galaxy and they spoke english? 4. What if a computer virus completely wiped out the World Wide Web?

TERM 1 WEEK 7

__ ** ENGLISH ** __

__ Reading: __

Read for 10-15mins each day. Write 2-3 sentences to summarise what you have read

__ Writing: __

Proofreading for capital letters and punctuation. Rewrite the letter below using capital letters where necessary:

hi karlie. here are some directions to get to my house. once you leave your house, walk along roberts road past wallaby park until you reach margaret street. turn right and walk towards the pine hill war memorial. (it's the white building on top of pine hill at the end of margaret street). when you pass the dolphin swim centre you'll see a laneway called margan's lane. Walk along the lane until you reach carson drive - there's a fish and chip shop on the corner called mario's seafood palace. turn left and walk carson drive until you reach number four hundred and eighty eight. that's my house! see you on friday and don't forget to bring the new heroes dvd.

__** MATHEMATICS **__

Answer these 3 maths questions and complete this sentence "The maths in this question is…"





Mrs Whiteman's group



__Science__ Click on the link below and answer the question you find there. It is the first post posted by Mrs M!

http://today.io/lpdf

NB. If it's too far down respond to the question: What do you think is the best form of communication and why?

TERM 1 WEEK 6

__** ENGLISH **__

__ Reading: __

Read for 10-15mins each day. Write 2-3 sentences to summarise what you have read

__ Writing: __

Creative and Imaginative story starters:

Write a short story about A SURPRISE VISITOR. Remember to use lots of adjectives and descriptive language. It could be at school, at home, at a party or at a sporting match.

Remember to:


 * Be Creative!


 * Use your imagination (is it a person? animal?)


 * Make it interesting and exciting.


 * Grab the attention of your audience.


 * Include lots of descriptive words.


 * Paint a picture in your readers mind.


 * Edit your writing (punctuation, spelling, grammar)

__** MATHEMATICS **__

Answer these 2 maths questions and complete this sentence "The maths in this question is…"





Mrs Whiteman's Group



__Science__ Make a list of the types of technology and communication devices Mum and Dad had when they were your age. How are these devices similar and different to the devices you use today?

https://todaysmeet.com/HFST1W7

TERM 1 WEEK 5

__** ENGLISH **__ __ Reading: __ Read for 10-15mins each day. Write 2-3 sentences to summarise what you have read

__ Writing: __ Creative and Imaginative story starters: You are going to write a story starter about the day you awoke and could fly. You may have stayed in our world or visited another world or different planet.

Remember to:
 * Be Creative!
 * Use your imagination.
 * Make it interesting or exciting.
 * Grab the attention of your audience.
 * Include lots of descriptive words.
 * Paint a picture in your readers mind.
 * Edit your writing (punctuation, spelling, grammar)

__** MATHEMATICS **__ Answer these 2 maths questions and complete this sentence "The maths in this question is…"





__Mrs Whiteman's Maths Group__

__ P.D.H.P.E. __ __ 7 Habits of Happy __ __Kids__: Habit 4 - (Think WIn - WIn: Everyone can Win) Make a 'WIsh List' Write a list of all the things you want (like an ant farm). Then write a list of all the things you think Mum or Dad wants (like a clean room) Together, look at your wish list and see how you can work together to make both your wishes and your parents come true.

Habit 5 - (Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood) Have a conversation with someone and make an effort to really listen to them. Remember to listen with your ears, eyes and heart.

Habit 6 - (Synergize - Together is Better) Write down 3 things you are really good at and 3 things someone else you know is really good at.

TERM 1 WEEK 4

__** ENGLISH **__ __ Reading: __ Read for 10-15mins each day. Write 2-3 sentences to summarise what you have read

__ Writing: __ Descriptive writing - In class we have been learning about descriptive writing. Write a description of either your favorite place or favorite person. Remember to:
 * Include lots of descriptive words.
 * Paint a picture in your readers mind.
 * Edit your writing (punctuation, spelling, grammar)

__** MATHEMATICS **__ Answer these 2 maths questions and complete this sentence "The maths in this question is…"





__ P.D.H.P.E. __ __ 7 Habits of Happy __ __Kids__: Habit 1 - (Be Proactive) Make a list of ways you can be proactive at home.

Habit 2 - (Begin with the End in Mind) Think about a goal to work on at home.

Habit 3 - (Put First Things First) Discuss with Mum or Dad what are the important things that you need to put first.

__ ** HOMEWORK EXPLANATION ** __

The date will need to be typed onto your page every week. Your homework wiki page will need to presented as if it were your homework book. Your homework page should be set out like it is below.

** ENGLISH ** Reading The title of the book I am reading at the moment is. This book is about …….. Writing My favourite place is... ** MATHEMATICS ** The mathematics in this question is……… ** PDHPE ** 7 Habit Of Happy Kids Habit 1 - (Be Proactive) Make a list of ways you can be proactive at home. Habit 2 - (Begin with the End in Mind) Think about a goal to work on at home. Habit 3 - (Put First Things First) Discuss with Mum or Dad what are the important things that you need to put first.