Four Facts: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

 

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Research (Friday W7, T4)

 

Four Facts: Michelangelo

 

Response to text: Michelangelo

 Michelangelo

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1. Introducing Michelangelo - what year was he born?

1. 1475                               b) 1564

      c)  1745                 d) 2021 

2. Michelangelo was not only involved with art but with … ? 

a) coding                       b) architecture

c) engineering                     d) business

3. What famous art creations is Michelangelo known for ?

a)Mona Lisa     b)Madonna

c) David     d)Sistine Chapel Ceiling 

4. “… His most famous paintings are huge frescos..” 

What does the word fresco mean?

→

a painting done rapidly in watercolour on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colours penetrate the plaster and become fixed as it dries.

5. True or False:  Before Michelangelo passed away, he was still supervising the construction of St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.  

a) True b) False

Explain your answer:

=> Sculpture remained Michelangelo’s true love.

6. Working for the Medici family (most powerful family in Florence), Michelangelo benefited by?

1. Learning new things about his craft

2. More recognition for his accomplishments and commission

3. He was getting free lunches.

4. His family were too poor to look after him

7. With the artwork from Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael, what does Renaissance art include?

1. Avengers

b) nature, admiration of human beauty 

c) architecture

d) Painting, sculptures 

Response to text: Donatello

 

Four Facts: Donatello

Four Facts: Leonardo da Vinci

 

Response to text: Leonardo Da Vinci

 Leonardo Da Vinci

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1. What type of artwork was Leonardo Da Vinci popular for?

a) Sculptor                                         b) photographer

c) Painter                         d) Mathematician

2. What city was Leonardo Da Vinci born in? 

a) Florence                       b) Milan

c) Italy                     d) Vinci

3. What was Leonardo Da Vinci’s mother’s occupation?

a) model of Mona Lisa b) painter

c) servant             d) Influencer

4. List some of the occupations that Leonardo Da Vinci was renowned for?

→

The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. 

5. True or False: The ‘Mona Lisa’ was a mysterious woman with an uncanny expression?

a) True b) False

6. What did “The Last Supper” portrait painted by Leonardo Da Vinci fade?

a) due to the light                        b) due to using a different type of paint

c) someone tried to paint over it             d) It was painted on glass

7. Name Leonardo Da Vinci’s other masterpieces? 

→Vitruvian Man, The Virgin of the Rocks and Lady with an Ermine.

Four Facts: Comics

 

Response to Text: Diwali (Monday (W5, T4)

 Response to text:

Diwali

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1. Diwali is a celebration of… 

a) the start of summer! b) fireworks

c) a new year d) colours and lights

2. What does Diwali mean in Sanskrit?

a) Festival of lights b) Row of lights

c) Fireworks d) New Year

3. Explain what Hindus believe the lights are for during Diwali?

→Many Hindus believe that the lights welcome the presence of Lakshmi

4. True or False: Diwali is usually celebrated in late November, early December.

a) True b) False

5. What is the name of the art form in which coloured powders are used to create beautiful designs on the floor?

a) Lakshmi b) Rangoli

c) Mithila d) Vishnu

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7. Describe, in your own words, what Diwali is, what it celebrates, and how it is celebrated.

→ Diwali is the five-day Festival of Lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. Diwali, which for some also coincides with harvest and new year celebrations, is a festival of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.

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FOUR FACTS - Coin Operated (T4, W4)

 

Silver - Multiplication

Thursday: Word Work of the Day (W3, T4)

 

4 Facts: Good Decisions in my Community

 

4 Facts: Making Decisions at School

 

4 Facts: Niue Food

 

4 Facts: Niue Arts and Crafts

 

Characters Feelings

 

Facts: Niue

 

4 Facts: Inside Out

 

4 Facts: Famous Māori

 

4 Facts: Carving and Kapa haka

 

4 Facts: Treaty of Waitangi

 

Response to Text: Tongan Arts

 Tongan Arts

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1. Which of the following is not a method of exploring Music in Tonga?

a) Choir b) Song

c) Siren Jams d) Instruments

2. Why might other Pasifika cultures enjoy Tongan music?

→ Some famous Tongan singers that you might know include Three Houses Down (Charlie, Sione and Rob Pome’e), General Fiyah, Konecs, Jay Black, Sione Toki, Fejoint, siren jams and many more.

3. Name 5 different Tongan Artists.

→ Sione and Rob Pome’e), General Fiyah, Konecs, Jay Black

4. True or False: “Expressing stories of Tongan history and legends, the Lakalaka is performed by only men.”

a) True b) False

5. Which of these is a type of Dance in Tonga?

a) Me’etu’upaki b) Soke

c) Tau’olunga d) All of the above and more

6. What is the outcome of wood and/or bone carving? 

a) making bowls and head rests b) pieces of bark beaten with a mallet

c) make jewellery d) bedding and clothing 

7. In your own words, explain what a Ngatu Tonga is.

→It is made from the inner bark of Hiapo (paper mulberry tree).

Response to Text: Sports in Tonga

Response to text:

Sports in Tonga

Information sourced from Topend Sports and Oceania Olympic Committee.

1. Who is the current captain for the ‘Ikale Tahi team?

a) Siale Piutau b) Jason Taumalolo

c) Konrad Hurrell d) Sio Siua Taukeiaho

2. What is the name of the dance that is performed before every Rugby game?

a) Haka b) Siva Tau

c) War Dance d) ‘Sipi tau

3. Explain why NRL (Rugby League) players with Tongan heritage are now choosing to play for Tonga instead of Australia, New Zealand or England.

→  because they want to stand  out.and they want to represent their own country.

4. True or False: “The Mate Ma’a Tonga Rugby League Team is the fifth ranked team in the world.”

a) True b) False

5. What event did Tongan flag-bearer Pita Taufatofua compete in?

a) Sevens b) Taekwondo

c) Swimming d) 100m Sprints

6. What is the name of the only Tongan Sports Person that has won an Olympic Medal? 

→  Paea Wolfgramm

 

5 Facts: Tongan Food: Lu Sipi

 

5 Facts: Tongan Sports Academy

 

5 Facts: Royal Family of Tonga

 

5 Facts: Milk and Dairy

 

Response to Text: Grains (Tuesday W6, T3)

 Healthy Grains

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1. Grains are a member of the... 

a) Grass Family       b) My Family

c) Tree Family                      d) Herbaceous Family

2. Grains are also known as… 

a) Fruit                      b) Cereal

c) Cookies                   d) Fibers

3. Grains give us a lot of energy because of...

a) Protein                                b) Fiber

c) Magic powers                                      d) Carbohydrates

4. List 5 examples of “Grains”

→oats, rice, rye,and wheat

5. True or False: Grains are seeds

a) True b) False

6. Which of these products is NOT made from grain?

a) Cereal                               b) Porridge

c) Bread                    d) Oranges

7. Explain in less than 3 sentences why it is important for humans to include grains in their diet.

→t is very important to have grains in our diet because grains are good sources of fibre, carbohydrates

5 Facts: Grains

 

Response to Text: Fruit and Vegetables

 Healthy Fruit and Veges

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1. A fruit is the part of the plant that contains the... 

a) Roots                        b) Flowers

c) Seeds                                             d) Money

2. What are the two different types of fruit? 

a) Wet & Dry                     b) Fleshy & Dry

c) Hard & Soft                   d) Fleshy & Hard

3. Fruit is an important source of...

a) Vitamin A                                b) Vitamin B

c) Vitamin C                                      d) Vitamin D

4. List 5 examples of “Root Vegetables”

→carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and sweet potatoes

5. True or False: Cucumbers are vegetables

a) True b) False

6. Which of these is NOT in the article a cooking option for vegetables

a) Boiling                                b) Fried

c) Grilled                    d) Baked

7. Explain in your own words what makes a herbaceous plant different from a tree

→well a  herbaceous is a type of flower that you can eat and it’s small

8. Explain in less than 3 sentences why it is important for humans to include fruits and vegetables in their diet.

→It contains vitamins and healthy stuff. You can get fitter and healthy