Structure Comparison

This term for inquiry we have been learning about the different types of structures around the world. For inquiry we have been creating charts, Venn diagrams, google drawings, and so much more. This time we were to create a 3 Venn diagram by using lucid chart. On this Venn diagram we compared and contrast 3 different types of structures. They were bridges, tunnels, and towers. Before publishing this Venn diagram we were to make sure that there were at least 3 notes in each circle. 

Structures

This term for inquiry we have been learning about the different types of structures. At the beginning of our inquiry session we played a game of bus stop, but the structure version. We were to list down notes about who is involved in making a structure, what materials could be used to make a structure, famous structures, and what is a structure. After playing this game Ms Kirkpatrick wrote on the board as we added these words to our alphabet key. 

Golden Gate and Auckland Viaduct Bridge Comparison

Pass the few weeks we have been learning about different types of structures. The type of structures that we have been learning today were 2 bridges. They were called the Golden Gate Bridge and the Auckland Viaduct Bridge. I created this Venn diagram to show the differences and similarities between the 2 different bridges. 

Sky Tower Visit

Today for inquiry the year 3 - 8  students were lucky enough to visit the Sky Tower. The reason why we visited the Sky Tower was because our inquiry topic was based on structures. There were 2 groups that Mrs Anderson split us into. Mrs Anderson group went up to level 51 to see the deck. It was really exciting because we each got booklets to fill in. Everyone loved jumping on the glass, even though it looked scary. What made it even better was when we got see others sky walk and sky jump. Others said that it looked scary to try it, but once you've tried it more than once you'll get use to it. Then we went down to the safe room. This room was located at level 46. This room was built for different types of emergencies such as: earthquakes, fires, and etc. There was also a orange cupboard that was filled with a first aid kit, lollies, puzzles, and colouring's. Finally we took the elevator to the theatre. In the theatre we watched a 10 minute video about the Sky Tower. The video explained lots of information about different structures, even what happened back in the days. The interesting fact that I learnt was that 6,000 elephants can fit into the Sky Tower. Another interesting fact that I learnt was that it takes 29 minutes for a person to walk down all the levels on a Sky Tower. The Sky Tower can change it's colour every time it's a special day. For example when it's Christmas they change the Sky Tower colour to red and green. If it's Chinese New Year they change it's colour to red and golden.

A huge thank you to Douglas Bates for donating money for our Sky Tower Trip. I also want to say a huge thank you to Mr Dobson for volunteering to help as a parent during our trip. 

Waterview Tunnel and Gotthard Road Tunnel Comparison

This term for inquiry we have been learning about structures. A structure is a piece of building that includes several parts to make it. This term for inquiry we have been looking at different structures of different tunnels. The 2 main tunnels that we were focusing on was the Waterview tunnel and the Gotthard tunnel. First we watched 2 different videos about both tunnels and then we created a DLO in our groups. In this DLO we were to create a venn diagram comparing the 2 tunnels.