Paper Kites- It's all about Geometry

Head to this site to suss out an easy to make kite.
http://nrich.maths.org/5367

From the Kite maths website came these!

Tyler R, Tyler D, Mya, Sheeran, Jessica, Haley and Daniel's ideas.

Mahdi, Jayon, Hunter, Piper and Tawhiri's creation.

Ngariki, Yanah, Prabati, Lucy, Zac and Louise's star.

Diamond person and flower created by Tyson, Sophie, Casey and Caleb

Flower tessalation

Maths Kite Fun

Go to the link to challenge yourself with geometry and kites!
http://www.transum.org/software/Fun_Maths/kite/

The Power of Persuasion

Ngariki sent a letter to Chris Finlayson, Minister of  Arts, Culture and Heritage to get her expressionist painting hung in parliament,
He was unable to do this but offered websites where she could get her art work promoted.
Check out these:
artshow.co.nz
www.thebigideas.co.nz
Here's the letter she received.

How Many Jayon Body Parts Make a Metre?

For his maths badge Jayon has being looking at measurement. He estimated then measured with different body parts.
This is how big a metre is.

Swim Time

Room 5 is into its Swimsafe Fortnight. They're down at Jellie Park at 10 each day until the 6th of December.
Pop along to see how your Wairakei Learner is doing.

Fractions Revision

Click on the image for a variety of fraction activities.