Home Learning Projects 2021

                                                                

Our intention and belief is that homework needs to include family time and having fun, although including some extra learning away from school can help keep you on top of your learning.  It should not be a burden but be rewarding ... did we mention - fun!

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 TERM 3 - The Arts

This term your task is to express your ideas and thoughts using the visual or performing arts. Your teacher will discuss this with you in more detail in class but your project could include..

• Making a 3D sculpture
• Creating stencil art
• Using drama techniques to convey a message
• Choreographing a dance
• Composing a piece of music
• Creating wearable art 
• Exploring photography - close ups/ different lighting/birds eye view
• Using recycled materials to make a work of art you could display at home or school

Remember that your home learning projects are about the process as well as the finished product.

We are interested to know how you decided on your project and the steps you took to complete it.

Your teacher will check in with you in week 3 to make sure that you have a project as well as a plan to have it completed and ready to share in week 9/10.

 

REMEMBER TO THINK ABOUT HOW YOU WILL SHARE YOUR LEARNING WITH US!

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 TERM 2 - CREATE  

                                          This term your task is to create something! 

The possibilities are endless but could include: 

• Designing board game /card game 
• Building a model 
• Creating a recipe and trying it out 
• Planting a garden 
• Writing and illustrating a picture book for younger children 
• Learning to knit or sew and making a toy 

Remember that you have the whole term to work on this and the focus is on the process so you will need to keep a record of what you have done. When you present to the class you will need to explain to them the inspiration behind your creation. Try and challenge yourself to do something that you haven’t done before and remember if something doesn’t go to plan then we can learn from that as well.

Your teacher will talk to you more about this in class and if you have any other questions just let them know. They will check in with you in week 4 and make sure that you have an idea and a plan! 

Have Fun!

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TERM 1 - Passion Project

This term your task is to learn something new about a topic or activity that interests you.

 

Maybe you want to learn more about a certain country or animal. Perhaps you want to design a building and then create a model of it. You could be interested in learning to play a new instrument or conducting some scientific investigations. The possibilities are endless and you have the whole term to learn and explore. 

 

You will need to keep a record of what you have done and in the last week of term you will present your project to your class and teacher. You could do this in many ways including a model, poem, speech, artwork, digital slideshow or by teaching the class a new skill you have learnt. You can be as creative as you like!

 

Your teacher will talk to you more about this in class and show you some examples of projects that students have done in the past. If you have any other questions just let them know.

 

Getting Started

• Choose your topic or activity - remember it should be something you are really interested in.
  

• Discuss your ideas with your classmates and family.
  

• Discuss your ideas with your Teacher by the end of Week 4.

• Estimate and plan the time you will need to ensure you are ready to present your project at the end of the term.

The chart below may also help you to get started with your project.

 

 

Remember you can choose to learn about anything that interests you. Have fun. 

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