Spider Information Report

Spiders

In fact, spiders are not insects, they are arachnids. Arachnids are a group of eight-legged (all joined to the body) species and have separated body parts, the head and the abdomen. These species have been on earth for more than 500 million years. That is a very long time. There are known to be 4000, of 500 million spiders.

Spiders were designed with very long, skinny legs. In fact, so long that they are measured to be 8 cm in length. This is the maximum length. Their used are used to move quicker when in trouble or to escape their enemies. As a phrase I would say, ‘the longer, the faster’. Then there’s their fangs located just beneath their eyes. Sometimes they are used as a weapon to bite their enemies, but not all the time. Us humans think of spiders as being harmful species but spiders have the same thought. Everyday spiders will look up at us and think of us as giants, don't you think?

There are 4000 different types of spiders, from small to big. Some of these involve tarantulas, alopecosa, arctosa, pirata, lycosa and pardosa. All these spiders may have different diets. Its really depending on the size I suggest. Smaller spiders prey on wood lice, small lizards, frogs and baby birds, while larger spiders eat fish, small  snakes, frogs and lizards.One of the most interesting facts I recommend is that spiders have 1000 babys. Just think about those who struggle with 5 children, imagine having 1000.

Having a spider for a pet is very unusual to have but at the same time okay. It really just depends on your behaviour with spiders. Just don't let them think of you as their enemy.

 

Sir Edmund Hillary A New Zealand Leader

Sir Edmund Hillary by Ella

In reading this article I have been learning to combine close  reading and inference skills .to analyse text to learn more about the qualities of people known as heroes or leaders.

Sir Edmund Hillary

Sir Edmund Hillary was just an average New Zealander, known to have an adventurous life. If you’ve noticed, his face is printed on the New Zealand five dollar note. It was put there to remind all people of his achievement of climbing Mount Everest. It would feel amazing to know that you’re one of the first people to lay a foot on top of the tallest mountain, wouldn’t it? His life was filled with a lot of things, including his interest in mountain climbing. One of his actions that followed on from his climbing Mount Everest was that he had a major part in helping to change the lives of the Himalayan people through the building of  schools, bridges an airstrip and clinics for people living in Nepal. Without the Himalayan trust, that he created, these actions would not have been used. Sir Edmund Hillary, as you can probably already tell, was knighted by the Queen. This was because of everything he’d  done .

Sir Edmund Hillary was an advocate for all those people, including the children of Nepal. This was shown when he raised money and funds that helped changed the futures of the children. He founded the Himalayan Trust which became a charity foundation, that helped the people who were in need, a lot.  Along with all these things he did, he was also the first person to ever climb Mt. Everest. This led to inspire and encourage others to let them know, you can achieve whatever you want to achieve.

Sir Edmund Hillary believed in what ever did, which led him towards achieving what he believed in. One of those was helping those in need. This was shown in the way he used his fame to get financial support for the needs he had seen for the people of Nepal.  

He was a high achiever in his work and had courage for others that thought differently than he did.

Edmund Hillary	Value	Action
	1. Love 2. Commitment	1. Some  of his actions included  building schools, bridges, airstrip and clinics for people living in Sherpas. 2. This was once he began a group called Himalayan Trust.

Term 1 Manaiakalani Ambassador

Do you want to learn how to make a vegetable print wrapping paper?

We are learning how to write a procedure.
I know I can do this when I write the steps for making a vegetable print wrapping paper.     

Do you know about the book of Revelation?

WALT understand the book of Revelation in the bible.
I know I can do this when I write 5 facts about the book of Revelation in my own words.

Want to learn how to make a damper?

           Ingredients

                                        

• 450g (3 cups ) self-raising flour

           

• Pinch of salt

           

• 80g butter, chilled, cubed

           

• 185ml (¾ cup ) water

          

           Utensils

• A large bowl
• Baking tray
• Sharp knife
• Non-stick baking paper
• Tablespoons

What to do

Step 1: Preheat to 200C. Place non-stick baking paper on the baking tray. Gather the flour and salt in a big bowl. Use the tips of your fingers to blend the butter into the flour until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.

Step 2: Pour the water into the flour mixture and use a round-sharp knife in a cutting action to mix the mixture.  Add 1 to 2 spoons of water if it’s too dry. Use both of your hands to gather the mixture together.

Step 3: Put the dough onto a lightly floured tray. Knead for 1 and 2 minutes until it feels smooth. Use a very sharp knife that is covered in flour and mark 8 wedges on the top. Sprinkle the damper with a bit more flour and bake it inside the oven for about 30 minutes.

If your damper tastes crunchy then it is cooked perfectly.    

Who is the most special person to me?

WALT write a description about our mum.
I know I can do this when I can write a description, describing why my mum is special.

My mum is the most special person that I've meet.

When I'm hurt , my mum is always there to bandage me up.

When I'm sad, my mum is always there to cheer me up.

When I'm lonely, my mum is always there to play with me.

Every morning when I’m leaving for school, we say “Goodbye” to each other. She never forgets the hug and the kiss.

My mum always makes me smile and she never lets me down.

MY mum is supportive too.  She always tells me that “Practice makes perfect” and I know she’s always right.

My mum is always caring because she is always by my side when I need help or advice.

If I’m frightened, my mum helps me get over my fear. She is as special as the stars in the sky, shells on the shore and birds that sing.

The most special thing about my mum is that she is always there for me.