Term 2 PMI

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- I got a gold in science fair and was quite surprised.
- I won an art competition with one of my foam cut prints.  
- I also got a second in an indoor rock climbing contest in Taupo.
- I really enjoyed the Argos gymnastics competition

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- NONE - It has been an awesome term!!

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- I found the novel we have been reading very interesting and exciting it is called the demon dentist.
- I also found multi sport trials hard but they was very fun and challenged me a lot.
- I completed my STARS click card and got a silicone wrist band.
- I also found CSI reading very interesting and it also challenged me lots.

Cave Men Matter

1. 50,000
How long ago were the cavemen alive?

2. Southern Spain
What part of spain did they live in?

3. Traces of meat
What did they find out about what they mainly ate?

4. Plants, such as tubers, berries, and nuts.
What did they think was the plant matter?

5. Anaira Sistiaga
Who thought Neanderthals probably ate what was available in different situations, seasons? and climates

6. Neanderthal teeth
What did they think that plant micro fossils were trapped in?

7. Homo sapiens
The Neanderthal species were close cousins of what species?



SC:

- Use at least 3 of the 7 servants

- Questions must make sense-  Question MUST  have a question mark.

Australia's Favorite White Humpback Makes A Rare Appearance

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What is so special about Migaloo?

Migaloo is a white hump back whale. These types of whales are a very rare sight but Migaloo was the very first white hump back whale to be documented. After he was seen for the very first time the fifty-five ton whale was classed as a 'special interest whale' this meant that no-one on boats or jet skis were aloud within 500 meters and planes weren't aloud within 2'000 meters of the rare whale. 

Cite a few facts from the article that tell you how precious Migaloo is to the people of Australia.

• They made a special status to protect him these rules were that boats and jet skis had to stay 500 meters away from him and planes have to stay 2'000 meters away from the whale.
• Every year lots of fans are on the look to spot the rare whale.
• The australians gave him  a special Aboriginal name 'Migaloo' meaning white fella.
• Some fans have set up websites and they also have set up facebook and twitters accounts in honour of him. 
• He has lots of fans that have made things in honour of him.

Why is Migaloo known as a 'hypo-pigmented' humpback? is he the only one?

Migaloo is known as a hypo-pigmented because of the what they think caused him to have white skin which is a genetic skin condition. Therefore they now call him a hypo-pigment whale. Migaloo may be a rare sight but he is not the only white hump back whale in the world, but only the first documented.

Who Knew Corn Flakes Could Look So Good

What cereal does Rosado use to create her portraits?
She uses corn flakes. The reason she started making her portraits from corn flakes is because one morning she was eating breakfast and listening to old R&B music. Then suddenly the idea struck her and she stared making them.

Why does it take so long to create each masterpiece?
The reason it takes her so long is because she first sketches an out line. Then after that she crushes them to the right size before starting the out line. Once she has finished that she uses a pin to draw the rest of the detail onto the portrait.

Name some celebrities that have featured in her cereal art series. What kind of art did Rosando unveil in 2013.

Most of them are singers here are a few of  them Alisha Keys, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson And John Lennon.

I think that her art work is amazing!

114-Foot Tower In Budapest Is The World's Tallest Lego Structure

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Where was the most recent tallest Lego structure built? Who built it?

The latest lego structure that has beaten the last world record stands 114-feet high. It is in front of the John

Dickinson High School in Budapest and was made with 400,000 lego pieces 50,000 more than the last world record. It was made by a group of official lego builders and some of the children from the high school.

What are the two requirements imposed by the Guinness World Records before a Lego tower can be eligible for inclusion?

The first requirement is it has to be free standing so they had to remove the wires once the structure was complete. The second was it had to be built with no adhesives this meant that they weren't aloud to use any type of blue tack or glue.

Why does the author believe that a new Lego tower record will be attempted soon?

I think the author believes that someone is going to try attempt to beat this record is because in 2012 alone the world record was broken 3 times. And this might mean someone else might try and beat this record. (I don't think it will be very easy to beat!)

13-Year-Old Indian Girl Becomes The Youngest Female To Conquer The Everest!

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• What did Malavath do?Why does the author believe it is so admirable?

Malavath Pooma has climbed mount everest. She is the youngest female to climb mount everest. The Author thinks she is admirable because she is the youngest female to reach the top of mount everest and she was determined to make it to the top. 

• What did she have to do to get selected for the Mount Everest climb? What happened when Malavath reached the advanced base camp?

She had to sign up and complete a test before she got chosen to be one of the twenty young people train but in the end they only chose two people and Malavath was one of them. When she reached the advanced camp she started to get altitude sickness and got sent back to base camp. 

• How long did it take the team to get to the summit? What does Malavath hope her achievement will do to help other people?

It took them 52 days to reach the top. Malavath hoped that her achievement would inspire other unprivileged  people in the world to try and achieve their dreams.

Battle Of Gate Pa Commemoration

During the holidays their were several events related to the commemoration of the Battle of Gate Pa. At these events there were many famous people here are a couple of the

This person is the Governor General he is famous because he is a representative of the Queen. Which means if the Queen is unable to attend then he will be sent in her place. If you have a look at the photo below you will see he has a special number plate.

The second person is Willie Apiata and he is famous because he was the first person to get awarded the Victoria cross. The Victoria cross is awarded for bravery when facing the enemy and only given to members of the armed forces in certain countries throughout the common wealth.