Tommi and Jacob tell us about molluscs

The Radula

We read a book and found out that a snails tongue is called the RADULA.

The radula has lots of little teeth on it. The snail uses its radula to eat leaves.

Have a look at this Video of a snails radula.

We asked an expert.

We have been learning about all the different ways we can find information. We have been reading books, using websites like youtube and Google. We were also very lucky to have an expert come and visit us. David Chapman told us lots of interesting things about snails.

How do snails move?

We watched snails move. We found out that slime helps snails move on their foot. We could see the the snails foot moving along.

Snails!

We want to learn about snails. Today we observed some snails using magnifying glasses. Then we thought about what we want to find out!
Have a listen to Emily S, Erin, Caleb and Emily K share their wonderings..

Report Writing

Have a listen to Samantha and Joshua sharing what they have learnt about different New Zealand spiders.

Samantha

Joshua

Spider Web Art

We wanted to show what we learnt about spider webs. We painted our own webs making sure that we had anchor threads and snare threads.

What we found out.

Georgia and Zoe explain why spiders don't get stuck in their own webs.

Spider Webs

New Zealand Spiders

Room 11 have been finding out about spiders. We have been using the internet, books and making observations. Did you know that there are about 2500 different types of spiders in New Zealand!

Wow that's a lot.

How many different New Zealand spiders can you name?

What a Surprise!

Today we found out that lots of creatures we thought were insects actually aren't insects at all!

We learnt that insects have 3 body parts, 6 legs, 2 antennas and a skeleton on the out side of their bodies.

We now know that...

Spiders, worms, slugs, snails and centipedes are not insects.

I wonder what they are?

We wonder....

We have been finding out about lots of different small

living creatures and where they live.

We went on a 'Bug Hunt' at the Ashhurst Domain.

Room 11 had heaps of fun and found lots

of interesting creatures.

We are now thinking about what we want to

find out about all these creatures.

What do you wonder about small living creatures?

Mr Jumpy

Meet our new class pet Mr Jumpy. He is a frog. We are learning about him and how to look after him.

What lives here?

Miss Evans found a praying-mantis In her house! We thought bugs lived outside!

What small creatures have you found in your home?

Welcome back!

This term Room 11 will be learning all about small living creatures such as insects, where they live and why. This will be a Science based Inquiry unit. You can follow and join us on our learning journey here on our class blog. we will be posting new material about our learning every few days. Please join us on our learning journey and leave comments sharing you opinions and knowledge.

Tommi brought some Guniea Pigs

Tommi brought some baby Guniea Pigs to share for news. They were born on Sunday.

Today's Funky Monkey

Myles is today's Funky Monkey in Room 11! Myles is a Funky monkey for his responsible behaviour in class. Well done Myles!

Our Caterpillars

In Room 11 we have been watching monarch caterpillars eat and eat and eat, until they turn into an amazing chrysalis with gold spots. When each chrysalis turned into a monarch butterfly we waited until the butterflies wings were dry and we let them go.

We have a blog!

Hello, and welcome to our new class blog. This is going to be a special place for Room 11 children to share all their learning discoveries and experiences with family and friends.