My Genius Hour Project

Walt: Choose and study a subject for Genius Hour



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to my blog. In this task, I learn How To Speak German. This is a post from last term, but seeing as it is at the end of this term, I thought it would be the perfect time to post it.

The Promise

Walt: Infer and make judgements about a text



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to this post. In this task, I read my final story for the term, which is about a group of teens that are trapped in a bunker. Until next term, see ya!

Dragon's Eye Lake Animation

Walt: Make a movie about a chosen Myth or Legend

Task Description

Hi, my name is Caleb, and in this task, I create a animation about a Myth that I chose. The myth I chose was about Dragon's Eye Lake, and even though it's not 100% done, I think I did a pretty good job with what time I had. This myth, is about a young man called Aristoles, who rides and attacks the dragon Murin on his Unicorn Pegasus. The dragon had been keeping a princess (for marriage). After a long fight, Aristoles plunged his sword into the beast heart. Out of agony, it ripped its eyes out. One went flying away, and the other, made Dragon's Eye Lake.

Sign Language (Aotearoa)

In this task, I take a picture of myself using sign Language. The sign I use (which is from the National Anthem) is Aotearoa. Here is the link to the National Anthem. 

Eleven

 Walt: Infer meaning from a text

Task Description

Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to my blog. In this task, I read a story about being 11. Until next time, see ya!

Ko Wai o Hoa

Walt: Find out about relationships between people

Task Description

Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to this post. In this task, I learn a new sentence, 'who are your friends?'

Sign Language (My Name)

Task Description

Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to my blog. In this task, I say my name using Sign Language.

Sign Language (Emotions)

Task Description

Hi, my name is Caleb, and in this task, I made a video showing me showing emotions using sign langauge.

Games Master

 Today, we had a person from Games Master come into our class to class to show us a scenario. We worked together in groups to figure out the important details of the story. My group, which represented the mom, worked together to give her a cheat (a piece of advice). At the end, Sonnia thanked her, and she left.

Maori Object Poster

Finding My Place

Walt: Infer meaning from a text



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and in this task, I read a story about a scared musician, and his journey though a song.

The Quest

Walt: Infer meaning from a text



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and in this task, I read a story called The Quest, where a man goes and tries to find something. Until next time, see ya!

Maori Weather Poster

Kei Te Pehea Te Ahua O Te Rangi?

Walt: Ask and answer questions about what things are



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to my blog. In this task, I do some Te Reo Maori, this time about the weather.

Tongan Proverb

My Daily Schedule

This is my daily schedule. I know its not easy to read, so I'll write down what is says:

7:00 - 7:30 Wake Up

7:30 - 8:15 Get Prepared For School

8:15 Driven To School 

8:25 - 8:30 Arrive At School

8:30 - 2:30 At School

2:45 Get Home

3:00 - 5:30 Read/X-Box/YT

6:00 - 8:30 Eat Dinner/Movie

9:00 Go To Bed

24 Hour Clock

12 Hour Clock > 24 Hour Clock

11:23 PM > 1123

5:05 PM > 1705

1:45 PM > 1345

9:10 PM > 2110

2:30 AM > 0230

24 Hour Clock > 12 Hour Clock

2215 > 10:15 PM

0646 > 6:46 AM

1507 > 3:07 PM

2050 > 8:50 PM

In this task, I had to convert 12 Hour and 24 Hour Clocks

0435 > 4:35 AM

Maori Event Poster

Hour of Code - The Grinch

Walt: Code using modern technology



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to my blog. In this task, I play a game called The Grinch, and use codes to complete all 20 levels.

Bus Stop

Walt: Infer meaning from a text



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and i this task, I read another story. This one is about a Bus Stop.

ICT Outdoors

Walt: Infer meaning from a text



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to this post. In this task, I read and infer the story.

Maori Hair Poster

He Aha Te Tae? Makawe

Walt: Ask and answer questions about what things are



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and in this task, I learn a new phrase in Te Reo Maori

The Battle of the Shark and the Octopus Summarization

There was a Fijian god called Takuaka, who was the most famous of the gods that guard the reef. He often turned into a shark so that he could defeat the reef gods. He challenged most of the reef guardians, and won every battle. One day, after meeting an old friend, he found and challenged another guard. But this time, he lost, and he promised that, as long as he lived, that he wouldn't hurt anymore people.

Measuring Tapa Cloth

Walt: Create unique and fun experiences through work



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to this post. In this task, I Measure a Tapa Cloth, and answer the questions for my learning.

Valerie Adams Family Connection

This is a poster I made to show 7 connections she had with her family throughout her life.

Croza, The God of Heights

This is my drawing of my mythical being.

He Pene Tau?

Walt: Ask and answer questions about things we have/own



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and in this task, I learn some more Te Reo Maori. Sorry for posting this late.

Time Warp

Walt: Figure out the meaning behind the text



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to my blog. In this task, I read a fantasy story about a Time Warp. Until next time, see ya!

Taha Tinana Tips

In this task, I had to create a poster for Taha Tinana.

My Whanau

In this Task, I had to draw my family on Avatar Creator, and then say what they do to help around the house.

Birthday Party

Walt: Do absolutely nothing (IDK Ms didn't put a Walt)



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to this post. In this task, I figured out the questions VERY VERY quickly. I hope you enjoy this post!

Maori Colours Poster

He Hakete Kikorangi

Walt: To describe objects using colours



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and in this task, I learn some more Maori. This lesson, we learnt about objects and colours.