Term 3

1. What were the highlights for you this term and why? (A paragraph answer).
2. What were the challenges that you faced this term and why? (A paragraph answer).
3. How would you rate this term. (Be creative).

Rich Task - Space

1. What task did you like the best and why?
2. What task did you find challenging and why?
3. What do you think about your last Rich Task of the term - "Create a Science Fiction Narrative?"
    (i) How is it progressing?
    (ii) Any challenges that you are experiencing?
    (iii) Predict the final outcome of your Rich Task.

2012 London Olympic Games

1.Why do you think the U.S.A and the European countries have dominated the medals table. Give your reasons?
2. (i) China, South Korea and Japan are the Asian countries who have dominated the medals table. Why?
    (ii) Why haven't the "other" Asian countries dominated? Explain.
3. Do you think New Zealand will ever hold the Olympic Games? Give your reasons.

Mars - The Red Planet

1. Who was the astronomer that discovered Mars?
2. What have humans discovered about Mars?
3. What is it like living on Mars?
4. How was Mars formed at the beginning of the Solar System?
5. What future explorations will humans do on Mars?

Winter Wonderland

The Winter Vacation is now over! Here are some questions to reflect upon:
1. What was the most exciting event that you did?
2. What were the highlights of your Winter Vacation?
3. Were there any 'low-lights'? If yes, what were they?
4. Should these holidays be shorter or longer? How short or how long? Why?
5. What rating would you give your Winter Vacation?

Queen's Birthday

1. Why do we have a holiday when it is the Queen's Birthday?
2. Do you think we should celebrate the Queen's Birthday?
3. If you wanted to replace the Queen's Birthday holiday, what celebration would it be and why?

Predictions - Book Week

1. What class will win the...Literacy Quiz?
                                      ...Best Dressed Table?
                                      ...Best Dressed Costumes?
2. What will happen on Book Parade Day (this Friday)?
3. Why do we have Book Week (a paragraph answer)?