Symbols from different countries

As part of our inquiry we have been talking about how countries use symbols and colours to represent their cultures.  We have started a collection of images - JP has added a few well known symbols and colours from South Africa.  Could you add to our chart???

Symbols and Signs

It has been exciting to see where our inquiry has taken us this term.  We started with symbols of the Olympics and have carried onto New Zealand symbols.  I have enjoyed all the images, pictures and items you have come into the class with.

Thanks to Melita we have been able to write and talk about the large fern frongs..... they were amazing.
We have  sketched them and used the shape as the basis for our print making.

Our inquiry took another little turn when William and Kaylin came into class with some different native New Zealand plants.  In the photos below you can see some of the cuttings that Kaylin got from her grandmothers garden.  I wonder if you are able to find out any of the names of the plants?

Silver Fern

In these photos you can see us sketching a silver fern. We are looking at shape, size and lines.

"This is us sketching a New Zealand Fern" said Daisy.
"We have to look closely at the detail on the fern" said Maia
Amy said, " We have to look closely at the lines on it."