Summer Learning Journey Week 1 - Day 2

DAY 2: Forest Life

Activity 1: Giants Among Us [4 points]

New Zealand has a really special environment. Many of the plants and trees found in New Zealand are not found anywhere else in the world. These plants and trees are endemic to our country.  In New Zealand, one of the largest and longest living endemic trees is the NZ Kauri tree. Kauri are mainly found in three regions of New Zealand: the Coromandel, Auckland and Northland. The largest Kauri tree in the country is in the Waipoua Forest in Northland. It is called Tāne Mahuta. Some people refer to it as the ‘Lord of the Forest.’

Thousands of people go to visit Tāne Mahuta every year. Would you like to be one of those people who got to see Tāne Mahuta in real life? Why or why not?

On your blog, tell us whether you would like to go and visit Tāne Mahuta one day. Be sure to tell us why you do (or do not) want to visit this endemic tree.

I would really love to visit Tāne Mahuta one day. I really want to see if in real life, how actually big the tree is! and learn new things that I didn't know before!

Activity 2: Fabulous Ferns [4 points]

One of the most common plants found in New Zealand forests is the fern. It is a special, iconic symbol of New Zealand. You will find pictures of ferns on the jerseys of many famous sporting teams in New Zealand, including the New Zealand All Blacks.

Did you know that many of these teams also have the word ‘fern’ in their name? Use your best researching skills to find three New Zealand sporting teams who use the word ‘fern’ in their title.

On your blog list three sports teams that have the word ‘fern’ in their title. Beside each team’s name, post a picture of their uniform. Then, at the bottom of your blog post tell us which of the three uniforms you like best and why.

New Zealand Black Ferns!

Silver Fern!

Tall Fern!

My favourite uniform has to be the Black Fern. The reason why is because I play rugby union and I also like All Blacks. The Black Fern's jersey is like the All Blacks jersey, that is why I like Black fern's jersey!

Activity 3: Weird and Wonderful [10 points]

New Zealand is just one of many countries that has amazing plants and trees. In fact, the African desert is home to some pretty incredible plants, like the cactus. Some cacti are able to survive on as little as 3 millilitres (ml) of water a day. Wow!

Let’s imagine that you are given a cactus for your birthday. To keep it alive, you must give it 3 ml of water every day.

Over one full year, how much water will you need to give your cactus plant?

On your blog, tell us how to solve this maths problem. You can write your answer in words, use a Sketchpad image, or post a video explaining how you would figure it out. Be sure to give us your final answer in millilitres (ml).

How I solved this problem was that, I had to find out how many days in a year! I know that there is 365 days and every single day I have to feed the cacti 3ml. So what I did was I split it into one's, ten's and hundreds!

Summer Learning Journey Week 1 - Day 1

DAY 1: In the Beginning...

Activity 1: The Legend of New Zealand [4 points]

According to Māori mythology, much of Aotearoa New Zealand was formed when Māui, a powerful demigod, fished it out of the sea. Legend has it that Māui created a magical fish hook from the jawbone of his grandmother and that one day he took his hook, boarded a boat, and rode out into the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Once at sea, he threw his magical hook into the water and caught a fish. This ‘fish’ was actually the North Island of New Zealand! In honour of this legend, the North Island of New Zealand is sometimes referred to as Te Ika a Māui or ‘Māui’s fish’ and the South Island of New Zealand is sometimes referred to as Te Waka a Māui or ‘Māui’s canoe’.

To learn more cool facts about New Zealand, check out the Tourism NZ website. Read the fun facts posted on the website and choose your ‘Top 3.’ On your blog, post your ‘Top 3 Fun Facts’ about NZ in your own words.

1. Did you know, to become a New Zealand citizen, you must swear an oath of loyalty to Queen Elizabeth!

2. Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand even though its capital is Wellington!

3. There seems to be no snakes in New Zealand!

Activity 2: North and South [4 points]

The country of New Zealand is made up of two main islands – the North Island and the South Island. Approximately 77% of the New Zealand population live in the North Island. Many of these people (including our Summer Learning Journey design team) live in Auckland city. Auckland is a great place to live with lots of amazing parks, beautiful waterways and stunning scenery to enjoy. It is also a busy, vibrant city with many cafes, museums, galleries and theatres to visit. I feel lucky to call Auckland my ‘hometown.’

Now it is time to think about your hometown. What is special about where you live? On your blog, describe your hometown. Be sure to include lots of describing words (adjectives) in your post.

Auckland is my hometown too! and yes, it is very true what you have said!

What I like about Auckland is that, they're lots of good people with bright ideas. What I also Like about Auckland is that there are lots of shop's, stores, restaurants, fast food place's, supermarkets and also a nice enjoyably beach.

Activity 3: Ice, Ice Baby [10 points]

Antarctica is the world’s coldest continent. Even though it is made up of ice, it is also the driest continent in the world. In fact, it hasn’t rained there for nearly 2 million years! It is home to many animals such as whales, seals, birds, and fish. There are no permanent human residents (people who live there all the time) in Antarctica, however scientists do visit and stay in Antarctica for a while to study it.

This year the airline, Air New Zealand, filmed their safety video in Antarctica. They used some fabulous actors from Hornby Primary School in Christchurch. Just like on aeroplanes, we also need to keep safe and be smart online. We need to think about the type of information we are sharing online, who we are sharing information with, and how to have a positive digital footprint.

This is my positive digital footprint! On this picture I have stated some things of what not to do! and some of what to do! I hope you learn something from my digital footprint !

Game Of Softball

Explain: Game Of Softball

Have you ever played softball? Have you ever heard about softball?
Well today I will show you what is softball and also show you how
you play softball.

First there are rules. Rules is in every sports there is.

Rules for softball (If you are bating):

• You cannot bat unless you have a helmet on
• Throw the bat to the side (Because if you leave the bat on home base that is an automatic out)
• You have to touch the base with your feet to be safe
• Your not supposed to stand on the base, only on the side of it

Rules if you are fielding:

• There is 1 person at each diamond (4 including home base)
• 3 people at the back of the diamonds on the outer field
• A short stop, which is a person who is in the diamond ready for the hits that don’t go that far
• A pitcher who is the thrower
• And a back stop which is a person at the back of the hitter
• getting ready to catch the ball from when the pitcher throws it

Softball is a type of game where you have to run and hit. Softball
also is an outdoor game, and also for both genders.

First if your bating you always should wear a helmet. When you hit the
ball make a run for it to base 1. If you hit it so hard that the fielders are
still trying to get the ball take that opportunity and run to the second base.
If by any chance they are still trying to get the ball make a run for it to base
3 than home back to where you started.

Kiwi sports - Gymnastics

Kiwi sports - Gymnastics

Today (28/08/2018) it was our last session for gymnastics. Firstly we warmed up by running around as usual. After running around we got straight into it. Since it was the last day of gymnastics we did a skill test on what we learned throughout the past 5 weeks. We did 5 workshops and we get scored either 1, 2 or 3. 1 being the smallest and 3 being the highest.

The 5 activities we did was (run and jump 2 feet) - (handstand) - (Cartwheel) - (forward roll) -
(Depth Jump).

At the end I've only scored 8. So it was really tough but really fun at the same time. 

Maths Work

Maths Work

Today We did maths on a problem solving book.
I enjoyed it because it really got me thinking about the problem.

Glenbrae school should have a cafeteria in the hall?

Glenbrae school should have a cafeteria in the hall?

To: Mrs Elia

Glenbrae should have a cafeteria in the hall because… there are students that
don’t have breakfast every morning. I think that if they have healthy food from
the cafeteria they could learn better which they are filled up with energy and ready
to learn. It is also good to have a cafeteria because if you don’t bring lunch you
could go to the cafeteria, and also it will attract kids to come to school more and
come early more.

Reading work

Group: Cooper  Date: 15 March 2018  Name: loto

Today with my group I learned about how humans hearing is
different from animals hearing. I also learned that all animal hearing
are not the same, and that the smaller the animal are the better the hearing.

Fun fact: Did you know that crickets have their ears just below the knees

Thank You SLJ Team - (Happy New Year To You All)

Thank you SLJ Team

Throughout these 4 weeks, I’ve learned so much things. If there
was no Summer Learning Journey, I’d probably be just sitting at
home doing nothing, which is boring. I’d like to stay thank you
to Rachel and to your team for letting me and other kids take part
of your SLJ activities. We’d love if you come back with another
website we can take part of.

Thank you again and have a happy new year!!!

SLJ - Week 4 day 5 - (1,2 and Bonus Activity) Last day :(

Day 5: Looking into the Future

Activity 1: Your Future Self

It may be hard to imagine, but one day you will graduate

from high school and it will be time to decide what to

do next. You may want to study at university, become

an apprentice, go to training college, travel, or start

working. There are so many options!

Take a minute to think about your future. What would

you like to do when you finish school? Would you like

to work in a specific job? Would you like to study at university?

What would you study? Maybe you’d even like to move overseas.

Share your thoughts and ideas on your blog site. There

are no wrong answers!

When I grow older and graduate from college I will go

to university to learn how to become a doctor. I want

to work as a dentist. I want to help people to take care

of there teeth and become happy with who they are. I

also want to become a rugby player, which I got inspired

from Jonah Lomu the legend.

Dentist

Activity 2: Flying Cars

Let’s imagine that you’ve just learned to drive, and your

family has decided to buy you a brand new car. You are

allowed to choose from any of the following designs:

On your blog please tell us which of the three cars you

would choose and why?

I chose the 2 picture. I really liked the way how it shows

how tough and strong the car is. I also chose that car because

you can carry a lot more people other than the other cars.

Also because it has more detail in it as you can see at the

front, the top and also the sides.

Bonus Activity: Blade Runner 2049

There is a new movie out in cinemas at the moment called

Blade Runner 2049.

It is a movie about what the world will be like in the future.

Imagine that you able to travel through time and that you

can see what the world will look like in 2099.

On your blog write a description of what New Zealand will

be like at that time (80 – 90 years from now). What kind of

houses will people live in? What will they eat? Where will

they work?

In 2099 you would be carrying a little square piece of paper

which is your home. You just place it down on the ground,

say the password and the magic will happen. The piece of

paper will all of a sudden grow into a luxury, smelling nice,

edible, big house.

2018

2099

In the 2099 they will be eating there houses (Which is edible)

eating colourful food. Also they will drink still water but a

little touch to it.

2099

2018

In 2099 they don’t need to work which there robots can

work for them while there sitting at home. It makes it

much more easier for people.

2099

2018

BONUS POINTS: 20