SLJ - Week 4 day 3 - (1,2 and Bonus Activity)

Day 3: Social Systems

Activity 1: Mixed-Member Proportional (MMP)

In 1996, New Zealand adopted the MMP voting system.

In September of 2017 we had a national election. Everyone

in New Zealand, over the age of 18, was invited to vote for

who they wanted to form the next government in New

Zealand. The race was really close and in the end, three

different political parties (Labour, New Zealand First and

the Green Party), came together to form the new government.

It is called a ‘coalition government’ because it includes different

people from different political parties.

Imagine that you had to form a coalition government with two

other people.  Who would you choose to partner with?

I would form a coalition with my son, Aronui, and with my

friend, Amber. Aronui would be a great addition to the coalition

because he is funny and kind. He would make us laugh and take

care of us. Amber would be great because she is really smart and

thoughtful. She is also good at making decisions. I think that we

would form a great team. What about you? Who would you choose?

Why?

I would form a coalition with my friend Danny, and my young

brother Mason. Danny is smart, gives a helping hand and makes

good decision. He also will keep track on things that we forget.

Mason is a good and confident speaker. He will get things done

very quickly. He also is very smart at maths and reading. Together

we can improve to get better. This is a my coalition team.

Activity 2: Migration

Over the past few decades, there has been a huge rise in

the number of people coming to New Zealand to live

and/or travel. I was one of those people! In fact, I moved

with my family to New Zealand in 2010 and I am so glad

that I did. It’s a pretty amazing place to call home! At the

moment I live about 10 minutes from three stunning beaches

and a beautiful national park.

Speaking of home, where do you live? On your blog, please

post a picture of your hometown and provide a list of three

things that tourists, like us, could do if we came to visit. What

do you like most about your hometown? (Remember the guidelines

for being Cybersmart, and never post your address online).

Hometown  - GI (Glen Innes) / Auckland

1.  Te Oro - I live somewhere close to G.I. At G.I there

are shops, library, supermarkets (Pak N Save, countdown)

and also playground. There is a place where tourist can visit

and that is Te Oro. Te Oro is a place where you can build up

your courage at dancing, singing and more. Te Oro Will be great

for tourist for they can see and watch kids having good fun.

2.  Museum - The museum is a very awesome place for tourist

to visits. At the museum there are amazing work of art, things

from the old days, rare things from around the world and

also new fashion equipments.  Tourist will love the museum.

3.  GI Centre -  GI Centre is a amazing place to walk around

and see different places. Tourist can see all the stores and

might even take a look inside. GI is where I live.

Museum in the morning

Museum at night

Bonus Activity: Modern Learning Environments

Over the past few years, a number of schools have changed

the way that they teach. Instead of one teacher working in

one classroom with one group of students, some schools have

built huge classrooms where many teachers work together

to teach a big group of students. This is called a ‘Modern

Learning Environment’ (MLE).

Some people prefer Modern Learning Environments

while others aren’t so sure. Take a look at the pictures

above. The one on the left is a photograph of a traditional

classroom, and the picture on the right is of a Modern

Learning Environment.

Imagine that you are a teacher, and design your own

classroom. What would it look like? What furniture

would you have? I would love to have some beanbags for

reading on.

Draw a floorplan of your classroom (either in Google Draw or on paper)

and upload it to your blog. Describe what is special about your

classroom and why you designed it this way.

I’ve drawn a classroom with pink carpet and bright coloured

tables. I also included a kitchen so that we can do cooking

every day and a HUGE bookshelf because I love to read!

What would you like to see in your classroom?

This is what I would want my classroom to look like. I added

beanbags, tables to learn on, computers, Bookshelf, 2 class

doors, A place to hook your bag, the mat area, whiteboard,

teachers desk and also green carpet.

BONUS POINTS: 18