Changes In Glen Innes (Social Studies)

In glen Innes where tamati’s community  is, he is trying to help our home. The whanau around him are supporting him too with the things he is doing. It has been sad for Tamati because of the change, and lots of people leaving. Now there are different families that are new to the community. At Madeline Ave in GI, was begun in the 1990s. It’s all about, story-telling and working with organisations to create community engagement. Nowadays the river Tamati is currently working on is polluted and also said “There's no way you’d put a child”.

Tamati is trying to engage the residents to remember what the river is for. When tamati’s great grandma came here the volcanic soils were great for growing, and snapper could be caught in the fishing grounds. Tamati says “this is something special and we should treat it like a treasure. He really likes the pathways. Much has change here at Glen Innes bout there are still some old elements. The marsic brothers “Fish and chips shop” has been there for a long time Nicola Johns Pharmacy on Mayfair place, she really cares about people. The is old as well, John Pearce shoe care on Apirana Ave, Actually fixes shoes. We also got the best kebab shop of anywhere located and, Kebab 149, on line road.

Tamati and some others say “We have the privilege here of being involved with something that will be around for generations.

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

SLJ - Week 2 day 5 - (Bonus Activity)

Bonus Activity: Sweet Tooth

When World War II ended, a number of people from Europe moved

to New Zealand looking for a peaceful place to live and raise a family.

When they came, they brought recipes and foods from their native countries

with them, including hamburgers, pizza and other delicious foods.

I usually have a chocolate chip cookie with my tea. I love biscuits! What

is your favourite sweet treat or dessert? Use google to find a recipe for it.

Type the recipe out on your blog. Make sure you also include a picture.

This is a yummy delicious chocolate cake

Here is the recipe:

1 ¾ cup of flour

½ cup cocoa

2 tsp baking powder

1 cup Chelsea White Sugar

125g butter

2 tbsp Chelsea Golden syrup

2 eggs

1 ½ cup milk

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp vanilla essence

Icing:

50g Soft Butter

2 Tbsp Water

1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder

1 1/2 cups Chelsea Icing Sugar

Method

• Preheat oven to 180°C.
• Mix together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and Chelsea White Sugar.
• In separate bowl add the butter and Chelsea Golden Syrup and melt
• 1 minute on high in microwave usually does it.
• In another bowl whisk the eggs and stir in the milk, baking soda and
• vanilla. Add both the butter mix and the milk mix to dry ingredients
• and beat on medium for 1 minute.
• In a 20 cm round tin this takes 50-60 minutes to cook. Cool before icing.
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• Icing:
• Whisk butter and Chelsea Icing Sugar together.
• Add water and cocoa powder.
• Whisk together (add water slowly to make sure that the icing is the right consistency).

BONUS POINTS: 10

SLJ - Week 2 day 3 - (Bonus activity)

Bonus Activity: Paying it Forward

In the mid-1930s, things began to change for the better in New Zealand.
More people were able to find work and receive a steady paycheck. They
were still careful, however, with their money and rarely, if ever, bought
treats or gifts for one another.

Imagine that you were able to travel back in time to visit a family in the 1930s.
What special gifts or treats would you like to bring with you? I would likely
bring blocks of Whittaker’s chocolate, bags of Jet Planes and Pineapple
Lumps, healthy food snacks, clothing, and games for the children. What about you?

For me I would also bring along clothing, food, games, and some block
of chocolate. I’d do the best I can to help those people in need. I’ll also
bring them gifts like toys, scooters, bikes, skateboard, a kite and also
 remote control cars and helicopters. Well if I could I will bring some
wine and some biscuit for the parents.

BONUS POINTS: 6

SLJ - Week 2 day 3 - (Activty 1 to 2)

Day 3: The Great Depression (The 1930s)

Unfortunately, the wealth and success of the 1920s did not continue
into the 1930s. Instead, the stock market in America crashed on
Tuesday 29 October 1929. When this happened, people lost a lot
of money and much of the world sunk into a deep, financial depression.
The 1930s is often referred to as the ‘Great Depression.’

Activity 1: Dealing with Stress

In New Zealand, many people lost their jobs during this decade. Experts
predict that as much as 30% of the population was unemployed. It was a
very stressful time for families.

Sadly, many of us still experience stress in our lives to this day. When I feel
stressed I try to go for a walk or pop into my local gym for a quick workout.
Exercise makes me feel better. What about you?

On your blog, please tell us what you do when you want to relax or de-stress.
Do you read a favourite book, watch a favourite television show or talk to
someone special?
 What are your tips for dealing with stress?

How I relax is taking a nap and also by watching some youtubers on
youtube. When I do this, this really helps me relax a lot. I just sit
down or lay down and watch all my favourite youtubers which makes
me laugh. Their are also many stuff that makes me relax but this is the best for me.

Activity 2: Offering a Helping Hand

During this period, people struggled to find work both here at home and
overseas. It was a really tough time for people living in the Great Plains of
the United States because they were hit with a huge drought that lasted for
most of the decade. Many crops were damaged and farmers were not able
to make enough money to feed their families.

Imagine that you were alive in the 1930s. What could you have done to help
these families? On your blog, list three different ways that you could raise
funds for families to help them buy food and clothing. Be as creative as you
can with your fundraising ideas!

• I could put up a toy sale
• Puppet shows for kids
• Mowing people's lawn and car wash

SLJ - Week 2 day 2 - (Activity 1 to 2)

Day 2: The Roaring 20’s (The 1920s)

Activity 1: Popular Culture – The Silent Movie

The 1920s saw a massive surge in the number of people going to

the movies. Huge new cinemas were built in both Auckland (The Civic Theatre)

and Dunedin (Empire De Luxe).  The most popular type of movies

showing at local NZ cinemas were ‘silent’ films. Gold Rush is an example

of an iconic silent film. It features a famous actor named Charlie Chaplin.

Watch the trailer for Gold Rush. On your blog, tell us what you think

the movie is about. There are no words spoken movie so you will

need to pay careful attention to what the actors are doing! Do you

think you would enjoy watching a silent film? Why/Why not?

For me I would not enjoy watching a silent film just because I won't

understand that much. It is just because I cannot hear anything which

make me sleep and I don't understand what the whole thing is about.

I understood what this silent movie was about but I think that's all.

Activity 2: Art Deco

In the 1920s a new artistic movement emerged in New Zealand

(and around the world). It was called ‘Art Deco.’ The picture to

the right is a classic example of an ‘Art Deco’ piece. Take a close

look at the painting. Do you like it?

On your blog, give the painting a rating out of 5 stars (1 star = terrible painting,

2 stars = pretty bad painting, 3 stars = okay painting, 4 stars = good painting

and 5 stars = amazing painting). After you’ve rated the painting out of 5,

tell us why you gave it that rating.

Right: Self Portrait By Tamara de Lempicka

For me it’s a obvious 5 star (Amazing painting)  painting because the texture

makes it stand out really good. As you look at the picture you will

already know what it is. It is a lady driving a car (Which you already know). But

this is a big 5 star.