⬅️ Summer Learning Journey - Day 1 - Week 4 ⬅️

Preserving The Past - ⬅️

Activity 1 ( World Of Wearable Arts )
In this activity, we have to write down 5 interview questions we would ask Dame Suzie Moncrieff

1. What made you want to do this event?

2. Who inspired you?

3. What is your favourite wearable art to this date?

4. Who is your favourite designer?

5. Would you ever want to participate in this event?

🎥 Summer Learning Journey - Day 4 - Week 3 🎥

Like A Scene Out Of A Movie

Activity 1 ( The Southern Lights )

This activity is all about describing the northern lights through an acrostic poem.

Limited In Certain Countries

Inspiring 

Great mixture of colours
Has various people come to see it

Two types (Southern & Northen lights )

Scintillating 
Lights

🛑 Summer Learning Journey - Day 5 - Week 3 - Here To Stay 🛑

Activity 1 ( Persist Pollution )

In this activity, we have to watch this video and write down three new things we learnt about air pollution.

1. Natural sources are one of the reasons why we have air pollution. ( Eg: Volcanic Eruptions or Wildfires )

2. Most of the air pollution is what humans create. ( Eg: Greenhouse Gases )

3. There are ways to stop air pollution. ( Decreasing Fossil  Fuels )

Air Pollution

Activity 2 ( Changing Climates )

In this activity, we have to write down 5 things we like to do on a rainy day.

1. Watching Tv ( Movies & Cartoons )

2. Play Board Games ( Monopoly, Jenga or Headbanz )

3. Baking ( Cakes or Cupcakes )

4. Sleeping 

5.   Playing Cards 

Rainy Day

✈️ Summer Learning Journey - Day 3 - Week 3 ✈️

Taking Flight 

Activity 1 (Bird Of The Year ) Pukeko

The pukeko is one of the most notified birds due to its bold colours on its feathers. The pukeko is generally found in marshy roadsides and low lying country, but it can be found in swamps, lagoons, reeds and rushes. These birds are around 51 cm long. They are mostly vegetarian but they also eat, invertebrates, eggs, frogs, small fish, chicks & mammals. Pukekos can be territorial and aggressive.

Activity 2 ( Flying Fox ) 

In this activity, we have to tell you what superpower would I like and why?

I would like to be able to shapeshift. I chose this superpower because you can turn into anything and any moment and no one would notice, and it seems exciting.

Shapeshifting

Summer Learning Journey - Day 2 - Week 3

🌬️ The Air Up There 🌬️

Activity 1 ( Bee Informed )
Unbee-livable Facts about Bumblebees

The word ‘bumblebee’ is a compound word (bumble + bee). The word ‘bumble’ means to hum, buzz or move flounderingly.

Bumblebees can fly very quickly. They can reach ground speeds of _54_ kilometres per hour (km/h).

Bumblebees can do more work and carry more pollen than other bees, including honeybees. In fact, they can do up to 50 times as much work as a normal honeybee.

The number of bumblebees is declining in New Zealand due to a number of factors, including the wildflowers & Flowering Trees.

Bumblebee

Activity 2 ( Carbon sinks don't sink )

This activity is about certain pieces of food I don't like. If there was to be a special sink that would drain down food I don't like, this is what I would like it to absorb:

- Spinach

-Brocolli

- Corn

-Raspberries

Spinach

✨ Summer Learning Journey - Day 1 - Week 3 ✨

🔥 A Heated Debate 🔥

Activity 1 ( Togs Or Trackies )

I think the best time to visit New Zealand is in the summer because you get the most out of the sun. These are some activities you can do in the summer: 

- You can swim at the beach.

- You can walk in the native forests

- You can fish 

- You can kayak.

- And many other things........ 

Summer

  

Activity 2 ( You Are My Sunshine )

Ways to stay sun smart in summer:

1. Most importantly apply sunscreen

2. Wear a hat 

3. Wear sunglasses

4.  Sit under a shady area

5. Put on a shirt

Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek & Slide

SunSmart

🗑️ Summer Learning Journey - Day 5 - Week 2 🗑️

🗑️ Wasting Away 🗑️

🎣 Activity 1 ( Off The Menu )🎣

I think it is fair that people should be forced to pay a fine for fishing in overfished areas. I think this because since that area has been overfished, rarely any fish will be caught and some might be breeding and fishing will disturb them. I think people should be paid a fine but not a high as 100,000. Somewhere between 50,000 to 80,000.

Overfishing

🌊Activity 2 ( The Black Drain ) 🌊

Polluted Rivers In NZ.

Waikirikiri River 

This river is located in Selwyn, Canterbury.

There are no statements saying how they are going to stop pollution in the river but the Green party is solving the issue.

Ruamahanga River
South Eastern North Island

Local Communities and farmers are helping restore its health.

🎆 Summer Learning Journey - Day 4 - Week 2 🎆

🎆 Spectacular, Spectacular 🎆

Activity 1 ( Planes, Trains & Automobiles )
In this activity, we have to write about which transport we will take to Milford Sound and why?

We were given an option to travel to Milford Sound through boat, helicopter or by foot. If I was to travel to Milford Sound I would choose a helicopter because of the scenery. Travelling in the air is usually more exciting than by boat or foot. Plus it would be my first time on a helicopter.

Milford Sound

Activity 2 ( Its All In The Name )

Think of names that we can call the devils bath in Rotorua.

1. Alien Invasion

2. The Swamp 

3. Snot Lake 

These are some I have created.

Devils Bath

👁️ Summer Learning Journey - Day 3 - Week 2 👁️

First You Sea Me Now You Don't.

Activity 1 ( Night Owls )

In this activity, we have to write about our family.

I think I am an early riser because I usually wake up quite early in the school holidays and weekends. My mum is an early riser, but my dad and my sister are both night owls.

Early Bird & Night Owl

Activity 2 ( A Local Delicacy )

 One Of My Favourite Food Is: Pad Thai

Ingredients:

- 3 to 4 ounces of rice noodles

- Boiling Water

- 6 to 8 ounces of chicken breast

- Salt

- 2 tablespoons of peanut oil

- One large shallot finely diced 

- 3 to 4 cloves of garlic

- 1 teaspoon chopped ginger

- 2 eggs ( whisked ) 

-  3 tablespoons of fish sauce

- 3 tablespoons of sugar

- 2 teaspoons of soy sauce 

- 3 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar

- Chilli flakes

- Juice of half a lemon

Pad Thai

🌸 Summer Learning Journey - Day 2 - Week 2 🌸

🌸 Fabulous Flora 🌸

Activity 1 ( Weaving A Tall Tale )

For this activity, we have to write whether or not we would weave with flax.

Flax

I would love to try flax weaving because it looks really enjoyable, and you can make quite a lot of interesting things out of it. Flax weaving looks difficult but one day I would love to try this amazing art.

Activity 2 ( Mighty Mangroves )

My mum is someone who I think is strong and tough because she can stand any obstacle and still be able to smile. She is someone who gives off a positive vibe and loves helping others in need. She is an amazing role model and is a real comedian. These are some reasons why I think my mother is so strong and tough. 

Kiwi Mangrove

Activity 3 ( Stranger Than Fiction ) 

Venus Flytrap & Pitcher Plant:

Similarities :

- They are both carnivorous plants.

- Both plants eat small insects and animals.

- Both plants use leaves to trap their food.

Differences:

-The Venus Flytrap uses special lobes to trap animals whereas the pitcher plant uses a fluid.

-The Pitcher Plant is found in south-east Asia and the Venus Flytrap is found in Eastern Carolina.

-The Venus Flytrap gives off nectar to attract insects however the Pitcher Plant attracts insets through its deep red colour.

🌊 Summer Learning Journey - Day 1 - Week 2 🌊

Water Water Everywhere 

Activity 1 ( Surfs Up! ) 

This is a picture of me and my friend walking at Taylors Mistake.

I like walking on tracks because it's good for you and Its a lot of fun. Some tracks are difficult but fun and some tracks are easy and can be finished really fast.

Activity 2 ( The Great Taupo Cycle Race )

In this activity, we have to list three people I would like to have for my support crew if I was to do this race. 

1. Mum ( I chose my mum because she is really energetic and would be proud of me no matter what position I came ) 

2. Sister ( I chose my sister because she is really funny, active and she is always making me smile ) 

3. My Dad ( I chose my dad because he would encourage me to do my best )

Activity 3 ( Something Smells Fishy )

👁️ Summer Learning Journey - Day 5 - Week 1 👁️

Blink Or You'll Miss It

Activity 1 ( Towering Timbers )

In this activity, we are supposed to argue if logging should be allowed in New Zealand. If you don't know what logging is, click here.

I think logging should be allowed in New Zealand because it will help New Zealand in a number of ways, such as paper, houses & energy. Well, you might be thinking why to cut down beautiful trees and ruin our native forests and parks. I think for every tree we cut down we should plant more trees in a different area ( not native parks ). So in the following years, we have more trees to cut down without harming any animals or forests. This cycle will go on without any harm for years to come. This also opens up job opportunities for people. I think this approach to cutting down trees is a smart and healthy way of preserving our trees. Unlike the movie Lorax.

Pic - Logging

Activity 2 ( Living On The Edge )

In this activity, we have to write a letter to a family member describing a class trip to tundra.

Dear Family, 

I was extremely fortunate to go on a class trip to the tundra. When we arrived we got a fresh cold wind slapping us in the face as we walked out of the bus. I checked the temperature, and it stated that the temperature was about -24 to -26 degrees. Our class group walk towards a small pool of water and I touch the water, it feels as my hand could freeze instantly. One of our group members spots a skulk of arctic foxes running together. Everyone gets there phone out and takes pictures, this experience coming tundra has been very memorable.

Activity 3 ( Going, going ...gone )

We have to describe what New Zealand was like before the whole country sinks!

New Zealand such a lively and beautiful country, with gorgeous chirping birds, like the Tui, Pukeko, Kiwi and various others. Covered with tall, beautiful trees and their bright leaves. From the bottom of Stewart Island to the top of the North Island, embraced with people who admire and call this country home. From the crowded and busy streets of Auckland to the windy and steep hills of Wellington comes the North Island, stories say the giant fish of Maui. The canoe of which Maui and his brothers caught the fish, is the South Island. The South Island consists of large hills and mountains such as the Aoraki Mount Cook and many cities and towns who love living here. Surround by water, there are beaches everywhere. New Zealand, a country to be appreciated.

🌞 Summer Learning Journey - Day 4 - Week 1 🌞

⛰️Activity 1 ( Scaling New Heights ) ⛰️

In this activity, we are supposed to write down 5 questions that we would ask Sir Edmund Hillary :

- What made you want to climb Mount Everest?

- How does it feel to be on the NZ $5 note?

- If you were to climb Mount Everest again, would you?

- How does it feel to represent your country doing these frightening activities?

- When climbing Mount Everest did you ever feel scared of the heights? 

Activity 2 ( Pancakes And Maple Syrup )

Chicken Fried Rice

Ingredients: 

1 cup rice

shredded chicken 

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup frozen peas

4 carrots, diced

3 tablespoons sesame oil

1/4 cup soy sauce

1. Cook 1 cup rice with two cups water in a rice cooker or on the stove.
2. Heat sesame oil in a large wok over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, peas, and carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
3.  Add in the vegetables and give it a stir.
4. Add the rice, chicken, and soy sauce to the pan. Stir to the wok and take it off the heat.
5. Enjoy!!!

Activity 3 ( Salt And Pepper )

In this activity, we have to give some information on our dream hotel:

If I got a choice to build a hotel, l I would build it in The Bahamas and my hotel would be built out of wood.

🦁 Summer Learning Journey - Day 3 - Awesome Animals 🐼

Activity 1 ( Fantastic Beasts )

In this activity we are supposed to create our own beast, here's mine:

My beast consists of four crinigerous legs and very long keen toenails. He has really rough black fur on his body and has a strong hearing ability. He has eyes as red as blood and when stared into you will be hypnotized. Along with his eyes, he has razor-sharp teeth. This beast has an appetite for blood from any living creature and will hunt you down alive. He can run nearly as fast as a cheetah ( WATCH OUT ). There is one of his kind making this beast very rare and unique. Good Luck finding him as he only lives in dark caves in the depths of the forests. There is no name for this unknown creature. 🐺 BEAST 🐺

Activity 2 ( The Secretive Skink )

Pro's & Con's - Doc Ranger:
Link

Pros:

Doc Rangers get to hang out with cool animals. 

They're preventing animals from getting extinct.

Rangers also hang out with people who have similar interest ( animals ).

Cons:
Because your living on an island you can't see your family members every day.

You might get attacked or bitten by the animals.
Animals might die, and many people get attached to those animals.

I think I would not become a D.O.C Ranger because of the fear of getting bitten by animals is scary for me. Also, your living on an island without seeing your family and for me, I wouldn't like a job like that.

Activity 3 ( World Wildlife Fund ) - Bonus 

This is the video I watched relating to the WWF. Questions to answer:

The name of the animals the WWF is trying to save?

In this video, the WWF is trying to save Saimaa Ringed Seal.

What the WWF is doing to save the animals?

For this endangered seal to give birth the seal has to dig a snow bank in order to reproduce. If there are no snow banks available the seal pups are born on exposed ice which can harm them because they don't have any protection. So this organisation is building snow banks for the pups because up to half of these special creatures can die.

What success have they had?

They have had quite a success as last year 73 pups were born out of 83. This year they built 10 more snow banks than last year.

Saimaa Ringed Seal