Week 1, Day 4, Activity 3

Activity 3 Salt and Pepper (5 points, 5 Bonus For Hotel Room (10 Points)Success Criteria: On your blog tell us where you would build your hotel and what you would use to build it. For an extra five points, use Google Drawings to design one room in your hotel. You can also use a paper and pencil to draw your room, take a picture of the drawing, and post it on your blog.

If I had to build a hotel I would build it on the beach in Hawaii .To build my hotel I would use timber and insulation for the walls, I would paint them neutral colours. I would have something that is safe from the sea spray on the outside like steel (because it doesn't rust). I would have a iron roof, that is sturdy and reliable.

Here is my hotel room:

Week 1, Day 4, Activity 2

Crack Pot - Mums Recipe

500ml whipped cream
Tin of condensed milk
Family sized block of chocolate

1. Whip cream, set aside
2. Heat water in a pot large enough to put a bowl in.  Put condensed milk and broken up chocolate into a bowl, stir until melted and allow to cool.
3.  Once chocolate mix has cooled, gently fold in whipped cream.
4.  Place in an airtight container and freeze overnight.
5.  Serve in a tall glass layered with berries, vanilla ice cream and crackpot.

Week 1, Day 4, Activity 1

Aotearoa New Zealand is a country of mountains and valleys, dense forests, and sparkling oceans. At the centre of the South Island sits the tallest mountain in the country, Aoraki Mt Cook. It is the place where Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to reach the top (summit) of Mt Everest, learned how to climb mountains. It was pretty difficult for him, at first, but Sir Edmund Hillary did not give up and, in 1953, he achieved this dream of climbing Mt Everest. His face can now be found on the New Zealand $5 note!

Let’s imagine that you met Sir Edmund Hillary in real life and were able to interview him.

On your blog, post five questions that you would like to ask Sir Edmund Hillary about his life.

1) How did you mentally prepare yourself before you climbed up Mt Everest?

2) What other interests did you like, other than climbing?

3) When did you want to climb up Mt Everest?

4) Who supported you the most?

5) What were your fears about climbing Mt Everest?

Week 1, Day 3, Activity 3

WWF are working to save the Saimaa ringed seal.

WWF are building snow banks for the endangered fresh water seals, they are building snow banks so that when they give birth they have a safe place to keep there pups away from humans, cold and predators.

This winter, volunteers built nearly 290 snowbank. This season’s pups haven’t yet been counted yet, but last year 73 out of 82 pups were born in the manmade snowbanks, which is hopefully protecting them against humans, the cold and predators.

Week 1, Day 3, Activity 2

Pro’s To Being A DOC Ranger -

• Get to be with wildlife 
• Helping the environment and wildlife 
• Fun and exciting job, that's not boring 

Con’s To Being A DOC Ranger -

• You could get attacked or hurt by animals, hunters etc 
• You don’t get paid very much for a risky job 
• They use 1080 that is killing not only pests but also our native animals

I would like to work as a DOC ranger, because I like animals and the environment a lot.
I also don’t really worry about the cons, because I like being in the outdoors and doing risky stuff. Except the 1080!

Week 1, Day 3, Activity 1

The old ragged mans silhouette shadowed onto the wet ground in the alley way. His
smell drifted across, it smelt like he hadn’t had a shower in ages. His long grey beard
touching the ground as he stomped across the ground. “Aaah,” screamed one child.

“Look its a monster,” screamed another.

"Mum he's scary," whispered a little boy to his mother. All of the parents lead there kids
our of the way of the beast, he looked to mysterious and creepy. He really wasn't though
he was just trying to make friends and be nice, but nobody wan't to be friends with him.
The old beast heard them and turned around. His head sagged down as he walked, all he
wanted was to make friends.

Week 1, Day 2, Activity 3

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).

I solved this maths problem by going 365 x 3 = 1095 ml

I got 365 because that is how many days there is in a normal year.

If it was a leap year it would be 366 x 3 = 1098 ml because there is a extra day in a leap year.

Week 1, Day 2, Activity 2

Success Criteria:

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.

I have chosen three teams which are called "White Ferns", "Silver Ferns", "Tall Ferns".

My favourite uniform is the cricket because of all of the vibrant colours and it

screams out New Zealand. I also like it because it isn't boring its unique.

Silver Ferns ( NZ Netball Team)

White Ferns (NZ Cricket Team)

Tall Ferns (NZ Basket Ball Team)

Week 1, Day 2, Activity 1

I would like to go and visit the Tane Mahuta one day because of how big and strong it is. I would like to stand next to it and compare ourselves. I would like to admire the patterns and the textures on the tree. I would also like to sit next to it and watch the world go by.

Week 1, Day 1, Activity 3 - Digital Footprint

Week 1, Day 1, Activity 2

I live in Greymouth . It is pretty beautiful and there are lots of fun things to do in the
outdoors. There is many beautiful things where I live including ocean, cycle tracks, pool,
camping grounds, walks, rivers, lakes, bush, hills, mountains, pounamu, gold panning,
coal mining, whitbating, many primary schools, new town square, shopping, cafes,
restaurants, preschools, 2 high schools, treetop walkway and many more. If you haven’t
been to Greymouth you should, but you definitely have to love the outdoors.

I live in Greymouth, which is located between the Grey River and the Tasman Sea. It is
located in the South Island, New Zealand. Greymouth has some pretty beautiful views as
well.

Personal Comment: I really enjoy Greymouth because of the walks and the outdoor things
you can do, hopefully you come and visit. Bye :)

Week 1, Day 1, Activity 1

My 3 Favourite Facts About New Zealand

1. When in New Zealand, you must drive on the left side of the road

2. 30% of the country is forest.

3. The Māori name of New Zealand is Aotearoa which means the land of the long white cloud.

Personal Comment: I didn't know that 30% of our country is forest.

Estimation DLO

He Aha Tenei?

Plotting Graphs - Halloween Picture

Exotic Paradise Quiz

Exotic Paradise

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Exotic Paradise

Information Text - Exotic Paradise

Fractions Of A Set

Campfire

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Poutini and Waitaiki

Child Labour

Sushi DLO

Solo

Ways in which I have participated in and contributed to my learning this term: This term I participated in
and contributed to my learning this term by participating in a tramp, sport, Westamaths and my learning.

Ways in which I have participated in and contributed to my environment this term: This term I
participated in and contributed to my environment this term by picking up rubbish, eliminating plastic,
taking care of things.

Ways in which I have participated in and contributed to my family this term: I have participated in and
contributed to my family this term with helping with dishes, vacuuming and helping siblings.

Ways in which I have participated  in and contributed to the local community this term:I have
participated  in and contributed to the local community this term by helping special needs to play
basketball, sports, kea patrol, librarian,the gala, peer support, P.E and workshop leaders.

Ways in which I have participated in and contributed to the global world this term: I have participated
in and contributed to the global world this term by posting things onto my blog, Tuhimai tuhiatu,
Kidzlit and Westamaths.

The Special Tree

The Special Tree

Curling over in lashing winds

Protecting humans

Against the never ending harsh weather

Standing tall, Rocking side to side

Holding precious children inside

While listening to tieke chirping in sunshine

Waving around like a octopus in thunder

Sprinkling its angry flowers all over wet covered ground

The wind swishing the seeds around wet grass

Making them cry for their mum

Laughing away in soft breezes

While listening to people tell stories

In their kiwi summer clothes

Children gathering on the roots on christmas night

While grandparents share their traditional stories

During clear or rain

Children star gazing and slowly drifting off to sleep

Thinking about the pohutukawa tree

Children think about how thick roots stick up

Leading their way towards the big brown trunk

Branches guide its path

Towards red spiky flowers sitting in the tree

While stunning green leaves surround the special Pohutukawa tree

By Caitlyn Hamilton

Refugee Response

We Can’t Run From War And Then Die For Cold

The article I choose was set in Syria. This article is about a young
boy name Yayha, who is 15 months old. He has been fighting to
stay alive with his mother named Janda and his family. They have
fled Syria because of the conflict that is going on, but they have
had to deal with the harsh winter that has been happening.

They found a shelter at the Domiz Refugee Camp in Dohuk, which
they have been at. While they have been their they have had to be
living in a tent with no heaters, water or electricity. They had to
melt snow to get water because they didn’t have any. This is such
a horrible issue because this family could die just because they
feel unsafe in their own country. This is also horrible because
kids are having lung and heart problems because it so cold and
the dirt is affecting them.

I personally think this is horrible and we need to try and solve it
by having better camps that are dryer and have a heater or a fire
in them that makes them feel safe. I also think we should help by
having better clothes for them and more water and food for them.

St Johns Response

On the 3rd of August, Catherine from ASB St Johns In schools came
 to our school to teach about first aid and Emergency Situations. We
learnt about DRS ABCD. Which stands for Danger, Response, Send
for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR and Defib. We also learnt how to
use a defib, how to put people into the recovery position and CPR.
When we learnt how to do CPR we had manikins that we did it on.
Also when we did it we did it to the song “Staying Alive”. I really
enjoyed the first aid course because it was a good refresher, so if
we ever have to do it in the future we know how to do it.

Geometry D.L.O

Te Uru

Walt participate in the learning of others.

Why: Building on our transition to high school.

Success Criteria: Be active :use our listening skills, watch, ask questions and practice.

Yesterday 10CH from Grey High School walked to Karoro school. They came to teach
us a game from a different cultural for a project called Te Uru. First they explained the
rules which were you when you landed you couldn’t walk with the ball and when you
caught the ball you had to catch it with a flat hand. They also explained that there
were 4 dots and the aim of the game was to remove them. To remove them you had to be on a dot and catch the ball without dropping it.

We then did a warm up which was seaweed, it was a bit hard though because there
were so many people. Then we did some drills, my favorite drill was the one where
you passed the ball around and if you dropped it you had to sit down.

After that we got sorted into two teams and we played the game. It was a bit chaotic
though because we had to many people so it meant that it was hard to play. In the
end the high school students came off and it was a bit better.

I think next time they should have the teams organised a bit better and maybe have
to games going at once so that it isn’t as crowded and the high school kids can play.
They should also have two referees because people broke the rules alot and got away
with it. Overall it was very fun and I hope that they can come and play again.

Shantytown Fossil Work

Wednesday 25th of July 2018

We went to Shantytown to learn about fossils and rocks. We really
enjoyed the experience because it was a good opportunity to learn about
something that we had never really studied before. Our favourite activities
were when we got to look at a fossil and draw it. Another of our favourite
activities were when we got to look through a microscope at some really
cool fossils.

We really enjoyed listening to Mary and Ian speak about fossils because it
was really interesting to hear. One of the activities we did in a group was
learning about the different types of coal, some of the names were lignite,
bituminous, and anthracite. We then had to go to a fire and put it on the
flames and estimate how long it would take for the coal to catch on fire.

Another activity we did was we got to go for a walk with Mary, we looked
at the mudstone, limestone and other things that were in Shantytown. It was
really interesting learning about it and were it is in Shantytown.

We learnt that coal can take a very long time to catch on fire. Part of this activity was when we got given a piece of coal and a picture of all the coals a description and we had to try and guess what our piece of coal was.

We also got given a rock at the end of the session, we also got to
use a hammer and and chisel to try and break open a rock and here
is a picture of it:

Over all we thought the experience was good and it was really
interesting to learn about. We would like to thank Shantytown
for hosting it and we would also like to thank Mary and Ian for
teaching us about it all.

By Hannah and Caitlyn 2018