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.