SLJ ~ Summer Learning Journey Day 19 Week 4

Day 19: Planes, trains and automobiles

It’s the last day in your country and it’s the final chance to head out and see places or people that you have yet to visit. It’s also your last day to sample the local food and enjoy the atmosphere. You decide that you will head out of the city and explore some of the smaller, neighbouring towns. In order to leave the city, you will need to find a vehicle. It could be a bus, a train, a taxi, a bicycle, a scooter...

Activity 1

Let’s imagine that the neighbouring town was about 30 kilometres away. There are a number of beautiful villages and interesting things to see along the way. You have four options for this trip. You can take a:

1. Train – 25 minute ride; No stops along the way; $12 for the trip (return)
2. Bus – 45 minute ride; Two stops along the way to look at interesting villages; $8 for the trip (return)
3. Scooter – 1 hour ride; Unlimited number of stops; $5 for the trip (return)
4. Bicycle – 2 hour ride; Unlimited number of stops but there are some hills along the way; $1 (return)

On your blog, tell us which of these four options you would choose and why!

I would most likely choose option 3 (Scooter), It’s because I have unlimited number of stops which means, more interesting buildings/places to visit and learn about. I love seeing/learning about new places and I reckon the Scooter would be good!

Activity 2

These days there are, literally, dozens of different kinds of vehicles that we can use. Some of them are quite familiar (eg. car, truck, bus) but some are very unique and different. Watch this Youtube clip of the most Amazing vehicles ever made.

When you have finished tell us which of the vehicles you liked the most. On your blog tell us the name of the vehicle and the reasons why you liked it so much. There are a number of pretty interesting options!

#1 Option 3 ~ One Wheel Electric Skate. I have chosen this specific type of Vehicle because when using this to, maybe, work, It’s small/compact and can help you with you balance.

#2 Option 5 ~ Half-Bike. It’s because, I can do exercise during my time to work and still travel, which seems quite cool!

#3 Option 7 ~ Suitcase Scooter. In the future I am sure to absolutely love working but maybe not carrying anything. Which the Suitcase Scooter can help with that, carrying my everything I need and give me an exciting ride to work!

Bonus Activity

The Canadian government has decided to build the longest walking trail in the world. It is called the ‘Great Trail’ and it covers 15 000 miles. Wow! For this activity, we are drawing inspiration from this walking trail and thinking about our own footprints.

Your task is to use DrawIsland tool to create your own digital footprint. The footprint must include your name and the name of the country that you are visiting. Otherwise, you can decorate it in any way that you want. It’s totally up to you! Once you have drawn your footprint, save it, and then upload it to your blog. Here is an example of my footprint:

SLJ ~ Summer Learning Journey Week 4 Day 18

Day 18: Famous/Infamous animals

It’s time to go to the zoo! You have been invited to tour the national zoo with some students from one of the local schools. Although you don’t really know anyone you decide to be brave and give it a go! When you arrive at the front gates, you walk into the zoo and you immediately see…

Activity 1

Imagine that you have just entered the zoo. On your blog, tell us what you think you might see on your visit. You can start with this sentence:

I had just entered the zoo when, all of a sudden, I saw…

Aim for a blog post of 8 - 10 sentences in length. You can do it!

I had just entered the zoo when, all of a sudden, I saw a trail, not your normal footsteps but oddly shaped footsteps. I decided to be very unnormal by following the mysterious footsteps which had lead me to the exciting ‘Petting Zoo’. I really started to feel anxious, I slowly, very slowly crept into the shed to find all the animals perfectly fine and started to make me furious even more.  I asked every person in the shed “Have you seen anything unusual around here?”, but I would always hear the same thing on repeat “No, there’s nothing unusual”. I was confused, so much, but again, the oddly shaped footprints appeared I was totally ready for another mysterious walk. Being exhausted from walking all around forced me to stop. I suddenly gave up with the footsteps situation and decided to enjoy the Zoo visit like a normal person. I had forgotten all about the footsteps and was ready for a big adventure throughout the Zoo. “Guess What?, HAHA!, I Pranked you”, replied my “hilarious” cousin, “What?, I’m super confused” I replied with eager to find out what was happening. “The footsteps, it was me, I was pranking you, revenge from last time, HAHA”. Well, the footsteps situation wasted precious time, what was I thinking, Oh man!

Activity 2

When you are at the zoo, you have the chance to learn about some animals that are specifically found in your country. They are called ‘indigenous’ animals. This means that they are originally from your country. Use Google to identify two indigenous animals from your country. On your blog, post a picture of the animals and tell us a bit about them. What are they called? Where do they live? What do they eat?

This animal is called Cougar, they are based in North-western Canada, western USA, Mexico, Central and South America. This animal eats deer, elk and all types of other animals like Sheep.

‘indigenous’ animals. This means that they are originally from your country. Use Google to identify two indigenous animals from your country. On your blog, post a picture of the animals and tell us a bit about them. What are they called? Where do they live? What do they eat?

This animal is called Cougar, they are based in North-western Canada, western USA, Mexico, Central and South America. This animal eats deer, elk and all types of other animals like Sheep.

This animal is called, Canada Lynx. You can find this animal mostly Canada. Canada Lynx eat Carnivore, Fish and Birds.

Google Images

Bonus Activity

Sadly, there are a number of animals in the world that are struggling to survive because they cannot find enough food to eat or a safe place to live. Many of these animals are dying and, in some cases, there are very few of them left. They are called ‘endangered animals.’ In New Zealand we have many endangered species, including the kakapo, a shiny green bird that likes to make its nest on the ground. Unfortunately, the nest is really easy to get to and other animals can easily steal the kakapo’s eggs. As a result, very few new kakapo are born. There are 55 kakapos in New Zealand right now.

http://www.arkive.org/kakapo/strigops-habroptila/image-G41488.html

The New Zealand government is trying to save the kakapo. They are looking for creative ideas. What do you think they could do? On your blog, tell us what you think should be done to save the kakapo. Please be as creative as you can!

The Government should receive donations from people in New Zealand and try creating a digital world just like the Hunger Games but, instead of having endangering animals or dangerous fog, or even weapons, all there would be is Kakapo and all the needs for them. No predators would be into this and if there were any, Cameras will be there to instantly do something to them.

Oh, Wait! Let me get back into reality, I hope the government do some good research about forests and which are the safest for Kakapo, there should be a secure location of the forest and the Kakapo live there without its predators. I really hope my ideas are good, but they are a bit unusual.

SLJ ~ Summer Learning Journey Day 15 Week 3

Day 15 – Art History

It’s the final day of Week 3 and you are feeling more and more comfortable in the country. You decide that you would now like to learn a bit more about the people and the history of your country so you spend the day exploring the art galleries and museums. There are so many different options to choose from! You decide to start with the local art gallery before moving on to see the national history museum.

Activity 1

When you walk into the local gallery, the first piece of artwork that you see is a painting by Wassily Kandinsky called ‘Swinging.’

While you are looking at it, a staff member at the gallery comes up to you and asks you for your opinion of the painting. What do you think of it?

On your blog please tell us:

1. What do you think of this painting? Do you like it?

Absolutely yes! Abstract paintings are amazing to me, since not long ago Glenbrae School was learning about it.

1. If you could buy it and give it to someone, who would you choose?

I would chooses one of cousins since they love art, puzzles and colours!

If it was me, I would give it to my sister because she really likes bright, bold colours and abstract pictures.

Activity 2

After exploring the gallery you decide to walk across the street to the national museum. It is an amazing place! There is so much information about the history of the country in this museum. It’s hard to know where to start!

After walking for a little while you come across a display with pictures of children that were taken in 1901 (over 100 years ago)! In this picture, the children are working on a local farm, milking cows. They are not going to school. Back in those days, children usually went to school until they reached the age of 12 or 13. They then left school and went to work. Imagine that you were alive 100 years ago. How would you feel if you had to leave school at the age of 12? Would you be happy or sad? On your blog, tell us how you would feel.

Being honest, I wouldn't feel happy, but I wouldn't be sad! I know, that's weird but my reasons are... If I stop going to school I wouldn't feel as happy about learning or even working! If Ididn't I would continue to learn and reach my full potencial towards, anything basically. I do understand that 100 years back, we needed more workers!

Bonus Activity

In New Zealand we have many museum and galleries. One of the largest is called the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa or ‘Te Papa’ for short. Inside Te Papa there is a huge exhibition called ‘Gallipoli - The Scale of our War.’ It has information about a special battle, the Battle of Gallipoli, that took place during World War I. Many New Zealanders took part and many lost their lives.

The battle started on 25 April 1915. We commemorate this battle every year by celebrating Anzac Day on 25 April. Visit the Gallipoli website. It will give you lots of information about this famous battle. On your blog, tell us three things that you learned about the battle.
* There were quite a few protests just like Barbarism!
* During the Gallipoli War, soldiers only had 2 Litres of water per day and now 2016 or 2017 wehave 350 litres of water!
* Each Rifles had only 10 bullets per one gun, which had to be refilled often, but the Turks found a way to refill it upto 5 times each.

SLJ ~ Summer Learning Journey Day 10 Week 2

Day 10 – School Days

After meeting with the local family yesterday you are inspired to learn more about how people live in different countries. You and your family decide to go out and visit a local market. When you’re there you meet a student who tells you all about what it’s like to go to school in their country. The student also gives you a page from their diary that shows you what a typical school day is like for them.

http://dir.indiamart.com/delhi/school-diaries.htm

Here is an example of a school diary for a student from Germany.

Time	Day 1	Day 2
8:00 - 8:45 a.m.	Math	German
8:45 – 9:30 a.m.	History	Religion
9:30 - 9:40 a.m.	Break	Break
9:40 -10:25 a.m.	English	Music
10:25-11:10 a.m.	English	French
11:10-11:30 p.m.	Break	Break
11:30 – 12:15 p.m.	Art	Physical Education
12:15- 1:00 p.m.	Science	Science

Activity 1

Think about your school and what you typically do in a day. Compare it with the diary from the German student. What is similar? What is different? In your blog, tell us:

The differences are that in my own school we start at 8:55 - 9:00 am. Some classes in my School has a different routine.. In my class we have a little talk until 9:15am and then we start on Reading, If we have enough time for Fitness we will have a good run and game. After Fitness we do writing until 11am which is our Interval! After Interval there is SSR (Sustained Silent Reading) for 10 minutes while drinking Milk. Next is Maths until 1pm which is our Lunch. Topic Study is after Lunch and it goes until home time which 2:40pm.

1. Whether you would rather go to school in New Zealand or in Germany

I would most likely want to attend a school in New Zealand but I would still desperately go for Germany for a exciting - packed adventure

Why you feel that way?

Being honest, I would be anxious and nervous! (But still absolutely excited)

Activity 2

Think about your favourite subject at school. In your blog tell us:

1. The name of your favourite subject?

Maths!

2. Why it is your favourite subject?

Because I just normally have a passion for Maths and numbers, I really enjoy having to solve number problems and everything involved with it!

Bonus Activity

Once you have looked at the other school diary, it is time for you to make one of your own. What do you in a normal school day? Use the template below as a guide and post your own personal ‘Day in the Life of…’

Room 9 Science Intensive week.

Experiments	Plus	Minus	Interesting
Reflecting using mirrors and a laser pointer	* Seeing it reflect *	* Laser was getting out of battery * Mirrors a bit too small.	* That it actually reflects well
Magnifying with paper and seeing the background	* Seeing the pictures upside down *		It was very cool to see the picture on the paper upside down
Torch and using it to double. Including magnifying.	* Seeing the torch and magnifying glass picture double *		I wonder how it does that but it was very interesting.
Disco Ball with a torch	* Seeing the glass ball light up and spin		Seeing the Emerald (white) spin and look like a disco ball.

Complete Homework : Term 3 Week 1

Term 3 - 2016 Home Learning Tasks

Week 1

Task 1 - Read a chapter book and write a summary of the chapter you have read.

Title:  The Hunger Games

Author: Suzanne Collins

Chapter Number:

Summary

I enjoyed this book & I am going to be sharing a little bit about this book. Enjoy :)

The story is about a place in North America called Panem. Neighboring Panem is 13 districts. The Capitol - the ones who own the 13 districts force the people of each district to send one female and one male 12-18 year old as a tribute to fight to the death in the Hunger Games. This happens every year, but District 13 was blown to bits because they were the face of the rebellion against the capitol before the Hunger Games was well-established. A young lady named Katniss Everdeen volunteered for her sister Primrose Everdeen when her name was called for her to go to the Hunger Games along with a young man named Peeta Mellark. What Katniss doesn’t know was that Peeta likes her, and he declares his love for her. Unfortunately, they were on death’s doorstep more than once during the games. When they win the games, the President of the Capitol, President Snow thinks that a rebellion may be starting.

Task 2 - Write your own poem about the Olympic Games. It should have at least 4 verses with 4 lines in each verse.

The Olympic Games

Countries with different names

Versing to reach their full potential

So be very gentle

Taking our time with fear

To make sure it’s all clear

Praying we win it

Just for a little bit

Having all those skills

With types of thrills

Finally we are first

Not on our worst

Making sure we’re done

Waiting for one

Winning that gold

Until we’re old

Task 3 - Solve this word problem

James decided to paint his bedroom. His bedroom walls are 5 metres long and 3 metres high.

1. If 6 litres of paint can cover 10 square metres of the wall, how much paint should James buy to paint all the walls of his bedroom.
2. If paint costs $12.00 per litre, how much will James pay for the paint.

Solution : I now know that one wall has the dimension of 5m x 3m or 15m2, if 6 litres of paint can cover 10m2, 1 litre can cover 10/6 L  or 3/5m2 .

For 1 wall James would use 9 Litres of paint, and I have imagined this would be like a square room. A square room has 4 walls, so that would mean I have to multiply my first answer (9 L) by 4. 9 x 4 = 36, 36 litres of paint had to be used for James to be able to paint his full bedroom.

1 Litre of paint costs : $12.00 ; there is 36 Litres of paint so that means 12 x 36 = ?

12 x 30 = 360 ; 12 x 6 = 72 ; 360 + 72 = $432.