SLJ Day 19 - Week 4

Day 19: Planes, trains and automobiles 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:Train – 25 minute ride; No stops along the way; $12 for the trip (return)Bus – 45 minute ride; Two stops along the way to look at interesting villages; $8 for the trip (return)Scooter – 1 hour ride; Unlimited number of stops; $5 for the trip (return)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 take the train because it is only a 25 minute ride with no stops along the way. On the way back it only cost 12 dollars. My second choice will by bicycle because I love riding bicycle's and because it only cost 1 dollar for the ride back.

Activity 2These 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!

I have three vehicles that I would love to ride and the one's I like the most. The first one is the Suitcase Scooter, because it is very useful for when your going on a flight and because it looks very very fun to use. The second vehicle is the the Sega way. It is a electric scooter which is way better then a regular scooter. I just think that this vehicle is very good for lazy people like me. Lastly my personal favourite, The One Wheel Scooter. Allthough it looks hard to use I think that is just one of the funnest vehicles ever made and it is very hard to break. Bonus ActivityThe 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 my Design

SLJ Day 18 - Week 4

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!

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?

The kiwi is a nocturnal, flightless bird that lives on the forest floor. The kiwi are the only bird to have nostrils at the end of their bill, and forage for food by digging in the earth and smelling it out. The kiwi is the New Zealand national icon.

 
The tuatara is a lizard like reptile that can be found living on the wild on offshore New Zealand Islands. A relic from the dinosaur age, the tuatara are nocturnal, and live for a very long time. The south museum is Invercagill features a large exhibit and breeding programme.

BONUS ACTIVITY

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!

I think that people should have camera's set up so you know what is going on. Then we should set traps for all the predators trying to kill them. Last of all we should move them to much safe and healthy place to live.

SLJ Day 17 - Week 4

Day 17 – Famous Sights

Activity 1

On your blog tell us which of the icons you would most like to visit in your chosen country. Be sure to tell us why you have chosen it!

My chosen country is Japan. I have chosen the Highest Mountain in Japan which is called Mt Fuji. I would go there because it just looks so beautiful and I would like to experience what it feels like to touch or feel snow.

Activity 2

Let’s imagine that you have been asked to host a visitor from another country. They are going to come and stay with you for three days. During that time, you are expected to take them on a tour of New Zealand and show them some our most famous icons. Where would you take them? If it was me, I might take them to Mt Cook in the south island, to the Sky Tower in Auckland and to Chums Beach in the Coromandel. What about you? On your blog, tell us which three famous places in New Zealand you would go with your visitor.

First I would take him/her to Kelly Tarltons to explore the adventures the sea. Then I would take him/her to the Sky Tower because it is very popular in Auckland and a fun place to go. Last of all I would take him/her Bungee Jumping because it's just a great way to end the fantastic day.

Bonus Activity

Take a picture of yourself standing beside a popular place in your community. It can be anywhere that’s pretty popular in your area (e.g. a store, a restaurant, a marae, etc). On your blog please tell us about the landmark. What is the name of it? Where is it? Who goes to it?

I am not in this photo but it is a popular place to go in Auckland. It would be very very fun.

SLJ Day 16 - Week 4

Day 17 – Famous Sights

Activity 1

On your blog tell us which of the icons you would most like to visit in your chosen country. Be sure to tell us why you have chosen it!

My chosen country is Japan. I have chosen the Highest Mountain in Japan which is called Mt Fuji. I would go there because it just looks so beautiful and I would like to experience what it feels like to touch or feel snow.

Activity 2

Let’s imagine that you have been asked to host a visitor from another country. They are going to come and stay with you for three days. During that time, you are expected to take them on a tour of New Zealand and show them some our most famous icons. Where would you take them? If it was me, I might take them to Mt Cook in the south island, to the Sky Tower in Auckland and to Chums Beach in the Coromandel. What about you? On your blog, tell us which three famous places in New Zealand you would go with your visitor.

First I would take him/her to Kelly Tarltons to explore the adventures the sea. Then I would take him/her to the Sky Tower because it is very popular in Auckland and a fun place to go. Last of all I would take him/her Bungee Jumping because it's just a great way to end the fantastic day.

Bonus Activity

Take a picture of yourself standing beside a popular place in your community. It can be anywhere that’s pretty popular in your area (e.g. a store, a restaurant, a marae, etc). On your blog please tell us about the landmark. What is the name of it? Where is it? Who goes to it?

I am not in this photo but it is a popular place to go in Auckland. It would be very very fun.

What Country I Would Like To Visit?

Japan

I would like to go to Japan because I think there is very nice people there and there is heaps of islands there which is very cool. I would also like to go to japan because I would like to try out their national sports which is Sumo Wrestling, Karate and Ken do. That is my reason of why I would like to visit Japan.

Auckland Live

Yesterday two classes from Glen brae school went to a very cool trip to Auckland live. We took the bus all the way into the town hall. We first went to the auditorium to watch a circus act and we learnt how to do the head stand which was very cool. Next we went to see the clowns. They were very funny and taught us the 3 simple rules of being a clown. After that we went to place we met up at saw to different dances that were danced by 4 people. The 2 dances were the ghost dance and the sweater dance. The 4 dancers taught us the ghost dance which very easy to learn. We also played fun games with them. Lastly we sat down and waited for our bus to come. We left with a smile on our faces and enjoyed our trip.

Kiwi Can Term 4 Week 7

At Kiwi Can we talked about respecting environment which was our topic. Our theme was Respect and this weeks catchphrase was "Respect this place, Treat it like your own, At the end of the day, It's where we call home". We had no energiser because we spent most of that time speaking about the topic. For our activity we played one of the games that we made up the last time we had kiwi can. It was called Crick-by which was the game my group and I made up. It was very easy because it was the rules that they use for softball. It was very hot and fun. Lastly we got straight into the points. We got 5 for everything which means we had 25 points. We said our goodbye chant and left the classroom quietly.