Summer Learning Journey Day 5 Activity 1 Week 2

On your blog, tell us all about your (imaginary) VE party. If it was me, I would invite all of my closest friends and family over to my house for a big barbecue. We would eat hamburgers and play basketball in the driveway. Some of us would probably walk to the local beach to play soccer on the beach and to go for a swim (if the weather was warm enough)!

I would go to the beach and have a barbecue. I'd invite my parents, my other family members , friends, neighbors.  I would also do water skiing , go eat ice cream, kayaking and spend time together and celebrate the day. 

Summer Learning Journey Day 4 Activity 1 Week 2

Choose two key events and find out some more information about what happened on those days. On your blog, write a short summary of two events, including the names of people involved and where the event happened.


World War 1 

65 million soldiers were mobilized the during the war, 8 million died and 21 million were wounded  58,000 British soldiers were lost on the first day at the Battle of somme. 

World War 2 

The breakout of  the war was in 1839. The war started on the 1 September 1939, Hitler invaded Poland from the west, after  two days  France and Britain declared war on Germany, beginning World war 2. 

Summer Learning Journey Day 4 Activity 2 Week 2

Click on this link to find a list of VC winners. Choose one from the Second World War, and read about him. On your blog tell us about him. Who was he? What did he do to earn a Victoria Cross medal?

He's name was William Hardham  was the first New Zealand born serviceman to receive the Victoria Cross. He won his award in South Africa serving with the fourth New Zealand contingent. After his unit was ambushed, Hardham rode back to pick up a wounded soldier, helping him to safety under heavy fire. He was thee only Victoria Cross won by a New Zealander during the Southern African (Boer) War. 

Summer Learning Journey Day 3 Activity 3 Week 2

Imagine that you were able to travel back in time to visit a family in the 1930s. What special gifts or treats would you like to bring with you? I would likely bring blocks of Whittaker’s chocolate, bags of Jet Planes and Pineapple Lumps, healthy food snacks, clothing, and games for the children. What about you?

I would bring the people of the village with Healthy food snacks, games and clothing. That is what I would have given to them.  

Summer Learning Journey Day 3 Activity 2 Week 2

Imagine that you were alive in the 1930s. What could you have done to help these families? On your blog, list three different ways that you could raise funds for families to help them buy food and clothing. Be as creative as you can with your fundraising ideas!

1. Have a fund raiser.

2. Sing in streets, resturants and malls.

3. Have a bake sale.

Summer Learning Journey Day 3 Activity 1 Week 2

On your blog, please tell us what you do when you want to relax or de-stress. Do you read a , watch a favourite television show or talk to someone special?  What are your tips for dealing with stress?

Watch my favorite television show,  To spend time family and stay calm. 

Summer Learning Journey Day 2 Activity 2 Week 2

On your blog, give the painting a rating out of 5 stars (1 star = terrible painting, 2 stars = pretty bad painting, 3 stars = okay painting, 4 stars = good painting and 5 stars = amazing painting). After you’ve rated the painting out of 5, tell us why you gave it that rating.

4 Stars, I gave the painting this rating because I think its a very good piece of art.

Summer Learning Journey Day 2 Activity 1 Week 2

Watch the trailer for Gold Rush or The Lion's Cage. On your blog, tell us what you think the movie is about. There are no words spoken movie so you will need to pay careful attention to what the actors are doing! Do you think you would enjoy watching a silent film? Why/Why not?


I think that the movie gold rush is about a four people on a adventure looking for gold.

I think that the movie lions cage is about a man who is trying to escape from a horse. He gets away but gets stuck in a lions cage. He trying to get and keep the lion from waking up.

No, Its because I will not be able to understand the movie properly.

Summer Learning Journey Day 1 Activity 3 Week 2

On your blog, tell us what you think of the poem. Do you like it? How does it make you feel?

It makes me feel very lucky to live in a beautiful, safe country like New Zealand. It also makes me feel sad for those who died in the war and for their families. I think that we are very lucky that they went to war and fought for our freedom. What do you think?

Its a little scary because the word "Dead" is involved.

I do not like it that much. It makes me feel unhappy because brave men and women died.

Summer Learning Journey Day 1 Activity 2 Week 2

On your blog tell us what you think about the fact that women were not allowed to vote in Saudi Arabia until 2015. Is it fair? Why or why not?

No, it was not fair that women were not allowed to vote. Its because men and women should have been able to vote that is way we have human rights.

Summer Learning Journey Day 1 Activity 1 Week 2

Use your search engine to find a picture of another famous cathedral. Post a picture of the cathedral on your blog. Underneath the picture tell us: the name of the cathedral, where the cathedral is located, when it was built, and how long it took to build.

 1. Saint Mary's Cathedral Church (New Zealand) 

2. Parnell, Auckland 1052

3. It was built on the 26 November 1881 and the building ended in the 1898. 

4. It started in the 1881 and ended in the 1898. 

Summer Learning Journey Day 5 Activity 3 Week 1

Imagine that you could interview Bill. What would you ask him about his time at the 1966 Commonwealth Games. What would you want to know? I’d like to know how he had time to train for two sports at once.

On your blog, write four questions that you would ask Bill Kini.

1. How long have you been a heavyweight boxer ?

2. How many medals have you won ?

3. What other sports do you do ?

4. How did you balance heavyweight boxing and rugby ?

Summer Learning Journey Day 5 Activity 2 Week 1

zFollow this Waitangi village link to read about the village of Waitangi.

On your blog, tell us three fun things that you can do as a visitor in Waitangi. Which one would you like to do the most?

1. You can go and watch a live kapa haka performance held regularly there. 

2. You can take a tour along the Waitangi River or explore the small semi-formal garden that surrounds the Treaty House to the 6-kilometre forest walk that leads to the  Haruru Falls.

3. Go to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

I would like to go to the live kapa haka performences and learn more about their culture. 

Summer Learning Journey Day 5 Activity 1 Week 1

Use Google Translate to translate the following five phrases from English to Te Reo Māori or from Te Reo Māori to English. Post the translations on your blog. Be sure to include the phrase in both the English and Māori to earn full points.


1. Nau  mai  ki  Aotearoa- Welcome  to New Zealand. 

2. Nickaela is my name- Ko  Nickaela  toku  ingoa.

3.  What is your name-  He aha to ingoa. 

4. He pai taku ki te takaro i te whutupaoro- I like to play rugby. 

5. Where do you come from- No hea koe. 

Summer Learning Journey Day 4 Activity 3 Week 1

On your blog, rank the performances from your favourite (#1) to least favourite (#3) and tell us why you gave them the ranking that you did.

1. Te Puku o Te Ika - I liked this one the most because its a beautiful waiata that is why its first.

2. Tamatea Arikinui- I liked this because I love that they were in sink.

3. Te iti Kahurangi- I liked this one the lest because I don't really like the melody.

Summer Learning Journey Day 4 Activity 2 Week 1

Choose one game, and on your blog, tell us the (i) name of the game, (ii) the goal or purpose of the game, and (iii) two rules.


(i) The game is Pursed.

(ii) To find out were you are in the world.

(iii) Have to use google maps and no cheating.

Summer Learning Journey Day 4 Activity 1 Week 1

Use Google to research traditional Māori Waiata. Listen to a number of Waiata and read the lyrics. On your blog tell us which one of the waiata you found you like the most. Why do you like it?

E Toru Nga Mea - Maori Waiata/ Hymn 

 I like it because the Waiata refer to God. 

Summer Learning Journey Day 3 Activity 3 Week 1

Everyone’s family is unique. What makes your family special? Choose three people close to you and ask them what their two favourite things to do in summer are.

On your blog, write two fun facts about each person. For example, my Nana plays the bagpipes!

1.Grandmother - Bible study and cooking.

2.Younger sister - Drawing and Dancing.

3.Younger brother - Playing with cars and Racing tracks.

4.Mother - Cooking and Spending time with family.

5.Father - Spending time with family and Racing with my little brother.

Summer Learning Journey Day 3 Activity 1 Week 1

On your blog, please tell us how you would feel. Would you enjoy being a member of such a large family? Why or why not?

Yes, Its because I would have more people to play with and give my younger siblings advice that they will need.

In the 1800's there were families that had quite a lot of children.  The parents had the minimum of seven to nine children.

Summer Learning Journey Day 2 Activity 3 Week 1

On your blog, post a picture of your favourite meal. Be sure to tell us what it is and why it is your favourite. You could also include the recipe if you have it so that we can all try it!

In 1800's the Maori people had  simple diets. They ate food they caught in the water ( e.g fish ) or food they could grow in the ground (e.g kumara ) There were  no supermarket's to buy food.  They survived by  providing for themselves from their livestock and plantation. 

My favorite food is a Namibian dish called Pap and Vleis. Which translates to thickened maize served with stewed beef. Its my favorite because my grandmother and my mother prepares it just the way I like it. 

 Recipe for Pap:

You will need:
A large pot and wooden spoon
1 cup of water
½ tsp salt
1 cup of maize meal (a bit more coarse than American corn meal, however, corn meal will work fine too) In various parts of the world there is "Parenta white maize meal". In North America you can substitute Cream of Wheat or Pillsbury Farina for corn meal.

Cooking:
In large pot, bring your water to a boil and add salt.
Gradually add the maize meal, stirring to prevent lumps.
It should now be a thick mixture (it will resemble grits until it cooks down a bit more).
Allow to simmer slowly for about 15min, stirring regularly until the maize meal is well cooked and mixture is about the consistency of Play Dough.
If too thick add water, if too thin add more maize meal.
Remove the ball of dough from the pot and place onto a serving plate – the porridge should hold its shape.

The meat served with the pap is called vleis or nyama. There are many different variables to this meat. It could be chicken, beef, mutton, fish almost anything. Some people eat the pap with a piece of barbecued meat and gravy; some people eat it only with very tasty gravy. In South Africa it is commonly eaten with a chicken or beef stew.

Recipe for Vleis – Beef or chicken stew:

You will need:
500gr fresh stewing meat – beef stew meat boneless chicken breasts, chopped
1 or 2 medium sized ripe red tomatoes, chopped
1 or 2 medium sized onions, chopped
½ tsp finely ground ginger
½ tsp black/red pepper
½ tsp chili powder
1½ tsp salt
1 tsp parsley flakes
Olive oil


Preparing the Sauce
Cover the bottom of a large saucepan with olive oil and apply medium to high heat.
When the oil is very hot, stir fry the ginger and onions for a minute. (Leave a tiny bit of ginger and onions for next step).
Sprinkle chilli powder to redden the onions and ginger.
While stirring constantly also add red pepper and black pepper.
Add 1 tsp of salt and continue to stir.
Add ½ tsp of dried parsley leaves. Continue to stir.
The contents should shimmer from the heat and a spicy aroma should be evident.
Add the cut tomatoes in while stirring constantly.
When all the tomatoes are in, and the sauce has reached/maintained boiling point, turn the heat down to medium and let boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir and mash the tomatoes occasionally.
Re-sprinkle some more chilli powder and stir. After five minutes turn the heat down to low, where the sauce is barely at boiling point. Cook for 10-20 minutes stirring and mashing the tomatoes as needed. Allow sauce to stand.

Preparing the Meat
Cover the bottom of a frying saucepan with olive oil and apply medium to high heat.
When the oil is very hot, add the tiny amount of ginger and onions from last step and stir-fry for a couple of seconds.
Apply high heat. Add all the cut meat into a large pile in the centre of the frying pan.
Allow bottom pieces to cook and spread/stir the rest around the pan while stirring. Do not allow any of it to burn.
After a while the water in the meat will cover the bottom of the pan and boil.
Continued to stir and add, chilli powder, black pepper, red pepper, salt and parsley leaves.
Allow all the water to boil off and continue to stir until the bottom of the pan is dark brown from the heat and spices.


Mix the meat with the tomato sauce in the tomato saucepan and stir to ensure an even mixture. Keep under low heat - barely boiling. Let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After 30 minutes or so turn heat off but keep saucepan on the hot burner to use the residual heat.

The meat is served in bowls and the pap on a plate. Traditionally, one would pinch off pieces, roll into a ball and dip it into the gravy of the stew. This meal is very filling and super tasty. Dare to eat it with your fingers, its lots of fun!!! Enjoy!!

Summer Learning Journey Day 2 Activity 2 Week 1

During the early year in New Zealand,  Men and woman had to get married at a young age. Woman were expected to have babies and remain at home will with the children.  The woman didn't work on the other men worked  to feed there families. That was in the olden days  but now boys and gilrs can choose own path in life.  

Summer Learning Journey Day 2 Activity 1 Week 1

In the 1800's most Maori people  lived in village called pa.  Every village had many buildings kauta  where  people made there meals pataka and where they kept all there belongings  and wharepuni where the Maori people slept.  This was a home and a shelter for storage. 

Summer Learning Journey Day 1 Activity 3 Week 1

Watch this short video of a Waka Ama race. On your blog tell us whether you would like to be in a Waka Ama race one day. Why or why not?
               

Waka Ama ( war canoes )
Waka Ama racing is when teams race in canoes. They used these canoes in wars at the Bay of Islands.  They called them war canoes.  They use them in special events . Did you know that Waka Ama racing started in 1981 and has been a annual  event untill know. 

No, I would prefer not to because I can not swim.  

Summer Learning Journey Day 1 Activity 2 Week 1

Imagine that you were on board one of the wakas. On your blog, write a short letter to a friend telling them about your voyage to New Zealand. In the letter be sure to tell them how you feel about moving to a new country. If it was me, I would have felt really nervous…

Dear Martha

I've been on this waka for over 15 days now. I was excited to be on the sea and start with this journey to explore and find new land. The sun is hot and baking, the boat is cramped, I miss have a hot meal and only eat raw fish and dried foods. I also miss the warmth of a fire and sharing of stories as we always do and this makes me miss my family even more. We saw some shark fins swimming by in the water and we were a little scared. We are hoping to find land soon.

Setting Sail

The first sailors that came to New Zealand they were very brave to come to a new land. They left there homes and they across a thousands of oceans in a boat called a "waka " to reach New Zealand.

Summer Learning Journey Day 1 Activity 1 Week 1

 Today Started in New Zealand 

 

Follow this link to read a short story about a famous man in Māori mythology – Maui. On your blog, post three facts that you learned about this interesting man. What other stories have you heard about Maui?

This is about a man who wanted to be a fisher man.   

1. Maui  had self confidence in his ability to be a fisher man. 

2. Maui was a giving person because he  wanted to share the fish with the people of the village of  Hawaki. 

3. Maui was creative and a inventor by creating a new fishing line. 

4. Maui was a good hider because he hid on the waka from his brothers.