Towering Timbers! Week1, Day 5, Activity 1

Logging shouldn't be allowed!!

I think logging should be stopped because loggers hurt millions of animals and destroy the environment. This is bad news and without trees we might not be able to survive. I hate logging because animals are losing their homes and dying. The Earth should remain a healthy green planet and plants help survive. Trees help us survive because they give us oxygen (air), and we all need air to survive. 

Logging will destroy our planet!

Did you know logging cause's global warming? Did you know that millions of animals die from logging everyday? Did you know that there are other ways to make pencils and paper? Did you know that logging has caused millions of humans deaths? Stop logging now, after time we will have no wood left and be forced to look for other ways of pencils and paper and such.

Here is the link to the website where I found the image above of logging in NZ.. Hope you liked it! Image Link

Salt and Pepper Summer Learning Journey Week 1, Day 4, Activity 3

Salt and Pepper:

I've decided to build a hotel in South Korean, my hotel will completely be shaped like a Air New Zealand airplane. It will be a entire airplane that has been converted into a luxury suite for two guests. It has a Sauna, TV, blue-ray DVD player, wireless internet, air conditioning and everything else you can think of. The airplane can also be rented as a meeting place. It can accommodate up to 15 people. Since I couldn't draw one myself but here's an example of my idea...

Pancakes and Maple Syrup? Summer Learning Journey, Week 1, Day 4, Activity 2

Pancakes and Maple Syrup?

My favourite food or meal is Macaroni and Cheese. Have you ever tried Macaroni and Cheese? Want to know the secret recipe to a amazing dish?

Scaling New Heights Summer Learning Journey, Week 1, Day 4, Activity 1

Scaling New Heights: Sir Edmund Hillary!

I know that we are supposed to only ask 5 questions but I want to know more about Sir Edmund Hillary. Here are some questions for Sir Edmund Hillary, I hope I get some answers to my questions.

QUESTIONS:

• How did you have enough energy to climb Mount Everest?
• How to other mountains you've climbed compared to Mount Everest? Can you think of another peak that's challenged you as much as Mount Everest?
• How did you sleep on Mount Everest?
• What was the most difficult part of your adventure?
• I know from reading one of your stories that you've trained for a long time and also were/are a courageous man. But there was a time up on Mount Everest when you were scared? Can you describe what was happening?
• How does it feel to be called "Sir"? What was it like being knighted? That must be really cool!
• How did it feel when you reached the top of Mount Everest? Were you able to see anything? What did the world look like from up there?

SLJ, The WWF: World Wildlife Fund.. Week 1, Day 3, Activity 3

The WWF: World Wildlife Fund

1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are trying to save Saimaa ringed Seals.
2. The Seals give Birth in a lair it digs into a snow bank. If there aren't any snowbanks the pups are born on open ice and don't have any protection against predators, cold and human disturbance. So  the WWF are building snow banks for the seals. 
3. WWF member from all around the world are all joining to help save the Saimaa ringed Seals by that they also have a plan that we need to take quick action on climate change. 
4. TRUE FACT: Saimaa ringed seals need snow to build the lairs in which they give birth. But over the past several years, the snow cover in the region has not been deep enough to create those lairs. 

Summer Learning Journey, Week 1, Day 3, Activity 2: The Secretive Skink

The Secretive Skink:

Below is a chart (pros) and (cons) about why we should and shouldn't become a Department of Conservation (DOC) Ranger. And for conclusion I would like to be a DOC Ranger because I've always had the dream of exploring nature, caring for our country and environment also our wildlife animals like keeping them safe and healthy, but mostly enjoying it. 

Summer Learning Journey, Week 1, Day 3, Activity 1: Fantastic Beast

Fantastic Beast: Centaur

It was very hard thinking of one, so I decided to recover or go over one of my favorite creatures that already exists. Centaurs are a well known race of mythology creatures who had the upper body of a man and the lower body of a horse. Below is a example of a Centaur (I didn't create or draw it)

Look like:
The head, the arms and the torso of the Centaurs had the human shape and their lower part was that of a horse. Their diet was adjusted according to their physical shape
Smell like:
Some of them would often be drunk an they also like to drink wine,so  they would smell like wine.
Feels  like:
feels like you are a real human doing the same as a normal person but at the same time feels weird because  you don't have a full body like a human and sometimes it's very hard to do some things with the shape body.

Summer Learning Journey, Week 1, Day 2, Activity 3: Weird and Wonderful.

Weird and Wonderful:

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?

This one took me a while or it made me think hard until I had the idea of thinking about how many days in a year and multiply it by 3 millilitres. And the answer I got was

1095 mL.

Final Answer = 1095 ml.

Summer Learning Journey, Week 1, Day 2, Activity 2: Fabulous Ferns

Fabulous Ferns

Below I've created a Video including three NZ teams that have the word "fern" in their title (team name).  Overall the uniform I like the best is the Silver Ferns because I love Netball and how the uniform is designed is just my style that I would like to represent NZ with.

Link to website used for Research: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_national_team_nomenclature_based_on_the_%22All_Blacks%22

Sliver Ferns 

• Black Ferns 

•  White Ferns

Summer Learning Journey, Week 1, Day 2, Activity 1 Giant Among Us

Giants among us: Tane Mahuta

Tane Mahuta, God of the Forest, is estimated to be 2,000 years old. He is 51.5 meters high, has a girth of 13.8 meters. He rises nearly 10 meters before there is any tapering in his trunk. He is the largest, best-known and most popular kauri. Overall I would love to be one of those people who get to go a visit the Tane Mahuta and make some good memories. Below is a T-Chart of why we should visit the God of the Forest and why we shouldn't.

Links used for Information: 

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/tane-mahuta

https://www.rankers.co.nz/experiences/2197-Tane_Mahuta_Walk_Waipoua_Forest

Summer Learning Journey, Week 1, Day 1: Activity 3

Summer Learning Journey, Week 1, Day 1:Activity 2 ..North and South

Summer Learning Journey Week 1 Day 1, Activity 1 ...In the Beginning

Summer Learning Journey Preparation

Cybersmart reflection

Cybersmart reflection

How to make chocolate cake tutorial🎂

Passion project👌

Hey Emma😀 All about me

SLJ Cybersmart South Africa

 South Africa

Q&A:

1. Which countries order South Africa?

  South Africa has nearly  3000km  of Indian Ocean and Atlantic coastline and shares borders with Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. It also encloses Lesotho and Swaziland. 

2. Where is South Africa's capital?

 South Africa actually has three capital cities. Cape Town is the legislative capital, Pretoria is the  administrative capital, and Bloemfontein is the judicial capital. 

3. How many people live in South Africa?

South Africa has a population of more than 47 million, around 80% of which are African. 

4. What currency is used in South Africa?

South African's currency is the Rand, abbreviated as ZAR. There are 100 Cents in 1 Rand. Notes come in R10, R50, R100, and R200 denominations. 

5. What's the weather like?

it's not called sunny South Africa for nothing! It has a temperature maritime climate (ideal for producing some amazing wines)  and is loved for its long, sunny days. Rain falls during Summer (November to February) across most of the country, except for the Western Cape which has rain in the Winter from May to August. 

6. Does South Africa have good Internet Connectivity? 

South Africa's communications infrastructure is generally excellent. There's nationwide mobile phone network coverage and Wi-Fi internet is accessible in most urban areas. However, don't except much when you're out in the bushes. 

7. How many provinces are there?

There are nine provinces in South Africa: Eastern Cape, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Gauteng, North West, Northern Cape, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga.

8. How many languages are spoken in South Africa?

there a re 11 official languages in South Africa: English, Afrikaans, isiNdebele, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Siswati, Tshivenda, and Xitsonga.

9. What is the national symbol of South Africa?

Like capital cities, South Africa has more than one national symbol. Other than the national flag, they include the blue crane, the springbok, the galjoen (a species of fish), the protea flower and the yellowwood tree.

10. Is the water safe to drink in South Africa?

South Africa’s tap water is classed as potable and should be safe to drink in most areas. However, you’ll definitely need a good supply of bottled water when touring through remote areas.

11. Is South Africa a good place to see wildlife?

It most certainly is! Among many other species, South Africa boasts healthy populations of the “Big Five”: rhino, elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo.

12. Will my electric devices work in South Africa?

Of course, but bring suitable adaptors to make sure. The South African electricity supply is 220/230 volts AC 50 HZ.

13. Does South Africa have more than one airport. 

South Africa is a large country and is served by three major international airports. OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport, and King Shaka International Airport in Durban. There are also 90 regional airports, including the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) in Nelspruit.

14. What's the speed limit in South Africa?

The speed limit is 120 kph on main highways, 100 kph on secondary roads and 60 kph in urban areas.

Hope you have learnt a lot about South Africa. So now you know that South Africa is a pretty good place to visit...

Cybersmart

This invention was initially created as a walking machine and then was tweaked in 1932 to become amphibious. But neither of these are its main purpose now. What is the invention?

• The walking machine: The first bicycle ever invented was the walking machine which was invented by Baron von Drais in 1817 the walking machine had two same-size wheels front and back. Like a modern bike it was steerable in the front. Instead of pedaling you would push with your feet. And the bike was made out of wood. 
• The velocipede or Boneshaker: The velocipede was made in 1865 and got the nickname boneshaker because at the time the roads were made of cobblestone and the bike was made of wood so it was so uncomfortable. The boneshaker was the same as the walking machine but had pedals this time.
• The High wheel Bicycle: The high wheel bicycle was made in 1870, this was the first all metal bike. The difference in the front wheel was bigger than the back wheel. The only problem about that was if there was a stone of object in your way the bike would fly forwards, and since you would be so high up you will get hurt.  

1) Go to google and search: This invention was initially created as a walking machine

2) First you will see some information and on the top you will see some useful information that will answer the question.

Cybersmart

WHO IS AUSTIN POST?

BONUS QUESTION: HOW DID AUSTIN CHOOSE THE NAME HE IS BEST KNOWN FOR?

Growth Mindset VS Fixed Mindset

 

BRIANNA KING:
I am a fixed mindset and my aim is to become a growth mindset

SIERRA AH LOO:

• I am a growth mindset and my aim is to always become a better growth mindset

Budgeting Meal

Pork Teriyaki Fried Rice

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