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Sunday, 6 January 2019

Week 4, Day 4: Making Promises - SLJ

DAY 4: Making Promises



Activity 1: Campaigning for Conservation [4 points]
New Zealand is home to so many beautiful, unique and, sometimes, endangered animals
and habitats. The Forest & Bird organisation is working really hard to protect vulnerable
animals and places in NZ. They are doing everything that they can to raise money and to
raise awareness so that everyone knows about these issues. These are called ‘campaigns.
’ Check out the Forest & Bird campaigns site to learn more about them.
Imagine, that you have been hired by Forest & Bird New Zealand to work on one of their
campaigns. It is your job to come up with a catchy slogan for the campaign. A slogan is a
short phrase or sentence that is used to advertise something. Check out examples of
common slogans and logos below.


On your blog, tell us which campaign you have chosen to support and provide us
with a slogan for that campaign.
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I have decided to go with I’m Lovin It, From Mcdonalds because Everyone loves
Mcdonalds. Macas is know for the most delicious burgers as well as there shakes/drinks
and fries. There burgers are filled with Beefy Paties, with a special sauce, along with their
finely chopped lettuce, smooth cheese and their crunchy pickles, Everything that is in
your burger is know to be flavoured well. If you think you deserve a break from homemade
cooking and want to try some amazing cooking from awesome burger and fried makers
than try it, Today. Don’t forget your drink or smoothie to wash it all down!
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Activity 2: The Plastic Pledge [4 points]
Over the past few decades some of New Zealand’s beaches have become
dumping grounds for waste and rubbish. Almost 80% of this waste is made up of plastic
items. Yikes!
Some companies in New Zealand have heard about the problem and agreed to cut down
on their use of plastic. Countdown supermarkets, for example, have announced that they
will stop giving out plastic bags to customers.  What do you think of this idea? What do your
friends and family think? Is it a good idea or not?
For this activity, please ask one member of your family and/or a friend what they think
about Countdown’s decision to go ‘plastic bag free.’
On your blog, tell us what they think about Countdown’s decision to stop using
plastic bags.
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Activity 3: Restricted Access [10 points]
While much of our programme has focused on New Zealand, it is important that we also
consider the environment in other places as well. One of the most unusual and spectacular
sites to visit outside of New Zealand is called Machu Picchu. It is an ancient city that was
built high up in the mountains in the country of Peru in South America. You have to take a
train and/or walk through a series of mountains and valleys to reach it. 
Over the past few decades millions of tourists have made the trek to Machu Picchu.
Unfortunately, this has damaged the area and the local government has decided to
restrict the number of visitors to the site each year. This decision has upset a lot of tourists
who really want to see Machu Picchu but aren’t allowed to go.
On your blog, tell us what you think about the government’s decision to restrict
the number of tourists able to visit this special site. Is it fair? Be sure to tell us
why you feel the way that you do.
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To the government who suddenly decided to come up with the idea of restricting our
tourists who are determined to visit this amazing location of, Machu Picchu. First of all If
I got the chance to visit Machu Picchu I would be super excited and delighted to go
somewhere I’ve never been to, I’d love it so much due to the amazing views and how
much you’ll be able to see everything especially from that high. Machu Picchu sounds
amazing and every tourist should be upset as this place might’ve been the place at least
5 - 6 tourists had be waiting for. So I don’t think it’s fair to anyone who was really wanting
to visit this special place. This is exactly like having this place ban for eternity. Overall I
really think we should ban this incredible, peaceful place as it might remind tourists of the
places they have already visited. I think the government shouldn’t restrict this place and
should be free to everyone who visits Machu Picchu, Enjoy your visit, I really hope it
changed the government's mind about this place being restricted.   

Task Description:
For todays task of the morning I've decide to complete week 4, Day 4: Making Promises
for the SLJ programme. For activity 1 I was to write a slogan that describes the logo I've
chose, which was Mcdonalds, For activity 2 I was to ask a family member whether we
should ban plastic bags or continue using them, For the final activity ( Activity 3 ) I was to
write a description of how I feel about Machu Picchu being restricted to tourists who decide
to go there. Read todays morning task and Enjoy!

Saturday, 5 January 2019

Week 4, Day 3: Taking Action - SLJ, A1/A2

DAY 3: Taking Action



Activity 1: Predator Free 2050 – A Call to Arms [4 points]


There is currently a huge drive to get rid of all predators from New Zealand. Predators are
animals that, in some way, damage our natural environment. Many organisations are working
hard to accomplish this goal.


Click on the links below to watch videos about three of the current projects operating to make
New Zealand ‘Predator Free by 2050.’
Predator Free Video #1: Cacophony Project
Predator Free Video #2: Taranaki Mounga Project
Predator Free Video #3: Zero Invasive Predators (ZIP)
On your blog, tell us which one of the videos you liked the best and why..
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The video I would say that interests me the most and I personally like would have to be #1
the Cacophony Project. I’ve chosen this project due to how much I have found out about
this, Enjoy my short description about this project.


Grant Ryan is known as an engineer, inventor and a entrepreneur. Grants Backyard is his l
aboratory where he made his first invention which is called the cacophonometer. How it’s
used? All you need for this invention is a regular smartphone, microphone and a solar panel.
The cacophonometer wakes up every hour which takes little snips of sound recordings and
will automatically upload itself to where ever the videos need to go. The project started a
cheap and an inefficient way to measure the sound which got them thinking how else
would they apply information to trapping and lurring. Grant and his team seem to mimic
the sound of which animal they are trying to trap, Mainly Possums. So overall this is there
way of trying to get New Zealand, Predator Free.
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Activity 2: Protecting the Most Vulnerable - Fact or Fiction? [4 points]
Here in New Zealand we have a native dolphin, the Māui Dolphin, that is on the verge of
extinction (disappearing forever). As of this year, there are only 63 Māui dolphins left and
people predict that they will be extinct by 2033. Environmentalists and activists, including
the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), are working hard to save the dolphin because it is such a
special and unique animal. To learn more about the Māui Dolphin, please follow this link.
If you would like to sign a petition from the WWF encouraging the New Zealand government
to take action to save the Maui Dolphin, please follow this link.
Once you have learned more about this unique dolphin, it is time for you to share your
learning with us.
On your blog, post three facts that you learned about the Māui Dolphin. Then, using
your imagination, create three more statements about Māui dolphins that are not true
(i.e. false). Please don’t tell us which of your statements about Māui Dolphins are
true and which are false. It will be the job of the students and staff who read your
blog to figure it out.
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Here are the facts page:




Here are the extra statements about Maui Dolphins:



Activity 3 will be posted soon!

Saturday, 29 December 2018

Week 2, Day 4: Spectacular, Spectacular - SLJ

DAY 4: Spectacular, Spectacular


Activity 1: Planes, Trains and Automobiles [4 points]
Arguably, one of the most dramatic and spectacular (beautiful) places to visit in New
Zealand is Milford Sound. It has been referred to as the ‘eighth wonder of the world.’ It is a
beautiful fiord (steep valley) that was formed when big pieces of ice (glaciers) melted. The
melted glaciers created a beautiful river that is surrounded by dramatic cliffs and
snow-capped mountains. People who visit Milford Sound are able to take a boat cruise
through the middle of the fiord, walk around the area on the Milford Track or fly above the
fiord as part of a private helicopter tour.
Let’s imagine that you had the chance to visit Milford Sound by boat, foot (walking) or air
(helicopter). Which option would you prefer?
On your blog tell us which of the three options you would take to explore Milford
Sound. Be sure to tell us why you have chosen this option.
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After I was given 3 options of a way to explore Milford Sound, I decided to go with the Boat.
I´ve chosen a Boat because you get incredible views that are surrounding you and can
explore more, just looking around. I also wanted to go with the boat because it's less noisy
and you can stop, look around for quite a bit and go for another spin in the Boat. My
reason why I didn't choose the helicopter is because they make so much noise which will
distract you from enjoying your trip. Another reason is because you would have to yell
just to talk to the pilot or anyone else in the Helicopter. My reason why I didn't choose to
walk was because it will take for hours to explore the whole of Milford Sound and all your
doing is basically walking. Although your only walking you can explore more?. Overall
my final answer would definitely have to be the boat.
Activity 2: It’s All in the Name [4 points]
Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations. It is a city filled with
incredible forests, mountain biking tracks, lakes, and geothermal wonders, including hot
springs (geysers) and mud pools. One of the most famous geothermal pools is called the
Devil’s Bath at Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. It is a neon green pool of stinky water.
Over the years, people have suggested that we come up with a new name for the pool.
What do you think we should call it? Take a minute to let your creative juices flow.
On your blog, give us a list of three to five options for the name of this geothermal
pool. Put a star (*) beside the name that you like the most.
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For this task I was to come up with 3 - 5 options of names for the geothermal pool. Instead
of doing 3 or 5 I chose to do 10, Hope you enjoy!
1. Wild Green Forest.(*)
2. The Green Lushed Lake.
3. Baby Green Gem Pool.
4. Bright Kiwifruit Water pool.
5. Green Crunchy Lake.
6. The Green Liquid Slime Smoothie.(*)
7. Light Green Water Valley.
8. Juicy Green Waterworks.
9. Green Turquoise Smelly Pool.
10. The Green Vicious Lake.   
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Activity 3: Picture Perfect [10 points]
While New Zealand is home to some beautiful waterfalls, there are a number of
stunning waterfalls in places like Canada and South Africa. In Canada, the largest
waterfall is called Niagara Falls. It sits on the border between Canada and the
United States of America. Thousands of tourists flock (go) to Niagara Falls every
year to see the falls and to have their picture taken in front of this natural wonder.
Over the past few years people have started taking ‘selfies’ and posting them online.
Do you ever take selfies? 
On your blog, write a short story about what you think is happening in the
picture. Be sure to tell us where you think the people are and what you think
they were doing at the time that they stopped to pose for the selfie. To earn
full points, the story must be 8 – 10 sentences long.
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First of all I do take selfies, and I think I have a bit of an idea of why they stopped to
take a photo. I could be right but then again I could be absolutely wrong. I think
they´re celebrating a type of sports due to the amount of people surrounding the
one camera. I think the type of sport could be either Cricket, Rugby or Baseball, but
I have no idea. Out of all the sports I pointed out I think the game could be Cricket,
because a lot of them look like Cricket players. I also think everyone surrounding
the camera are huge fans of the guy in the dark blue shirt, as there are so much
people surrounding him, smiling and doing signs. I think they could be taking the
photo straight after the game as the man in the dark blue shirt looks a bit tired and
stressed. I have a feeling the photo is taken in New York, America, I have no idea
of where they might be but I´m just guessing. Overall I think they've taken this photo
in the United States Of America in New York, Just after watching they're famous
celebrity play one of the sports I pointed out before. Finally I think everyone
surrounding the man is his biggest fans due to how much people are around him.   

Task Description:
For this task I was to complete another day of this weeks Summer blogging. Today I
completed day 4. For the first activity I was to choose out of a boat, helicopter or to
walk so that I get to explore Milford Sound. For the second activity I was to come up
with 3 - 5 options of names to give the geothermal pool which is placed in Rotorua,New Zealand. For the final task I was to write a story that includes 8 - 10 sentences about what was happening in the picture I had selected. For more information feel free to check out my blog post and final post for today. Enjoy and Happy New year!