SLJ

Approximately two-thirds of all rivers and one-half of all lakes in New Zealand are
too polluted to swim in, according to a recent article in an online newspaper. One
of the most polluted is the Tarawera River in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand
. Pollution enters the river from a local pulp and paper mill, from local farms and
through the local sewage system. Many other rivers in New Zealand are also
polluted with waste from businesses and farms.

 Use Google to help you find two other polluted rivers in New Zealand.

1) The names of the rivers-Kaipatiki
2) The location of the rivers-Wairarapa
3) What is being done to clean up the rivers (if anything)

kaipatiki river has killed dozens of eels. People are doing there best to make Kaipatiki a better place. They are clean the rivers by picking up and grabbing any rubbish that are left around the area.

1) The names of the rivers-Tukituki
2) The location of the rivers-Hawke's Bay
3) What is being done to clean up the rivers (if anything)-

Some say it is not safe to go there anymore it’s to polluted. There are trying their best to make Tukituki a better river. They have started a team that provide supply to help them through out there journey. Tukituki will once be back to normal.

SLJ

Fishing is a really common activity in New Zealand. In fact, people have fished in

New Zealand for centuries. Unfortunately, over the past few decades some people
have caught too many fish in one area and left the region without enough fish to
refill (replenish) the stocks. When this happens we call the area ‘overfished’ and it
is closed to all private and commercial fishing. If people are caught fishing in these
areas, they are required to pay a fine (money). The maximum fine for fishing in a
restricted area is $100 000.

What do you think about this rule? Is it fair that people are charged up to $100 000
for overfishing?

On your blog, tell us what you think about this rule and why you think it!.

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In my persuasive I believe that we are charged with a lot of money. Most people don’t even caught that much fish. Other people shouldn’t be charged with that much money because might just caught 1 fish I mean $100000 that’s a lot of money to pay for 1 or 4 fishes. I would put the fine down to $50 because $100000 is to much that fine cost more then my house.They should really change the rules. I wonder why the fine is $100000. Buying fish is much more cheaper then caught them. It won't be easy paying $100000.

SLJ

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.

1-Bath of the Devil

2-(*)devilpool-My sister made this name up she is very cleaver. Plus this name is catchy.

3-muddy bath pool,

4-Lava pool.

5-stench mud bath.

SLJ

One of these creatures is called the ‘Colossal Squid.’ A colossal squid can weigh
as much as 495 kilograms (kg)! Here in New Zealand, we have a full sized colossal
squid on display at Te Papa Museum in Wellington. It is the only specimen of its
kind in the entire world! This squid weighs approximately 500 kg. In 2018, a team
at Te Papa decided to move the giant squid from one area of the museum to another.
Deep in the ocean, far below the surface, lies an area called the ‘Midnight Zone.
’ It is called the midnight zone because it is always dark or ‘pitch black’ in this area.
Much of the deep sea has yet to be explored by humans, however, we do know a
little bit about the creatures that live here.

Let’s imagine that the average adult can lift 25 kg and the average child can lift 15
kg. How many adults and children will it take to move the giant squid into its new room
at Te Papa? [Note: There is more than one right answer to this question.]On your blog, tell us how you will solve this maths problem. You can write your answer in words, use a Sketchpad image or post a video explaining how you would figure it out. Be sure to give us your final answer. .

30 children 2 Adults

Children: 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 +
15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 = 450kg

Adults: 25 + 25 =  50kg

Add all up: 450kg + 50kg = 500 kg

20 children 8 adults

(20 Children): 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 +
15 + 15 + 15 = 300kgs

(8 Adults): 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 = 200kgs

Add all up: 300kg + 200kg = 500kgs

5 children 25 adults

(5 children) 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 = 75kgs

(25 adults) 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg +
25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25 kg+ 25kg
+ 25kg + 25kg + 25kg = 425kgs

Add all up: 75kgs + 425kgs = 500kgs

15 children 11 adults

(15 children) 15kg + 15kg + 15kg + 15kg + 15kg + 15kg + 15kg + 15kg + 15kg + 15kg +
15kg + 15kg + 15kg + 15kg + 15kg = 225kgs

(11 adults) 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg + 25kg +
25kg = 275kgs

Add all up: 225kgs +275kgs=500kg

SLJ

Here on earth there are more than 298 000 different kind (species) of plants. Some of these plants live on land and some live in the water. Follow this link to read about 10 of the strangest plant species in the world. When you are finished, choose two of the plants from the list.

On your blog, list three similarities and three differences between the two plants that you chose. To earn five extra bonus points, post a picture of both plants on your blog..

My assignment today was to write 3 similar things about 2 plants and 3 different things about 2 plants. It was hard to pick 2 flower since I don't really know much about plants. I'v chosen these two plants because they both live under water and they have some similar things. What 2 plants would you write about?.

SLJ

Here in New Zealand we have a native tree called a Kiwi Mangrove. Kiwi Mangroves grow in shallow water (harbours). The largest mangrove or manawa forests in New Zealand are located in Northland and in Auckland. According to many environmental experts, they are one of the toughest and strongest trees in the world because they can survive in really harsh (difficult) conditions.

For this activity you are asked to think of someone who is very tough and strong. They can be someone who you know personally or they can be a character that you have read about in a book, seen in a movie, or on a television show.

On your blog, tell us about this person. Who are they? Why are they, in your opinion, so strong and tough?

Over the past few years I believe my mother is the strong and tough person I know. My mother is the bravest person I know because she is not scared of anything. My mother is Courageous & confident. No matter how hard things get for my mother she will always stand tall and strong. My mum will always be the most strongest, tough & bravest person I know.

SLJ

There is a long history in New Zealand of collecting natural plants, including flax (harakeke), and using them to create cloaks, baskets (kete), mats, traps and ropes. Flax weaving is an art form. It can take years for people to perfect the art of weaving. Have you ever tried it?

For this activity, you are asked to watch a short video of someone weaving a fish (ika) out of On your blog, tell us whether or not you would like to try flax weaving. Does it interest you? Why or why not?

It seems like flax weaving could be a new skill for me. I have seen some videos and people making baskets, bags and flowers out of flax weaving. I have tried flax weaving but it was very difficult. My mother is a professional at flax weaving she has tried to teach me but it is really hard to nail flax weaving. It takes time to perfect flax weaving. It interest me because flax weaving is apart of my culture and it has past down to my family generation.

SLJ

One of the longest and largest rivers in the world is called the Amazon River. It is located in South America and is approximately 6400 kilometres (kms) long. That is four times longer than the entire country of New Zealand. Wow!

Scientists believe that there are over 3000 different kinds of fish that live in the Amazon River. Now, that is a lot of fish! To learn more about fish, we went online and found some really cool facts about fish.

For this activity, we are going to provide you with five sentences about fish. Some of them are true and some are them are not. It is your job to read these ‘facts’, and decide whether they are true or false.

On your blog, write out each fact and in CAPITAL LETTERS beside the fact, write the word ‘TRUE’ if it is a true fact or ‘FALSE’ if it is not true.

True or False?

Fish Fact #1: The oldest known fish in the world is a 65 year old Australian lungfish. True or False

Fish Fact #2: Sharks are the only fish that have eyelids.True or False

Fish Fact #3: Starfish are a type of fish.True or False

Fish Fact #4: Fish communicate with each other by making low-pitched sounds (moans, hisses, etc)True or False

Fish Fact #5: Fish usually swim together in groups called ‘classes.’True or False

SLJ

Every year approximately 7500 people arrive in Taupo, New Zealand to compete in a one-day cycling race around Lake Taupo. The race route is 160 km in length. Participants can choose to compete in the full race or the half-race (80 km). Let’s imagine that you were given a free ticket to compete in the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge next year and you were able to bring three people with you as your ‘support crew.’ Who would you bring with you?

If it was me, I would choose my son, Aronui, as one of my supporters because he’s really funny and energetic. I think that he would make sure that I had a great time and that I spent the entire day laughing and smiling. I would also choose my sister, Leigh, because she is very strong and fast. Thirdly, I would choose my co-leader, Hazel, because she is very organised and would make sure that we followed the trail and didn’t get lost!

On your blog, list the three people you would like to have on your Lake Taupo Cycle Race Support Crew. Tell us why you have chosen each person.

I would choose my brother Blessing because he is strong and knows what to do. Second I would choose my sister Revival because she has spend and spend is what you need in a team. Third I would choose my mother Tehillah because she is funny and would make me laugh plus my mum loves to organised things. These people would be great team crew mates. I wouldn't care if we came last or first at least I did it would the people I love and cared about.

SLJ

Activity 1: Surfs Up! [4 points]

In New Zealand we have many beautiful beaches and stunning waterfalls. One of the most spectacular waterfalls is called Kitekite and it is located in Piha, a small village west of Auckland. Tourists and locals flock to Piha during the summer season to enjoy the waterfall, the local beach, and the great surf. Have you ever tried surfing? Although I have never surfed many of my friends have and they absolutely love it. In fact, it is their favourite summer activity! What is yours?

For this activity, please take a picture of yourself doing one of your favourite summer activities. It could be anything! Here is a picture of one of our team members (Laura) doing one of her favourite summer activities.

On your blog, post a picture of yourself doing one of your favourite summer activities. Below the picture tell us what the activity is and tell us why it is one of your favourites.

knitting it something I love to do it helps me to clear my mind. Sometimes knitting can be hard because there is different
kids of materials. But be careful because you can hurt your self with the needle I should know because I poke myself with the needle like ten times. Knitting can be done my hand or by a machine.Knitting can help you make cloths or other kind of crafts.knitting is another way that thread or yarn can be turned into clothing. Knitting is Basically loops called stitches that are pulled through each other.Knitting can be easier to learn because there's only two stitches that are used.

SLJ

Over the years, scientists have made some surprising discoveries. One of

these discoveries is that we have entire cities (e.g. Jakarta, Indonesia and Venice, Italy) that are slowly sinking into the ocean. Scientists believe that, one day, the cities will disappear completely under the water. Yikes!

Some of the residents (people living in the cities) have taken pictures of their neighbourhoods and written stories about their lives in order to make a record of what ‘life was like’ in their city before it disappeared.

Let’s imagine that New Zealand was going to sink to the bottom of the ocean next week (Eek!). Before it sinks you are asked to write a blog post telling people what life was like in New Zealand in 2018.

On your blog, post a description of life in New Zealand in 2018. Please remember that the people who read your post will have never been to New Zealand or even seen a picture so it is your job to ‘paint a picture’ of New Zealand using your words. You can also post pictures, if you wish. Be sure to fully attribute the pictures.

Over the past few years life in New Zealand has changed. Scientists from around Aotearoa have discoveries different kinds of  species.

Christmas-Soon it will be Christmas,our traditions is having a Christmas in the park many people come to have fun playing games and eating different foods.

Sky tower-Have you ever been in the sky tower. The sky tower is in the city is it a tall building. It is 328 meatres (1,076 ft) tall. The sky tower is the longest and tallest tower in New Zealand. 

Aotearoa-There is many places in Aotearoa like,Oakley creek waterfalls ,Mission bay beach,Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongare wa,Queenstown,Christchurch, Rotorua and many more. New Zealand is a place filled with love and care.

SLJ

There is a long and rich history of logging in New Zealand. Logging involves cutting down trees. The people who cut them down are called loggers. The trees that they cut down are sold and used to build things (eg. houses), to make products (eg. paper), and to generate (create) heat and power. Over the past two centuries, many of the trees in New Zealand have been cut down by loggers.

Left: NZ native forest Right: A logged forest

Some people like logging because it creates jobs for the loggers and generates money for New Zealand while others are against (opposed to) logging. Many of those opposed are worried that logging will damage the environment. It might also force animals who live in trees (eg. owls) to find new homes.

What do you think about logging?

On your blog tell us whether you think logging should be allowed in New Zealand. Be sure to provide at least two reasons to support your argument.

I believe that loggers are destroying our environment. Trees make animals live but how can they live with all these loggers killing there home. Trees produce oxygen for humans and animals and oxygen is the only way to live for both animals and human. Plants store carbon, stabilise the soil and give life to the world. Trees cause rainfall and protect water resources under the ground. Trees give us clean water to drink, air to breathe, shade and food to human, animals and plants.