The Post Wars (1951 - 1999)
Day 5 - Maintaining the Status Quo (The 1990's)
Activity 1 | Hiking Tongariro
In 1990, one of the largest national parks in New Zealand, Tongariro, was listed as a World Heritage Site. It is a truly spectacular place to visit! Thousands of people go to Tongariro every year and hike the Tongariro Crossing. Visit the Tongariro website to learn more about the one-day hike.
On your blog tell us what you would need to pack if you were going to hike the Tongariro Crossing. What should you bring with you? Write a list of at least 5 items.
Hiking at Tongariro | What you'll need
> Of course you'll need plenty of food and liquid, especially in the summer when it gets hot.
> Strong sturdy boots to withstand the uneven grounds.
> Sunscreen and glasses.
> A Map and your cellphone.
> First Aid Kit.
> Warm clothing, for in the winter when it becomes freezing cold.
Other than making sure that you have the right equipment, what else should you do before heading out on a big hike? Click here to learn how to stay safe while you’re hiking.
Tips before a Trip
> Plan your Trip | Look at where you're going online and look at how long it'll take you while your on your trip.
> Tell Someone | Before going on your trip, tell someone your plans and date so they'll know when you haven't come back.
> Weather | Weather is unpredictable so check the weather forecast so you are alerted.
> Take Sufficient supplies | Make sure you bring enough of everything, because you'll never know what will happen. Also, make sure you keep some type of commutation with you.
Activity 2 | Leading New Zealand
In the 1990s, four different individuals served as the Prime Minister of New Zealand – Geoffrey Palmer, Mike Moore, Jim Bolger and Jenny Shipley.
On your blog, write a short profile of one of our former Prime Ministers. Upload a photo of them with your post. Click on this link to find a copy of the template. Click on file and then click make a copy. This will save the blank template to your Google Drive so that you can fill it in. Post the completed template to your blog to earn points for this activity.
Leading New Zealand | Jenny Shipley
Click Here to access my Template
Bonus Activity | You have to pay to play
In 1990, for the first time in New Zealand’s history, universities and polytechnics started charging students money to go to school. Prior to then, it had been free to go to university or to a polytechnic. Since 1990, students have had to pay thousands of dollars to attend post-secondary (after high school) education.
The new Labour government have promised to give up to three years of free post-secondary education to all New Zealanders by 2020!
On your blog, tell us what you think. Should students have to pay money (tuition fees) to go to university? Why or why not?
Should students pay?
Well, I think students should not pay to go to university because it costs a lot of money, meaning some students have to find a job after college without any experience.
Plus, at university they give you more job options you can study about, so it's easier for you to apply for your dream job.
Plus, at university they give you more job options you can study about, so it's easier for you to apply for your dream job.
Hi Aaliyah,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say you're doing great work on your blog and your even gonna pass me, but I'll keep blogging from day to night.
Great Work
Keep it up
Jerome HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Hey there Aaliyah, happy new year! It's great to see you've been completing more activities.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed reading your wonderful tips for someone who is hiking the Tongariro Crossing.
I think you have identified the five most important things you'll need to take. A cellphone is a very good idea, especially if you get lost. Hiking shoes are ideal!
Have you been hiking before?
Thanks, Billy
Hi again Aaliyah, thanks for sharing your thoughts on whether or not students should have to pay to go to university.
ReplyDeleteI like your thinking, and I have to agree with you. If there aren't any fees for university then you might have a society where people have more qualifications. If universities charge students fees then there will be less people trying to go further in life.
Do you think you might like to go on to study something at university one day?
Thanks, Billy
Kia Ora Aaliyah,
ReplyDeleteThanks for providing us with an awesome template of your chosen Prime Minister, Jenny Shipley.
I like that you gave us a link to access a template, this is really neat and meticulous— well done!
If Jenny Shipley was the first female Prime Minister (woo!), and Jacinda Ardern is now the third female Prime Minister, could you tell us who you think the second female Prime Minister was?
Cheers,
Jordan