Activity 1: Giants Among Us [4 points]
New Zealand has a really special environment. Many of the plants and trees found in New Zealand are not found anywhere else in the world. These plants and trees are endemic to our country. In New Zealand, one of the largest and longest living endemic trees is the NZ Kauri tree. Kauri are mainly found in three regions of New Zealand: the Coromandel, Auckland and Northland. The largest Kauri tree in the country is in the Waipoua Forest in Northland. It is called Tāne Mahuta. Some people refer to it as the ‘Lord of the Forest.’
Thousands of people go to visit Tāne Mahuta every year. Would you like to be one of those people who got to see Tāne Mahuta in real life? Why or why not?
On your blog, tell us whether you would like to go and visit Tāne Mahuta one day. Be sure to tell us why you do (or do not) want to visit this endemic tree.
I would like to see Tane Mahuta because it's quite popular in New Zealand and I think it would be pretty cool to be one of those people who got to see the tallest Kauri Tree.
Activity 2: Fabulous Ferns [4 points]
One of the most common plants found in New Zealand forests is the fern. It is a special, iconic symbol of New Zealand. You will find pictures of ferns on the jerseys of many famous sporting teams in New Zealand, including the New Zealand All Blacks.
Did you know that many of these teams also have the word ‘fern’ in their name? Use your best researching skills to find three New Zealand sporting teams who use the word ‘fern’ in their title.
On your blog list three sports teams that have the word ‘fern’ in their title. Beside each team’s name, post a picture of their uniform. Then, at the bottom of your blog post tell us which of the three uniforms you like best and why.
SILVER FERNS - I like this one the least because I feel like wearing a dress while playing a sport is very annoying, especially when jumping. Rating: 3
BLACK FERNS - I like this one the most because I really like the design and wearing shorts and a t-shirt is very convenient when playing a tough sport. Rating: 1
TALL BLACKS - I really liked this one but I just thought the design wasn't very interesting. Rating: 2
Activity 3: Weird and Wonderful [10 points]
New Zealand is just one of many countries that has amazing plants and trees. In fact, the African desert is home to some pretty incredible plants, like the cactus. Some cacti are able to survive on as little as 3 millilitres (ml) of water a day. Wow!
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?
On your blog, tell us how to 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 in millilitres (ml).
3ml x 7 = 21ml (7 days)
52 weeks x 21 = 1092mls
= 1.92 Litres of water = 1920ml
Kia ora Aaliyah,
ReplyDeleteIt is great to see that you have joined the Summer Learning Journey again this year! I hope you have had a really wonderful Christmas and New Years. I am really looking forward to reading you blog posts this summer!
It is awesome that you would like to visit Tane Mahuta. I think that it would be a great place to visit to see the magnificent kauri tree and the beautiful forest surrounding it.
I think that the Black Ferns uniform is awesome too! Personally, I like the Silver Ferns uniform the best - but I agree, its not very practical!
Wow - cacti really don't need much water, do they? 1092ml in a whole year is just over the size of a drink bottle!
Keep up the great blogging!
Talk soon,
Sophie :)