Summer Learning Journey wk 2 Day 1

Day 1: Swimming with the fish

Activity 1: Surfs up 

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.

This activity is going to the beach. This is my favourite thing to do in the summer because its usually so hot and I love going to the beach.

Activity 2: The Great Taupo Cycle Challenge 

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.

Eti - Best friend / Good encourager
My Sisters / Good supporter
My Mum and Dad


Activity 3: Something Smells Fishy

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. False

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

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

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

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

Summer Learning Journey Week One Day 1

Day 1: In the Beginning

Activity 1: The Legend Of New Zealand

To learn more cool facts about New Zealand, check out the Tourism NZ website. Read the fun facts posted on the website and choose your ‘Top 3.’ On your blog, post your ‘Top 3 Fun Facts’ about NZ in your own words.

1. In NZ there are no snakes in the country.
2. The official language in NZ is English and Maori.
3. There are more people that live in Auckland although Wellington is its capital city.

Activity 2: North and South 

Now it is time to think about your hometown. What is special about where you live? On your blog, describe your hometown. Be sure to include lots of describing words (adjectives) in your post.

Auckland is my Hometown. In Auckland, you can find amazing beautiful houses, parks, schools and more. Auckland is an awesome place where you meet nice and kind people that can help you if you struggling to find something. Auckland is filled with laughter joyful and helpful people. In Auckland, there are many entertaining places that you can go to.

Activity 3: Ice, Ice Baby

On your blog, make a copy of this footprint and, inside the footprint, explain how you create a positive, digital footprint. What do you do to stay smart online?.

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