Miracle on the Hudson SLJ W1 Day 2 Activity 3

For this activity, we would like to hear about a time when you, or someone you know, was brave like Sully.

On your blog, recount a time when you (or someone else you know) did something brave.

There I was with my family playing dodge ball out on our backyard. I was dodging a lot of balls that was been thrown-ed by my humongous brother. I kept on dodging when a ball came dashing right at me and knocked me off my feet. I was eliminated and I got hit by another ball even though I was out . I felt so furious at my brother so in the next round I wanted to get him back.

A few minutes later the next round began. As soon the word "Go" was said, my team rushed to the middle to get a ball. I grabbed a ball and straight away threw it and it accidentally hit my little brothers butt. I felt sad for him because I meant to hit my big brother with it.  I went everywhere trying to find a ball and suddenly my big brother threw a ball at me and it was going really fast. As soon as it reached me I caught it with my bear hands and eliminated him from the game.  

 After getting him out, I went to him and stood up for myself. I said to him "You shouldn't have hit me with the ball on the other round, but still good game". This taught me that if I could stand up to my brother I could stand up to anyone else.    

One Small step for Man SLJ W1 Day 2 Activity 2

For this activity, let’s imagine that you were Neil Armstrong.

On your blog, write a short poem describing how you felt when you first set foot on the moon. Here is a link to some different poetry forms.

Rhyming poem

 Im going to space to land foot on the moon

Im super excited ill be there very soon

Cant wait til my foot touches the moons surface

Im feeling crazy like chimps in the circus

5 hours later were at our destination

Time to have the biggest celebration

Ready to be the first person on the moon 

As soon as its done im dashing around like a sharp harpoon

Flying Solo SLJ W1 Day 2 Activity 1

For this activity, compare and contrast these two aviators. You could use this venn diagram.

On your blog, share your comparison between the two women and be sure to include at least three similarities and three differences between these two aviators.

Jean Batten & Amelia Earhart

Similarities :  

• They both lived around the same time as each other
• They both flew solo
• They both had a goal and they achieved it 

Differences :

• Jean Batten always took a dress with her
• They have different cultures
• Amelia Earhart is possibly alive

Scaling New Heights SLJ W1 Day Activity 3

For this activity, please select a charity that you are interested in. You may choose your own or use one from our list . Read about the charity.
On your blog, write a short explanation of what the charity does.

I think im very interested in the SPCA. SPCA has been working willingly to look after the amount of 40,000 animals in New Zealand every year. SPCA has been taking care of the poor animals that have no where to live and been struggling to survive. This community has homes for animals and has proper food for animals. They also wash the animals to make sure no bacteria's are not on it. All im saying is that SPCA is a wonderful charity and I hope that they will carry on doing all the fantastic jobs they are doing. 

Discovering Aoteroa SLJ W1 Day 1 Activity 2

For this activity we would like you to think about your own experiences and your own cultural background. Where does your family come from? Do they come from Europe like Abel Tasman, Polynesia like Kupe, or somewhere else?

On your blog, please tell us about your cultural background. Where do you and your family come from?

My family and I are very kind and generous. I have 8 brothers and 5 sisters living with me in an 2 story house. Its hard having 12 siblings but having them around  is so spectacular because they always keep me company.  My family and I come from the kingdom of Tonga just like the awesome Jason Taumalolo. My whole family loves being Tongan because we get to wear incredible clothes from Tonga, eat delicious food from Tonga and we get to teach some Tongan to others  My family and I are one hundred percent proud to be a Tongan.    

Explorers SLJ W1 Day 1 Activity 1

For this activity, make a list of ten food items that you could take with you. Please think carefully about what you will take as you won’t have access to a refrigerator or freezer while at sea. Please explain why you would select each item.

On your blog, post your list of 10 food items you would take on an ocean voyage and the reasons why you chose these items.

Food that I will take to an ocean voyage and why:

•  Vegetables - It is very healthy 
• Food cans - Because I can use the cans to put things in it
• Meat - I could make a fire and cooked them for a nice meal to munch up 
• Frozen food - On an ocean voyage it will be super hot
• Sweets - It's one hundred percent delicious
• Burger King - It will make me completely full
• Fruits - I can make juice with it  
• Potatoes - I could transform it into french fries
• Fruit cups - I could use it to scoop things
• Kebabs - Its easy to carry around, cook and its yummy