Day 1: White Picket Fences (The 1950s)
In the 1950s, things settled down in New Zealand. There were no international wars or intense, national conflicts. Many kiwis were able to settle down, get married, buy a home and start a family.
Activity 1: Meat and Three Veg
It was common for women in the 1950s to stay home with their children and raise their family. They were called ‘housewives.’ Many housewives followed a simple rule when they prepared the evening meal: the ‘meat and three veg’ rule. This meant that they prepared dinners that included three different vegetables and a type of meat (eg. beef, lamb, or chicken).
On your blog tell us if you think that the ‘meat and three veg’ rule is a good one. Do you like the rule? Would you enjoy eating a typical 1950s dinner? Why or why not?
For me, I would like this rule because there is meat, broccoli and other vegetables that i like. Another reason is because it is healthy for people to eat.
Activity 2: What’s in a Name?
During the 1950s the population of New Zealand grew by 400,000 people. That is huge! In fact, so many people were having babies that many people refer to this period in our history as the ‘baby boom.’ Popular baby names in 1950s New Zealand were:
GIRLS BOYS
Christine John
Susan David
Margaret Peter
Judith Michael
Jennifer Robert
Read through the lists. Are these popular names in your school? On your blog, tell us which names are currently popular in your school. Please provide, at least, three girls’ names and three boys’ names that are popular.
Here is the most poplar People that was in our school. (Gone to College)Girls- Luisa, Angelica and Aaliyahna
Boys- Miami, Inoke, George
When I was going to school, the name ‘Jennifer’ was the most popular girl’s name and the name ‘Matthew’ was the most popular boy’s name.
Bonus Activity: Snail Mail
In the 1950s, most people communicated with one another by writing letters. According to the NZ history website, New Zealanders sent over 200 million letters and postcards between 1950 and 1960. That is an average of 87 letters per person!
For this activity, imagine that you are living in New Zealand in the 1950s. Use Google Draw* to design the front of a postcard that you could send to a friend. Try to include elements of Kiwiana in your design (e.g. Pohutukawa trees, Hokey Pokey ice cream, etc). Post a copy of your postcard picture to your blog. Be sure to describe what you have drawn on your blog beneath the picture.
*You will need to make a copy of the Google Draw template to create your postcard.
BONUS POINTS: 16
Kia Ora SioSaia,
ReplyDeleteWell done on completing SLJ Wk 3 Day 1. You have done a awesome job on all of these activities and I see how much effort you have put into it.
I love your reasoning on how you like the rule. Would you dislike the rule if they added in veggies that you completely hate? My answer would be Yes! I love vegetables and they are my favourite. How about you?
Your postcard is very very creative. I see that you have added in our native bird (the Kiwi) and a silver fern. Can you please explain why you have added in two work mates into your postcard? Other than that Keep up the awesome work!
Telesia
Hey there Siosaia, thanks for completing another set of activities and working really hard during your time off school.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Telesia, I really like the way you've given reasons for your opinion on the meat and three veg rule.
I was wondering if you would get bored eating the same thing each night of the week?
What sort of food do you usually have for dinner?
Thanks, Billy
Hi Siosaia!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on all of these activities! I think names have changed a lot since the baby boomer period, my parents were born in the 50's and their names are Jeremy and Rachel which were common names back then. Those are very interesting names from your school. When I was at school, the popular names were Emma for girls and Joshua for boys.
I really like the postcard you have designed - so colourful and very Kiwiana with all of the Kiwi symbols! I also love that you have added a tag line about experiencing the beauty of New Zealand.
Keep up the great blogging!
Nicky :)