DAY 2: Forest Life
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 is 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 really like to visit Tane Mahuta one day because it is one of the largest and the oldest trees in the country. And to show off to my friends and tell them that I went to Visit Tane Mahuta
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.
Black fern
Silver Ferns
Tall Ferns
My Favourite uniform has to be the Black Ferns because the Black Ferns plays rugby and rugby is my favourite sport to play. I also like it because it has lots of detail added to it.
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 math 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).
Kia ora Siosaia,
ReplyDeleteThanks for another solid blogging for activity 2!
Day 2/activity 1: Nice to see that you would like to visit Tane Mahuta, I have been there and I can tell that is a really special place because this tree is so massively big and old that it gave me the impression of being witness something very special and powerful.
Day 2/activity 2: I am glad to know that you like rugby. However, I want you tell more about the reasons why you chosen the Black Ferns uniform, you mentioned the has more details, such as? In order for you to gain full points for this activity I would like you to describe the details so in this way you are explaining why you had made that choice. Could you do that and let me know?
Day 2/activity 3: You did a wonderful job here Siosaia, I really liked how you use place value to solve the problem and how you clearly show how you did it. Well done!
Keep up with your great work!
Kia kaha,
Patricia
Hi Siosaia,
ReplyDeleteI like your blogging. I like the way how you explaned what type of uniform was your favourite. In my opinion I would choose the all blacks uniform because that is my favourite rugby team.
Kind Regards,
Richie
I like your blogging it is really cool and by the way i liked how you solved the problem. Musted of been hard to solve it but good
ReplyDeleteNice Work!!!