DAY 2: Protecting Our Own
Activity 1: A Flying Fox [4 points]
New Zealand has some of the most beautiful forests in the world. Both New Zealanders and tourists, alike, enjoy walking through these forests. Unfortunately, constantly walking through forests can damage the plants and animals (flora and fauna) that live there. In an attempt to protect the local flora and fauna, an eco-tourism company in Rotorua came up with an idea. The Rotorua Canopy Tours Company designed a series of ziplines that sit above the forest canopy (top). People can ‘zip’ from one section of the forest to another, looking down on the beautiful natural areas below. To see what ziplining looks like, check out this video.
I have tried ziplining and I really enjoyed it, however, I must admit that I was pretty scared to try it at first. How would you feel if you had the chance to go ziplining in Rotorua?
On your blog, tell us how you would feel about going ziplining in Rotorua. Try to use some descriptive words (adjectives) and action words (verbs) in your post!
If I had the chance to go ziplining, I would feel delighted because it will be my first-time zip lining and ziplining sounds it is lots of fun and entertaining. Another reason is that any of my family and friend haven't been ziplining before so I want to be the first person who does.
Activity 2: A Protective Plant [4 points]
There are concerns about the water quality of some of the rivers, streams and oceans in and around New Zealand. Some people have suggested that we plant flowers and plants on the banks of our most polluted rivers to stop the spread of the pollution. Apparently, the plants can act as filters, absorbing some of the chemicals (pollutants) that are moving across the land, on their way to the river.
Planting can be a lot of fun! Have you ever planted a garden? Aronui and I are going to make our very own edible garden this year. We are going to plant a number of veggies, fruits and herbs, including mint, coriander, parsley, lemongrass, onions, tomatoes, beans, zucchinis, kumara and strawberries. Yum! If you could plant an edible garden what would you plant in it?
On your blog list 10 veggies, fruits, or herbs that you would plant in your garden.
Ten Veggies (and some fruits) that I would plant in my garden.
- Carrots
- Beetroot
- Corn
- Kumara (Sweet Potato)
- Potatoes
- Orange
- Taro Leaves
- Tomatoes
- Broccoli
- Capsicum
Activity 3: A House is Not a Home [10 points]
New Zealand is home to some unique wildlife that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. While we work very hard to protect our natural habitats so, too, do people living and working in other countries. One of the oldest international wildlife conservation organisations is called ‘Fauna & Flora International’ (FFI). They support a number of projects around the world, including those working to protect Lansan trees in the Caribbean, fruit forests in Tajikistan, and national reserves in Mozambique. Read about each of these projects and choose the one that interests you the most.
On your blog, tell us which project you find most interesting and why.
I found the national reserves in Mozambique more interesting because it mostly focuses on Lansan trees and how it is endangered. I learned that Lansan trees are very fragile and prone to infection when damaged, and have lost at least 60% of their range in the Eastern Caribbean because of all the overexploitation and deforestation.
ReplyDeleteHi Siosaia,
I am a school attender from Pt England, not far from where your school is. I am at the point of blog commenting which is really fun for me to do. I’ve seen such awesome work that you have currently made for us. My favourite activity overall would have to be activity 2 about planting a garden. The items of the fruits, veges, and herbs you have suggested to plant sounds, Yummy! I’d also agree with you by planting Potatoes and Broccoli as they are so healthy and incredibly delicious. Do you have any recommendations of what kind of herbs we could grow? Overall this was an amazing blog post. Hope to see more from you soon and keep up the fantastic work.
Yours Sincerely,
Hinerangi
Hi Siosaia,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Melita. I study in christ the king school. I love the choices of vegetables, fruits and herbs that you'd like to plant in your garden. You're working very hard at this program. Keep up your wonderful efforts.