Activity 2: The Big ‘OE’
Week 3 complete
In the 1980s it became increasingly common for students to graduate from high school and take a year off to travel and experience the world. This year was often referred to as the ‘Big OE’ or ‘Big Overseas Experience.’ A number of kiwis headed to places like Australia and England to live and work before returning to New Zealand to finish their studies.
Imagine that you are a student in the 1980s and you’re about to graduate from high school. Where would you like to go on your big OE? On your blog tell us which country you would visit and give us three (3) reasons for your choice. Find some pictures on the internet of things that you would like to see and do in this country.
I’d love to go to Switzerland and spend lots of time in the mountains, learning how to ski!
I would love to go to Mexico I want to go there because to see there beautiful dress ,
I want to go there and taste their yummy food,I want to go there so I can work and I can maybe learn their language.
Bonus Activity: The 4 O’Clock News
In 1982, Te Karere, a Māori-language news show premiered on television. It has continued to stream live on TV to this day. If you would like to watch it, turn on TV One at 3:55 p.m. each weekday and you will see it. The show is often hosted by a man named Scotty Morrison.
Imagine that you were Scotty Morrison and you were able to interview anyone you wanted. I would choose to interview our new prime minister, Jacinda Ardern. I’d love to know what it is like to be the Prime Minister. What about you? Who would you choose to interview and why? What would you like to find out?
BONUS POINTS: 10
I would love to interview Mark Hunt because he is from the islands and he's a UFC fighter, also i'm interested in how he got in to the UFC with Dana white or how did he manage to even get a contract to be in the UFC?.
- I'd wanna know what is it like to be in the UFC representing your country/Island?.
- How do you manage to win or continue the fight if you're badly injured during the fight?
Day 5: Maintaining the Status Quo (The 1990’s)
Activity 1: Hiking Tongariro
In 1990, one of the largest national parks in New Zealand, Tongariro, was listed as a World Heritage Site. It is a truly spectacular place to visit! Thousands of people go to Tongariro every year and hike the Tongariro Crossing. Visit the Tongariro website to learn more about the one-day hike.
On your blog tell us what you would need to pack if you were going to hike the Tongariro Crossing. What should you bring with you? Write a list of at least 5 items.
Other than making sure that you have the right equipment, what else should you do before heading out on a big hike? Click here to learn how to stay safe while you’re hiking.
1. You'll obviously need a backpack to carry all your stuff.
2.cold Water & food so you don't starve
3.Hats and clothes Sunscreen( you might get burned)
4.First Aid Kit.
5.Phone,Sunscreen,Map and flashlight at night.
Activity 2: Leading New Zealand
In the 1990s, four different individuals served as the Prime Minister of New Zealand – Geoffrey Palmer, Mike Moore, Jim Bolger and Jenny Shipley.
On your blog, write a short profile of one of our former Prime Ministers. Upload a photo of them with your post. Click on this link to find a copy of the template. Click on file and then click make a copy. This will save the blank template to your Google Drive so that you can fill it in. Post the completed template to your blog to earn points for this activity.
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Bonus Activity: You Have to Pay to Play
In 1990, for the first time in New Zealand’s history, universities and polytechnics started charging students money to go to school. Prior to then, it had been free to go to university or to a polytechnic. Since 1990, students have had to pay thousands of dollars to attend post-secondary (after high school) education.
The new Labour government have promised to give up to three years of free post-secondary education to all New Zealanders by 2020!
On your blog, tell us what you think. Should students have to pay money (tuition fees) to go to university? Why or why not?
BONUS POINTS: 18
Students that university shouldn't pay because some kids don't even bother because the can't afford so I feel sad for them.My brother is starting next year at university so I am happy for him.
Hi there Akesa, thank you for sharing your thoughts on what to bring on the Tongariro Crossing. You have included some vital equipment, all of which you will definitely need. Have you ever been on a hike before? I really want to do the Tongariro Crossing, it looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteWhat sort of things do you think you will need to do in the morning before you head out?
What might you have for breakfast? Remember you will need as much energy as possible.
Thanks, Billy
Kia Ora Akesa,
ReplyDeleteI'm going to comment on Activity 2: The Big 'OE', and Bonus Activity: The 4 O'clock News.
I so admire that you've mentioned you want to travel to Mexico, not only because that's an amazing destination to pick, but also because you say that you want to learn their language.
Nelson Mandela tells us that "when you talk to a man in his language, it goes to his heart" — and I thoroughly agree.
It's so respectful, well done!
Can you speak another language?
The Bonus Activity: The 4 O'clock News.
Mark Hunt is a very interesting choice; I appreciate the questions that you have prepared for him too.
I'm sure he would have some extensive answers for you; particularly to your second question: "How do you manage to win, or continue to fight if you're badly injured?"
I'm too small for contact sports so I can't even conjure up what he might say, you may have to send him a letter or an email.
You obviously enjoy UFC, would you participate in it competitively?
Cheers,
Jordan
Kia Ora again Akesa,
ReplyDeleteI would love to comment on Activity 2: Leading New Zealand, but I need permission to access your link. I've requested this from you; all you need to do is check your email (it may be in the social tab).
If you can do that, then I can comment on your activity and reward you with points!
Bonus Activity: You Have to Pay to Play.
I really like that you think that people going to study at University shouldn't have to pay for it. Once upon a time, University education was free! I'm hoping to see that happen again, and fully support the Labour party in pursuit of this by 2020.
I'm happy for your brother that he's going in to University this year, as he'll get it all for free!
Would you go to study at Uni? What would you like to study?
Cheers,
Jordan