Summer Learning journey

Day 4: Contemporary Entertainment

Activity 1: Moana

In late 2016, the movie Moana was released by Disney. It’s a beautiful story about a young Polynesian girl from the fictional island of Motunui, who goes on a big adventure.

Watch the trailer for Moana and then write a summary of the movie on your blog. If you’ve seen the movie, you can include your favourite part! Tell us as much as you can about the movie. What is it about? Who are the main characters in the movie? What do they do in the movie? Where do they go?

Moana is about a Polynesian girl that gets Maui the God of the wind,sea and sun to help her return the heart of Te Fiti, Te Fiti is a goddess that has the power to create life.

My favourite part of the movie is when Maui and Moana meet because it's funny how Maui tricks her into something and he steals her boat.

The Main characters are Moana,Maui,Te Fiti and I think Moana's grandma.     

They go to return the heart of Te Fiti so the islands dont tunr blck of fade away.

Activity 2: Country Calendar

Did you know that the longest running television show in New Zealand history is a programme called ‘Country Calendar’? It started on 6 March 1966 and has been running ever since. The programme includes stories of everyday New Zealanders, many of whom are farmers.

Watch this short clip from Country Calendar. What do you think would be the most interesting and/or challenging things about being a farmer? Would you would like to be a farmer when you are older. Why/why not? Give us, at least, two reasons to support your answer.

The most chakkeging thing to be a farmer is to wake up early feed the animals and mowe the lawn.
I dont want to be come a farmer because I have to wake up early and the worst thing is to scoop the animal poop.

Bonus Activity: Singing a Different Tune

A number of New Zealand (NZ) singers and songwriters have recently burst onto the music scene, becoming popular both in NZ and overseas. One of these artists, Lorde, is gaining a lot of recognition for her unique style and songwriting ability. People all over the world seem to really like the lyrics (words) that she writes in her songs.

Think of your favourite song. Share the name of the song, the name of the person who wrote the song and the lyrics from the song on your blog. You must type the lyrics not cut and paste them in order to earn full points for the activity.

BONUS POINTS: 8
My favourite song is called (Perfect) (by Edeeran)

Lyrics

I found a love for me
Darling just dive right in
And follow my lead
Well I found a girl beautiful and sweet
I never knew you were the someone waiting for me
'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love

Not knowing what it was
I will not give you up this time
But darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own
And in your eyes you're holding mine

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath
But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight

Well I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home
I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets
To carry love, to carry children of our own
We are still kids, but we're so in love
Fighting against all odds
I know we'll be alright this time
Darling, just hold my hand
Be my girl, I'll be your man
I see my future in your eyes

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
I don't deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
I have faith in what I see
Now I know I have met an angel in person
And she looks perfect
I don't deserve this

Summer Learning Journey

Day 4: Another World War (1939-1945)

At the end of the 1930s, the world has been shaken once more by the start of another World War (WWII). World War Two started on the 1st of September, 1939 when an army from Germany invaded a country called Poland. Two days later, England and France declared war on Germany and WWII began.

Activity 1: An Eventful Experience

WWII was made up of many battles and events. Follow this link to read more about the timeline of WWII.

Choose two key events and find out some more information about what happened on those days. On your blog, write a short summary of two events, including the names of people involved and where the event happened.

Britain, France, New Zealand and Australia declare

war on Germany:

On the 3rd September, 1939 Britain, France, Australia

and New Zealand declared war on Germany. But before

any of that happened 2 days ago Germany had invaded

Poland causing the attack from Britain, France, Australia

and New Zealand.

Key Word two

16th of January, 1941

Establishment of Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF):

On the 16th January, 1941 the establishment of the

Women’s Auxiliary Air Force was made. But later on

Tobruk in Libya goes to British and Australian troops.

Activity 2:  A Call to Arms

Over the course of WWII, approximately 140,000 New Zealanders were sent overseas to serve in the war. Many were sent to fight in huge battles, including the Battle of the Atlantic that lasted for 2064 days (over 5 years)! The Battle of the Atlantic came to an end in 1943, in large part due to the heroic efforts of people like Lloyd Trigg, a pilot from New Zealand. He was awarded a special medal from the New Zealand Government for his bravery. It is called a Victoria Cross (‘VC’ for short). A total of 22 New Zealanders have been awarded VCs.

Click on this link to find a list of VC winners. Choose one from the Second World War, and read about him. On your blog tell us about him. Who was he? What did he do to earn a Victoria Cross medal?

Charles Hazlitt Upham:

Charles Upham was a man who was a soldier, and a

soldier who fought in the Second World War - WWII.

Not only he won a Victoria Cross medal, but he won

two of them. This was caused by his actions that led

him to become the only combat soldier to have one

the awards. He received his first one in Crete in May

1941 and his other one in Egypt in July 1942, meaning

he received a VC the next year later.

Bonus Activity: Women at Work

Both men and women served in World War II. Many women chose to enlist as nurses and be stationed overseas caring for wounded soldiers. My nana was one of those nurses. She (Dorothy) spent much of World War II working on a large Red Cross ship that was stationed off the coast of Cairo, Egypt.   

For this activity, you are going to imagine that you are just like Dorothy and that you are working as a nurse on a large medical ship.

One day you are walking along the deck of the ship when you hear a loud bang. You start to run as you see smoke coming from the far end of the ship. You run towards the room where your patients are waiting to receive treatment from the doctor. Just as you arrive at the door to their room you hear another loud bang and you…

Complete the story provided above. To earn full points you must write, at least, 8-10 sentences. What happens next?

BONUS POINTS: 20



Short story

As I walk along the deck of the ship I hear a

loud bang. Boom! So I start to run but then I

see smoke coming from the far end of the ship

and continue to run towards the room where my

patients are; waiting to receive their treatment.

But just as I arrive at the door to which their room l

ays ahead I hear another loud bang. Where could

the banging be coming from” says another nurse.

I don't know but we have to stay calm and find the

other nurse's so we can stick together and find out what is happening'' I said scaredlySo I run as fast as I can to each room one by one telling

each person to get to the Patient's Room. Bang, Bang! I other

nurses crying trying to pull themselves up again but somehow

the ship just won’t stop.I get hold of anything thats strong so I can pull

my self up.“It’s time to figure this out” I say to myself but, Boooooooosh!

A gush of water comes flying into the ship but luckily I close the

doors in time. “Oh no! A nurse says ,Are we Goona Die?!

And that was the end of Dorothy and the Ship.

Summer Learning Journey

Day 4

Activity 2: Playing Games

Hundreds of years ago, young Māori children were taught to play a number of games, including Poi Rakau, Ki O Rahi, Koruru Taonga and Poi Toa. Read about each of these four games on the Rangatahi tu Rangatira website. Have you played any of them before? Isn’t it cool how the games have been passed down for generations?

Choose one game, and on your blog, tell us the (i) name of the game, (ii) the goal or purpose of the game, and (iii) two rules.

You could try playing some of the games with a friend.

Name of the Game:

Poi Toa

The goal of the Game:
To pass, throw or kick the Poi. (This Poi is different to "performance" Pois).
Two Rules:
- No throwing the spinning Poi to deliberately hit your opponent above the waist.
- The Poi must stay in motion when throwing it to another person.

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Day 4: Hitting a High Note…

Activity 1: The Waiata - A Song in Your Heart

In the past, Māori would often use song as a way of sharing information or communicating emotions.  A waiata is the name given to a traditional Māori song. One of my all-time favourite waiata is Kia Paimarie. What about you?

Use Google to research traditional Māori Waiata. Listen to a number of Waiata and read the lyrics. On your blog tell us which one of the waiata you found you like the most. Why do you like it?

 My Favourite Waiata |Hoki Mai

I love this song because it has a nice beat to it and the first words Hoki mai mean (COME BACK)