Week 2, Day 1: Summer learning journey- Activity 2: The Great Taupo cycle challenge

Summer learning journey- Activity 2: The Great Taupo cycle challenge

Task:
On your blog, list the three people you would like to have on your Lake Taupo cycle race Support Crew. Tell us why you have chosen each person.

If I were to do this race, I would take my older sister Ashley because she is very sporty and athletic, and I think considering she is very active, she would be a great motivation!

The second person I would take with me would be my dad because he's very encouraging and supporting in everything I do, and he taught my little sister how to ride a bike so he might be able to teach me a few skills.

The last person I would bring along with me would be my little sister, Alyssa. My little sister loves riding her bike all the time, and it's become her new favourite thing to do! I think if she came along she would really enjoy it and it would be a great experience for her!

Week 2, Day 1: Summer learning journey- Activity 1: Surfs up

Summer learning journey- Activity 1: Surfs up!

One of my favourite summer activities to do is playing sport. One of the sports I like to play is volleyball.
I couldn’t find any photos of me by myself playing volleyball so here is a photo of me playing with my
school friends at a volleyball tournament. I like playing volleyball because it’s really fun and it’s a fun way
to stay active.

Week 1 , Day 5: Summer learning journey- Activity 3: Living on the edge

Summer learning journey- Activity 3: Going, Going….Gone

New Zealand is very different compared to other countries. One of the best things about New Zealand
is that we are one of the countries that has the lowest crime rate in the world! We have beautiful cities
such as Rotorua, Hamilton, Queenstown, Whakatane, and the most populated city- Auckland.
Auckland has glorious beaches spread across the city and it’s really beautiful to watch the sunset
and sunrise just sitting on the soft sand. The hot scorching weather is beautiful and there are so many
fun activities to explore and do that many countries don’t have. The SkyTower in the city is 24 years old
and is about 328 metres high. You can do bungee jumping off it, you can walk up on it, and do heaps of
cool things. We are well known for our famous native bird that is flightless, the Kiwi! We have many
native trees as well such as the Pohutukawa tree, Kauri tree, Kowhai tree, and also the famous plant
which is the New Zealand Fern. You may recognise it on NZ sports uniforms as well. We have so
many famous and delicious foods here such as Pavlova, hokey pokey ice-cream, Jaffas, fish and chips,
crayfish, and of course a Hangi which is very traditional for Maori and polynesian people.
Auckland, New Zealand is a beautiful place to be in!

Week 1, Day 5: Summer learning journey- Activity 2: Living on the edge

Summer learning journey- Activity 2: Living on the edge

Dear Mum and Dad,

I’m currently on my school trip in Tundra and it’s freezing here! The average temperature over here
is around -18 degrees. Did you know the word Tundra comes from a Finnish word tunturi, which means
treeless plain or barren land? Thats explains why there's hardly any trees here compared to back at
home in New Zealand! If you’re wondering where abouts is Tundra, it’s located at the top of the world
near the North Pole. Despite how cold it is, It’s been great fun over here especially since i’m with my
friends. Earlier today me and my class just stayed indoors because it was too cold for any of us to go
outside. Tomorrow we are going to go and try look for some animals to take photos and do some cool
writing about them. I can’t wait to come back home!

Week 1, Day 5: Summer learning journey- Activity 1: Towering timbers

Summer learning journey- Activity 1: Towering timbers

Do you think logging should be allowed in New Zealand?

In my opinion I don't think logging should be allowed in New Zealand because every time the
trees are cut down, it’s damaging our environment and it ruins the animals habitat. Trees give
us oxygen to breathe from and yet people are just cutting them down! Although it might have a
good outcome of building new houses, most of the time houses these days are too expensive
for people even to buy it!

Week 1, Day 4: Summer learning journey- Activity 3: Salt and pepper

Week 1, Day 4: Summer learning journey- Activity 2: Pancakes and maple syrup?

Summer learning journey- Activity 2: Pancakes and maple syrup?

Task:

For this activity you are asked to choose one of your favourite foods. On your blog,
write the name of your favourite food and then tell us how to make it. You may need to
ask a family member, friend or Google (!) for help, if you do not normally make this food
for yourself.

My favourite food: French toast

Ingredients you will need:

• Thick slices of bread (Brioche would be best but any kind is fine)
• 2 eggs
• ⅔ cup of milk
• ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon (Optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Salt to taste (A pinch)

Method to making your french toast:

Step 1:

Beat together the egg, milk, salt, chosen spices, and vanilla extract

Step 2:

Heat a lightly oiled griddle, skillet, or pan over medium- high heat

Step 3:

Dunk each slice of bread in your egg mixture, soaking both sides. Then, place the bread
in your pan and cook on both sides until golden. Once it is cooked, feel free to add any
toppings such as fruit, syrup, whipped cream, etc..

Week 1, Day 4: Summer learning journey- Activity 1: Scaling new heights

Summer learning journey- Activity 1: Scaling new heights

Task:

Let’s imagine that you met Sir Edmund Hillary in real life and were able to interview him.
On your blog, post five questions that you would like to ask Sir Edmund Hillary about his life.

• Why did you want to climb to the top of Mount Everest?

• What were some of the challenges and struggles you faced climbing Mount Everest?

• How long did it take you to climb Mount Everest?

• Who or what inspired you to climb Mount Everest?

• When you were climbing Mount Everest, did you ever think of giving up because it was too hard?