Jade Wikitera has invited you to complete the lesson: 

Anatomy of Breathing: Tihei Mauri Ora.

Code: 148414

Head to https://learn.sciencealive.co.nz and enter the code to get started!

CREATE - choose one task to complete then share on your blog:

Breathing Fact Book

Create a mini book of interesting facts about breathing. Each page can feature a fact paired with an illustration or drawing related to it. For example, one page might have a picture of a lung with a fun fact like, “Did you know your left lung is smaller than your right lung?” You can also include other facts, such as how long humans typically hold their breath or how different animals breathe. 

OR 

Meditation Video

Now that you’ve learnt about the importance of breathing, create a short meditation video to guide others through a simple breathing exercise. Choose whether you want to use slow, deep breaths or other techniques to help others relax. You can either record yourself or do a voice-over, adding calming visuals like a peaceful background or nature images, and include soothing sounds such as soft music or nature sounds. Once you’re done, share your video with a friend or family member and see how it makes them feel. 

WALT (We are learning to):

• Explain strategies to manage stress and develop a growth mindset. 

• Evaluate ways to improve your brain health and wellbeing.

Jade Wikitera has invited you to complete the lesson: 

Brain and Wellbeing: Healthy Hauora.

Code: 516335

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Wellbeing Weekly

In this activity, you will design the front page of a newspaper focused on brain health and wellbeing. Create articles with tips on managing stress, taking care of your brain, and boosting mental health, such as local places to walk, book recommendations, and fun activities. You can also include a crossword or Sudoku puzzle to challenge readers’ brains. Make sure your page is visually engaging with catchy headlines and helpful content.

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Brain Exercises 

Just like we exercise our body to stay fit, we can also give our brain a workout to encourage neuroplasticity! Explore different brain exercises online, such as puzzles, memory games, or problem-solving challenges, and try them out for yourself. Then, create a fun video showcasing the exercises you did, and share it with others to inspire them to get their brains moving too!

Click here for some examples of brain exercises.

Follow up activity after completing - Underwater Forests: Tiaki te Moanao

Advocate!

Write a letter draft to your local council explaining why rimurimu (seaweed) is so important. In your letter, highlight the need to protect kelp forests and other native seaweed species. Discuss how seaweed can help address environmental issues like carbon emissions, plastic pollution, and climate change. Finally, explain why these plants are so valuable to our ecosystems and offer suggestions on how the local community can help protect them.

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Social Media Campaign

Create a social media post (or series) to raise awareness about the importance of rimurimu (seaweed). Use images, hashtags, and short descriptions to highlight its traditional and modern uses, environmental benefits, and its role in addressing issues like climate change and plastic pollution. Include how Māori and Moriori have used seaweed historically. Afterwards, write a brief reflection on how social media can help spread environmental awareness.

Tāne Mahuta Artwork

Create a drawing of the forest environment where Tāne Mahuta lives in Aotearoa. Include three native plants and animals from this area, and label each with descriptions. If you are unfamiliar with the Waipoua Forest, conduct some research to understand the environment and note your findings. Ensure your drawing includes elements like sunlight, water, and soil to represent the components of photosynthesis.

Follow up activity:

Soil Superheroes

Select one living organism that lives in soil to investigate. 

Research your chosen organism and create a digital infographic (using google slides or google draw) that includes its name, a description, its habitat, and its role in the soil ecosystem. 

Once completed, present your infographic to the class. 

Organisms

Soils and biodiversity 

OR 

Traditional Soil

In Aotearoa, early Māori identified over 60 different types of soil, each with its own name and purpose. Research and select five soil types, including their Māori names, descriptions, and uses. Add a picture or diagram for each soil type. Present your findings to the class to explore the diverse soils of Aotearoa. 

Here are some websites that might be useful:

 Soils 

Understanding soils 

Māori names for soils