TE KAHU 2022 - WEEK TWO

Week 2

LI: to compare and contrast texts.

Read the following texts and take notes of key facts and important pieces of information.
Complete the synthesis note taking task below by making a copy of the google draw.
Complete a compare and contrast HOTT Map.
Write a paragraph of no more than 100 words to explain the similarities and differences/ links to the Kaimaumau bush fire.

Kaimaumau fire labelled an ecological 'catastrophic disaster' for near-extinct speciesA dozen plant species in the township were already on the verge of extinction before the fire.

SJL3 After the Fire (2).pdf

Wild fires hit Greece - Kiwi Kids NewsHuge wildfires have spread across Northern Greece. More than 150 fires have been reported. Six areas have been put on high alert. Thousands of tourists and residents have been evacuated from towns north of the Greek capital, Athens. Firefighters are trying to control the fires with about 20 water-bombing aircraft.…

Abandoned vehicle set alight cause of large Ahipara wildfireDramatic photos shot by young Ahipara photographer show extent of overnight blaze.

Large wildfires damage US forests - Kiwi Kids NewsMassive wildfires of forest and scrub have hit the western United State of America. Currently their are around 80 large active wildfires across 13 states. The largest blaze, about 400km south of Portland, was started on 6 July by lightening and has scorched more than 162,000 hectares. More than 2000…

California fires destroy large areas of land - Kiwi Kids NewsFires have destroyed large areas of land in the state of California. More than 14,000 fire-fighters have been battling around 585 fires in the area. The fires have destroyed an area that is the equivalent of half a million football pitches. US President Donald Trump has declared a major disaster…

LI: to calculate area and perimeter of a shape.

Learn: watch the videos embedded on this site and attend a workshop with Whaea Danni. Complete the perimeter and area tasks

Create: Use your new knowledge to calculate the total area and perimeter of the Kaimaumau bush fire, try and make your measurements as accurate as possible.

Share: Share your new learning using google draw onto your learning blog and link this to your journal.

Using google maps find the total area covered by the Kaimaumau bush fire.

PERIMETER TASKS

Area Sheets

How to calculate perimeter

How to calculate area

Who are we?

Explore our school logo and find out the history behind its meaning. Complete this in your faith journal.

Faith Journal (1).pdf

Create a video in a group of no more than 4 people showcasing our school values. What would these look like in action?

Choose one parable and turn it into a drama. Record this and share

FIRE SNAKE

Mahuika

Swimming

We will be swimming every Tues, Weds & Thursday. You must bring your togs, towel, swimming cap and a bag to put your wet gear into. Goggles are optional. You are expected to participate in swimming each session, if you are unable to for any reason you must bring a note from home/ have your whānau contact Whaea Danni.