The Post Wars (1951 - 1999)
Day 3 - Groovy Man (The 1970's)
Activity 1 | Ready to Roll
In the 1970s one of the most common television programmes was called ‘Ready to Roll.’ It was broadcast on Saturday afternoons and hosted by a man named Roger Gascoigne. During the show, Roger would introduce music videos and then play them for the TV audience. He also invited famous people to come onto the show and perform songs that were currently popular.
Watch the following three clips that were shown on the Ready to Roll programme:
When you have finished, rank the clips in order from your most favourite (#1) to your least favourite (#3). Post your rankings on your blog.
I would go in the order from the Golden Harvest to the New Zealand Underdogs.
I would go in the order from the Golden Harvest to the New Zealand Underdogs.
Golden Harvest
Ray Columbus and the Invaders
New Zealand Underdogs
Activity 2 | Bell Bottom Pants
Fashion in the 1970s was quite unique. Take a look at the pictures of a ‘typical’ 1970s outfit and tell us, on your blog, two things that you like about 1970s fashion and two things that you don’t like about the fashion of the day. I am not a huge fan of the patterned pants. What about you?
I am also not interested in patterned pants because it doesn't look good. But the others looks good.
I am also not interested in patterned pants because it doesn't look good. But the others looks good.
Bonus Activity | A Bilingual Schooling System
For much of the past century, schools in New Zealand taught students in only one language – English. In 1972, Ngā Tamatoa member, Mrs. Hana Jackson, submitted a petition to Parliament to ask the government to include the teaching of Te Reo Māori (the Māori language) and Māori culture in New Zealand schools. We still use petitions to this day when we want an organisation (e.g. a school) to make a change.
Think about your school. What is one thing that you would like change. Would you like to learn about different things? Maybe you think school should only be open 3 days a week?
On your blog, write a letter to your principal to try and convince him/her to make the change. Ensure that your letter is polite and respectful.
Dear Principle
Like always the end of the year school holidays has above 1 month holiday, like every school. So I wished to have a few days shorter there would be more school days. Why that? Because there is more time to learn more and new things and it would be great if that happens.
From Khush
