DAY 4: More than Meets the Eye
Activity 1: Scaling New Heights [4 points]
Aotearoa New Zealand is a country of mountains and valleys, dense forests, and sparkling oceans. At the centre of the South Island sits the tallest mountain in the country, Aoraki Mt Cook. It is the place where Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to reach the top (summit) of Mt Everest, learned how to climb mountains. It was pretty difficult for him, at first, but Sir Edmund Hillary did not give up and, in 1953, he achieved this dream of climbing Mt Everest. His face can now be found on the New Zealand $5 note!
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.
- Have you climbed any other famous mountains?
- How old were you when you climbed Mount Everest?
- How many mountains have you climbed?
- How long did it take you to climb Mount Everest?
- How many attempts did it take you to climb Mount Everest?
Activity 2: Pancakes and Maple Syrup? [4 points]
Aotearoa New Zealand is home to many spectacular sights and natural wonders. One of these is the Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes located on the West Coast of the South Island. The Punakaiki rocks attract tourists from all over the world who are keen to see these amazing rock formations. Many people think that they look like pancakes stacked on top of one another. Pancakes are one of my favourite foods! They are delicious and pretty easy to make.
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 is Pizza. I like pizza homemade also from Pizza Hut and Dominoes Pizza.
Below is a recipe from my cooking lesson in Technology. Hope you like it.
My favourite food is Pizza. I like pizza homemade also from Pizza Hut and Dominoes Pizza.
Below is a recipe from my cooking lesson in Technology. Hope you like it.
Pizza Base (with Oil)
½ t Baking Powder
Pinch of Salt
⅓ c Cold Water
Method:
Sift dry ingredients into large bowl.
Add the oil.
Add water and mix to a stiff dough using a bread and butter knife.
Gather dough together and form into a ball.
Roll the dough out thinly (because of the baking powder it will rise slightly)
Place onto baking paper on an oven tray.
Top with pizza sauce – use the back of a spoon to spread.
Add your choice of toppings. Finish with cheese last.
Bake on “Fanbake” at 180°C for 10-15min.
Topping Suggestions:
Onion – finely chopped
1 T Pizza Sauce
Cheese – grated. Mozzarella if available
Oregano - pinch
Salami –sliced or diced
Pineapple- drained and chopped
Coloured peppers / capsicums- diced
Tomato- sliced
Pitted Olives - sliced
Activity 3: Salt and Pepper [5 + 5 possible bonus points]
Deep in the heart of Bolivia (a country in South America) lies a natural wonder unlike anything else. It is a massive area of salt, over 10 000 km2 large, that is referred to as the Uyuni Salt Flats.
Tourists who visit the flats often stay in hotels made completely out of salt (salt hotels). This is not the only unique hotel that you will find around the world. In fact, you can stay in hotels made entirely of ice (ice hotels) or glass (glass hotel). Let’s imagine that you were given enough money to build your very own hotel.
On your blog tell us where you would build your hotel and what you would use to build it. For an extra five points, use Google Drawings to design one room in your hotel. You can also use a paper and pencil to draw your room, take a picture of the drawing, and post it on your blog.
I would build my hotel in New York City because it is one of the most populated city in the world.
This is my drawing (on google drawing) of my room in my hotel.
I would build my hotel in New York City because it is one of the most populated city in the world.
This is my drawing (on google drawing) of my room in my hotel.
