DAY 2: Protecting Our Own
Activity 1: A Flying Fox [4 points]
New Zealand has some of the most beautiful forests in the world. Both New Zealanders and tourists, alike, enjoy walking through these forests. Unfortunately, constantly walking through forests can damage the plants and animals (flora and fauna) that live there. In an attempt to protect the local flora and fauna, an eco-tourism company in Rotorua came up with an idea. The Rotorua Canopy Tours Company designed a series of ziplines that sit above the forest canopy (top). People can ‘zip’ from one section of the forest to another, looking down on the beautiful natural areas below. To see what ziplining looks like, check out this video.
I have tried ziplining and I really enjoyed it, however, I must admit that I was pretty scared to try it at first. How would you feel if you had the chance to go ziplining in Rotorua?
On your blog, tell us how you would feel about going ziplining in Rotorua. Try to use some descriptive words (adjectives) and action words (verbs) in your post!.
Well, ziplining is fun. I have experienced ziplining in Karawau Bridge in Queenstown. It was really fun. So, I want to go there because it's a new experience and it would be fun. But, I would be nervous like when I went to Queenstown. So I would like to go ziplining in Rotorua. It would be amazing and cool!
Well, ziplining is fun. I have experienced ziplining in Karawau Bridge in Queenstown. It was really fun. So, I want to go there because it's a new experience and it would be fun. But, I would be nervous like when I went to Queenstown. So I would like to go ziplining in Rotorua. It would be amazing and cool!
Activity 2: A Protective Plant [4 points]
There are concerns about the water quality of some of the rivers, streams and oceans in and around New Zealand. Some people have suggested that we plant flowers and plants on the banks of our most polluted rivers to stop the spread of the pollution. Apparently, the plants can act as filters, absorbing some of the chemicals (pollutants) that are moving across the land, on their way to the river.
Planting can be a lot of fun! Have you ever planted a garden? Aronui and I are going to make our very own edible garden this year. We are going to plant a number of veggies, fruits and herbs, including mint, coriander, parsley, lemongrass, onions, tomatoes, beans, zucchinis, kumara and strawberries. Yum! If you could plant an edible garden what would you plant in it?
On your blog list 10 veggies, fruits, or herbs that you would plant in your garden.
- Cherries
- Apricots
- Almonds
- Pears
- Strawberries
- Watermelons
- Grapes
- Apples
- Pineapples
- Kiwifruits
Activity 3: A House is Not a Home [10 points]
New Zealand is home to some unique wildlife that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. While we work very hard to protect our natural habitats so, too, do people living and working in other countries. One of the oldest international wildlife conservation organisations is called ‘Fauna & Flora International’ (FFI). They support a number of projects around the world, including those working to protect Lansan trees in the Caribbean, fruit forests in Tajikistan, and national reserves in Mozambique. Read about each of these projects and choose the one that interests you the most.
On your blog, tell us which project you find most interesting and why.
I really liked the Lansan trees, because it learnt me new facts and information about the Lansan trees like,
I really liked the Lansan trees, because it learnt me new facts and information about the Lansan trees like,
- It is traditionally used as religious ceremonies and to ward off mosquitoes.
- Lansan trees are fragile and prone to infection when damaged.
- It has lost 60% of their range in the Eastern Caribbean due to deforestation and overexploitation.
