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Summer Learning Journey - 28/12/17 - Day 5

Day 5: Coming to an End

Activity 1: VE Day!

After six long years of fighting, World War II finally came

to an end in 1945. The entire country was ecstatic and

parties were thrown all over New Zealand to celebrate VE Day

(Victory in Europe). Imagine that you were living in New Zealand

in 1945 and you had to plan a VE day party at your house. Who

would you invite? What would you do to celebrate?

On your blog, tell us all about your (imaginary) VE party.

If it was me, I would invite all of my closest friends and

family over to my house for a big barbecue. We would

eat hamburgers and play basketball in the driveway.

Some of us would probably walk to the local beach

to play soccer on the beach and to go for a swim

(if the weather was warm enough)!

What I would do at my VE party

I would invite ally of my family, my closest friends and

my teachers over to my house to have a big feed we

are going to eat pizza, McDonald, lusipi, taro, manioke, pig

and then we'll go to a park near the beach so the little kids

can go and play on the park and the parents look after the

little ones we’ll the big kids go to the beach and swim and

well take some of the food and drinks from the feed.

Activity 2: Making a Fashion Statement

In the years following World War II, things slowly returned

to normal in New Zealand. Soldiers returned home and

settled back into regular life; and national sporting teams,

like the New Zealand cricket team, got back together and

started playing matches again. In the late 1940s, men and

women would go to watch these events, men wearing hats

and suits and women wearing dresses, hats, and gloves.

Compare the pictures of common clothing from the late

1940s to what you wear now (i.e. in 2017). Are they similar

or are they quite different?

On your blog tell us which of the two styles you prefer and

why. The pictures above were taken over 65 years ago! What

do you think people will be wearing 65 years from now?

I believe and think that people will be wearing exactly

the same clothes. This is because as I am now, looking

at the women above, some women are still wearing

them especially to work and at church too. The little

girls clothes, I have a few dresses like that that I wear. I believe that

history will repeat itself and so are our clothes style.

Bonus Activity: Sweet Tooth

When World War II ended, a number of people from Europe moved

to New Zealand looking for

a peaceful place to live and raise a family. When they came, they

brought recipes and foods from their native countries with them,

including hamburgers, pizza and other delicious foods.

I usually have a chocolate chip cookie with my tea. I love biscuits!

What is your favourite sweet treat or dessert? Use google to find a recipe for it.

Type the recipe out on your blog. Make sure you also include a picture.

I chose cake pops because I like eating cake pops and because it is my favourite dessert

. I also love cake pops because you can make different shapes like hearts, christmas presents,

snowman and roses.

Ingredients

• Chocolate Cake, prepared (I used ½ of a 9x13 devils food box cake)
• Chocolate Frosting (amount depends on moistness of cake. I used two big spoonfuls.
• 2 boxes Premium white chocolate ( I used Baker's brand)
• cake pop sticks
• sprinkles

Instructions

1. Add cake to a large bowl.
2. Crumble until it resembles fine crumbs
3. Add in frosting a little bit at a time until cake is moist and can hold a ball shape,

yet still slightly crumbly.

4. Use your hands to incorporate the frosting into the cake crumbs.
5. Use a mini ice cream scoop and scoop out two balls of cake mixture.
6. Roll the mixture into a tight ball and place on a plate.
7. Repeat until all the cake mixture has been rolled into balls.
8. Melt 2-4 ounces of white chocolate in the microwave.
9. Dip the tip of the cake pop sticks into the white chocolate

and insert into the cake balls about half-way.

10. Freeze for about 20 minutes.
11. Meanwhile prepare all of your decorating supplies.
12. Melt the remaining chocolate in a large cup. Make sure you have enough chocolate to

completely submerge the cake ball.

13. Remove cake balls from freezer.
14. Dip cake balls carefully into the chocolate until covered.
15. Let the excess chocolate drip off. Swirl and tap gently if needed.
16. Add the sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet. It will harden quickly.
17. Stick the decorated cake pop into a styrofoam block to finish setting.
18. Place into the freezer to speed up setting time.
19. Cover with a clear treat bag & ribbon for gift giving, if desired.
20. Store in a single layer, in an airtight container.

BONUS POINTS: 10

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Summer Learning Journey - 27/12/17 - Day 4

Day 4: Another World War (1939-1945)

At the end of the 1930s, the world has been shaken

once more by the start of another World War (WWII).

World War Two started on the 1st of September, 1939

when an army from Germany invaded a country called

Poland. Two days later, England and France declared war

on Germany and WWII began.

Activity 1: An Eventful Experience

WWII was made up of many battles and events.

Follow this link to read more about the timeline of WWII.

Choose two key events and find out some more

information about what happened on those days.

On your blog, write a short summary of two events, including

the names of people involved and where the event happened.

On the 3rd of September

Britain, France, New Zealand and Australia proclaimed

a battle on Germany.

Activity 2:  A Call to Arms

Over the course of WWII, approximately 140,000

New Zealanders were sent overseas to serve in the war.

Many were sent to fight in huge battles, including the

Battle of the Atlantic that lasted for 2064 days

(over 5 years)! The Battle of the Atlantic came to

an end in 1943, in large part due to the heroic

efforts of people like Lloyd Trigg, a pilot from

New Zealand. He was awarded a special medal

from the New Zealand Government for his bravery.

It is called a Victoria Cross (‘VC’ for short). A total of

22 New Zealanders have been awarded VCs.

Click on this link to find a list of VC winners. Choose

one from the Second World War, and read about him.

On your blog tell us about him. Who was he?

What did he do to earn a Victoria Cross medal?

Charles Upham is probably New Zealand’s most

famous soldier because his actions during the

Second World War led to him becoming one of

only three people and the only fighting soldier

to have won the Victoria Cross twice. Upham

earned his first VC in Crete in May 1941, and

his Bar at Ruweisat Ridge, Egypt, in July 1942.

Upham become the only New Zealand combat

officer sent to the infamous Colditz camp in 1944.

Bonus Activity: Women at Work

Both men and women served in World War II.

Many women choose to enlist as nurses and be

stationed overseas caring for wounded soldiers

. My nana was one of those nurses. She (Dorothy)

spent much of World War II working on a large Red

Cross ship that was stationed off the coast of Cairo, Egypt.   

For this activity, you are going to imagine that you are

just like Dorothy and that you are working as a nurse

on a large medical ship.

One day you are walking along the deck of the ship

when you hear a loud bang. You start to run as you

see smoke coming from the far end of the ship.

You run towards the room where your patients

are waiting to receive treatment from the doctor.

Just as you arrive at the door to their room you

hear another loud bang and you…

Complete the story provided above. To earn full points

you must write, at least, 8-10 sentences. What happens next?

I started looking at all the patients to see if they are ok and safe.

Another nurse came running to me, if I knew what was happening,

I can tell she was panicking, I had to be strong. When she smile,  

I told her I will be back. I went back outside to see what we

can do to help out the patients. I can hear people running

around and the boat is just about to sink. I called out to the

nurse to get everyone ready to be transported out.

I found lifeboats. I went back to the others and started moving

as many as we can. All of us made it out of the sinking boat that

was targeted by an enemy ship.

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Summer Learning Journey - 26/12/17 - Day 3

Day 3: The Great Depression (The 1930s)

Unfortunately, the wealth and success of the 1920s

did not continue into the 1930s. Instead, the stock

market in America crashed on Tuesday 29 October

1929. When this happened, people lost a lot of money

and much of the world sunk into a deep, financial

depression. The 1930s is often referred to as the

‘Great Depression.’

Activity 1: Dealing with Stress

In New Zealand, many people lost their jobs during this

decade. Experts predict that as much as

30% of the population was unemployed.

It was a very stressful time for families.

Sadly, many of us still experience stress in our lives to

this day. When I feel stressed I try to go for a walk or

pop into my local gym for a quick workout. Exercise

makes me feel better. What about you?

On your blog, please tell us what you do when you want

to relax or de-stress. Do you read a favourite book,

watch a favourite television show or talk to someone

special?  What are your tips for dealing with stress?

Tips for dealing with stress

1. You can talk to your family
2. Watch your favourite movie
3. Play with your pet( If you have one)

What I do when I want to relax

When I want to relax I usually read and watch my

favourite show, read a book and lay down, go for a

swim, play music and  watch funny videos on YouTube.

Activity 2: Offering a Helping Hand

During this period, people struggled to find work

both here at home and overseas. It was a really

tough time for people living in the Great Plains of

the United States because they were hit with a

huge drought that lasted for most of the decade.

Many crops were damaged and farmers were not

able to make enough money to feed their families.

Imagine that you were alive in the 1930s.

What could you have done to help these families?

On your blog, list three different ways that you

could raise funds for families to help them buy

food and clothing. Be as creative as you can with

your fundraising ideas!

What I would do to fundraise

1. I would set up a car wash everyday except
2. for Sunday and the money that I have, from the car wash I will send to them.
3. I would send them food, drinks, healthy food and clothes.
4. I would set up a carnival and ask my family to help me and I’ll then I will send the money to them.

Bonus Activity: Paying it Forward

In the mid-1930s, things began to change for the better in New Zealand. More people were able to find work and receive a steady paycheck. They were still careful, however, with their money and rarely, if ever, bought treats or gifts for one another.

Imagine that you were able to travel back in time to visit a family in the 1930s. What special gifts or treats would you like to bring with you? I would likely bring blocks of Whittaker’s chocolate, bags of Jet Planes and Pineapple Lumps, healthy food snacks, clothing, and games for the children. What about you?

What I would bring

I would bring chocolate, Ice cream and Ice blocks, Drinks, Water, Food, Veggies, Fruit, Clothes, Chips, Shoes, Jet Planes and pineapple lumps.

These are what I would bring with me.

BONUS POINTS: 6