Sharks

 

This week I have been working on this activity we had to do a Persuasive and a well and like a fact thing. hop  you enjoy:)

NO sharks that attack people should not be destroyed!

Firstly...

 We should not destroy them because they attacked someone because they still have a life to live and they may have a family. And it is just not right to kill an animal; they should not be harmed because they are angry. Humans look like seals and they eat seals so they attack you. It's part of life so deal with it. 

Secondly, 

 Just because if you kill it you could use it as food it’s still illegal to kill a shark and eat it and if you have permission or something then sure go ahead but remember it not OK to harm the animals think about all the other animals watching you shoot or stab the shark because it harms you.
Thirdly 

Also we shouldn't kill them because they could be protected and if you kill them you may have to pay a fine or kill a protected shark. It's illegal And I bet you don’t want the police after you. Quick fact, did you know that 470 sharks are endangered and 2.4 percent are Critically Endangered, 3.2 percent are Endangered, 10.3 percent are Vulnerable, and 14.4 percent are Near Threatened. : )

In conclusion, I wouldn't kill a shark just because it harmed you. So please don’t harm it if it harms you. 

Fantastic Penguins

 

This week I have been working on these two activities. the article was written by Giselle Clarkson. it's has all sorts of facts about the penguins and there ecosystem habitat  and there body parts.hope you enjoy.

Tawaki / Fiordland Crested Penguin Report

This is an report on the Fiordland Crested penguin 

Habitat

They mostly live in fiordland, where few people see them. If you visit Milford sound, look out for one whizzing across the water! Tawaki also live on Stewart Island; they nest near lush, coastal rainforest under tree roots and boulders.

Appearance

 Fiordland crested penguins have dark blue-grey/black bodies which turn brown when approaching moult,  darker on the head. A broad yellow eyebrow striped crest,which starts at the nostril and extends well past the eye, drooping down the neck; 3-6 whitish stripes on the cheeks are displayed when agitated.

What do they eat

This is their main meal cephalopods, crustaceans, and fish squid, octopus, and krill. They eat this because it has the nutrients that they need to survive. 

Behaviour

Fiordland penguins are nocturnal animals. These birds are extremely timid and shy. During the nighttime hours, the penguins are usually active on land. During the day, however, the animals stay in their nesting sites, where they hide from intruders.

Life Cycle

This penguin can live to 10 and 20 years old.

Threats

These are the penguins' threats: Pests such as possums, rats, feral cats and stoats compete with our native bird life for food and habitat. They can eat the eggs and young and attack the adult penguins. The main pests in Fiordland are stoats, ferrets, weasels, Norway rats, ship rats, mice, possums, cats, red deer and sometimes pigs.

In conclusion

I think that these animals are quite fascinating in their own way so we should take care of them.  By Danica.

  

 

Athlete research

 

For the past two weeks I have been working on my Athlete research. We had to pick four - five Olympians and some other from the Paralympics. This is my one. Hope you enjoy:)

The longest walk

 

Last week my reading group read "the longest walk"  we had to make two blog posts about the story. the story was based on Te Araroa the walk that starts at Cape Reinga and ends at Bluff. Hope you enjoy!

Harakeke

 This week my reading group has been working on two activities, The first one is called Harakeke uses and the second one is called Instructions. these are my two. the author is called Melanie Drewery. hope you enjoy. :)  

How to make a harakeke star

This is how to make a harakeke star and what you will need to make it.

What you will need to make a harakeke star

1. Harakeke (flax) or paper

2.  scissors 

Instructions

1. Fold the leaves together in the middle, shiny sides facing inwards. 

2. Insert your thumb nail 5 mm from the inner rib and pierce the flax. 

3. Run your thumb nail up the edge from the bottom, stripping the edge off.

4.  Repeat with the outer edge to leave two strips about 1 cm wide (depending how big you want your star).

Here are some links to some videos of how to make it. Some other things to make out of Harakeke

Eight pointed star

How to make a fish out of harakeke

The subantarctic Islands

 

This week My reading group has been working on these two activities these are mine. the story is call "The Subantarctic Islands" the story is by Giselle Clarkson. Hope you enjoy :)

Main idea/Title

The subantarctic Islands

Introduction 

You are killing all of the animals on the subantarctic Islands, Our subantarctic Islands are home to many rare and wonderful species. It’s an incredible privilege to have these islands in our care ,- But a HUGE responsibility too.

Argument 1

Firstly Even though the subantarctic Islands are a long way from us, small decisions we make have an impact on Environment there. Like the lid of a milk bottle: I wonder how it got to Campbell island, one of the most pristine and beautiful places in the world. Could it have come from my bathroom?

 

Argument 2

Secondly Some believe that Pollution on the Island, in the sea or in the air begins and ends with us. Because the flora and fauna of the subantarctic Islands are so suited to their natural habitat, any sudden change could spell the end for many of them. Climate change is a serious risk for many of the subantarctic Islands and the ecosystems.

Argument 

In my opinion there’s now where else in the whole world quite like the New Zealand Subantarctic Islands. Their location and isolation make them absolutely one of a kind. The plants and animals that live on the subantarctic Islands are as unique as their habitat. Many of them are endangered and endemic species. Each group of the islands has many of its own species. Such as these: The Snares Island Tomtit, The Antipodes Island parakeet, The Campbell Island Teal, The Auckland Island Weta, The Bounty Island Shag, All of these animals are important to the environment.

Conclusion

In conclusion I think that the Government should protect and take care of the Subantarctic Islands. We also need to protect the sea animals for the sake of mother nature and the Environment. This argument was written by Danica.

 

Great Barrier Reef !!!

 

This week I have been working on two D.L.O's about the "Great Barrier Reef". It's a really great story and it's written by Sarah Wilcox and it's about one of the seven wonders of the world under threat!. Hope you enjoy :)