Activity 1: The Social Network

For this activity, please think about what you have learned in class about being cybersmart.

On your blog provide five rules that people should follow when sharing pictures and/or streaming videos online.

Activity 2: Fighting For Freedom

For this activity, please think about an issue you would protest over (non-violently, of course!).

On your blog, explain the issue clearly and tell us why it is so important to you.

Activity 3: The Columbian Exchange

For this activity, please think of someone who has had a positive impact on your life. Who is this person? What did they do that was positive?

On your blog, please tell us about this person.

Activity 3: The Greatest Of All Time

For this activity, please imagine that you are Garry Kasparov and that you were the best chess player in the world.

On your blog, list three pros (advantages) and three cons (disadvantages) of being the GOAT of the chess world.

Activity 2: Equal Pay For Equal Work?

For this activity, please think about this issue of the gender pay gap carefully. It is quite controversial (some people agree with it and some people disagree with it).

On your blog, tell us what you think. Is it fair? Why or why not? Be sure to explain exactly why you feel the way that you do.

Activity 3: Big Friendly Giants

For this activity, please listen to David Walliams, a famous British actor and comedian, reading a short clip from the BFG. In this clip, the BFG is talking to a young girl, Sophie, about one of his favourite hobbies. After listening to the clip, what do you think the BFG looks like?

On your blog, write a character description of the Big Friendly Giant that includes at least 10 descriptive words and a picture that you have drawn of the BFG. You could describe what he looks, smells, and sounds like, and tell your readers all about his personality.

Activity 2: Exploring My Roots

For this activity, we would like to create your own pepeha. You can write the pepeha in any language that you wish. 

Activity 1: NZ Royalty

For this activity, we would like you to do some research and find out all that you can about Lorde. Once you have finished your research, please create a Profile Page for her. A profile page is a digital infographic or poster that shares information about someone.

My year 8 leavers speech

Cooking Hangi

Step 1 -

 Dice the vegetables

Onion (slice)

Carrot (square)

Cabbage ( slice)

Orange Kumara

Potato (square)

Pumpkin (square)

Chicken (cut in half)

Step 2 -

Put the chicken in first and top up with vegetables

Spices, salt

Bake 180 for 40 minutes

Geometry Art