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Tuesday 9 January 2018

Summer Learning Journey | Week 3

The Post Wars (1951 - 1999)
Day 5 - Maintaining the Status Quo (The 1990's)

Activity 1 | Hiking Tongariro 

In 1990, one of the largest national parks in New Zealand, Tongariro, was listed as a World Heritage Site. It is a truly spectacular place to visit! Thousands of people go to Tongariro every year and hike the Tongariro Crossing. Visit the Tongariro website to learn more about the one-day hike.

On your blog tell us what you would need to pack if you were going to hike the Tongariro Crossing. What should you bring with you? Write a list of at least 5 items.


Hiking at Tongariro | What you'll need

> Of course you'll need plenty of food and liquid, especially in the summer when it gets hot.

> Strong sturdy boots to withstand the uneven grounds. 

> Sunscreen and glasses.

> A Map and your cellphone. 

> First Aid Kit.

> Warm clothing, for in the winter when it becomes freezing cold.



Other than making sure that you have the right equipment, what else should you do before heading out on a big hike? Click here to learn how to stay safe while you’re hiking.

Tips before a Trip

> Plan your Trip | Look at where you're going online and look at how long it'll take you while your on your trip.

> Tell Someone | Before going on your trip, tell someone your plans and date so they'll know when you haven't come back.

> Weather | Weather is unpredictable so check the weather forecast so you are alerted.

> Take Sufficient supplies | Make sure you bring enough of everything, because you'll never know what will happen. Also, make sure you keep some type of commutation with you.


Activity 2 | Leading New Zealand

In the 1990s, four different individuals served as the Prime Minister of New Zealand – Geoffrey Palmer, Mike Moore, Jim Bolger and Jenny Shipley.

On your blog, write a short profile of one of our former Prime Ministers. Upload a photo of them with your post. Click on this link to find a copy of the template. Click on file and then click make a copy. This will save the blank template to your Google Drive so that you can fill it in. Post the completed template to your blog to earn points for this activity.

Leading New Zealand | Jenny Shipley

Click Here to access my Template

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