Homework+Challenge

toc =Wikipage Creation:= Follow the format below for creating your very own page: 1. Include one of your favourite BIble verses. 2. Explain why you like it. Be specific and don't forget your writing skills learnt in class. 3. Include 'general' information about yourself - not personal! A profile you are happy for all to read. Example: name, age, favourite food, favourite sport or hobby, favourite school subject, goals and aspirations for this year. 4. **Country Study: Pretend you are a Travel Agent and you are going to sell a visit to a country to prospective tourists:** a) Choose a country in the world to talk about / present. b) Insert a 'Google map' of your country. c) Give a brief description of your country. d) Include the SPIRITUALITY of the country - eg. What is the main religion? Show a table or graphic organiser to show the information of religions, eg a pie graph of the proportion of the country that has a particular religion. e) Describe the HAUORA of the country - eg. What foods do they eat? What sports do they play? What is the main sport? What is the main food? Add anything else that is interesting. f) What is the ATTITUDE of the country - eg. What kind of government does it have? Is it democratic? Is it republican? Add other information about the history. g) What RELATIONSHIPS does the country have? - eg. Is it currently at war? What wars have been prevalent in the country over the past few years? Show history. h) Finally, Describe the EXCELLENCE of the country - eg. What kind of schools do they have? What kind of universities? Do people just sleep in all day!? Or are they very busy? What do the actual countires look like? Include lots of pictures. Be Creative. See what else you can put in to the presentation of your country! All the best!
 * HOMEWORK CHALLENGE**

Please include references at the end of your Country page so that I can double check your sources of information.

Years 5,6 Due: Week 8 Years 7,8 Due: Week 6
 * COUNTRY STUDY DUE DATES:**

=INFORMATION:=


 * To Answer these questions, click on 'DISCUSSION'. Then click on 'AIONO'. Type in your answer, reason and where you got your information.** Also, be sure to type your answer and the question you are answering in the subject box. Press send and Your answer will be sent to the Principal immediately so noone can copy. **Have fun!**


 * QUIZ WARM UP:**

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=**//Week 1, 2009//**=

Question 1: When did New Zealand become a Republic? Clues: a) In 1840 after the Treaty of Waitangi was signed? b) When women were granted the vote in 1893? c) One month after World War one ended? d) New Zealand has not become a republic?

Daffodil day raises money for...? Clues: a) The Salvation Army? b) The Cancer Society? c) The Blind Foundation? d) The Flower lovers of Aotearoa?
 * Question 2:**

In 18th Century England, why did people brick over the windows of their houses? a) to avoid paying tax? b) to stop God from seeing them? c) to keep ghosts out? d) to watch television in the daytime?
 * Question 3:**

The bigfoot discovered in an American forest in 2008 turned out to be...? a) a rubber gorilla suit? b) the body of a hunter who went missing 60 years ago? c) a giant grizzly bear? d) a bag full of rubbish?
 * Question 4:**

What was the first National flag of New Zealand? a) The Union Jack b) The Stars and Stripes c) The flag of the Commonwealth of Australia? d) The flag of the United Tribes of New Zealand?
 * Question 5:**

=**Week 2, 2009:**=

In Einstein's equation E = mc2, what does the 'c' stand for? a) The sound of silence b) The speed of light c) The immovable object d) The irrestible force
 * Question 6:**

New Zealand's only venomous native spider is the...? a) Avondale Spider b) Garden Wolf Spider c) Black Widow Spider d) Katipo Spider
 * Question 7:**

What does Labour day celebrate? a) The first defeat of the National Party? b) The setting of the minimum wage? c) The introduction of the 8 hour working day? d) The midwives of New Zealand and Australia?
 * Question 8:**

Why are some schools refusing to sell bandanas for the Cancer support CanTeen? a) The Bandanas clog the school drain? b) The school's have already given to charity? c) The principal wants the students to save their money? d) The bandanas may be associated with gang colours? (Remember - you must give your reference for the information)
 * Question 9:**

Which of the following places is fictional? a) Chittagong? b) Timbuktu? c) Luggnag? d) Ouagadougou?
 * Question 10:**


 * Wikipage Creation:** Once you have completed the first two weeks homework and you have sent your answers through to Mr Aiono, you will receive an email confirming the answers correct or incorrect. You will also be told whether or not you qualify to create your very own Wikipage. In class you will be shown the guidelines of how to make your new page. Be warned. ITS A LOT OF FUN!

=**Week 3, Term 1**=

Who, in 2008, became the first batsman to score 12,000 runs in test cricket? a) Brian Lara? b) Ricky Ponting? c) Sachin Tendalkar? d) Daniel Vettori?
 * Question 11:**

Who was the real Guy Fawkes? a) A highway man who stole from the rich and gave to the poor b) A soldier who tried to kill the King of England at Parliament c) A scottish knight known as Braveheart d) A music teacher who hid the crown jewels in a piano.
 * Question 16:**

What is added to milk to make yoghurt? a) Bacteria b) Fish eggs c) Bread crusts d) Live insects
 * Question 17:**

Which of the following claims is false? a) The tin can was invented before the can opener? b) The cigarette was invented before the match? c) The bycicle was invented before the wheel? d) Levi jeans were invented before the zip?
 * Question 18:**

Who were Lord Haw Haw and Tokyo Rose? a) Traitors in World War 2? b) Ghosts who visited Scrooge? c) New Zealand politicians from the 1920's? d) The Three Amigos?
 * Question 19:**

What was lost by an Australian Courier company late last year? a) Rugby League World Cup Trophy? b) The treaty of Waitangi? c) Helen Clarks Passport? d) The Worlds biggest gold nugget?
 * Question 20:**

=**Week 4, Term 1**=

Police in Nelson patrolled the streets in 2008 on...? a) Miniature horses? b) Roller blades? c) Bicycles? d) Motorbikes?
 * Question 21:**

Which member of the British Royal Family turned 60 last year? a) Prince William? b) Prince Charles? c) Queen Elizabeth the second? d) Princess Anne?
 * Question 22:**

Choose one of the following Essay Topics to write on. (Use the structure discussed in class)
 * PERSUASIVE ESSAY TOPICS, Due Date: 22nd May 2009**

1. Drinking alcohol is good for you. 2. Cell phones in the classroom. 3. Lengthening the school day.