Thursday, 15 April 2021
Monday, 12 April 2021
Friday, 9 April 2021
Response to Text - Kate Sheppard - Reading (T1, W10)
Kate Sheppard - A Woman On A Mission
Kate Sheppard was a New Zealand activist, and one of the most
important figures in our history.
She was a leader in the struggle to make New Zealand the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote.
When and where was Kate Sheppard born? Catherine Wilson Malcolm was born on March 10, 1847, in Liverpool, England. She was raised and educated in Scotland and then moved to New Zealand in the late 1860s.
How old was Sheppard when she moved to New Zealand? She was 24 when she moved.
What was something that Sheppard believed women should actively be able to do? Women should be able to vote.
What does NCW stand for? National Council of Women (NCW)
What were 3 actions that Sheppard took as leader of the NCW to get women their right to vote?
She supported equality in marriage and the right of women to run for the positions in government.
She stepped down from the NCW presidency in 1903.
However she remained an important person in the women's rights movement Sheppard died on July 13 1934 in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What do you think was her greatest achievement? I think her greatest achievement was for all women to vote.
Thursday, 8 April 2021
Wednesday, 7 April 2021
Tuesday, 30 March 2021
Monday, 29 March 2021
Tuesday, 23 March 2021
Tue: Response to Text
PARTICIPATION
Instructions:
Highlight the correct answer for each question.
Questions:
1. What skills can be developed from participating in a team?
a) communication and collaboration skills
b) empathy and self=confidence
c) sets individuals for success in the future
d) all of the above.
2. What does it mean to “improve self-confidence”?
a) purchase a dress from a store
b) think about what you’re good at and develop on it
c) take courage and work on it
3. To develop self-confidence what is part of the self-sustaining cycle:
participation in team activities teaches you how to be better communicators,
which in turn helps every member of the team feel valued and respected.
Drive through to MacDonalds
Being part of a team that will care for you
4. What are the 4 benefits of teamwork?
Answer: TEACHES ESSENTIAL SOCIAL SKILLS,IMPROVES SELF-CONFIDENCE,REDUCES BULLYING,SETS STUDENTS UP FOR FUTURE SUCCESS.
Monday, 22 March 2021
Mon: Response to Text
GOAL SETTING THEORY
Instructions:
Highlight the correct answer for each question.
Questions:
1. “How motivated are you?” What does motivated mean?
a) inspired b) healthy
c) hungry d) City in Las Vegas
2. What is willpower?
a) strength b) quit
c) Mr Hughes middle name d) determination
3.According to American Psychological Association (APA) which one is NOT a factor to achieve goals:
Willingness to monitor behaviour b) Willingness to make it happen
c) Earn more money d) Motivation to change
4. What does the acronym ‘SMART’ stand for?
Answer: Specific, Measurable, Attainable or Achievable, Realistic or Relevant, and Timely and Tangible.
5. By achieving your goals which of the following works?
Make your goal specific b) Is your goal achievable
c) is the goal realistic d) All of the above
6. ‘Timely and Tangible is one of the ‘SMART’ markers. What does ‘tangible’ mean?
A type of orange b) When you can experience it by seeing, tasting, hearing it
c) When you can transport d) When your goal is not achievable
7. To be successful in life, applying the ‘SMARK’ goals will help achieve this ?
True b) falst
Friday, 19 March 2021
Friday: Response to Text (America's Cup 2021)
America’s Cup
Instructions:
Highlight the correct answer for each question.
Questions:
1. True or False? Team NZ won the America’s Cup in 2021.
a) True b) False
2. Team NZ won against a team called
a) Luna Rose b) America
c) Luna Rossa d) Luna Roster
3. True or False? NZ made history by becoming the first team to defend the Cup three times outside of the U.S.
False b) True
4. True or False? Peter Burling sailed with the Team New Zealand Crew.
True b) False
5. This years America’s Cup event was the
2nd America’s Cup b) 50th America’s Cup
c) 10th America’s Cup d) 36th America’s Cup
6.. True or false? Team NZ’s boat is called ‘Te Rehutai’.
True b)False
7. What has already been issued and accepted after the 36th America’s Cup?
Rules b) A new captain
c) Money d) Another challenge
8. True or False? Jimmy Spithill (from Team Luna Rossa) did not congratulate Team NZ on their win.
True b) False
9. True or False? The ‘Auld Mug’ is another name for the America’s Cup.
a) True b) False
Thursday, 18 March 2021
Thurs: Response to Text (Power from the Sun)
Power from the Sun
Instructions:
Highlight the correct answer for each question.
Questions:
1. True or False? Without the sun there would be no life on Earth.
a) True b) False
2. The energy from the sun is called
a) cell energy b) sonar energy
c) sunlight d) solar energy
3. True or False? The Roman sun god was called Aries.
False b) True
4. True or False? Electricity from the sun can be made by using solar panels.
True b) False
5. Electricity is made inside the solar panels when
The lights are switched on b) it’s night time
c) the solar panels are covered up d) the sun shines on the solar panels
6.. True or false? If there are more solar panels being used, then more electricity can be produced.
True b) False
7. A measure of power is called a
Kilojoule b) Kilogram
c) Kilowatt d) kilometre
8. True or False? Renewable energy is the type of energy that can run out.
True b) False
9. True or False? Wind power is also a type of renewable energy.
a) True b) False