Summer Learning Journey | Activity 2 (Day 4) | W2

For activity 2 of day 2 of week 2 from the Summer learning journey, I had to click on a link to find a list of VC winners. Then I had to choose 1 from the Second world war and read about him. Then I had to make a blog post and write about him. I needed to include - who he was and what did he do to earn a Victorian Cross metal. Click the link below to go on the site.
VC Winners - List


I chose to talk about Keith Elliot. There is a picture of him inserted above.
He was awarded a VC for all his efforts at Ruweisat Ridge on July the 15th in 1942. Keith was born on the 25th of April 1916 in Manawatu District and passed awayon the 7th of October 1989.

Summer Learning Journey | Activity 1 (Day 4) | W2

For activity 2 of day 4 for week 2 from the Summer learning journey, I had to click on a link to read more about the timeline of world war 2. Then we had to choose 2 key events and find more information about what happened on those days. Then afterwards we had to make a blog post and write a short summary of both of the two events and include the names of the people involved and where the event took place. Click the link below to check out the site.
WWII - Timeline


Chosen events:

1. 1st September 1939 (Germany invades Poland)
- The invasion of Poland was the beginning of world war 2 and started on the 1st of September in 1939. It took place in Poland and Nazi Germany, Soviet Union and Free City of Danzig were all involved in the invasion.

2. 3rd September 1939 (Britain, France, New Zealand, and Australia declare war on Germany)
- in 1939 on the 3rd of September, Britain and New Zealand declared war on Nazi Germany in response to the invasion of Poland. The allied Forces of Britain, New Zealand, France, Australia and Nazi Germany were all involved in this event.

Summer Learning Journey | Activity 3 (Day 3) | W2 | Bonus Activity

For activity 3 of day 3 of week 2 from the Summer learning journey which is also a bonus activity, I had to imagine that I was able to travel back in time to the 1930's to visit a family. I then had t create a blog post and write some special gifts or treats and things that we would bring with you.

I would bring - clothing, footwear, chips, chocolate (kitkat), water , fruits & vegies and small game equipment for the children to play with.

Summer Learning Journey | Activity 2 (Day 3) | W2

For activity 2 of day 3 of week 2 from the Summer learning journey, I had to imagine that I was alive in the I930's where a lot people and families struggled because of the big drought that lasted for most of the decade. Then make a blog post and list 3 different ways that we could raise funds for families to help them buy food and clothing and such.

Ways:

1. I could ask people around the neighbourhood or friends if I could help out around the house by doing any chores.
2. I could sell some items and such to my classmates and friends.
3. I could also go around local places and pick up rubbish to raise money.

Summer Learning Journey | Activity 1 (Day 3) | W2

For activity 1 of day 3 of week 2 from the Summer learning journey, I had to make a blog post and write a few things that we do to relax and de-stress.

Here are 3 ways:
Watch a movie or videos.
Listen to music.
Sometimes talk to my family members or friends.

Summer Learning Journey | Activity 3 (Day 2) | W2 | Bonus Activity

For activity 3 of day 2 from week 2 of the Summer learning journey which was also a bonus activity, I had to imagine that I was a member of the flight crew that flew across the Tasman from Australia to New Zealand. Then I had to make a blog post and write a poem that describes how I might feel after landing in Christchurch after the long trip.

My Poem -
I was in such relief that we landed safely,
Although the doubts that we wouldn't got to me,
Because of the incident shortly after take off,
Gladly, we worked through it and were able to make it,
just like planned.

Summer Learning Journey | Activity 2 (Day 2) | W2

For activity 2 of day 2 from week 2 of the Summer learning journey, I had to take a look at a self poitrat made in 1929 by a woman named Tamara de Lempicka. Then I had to make a blog post and rate it out of 5 then explain why you gave it that rating.

Here is the self portrait:
























I would rate this self portrait a 4/5. I rate it this because it has great detail to it and you are able to see everything very clearly because of that (Research says it is her sitting in a green Bugatti). I also really like the style of this piece of art work. It is really a beautiful self portrait and I really like it.