Astronomy

Who is Buzz Aldrin and what did he do to who in September 2002? Blog your answers - was it the correct thing to do?

On September 2002, Buzz Aldrin punched Bart Sibrel. No

Outdoor Education Week 3 - Tramping

Day Tramp

1.

A. Who is Harry Ell?

Harry Ell was a Christchurch City Councilor and was a member of New Zealand Parliament

B. What did Harry Ell contribute to Christchurch?

He made a walkway, Sign of the Bellbird, Sign of the Kiwi, Sign of the Packhorse, Takahe

2. Leave no trace behind

The seven principles:

• Plan ahead and prepare
• Travel and camp on a durable ground
• Dispose of waste properly
• Leave what you find
• Minimise the effects of fire
• Respect wildlife and farm animals
• Be considerate of others

3. Weather report

Thursday Weather Report for Christchurch

7 to 10 am is going to be partly cloudy 13o

0mm of rain

6kmph of wind NE

10 am to 1 pm is going to be partly cloudy with a chance of rain 14o

0.2mm of rain

13kmph of wind E

1 pm to 4 pm is going to be sunny 15o

0mm of rain

16kmph of wind E

4. Clothing

• Beanie or Cap
• Waterproof jacket
• Raincoat
• Proper Shoes

• Long sleeves
• Shirt
• Track Pants

Onion

Have layers of clothing

Best material

Wool / Sythetic

5. Personal needs

• Water
• Backpack
• Personal Meds
• Lunch

Group needs

• First Aid kit
• Communication
• Shelter

6.

Tracks

• Names

Harry Ell Walkway

Mitchells Track

Cedrics Track

Latter Spur Track

• Distance

4 Km

1 Km

1.3 Km

2 Km

Total Km = 8.3 Km

• Height Change

Car park = 300 metres above sea level

Sugarloaf = 500 metres above sea level

Total height change = 800 metres above sea level

• Duration

2 hours

30 Minutes

35 Minutes

1 hour

Total duration = 4.05 Hours

Outdoor Ed - Week 2 Orienteering

Orienteering

In Outdoor Ed we are learning how to orientate a map. We are also learning how we can use a map to help us guide to where we need to go.

Meaning - a sport in which competitors use maps to complete navigational challenges in an unfamiliar area.

What do you need?

• Compass
• Map
• Your brain

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b2/Orienteringskort_bygholm_2005.PNG

Equipment needed:

• Raincoat
• Trackpants
• Lunch
• Shoes
• Drink Bottle/Water
• Jacket
• Shirt
• Backpack

Outdoor Ed - Week 1 Climbing

What you need for climbing:

Safety:

Must have:

• Always check the harness
• Wear a climbing helmet
• Always check the knots
• Always check the rope and belay device
• Always use a long rope
• Always properly clip the rope
• Always use safe anchors
• Focussed

Equipment:

Must have:

• Harness
• Helmet
• Carabiners
• Belay device
• Rope

Nice to have:

• Climbing shoes

Skills:

Must have:

• Knot Tying
• Wearing harness correctly
• How to belay

Nice to have:

• Foot placement
• Strength
• Coordination
• Endurance

Dave Dobbyn

What am I learning?

I am learning to research famous New Zealand artist.

How does this work show my learning?

This work shows my learning by putting all the information that I researched and putting it on a poster.

What am I wondering?

I am wondering how tough could it be to compose a song.