SML-Day 2 week 1

Day 2- Learning the Basics

Now that you have chosen your country, it is time to decide where, within your country, you would like to visit. Many tourists will choose to visit the capital city of a country. It is often quite large and full of interesting things to see and do.

Activity 1

Before you go overseas it will be important that you learn a bit about the capital city of your country. Hop online and find out about the capital city of your country. Use this information to complete the five sentences below:

Capital of city- Tokyo

The populations of city- 13.15 million

In January, the weather in the capital city is usually- The weather on January in Tokyo is Cold and the temperature is 5 celsius

The capital city is located in the (northern, southern, middle) part of the country- Tokyo is located in the Southeastern

The languages most commonly spoken in the capital city are- Korean and Japanese

Activity 2

One of the most popular activities in Madrid, the capital city of Spain, is called ‘Bullfighting.’ It has been a part of Spanish culture for centuries. In bullfighting people called ‘toreros and ‘matadors’ fight with a live bull. The toreros do most of the fighting and, ultimately, capture the bull and tie it up. Once it has been caught, the matador joins the fight and kills the bull. Although most toreros and matadors are men, there are some women who also compete in the sport.

Not everyone supports bullfighting in Spain. In fact, about 30% of the population want it to be banned (stopped) completely. What do you think? On your blog tell us whether or not you think that bullfighting should be banned in Spain. Please provide, at least, two reasons to support your decision.

My opinions about bullfighting it need to stop because it causes too much injuries to the people that is in the arena making eye to eye to the bull. My other reason is bulls are too rough, their horns can stab people right to their death. It really cool seeing people on tv getting bullied by bulls. But want this bullfight to stop.

Bonus activity

Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. Have you been to Wellington? If so, please tell us about two things that you did when you were in Wellington.

If you haven’t had the opportunity to go to Wellington, follow the link to learn more about this very cool city: Discover Wellington.

On your blog, tell us what two things you would like to do if you had the chance to visit Wellington. Would you go to the botanical gardens or visit the Beehive? Perhaps you would prefer to go shopping on Cuba Street or go out for dinner on Quay Street…

If I visit Wellington I would prefer 2 things one is going shopping on Cuba Street and going out for dinner with family and friends. And that is my decision when I go to Wellington

Thea Stilton and the Spanish dance! SUMMARY

Thea Stilton and the Spanish dance

It was scurrying home after interviewing my local theatre's artistic director. I couldn’t wait to tell the Thea Sisters about their program. Oh pardon me I almost forgot to introduce myself. My name is Thea Stilton and I am a special correspondent for the rodent’s gazette, Mouse island’s biggest newspaper. Nicky, Pamela, Pauline, and Violet Known as the Thea sisters they were my star students. I entered my door there was a package with a cd and a note. The note had something for Me, “Dear Thea listen to the track called “Flamenco”, And you’ll feel as if you’re shaking your tail with us on the streets of Seville, Spain. Call us when you can The Thea Sisters.

To be continued……

SML- Summer Learning Journey Day 1

Japan

Day 1- Choose a destination

The world is a very big and very cool place. There are currently 196 countries and approximately 7.1 billion people living on earth. For this project we are going to focus on just 10 countries across 6 continents – Canada (North America), Mexico (Central America), Chile (South America), England (Europe), Germany (Europe), South Africa (Africa), United Arab Emirates (Middle East), Japan (Asia), Malaysia (South-East Asia), and Australia (Australasia).

Please click on the ‘World Map’ tab on the main menu. It will bring you to a big map. One by one click on the names of the countries and ready the ‘Quick Facts’ about each place.

Activity 1

After you have read the quick facts about each place you must choose ONE country that you would like to ‘visit.’ On your blog post the name of the country and tell us why you have chosen to visit it. Please give, at least, two reasons for choosing the country.

The Reason why I choose Japan because it has lots of hidden story behind Japan and that I why I prefer Japan. Also because I want to learn really hard and I want to see lots of information of Japan.

Activity 2

On Google, research the country that you have chosen to visit and write, in your own words, three interesting facts about that country. They must be facts that weren’t already provided on the World Map.

Japan facts

Location- Japan is a country in the pacific ocean made up of 6852 Islands. The four largest islands are called: Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. Japan is located to the east of Russia, China and Korea.

Population size- 127.1 million People

Main Cities- Tokyo (Capital) Kyoto, Hiroshima, Sendai, Osaka

Climate- The Climate in Japan is mostly temperature however, it does vary from north to south with colder temperature (Including snow) found in the north.

Public holidays- There are 16 national holidays in Japan. The National Foundation (birthday) Day is celebrated on 11 February.

Languages- There is one official languages in Japan - Japanese

Ethnica mix-Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Filipino, Brazilian, Vietnamese, Other

Money (Currency)- Yen (JPY)

National sports- Sumo wrestling, baseball, football (soccer), judo, karate, kendo

National Icons- 1. The cherry blossom tree, 2. The koi fish, 3. The red-crowned crane (bird), 4. The lychee fruit

Bonus Activity

Write a letter to a friend or family member to tell them that you are going to visit your country of choice. In your letter, please tell them where you are going, why you have decided to go to the particular country and how long you will be away. Feel free to invite them to join you, if you’d like!

Mum and Grandma I would love to say I am going to Japan Because it is a very nice relaxing country, Japan have lots of people over there which I would love to visit and talk to them to experience more. I am going to Japan for 1 month and a half so I can be comfortable.