Tsunami in Asia
TKI Hot Topic for January 2005
A tsunami struck several countries in Asia on 26 December 2004. The devastation
and loss of life caused by the tsunami has made it the worst natural disaster
of recent times. This TKI Hot Topic lists a number of lesson ideas and websites
that you can use to address the tsunami with your students.
What New Zealand is doing to help
The New Zealand Government has pledged $68 million dollars towards the ongoing
relief and reconstruction effort in countries such as Indonesia, Thailand and
Sri Lanka. This is the largest amount ever given by New Zealand towards emergency
foreign aid.
Alternatively, students could get out their pens and paper and write a holiday
journal, documenting and describing their different holiday experiences.
Staying with the writing theme, writing a movie review is another option, profiling
one of the big movies coming out over summer – e.g. The Return of
the King and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban –
and looking for opportunities to publish the review in local newspapers, writing
and news sites for young people, or even in a school newspaper when school starts
again in 2004.
The summer holiday is also a great time to relax with a book. Look at some
sites below that suggest reading options for different ages and reading levels.
Keeping safe and well over summer
Some of the best things about summer – sun, swimming, and barbeques – have
the unfortunate potential to be dangerous. Sunburn, sunstroke, food poisoning,
and drowning are things that you definitely want to avoid! The upside is that
it's easy to stay safe this summer. Check out some of the previous Hot Topics
included below for advice on food preparation and storage; selecting places
to swim and rules in the water; and covering up with sunscreen, a shirt, and
a hat.
Educating your students about summer safety is your first step to ensuring
that they have a great time over the holidays.
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Resources on TKI
Summer safety
Sun,
Surf, and Safety
This TKI Hot Topic for January 2003 highlights the dangers of the hole in the
ozone layer, and links to websites on sun and water safety.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/hot_topics/sunsurf_e.php
Food
Safety
How safe is the food you prepare and eat? In light of reports that cases of
campylobacter are on the rise, read the food safety measures and test your current
practices to see if your household would pass the food safety test.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/hot_topics/foodsafety_e.php
Summer activities
wickED
Themes: Aotearoa Adventures
The Aotearoa Adventures theme contains activities that relate to holidaying
in New Zealand. Although students can no longer earn points by submitting their
work, the activities are still fun to do. The activities include mathematics
questions, literacy questions, and technology questions.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/wick_ed/themes/kiwiana.php
A
wickED Kiwi Summer
The Kiwi Summer theme contains activities that relate to summer in New Zealand.
Several of the technology activities are design focused. There are sun and beach
safety activities included as well.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/wick_ed/themes/summer.php
Reading
Children's Book Council
Online
The Children's Book Council website provides advice for parents and students
choosing books.
http://www.cbcbooks.org
Children's
Literature Foundation of New Zealand – List of Notable Books, 2002
This web page features the Children's Literature Foundation of New Zealand's
list of notable books for 2002.
http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/happening/notable_books.html
Children's
Literature Web Guide
This site contains annotated lists of recommended books, collections of online
stories and poems, and information on book awards. The site has a northern hemisphere
literary focus.
http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html
Harry
Potter – Kidsreads.com
This site contains Harry Potter news. It includes an interview with JK Rowling,
audio excerpts from the books, the movie trailer, frequently asked questions,
and games.
http://www.kidsreads.com/harrypotter
Narnia
This is the official site for Narnia which provides information about C.S. Lewis
and the creation of Narnia. It includes descriptions and illustrations of the
seven chronicles, a tour of the lands, illustrations and descriptions of the
Narnian characters, links to other books and resources, and information about
international events related to the chronicles. This is of particular relevance
as the film version will be produced in New Zealand in 2004.
http://www.narnia.com
New
Zealand Post Children's Book Festival
View the 2003 shortlist and winners of The New Zealand Post Children's Book
Festival held annually in March/April.
http://www.bookcouncil.org.nz/events/awards/nzpostfinalistwinners.html
The Summer Reading
Programme
This website provides information about the 'The Summer Reading Programme',
a family orientated reading incentive programme for children from birth to pre-teen.
It takes place in New Zealand libraries during the summer school holidays. Children
can complete an online book review.
http://www.ecreading.gen.nz
New Zealand travel destinations
100% Pure
New Zealand
This is the official website of Tourism New Zealand. It provides information
about experiences, activities and services that New Zealand has to offer its
visitors.
http://www.newzealand.com/travel/
A to Z New Zealand
The A to Z New Zealand is a travel directory for those intending to visit the
southern half of New Zealand's South Island. Search by area or by activities
and sport, for general information, maps, visitor information and services.
http://www.atoz-nz.com
AA New Zealand
Travel Guides
The AA New Zealand Travel Guides are a comprehensive online reference providing
a wide range of information on each of New Zealand's regions, accommodation,
activities, visitor attractions, and current and future nationwide events.
http://www.aaguides.co.nz
New Zealand Virtual Tour
Take a Virtual Tour around New Zealand with slides and tourism information.
Guide books provide information on culture, history, sport, tourism, and travel.
Within the Guide Book sections, links are made to information such as famous
and notable New Zealanders, Māori culture, cultural ties with other countries,
and the arts.
http://nz.com/tour
Photography, sculpture, painting, and journal writing
A
Short Course In Using Your Digital Camera
This website contains an online book with advice on using and getting the best
out of your digital camera. It includes general information for learning about
photography as well as specific knowledge for digital camera users.
http://www.shortcourses.com/using/index.htm
Access Art
AccessArt is an evolving collection of online workshops of arts and literacy
educational activities aimed at all ages. Contains information for teachers,
is a learning tool for students, and provides access to gallery and museum education.
Photography: http://www.accessart.org.uk/photograph/index.html
Sculpture: http://www.accessart.org.uk/sculpturechain/index.htm
Drawing: http://www.accessart.org.uk/drawing/index.htm
Digital Photography
Centre
This website, which is part of CNET.com, is a buying guide for digital cameras,
camcorders, webcams, and related software. It includes reviews of electronic
equipment to help with purchase decisions. There are hints on how to take photographs,
enhance images, print images online, and a glossary of photographic terms.
http://photo.cnet.com
Kodak – Picture Centre
This site gives links to information about using digital cameras, taking better
photographs and manipulating digital images.
http://playground.kodak.com/cgi-bin/filterFactory/asCgi.pl?app=home
Journal
Interested in keeping a journal this summer? Let English Online give you some
suggestions about what to include and how you might use your journal writing
as a springboard to publishing your writing.
http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/resources/units/creative_writing/journal.html
Barb
Wired
Barb Wired is an English Online website featuring an online newspaper for secondary
students, written by secondary students. The newspaper is set up so young people
between the ages of 12 and 18 can contribute and read articles about their issues
and interests. Articles can either be sent by teachers or directly by young
people.
http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/barbwired/home.html
Please note: These links were valid when this page was posted. However the Web is very volatile, and TKI has no control over outside websites. Please let us know if you find anything inappropriate, if you find a broken link, or if you have an update for a link by emailing links@tki.org.nz. Te Kete Ipurangi recommends that teachers view all websites we link to before using them with students.
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