Day 19: Planes, trains and automobiles
It’s the last day in your country and it’s the final chance to head out and see places or people that you have yet to visit. It’s also your last day to sample the local food and enjoy the atmosphere. You decide that you will head out of the city and explore some of the smaller, neighbouring towns. In order to leave the city, you will need to find a vehicle. It could be a bus, a train, a taxi, a bicycle, a scooter...
Activity 1
Let’s imagine that the neighbouring town was about 30 kilometres away. There are a number of beautiful villages and interesting things to see along the way. You have four options for this trip. You can take a:
- Train – 25 minute ride; No stops along the way; $12 for the trip (return)
- Bus – 45 minute ride; Two stops along the way to look at interesting villages; $8 for the trip (return)
- Scooter – 1 hour ride; Unlimited number of stops; $5 for the trip (return)
- Bicycle – 2 hour ride; Unlimited number of stops but there are some hills along the way; $1 (return)
On your blog, tell us which of these four options you would choose and why!
I will choose the Train because it is quicker to go back to New Zealand.
Activity 2
These days there are, literally, dozens of different kinds of vehicles that we can use. Some of them are quite familiar (eg. car, truck, bus) but some are very unique and different. Watch this Youtube clip of the most Amazing vehicles ever made.
When you have finished tell us which of the vehicles you liked the most. On your blog tell us the name of the vehicle and the reasons why you liked it so much. There are a number of pretty interesting options!
I like the jet back because I can fly anywhere I like and it can go higher and higher.
Bonus Activity
The Canadian government has decided to build the longest walking trail in the world. It is called the ‘Great Trail’ and it covers 15 000 miles. Wow! For this activity, we are drawing inspiration from this walking trail and thinking about our own footprints.
Your task is to use DrawIsland tool to create your own digital footprint. The footprint must include your name and the name of the country that you are visiting. Otherwise, you can decorate it in any way that you want. It’s totally up to you! Once you have drawn your footprint, save it, and then upload it to your blog. Here is an example of my footprint:
Hi Helena,
ReplyDeleteI really like the colour that you chose for your footprint. It's so bright and dynamic. I also like you included a heart and wrote out your entire name. It's pretty tricky, isn't it?
I think that you have done a really nice job with this journey, Helena. You have managed to complete a number of activities in a very short period of time. You were clearly very dedicated. Way to go!
I hope that you enjoyed the journey and learned a little bit about some new and different transportation options. So far, you are the only person to have chosen the jet for activity #2. I think that your reasoning is really good. I, too, would like to fly higher and higher. It sounds like a lot of fun!
Speaking of fun, I hope that you're having a great holiday so far! Enjoy the rest of your break and feel free to post comments on other student's blogs to encourage them to keep up with their blogging and to finish the journey!
Cheers,
Rachel :)
Hi Helena!
DeleteI'm Mark, another teacher working on the Summer Learning Journey with Rachel. I've been looking after some other schools, so it's exciting to come visit some other students blogs!
I really liked this one of your blog. I think you've done a really good job of your digital footprint and I love the colour you've chosen too.
Keep up the great work and doing your best!
Kia kaha!
Mark
Hi Helena,
ReplyDeleteNice choice of colour for you footprint! Is lime green your favourite? It looks very bright and summery!
Leslie