Summer Learning Journey - Day #18 : Social Systems

Hey Bloggers! Here is Day #18 for you! I have been really busy. Anyways, Let's Begin!

Activity 1 : Mixed Member Proportional 

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In 1996, New Zealand adopted the MMP voting system. In September of 2017 we had a national election.

Everyone in New Zealand, over the age of 18, was invited to vote for who they wanted to form the next government in New Zealand.

The race was really close and in the end, three different political parties (Labour, New Zealand First and the Green Party), came together to form the new government.

It is called a ‘coalition government’ because it includes different people from different political parties.

I have been asked to imagine that I had to form a coalition government with two other people. I would partner up with my Uncle Chris and my Aunty Angie. I think they are really intelligent people who would be great people for the job. That's who I would pick!

Glen Innes, Auckland, New Zealand.

Activity 2 : Migration

Over the past few decades, there has been a huge rise in the number of people coming to New Zealand to live and/or travel. Rachel was one of those people! In fact, she moved with her family to New Zealand in 2010 and she is so glad that she did. It’s a pretty amazing place to call home! At the moment she lives about 10 minutes from three stunning beaches and a beautiful national park.

Speaking of home, where do I live? On my blog I have been asked to post a picture of my hometown and provide a list of 3 things tourists would like to do and participate in. What do I like about my hometown?

I don't live in the Glen Innes suburb but I like to think Pt England, Tamaki, Wai o Taiki Bay and Panmure are apart of this suburb. I also grew up here and my great - grandparents live here moving soon as of the housing crisis happening right now.

Here a list of 3 things tourists could do :

• Swimming - they could swim at our local beaches in Pt England. It's a great place to visit on a sunny day. I recommend going with a lot of people. It's pretty boring with no one there. Especially fun when there is Movies in the Parks.
• Landscape - we have amazing beautiful landscapes such as reserves, beaches, creeks, rivers and our very own Mountain ( Maunga ) located in Mt Wellington.
• Entertainment - we have a lot of events that happen in our area such as : Movies in the Park, Te Oro Public Events, Matariki Festivals and more!

Bonus Activity : Modern Learning Enviroment

Over the past few years, a number of schools have changed the way that they teach. Instead of one teacher working in one classroom with one group of students, some schools have built huge classrooms where many teachers work together to teach a big group of students. This is called a ‘Modern Learning Environment’ (MLE).

I have been asked to imagine that I was a classroom teacher and was to design my very own classroom. I used Sumo Paint as my drawing picture provider.

Here is mine : ------->

Tables - I have created 3 circles to show an example of circular tables where the whole classroom could work together and help each other out.

Classroom Rug - I have shaped a big circular rug in the corner of the room that is huge and a bright colour.

Storage and Entertainment - I created a star shaped organiser to store things such as books, paper, pens, crayons and maybe some spot prizes and candy! Also a TV on in the corner I forgot to add.

Thanks For Reading!

By Mitchell.M

25/01/17