Summer Learning Journey - Day #2 : It's All in a Day's Work

Maori Whare

Hey bloggers! Today is Day #2 of the Summer Learning Journey! I am so excited to start! Let's begin!

Activity 1 : A House or A Home?

In the 1800's the majority of Maori Peopl

Here is a Maori Village!

e lived in villages named Pa. Each village had something called Katua where people cooked, Pataka where they stored good food, and Wharepuni where the Maori slept. I've been asked to look at one and see if it looks like my house I live in now! On my blog, I have to compare the wharepuni to your own home. What are two similarities and two differences between a wharepuni and your house?

House Details and Differences :

Roofing : Whare = Wood, Tree Wood

Roofing  : My House = Concrete Tiles

Flooring : Whare = Wood, Plank Wood

Flooring : My House = Carpet

Walls : Whare = Maybe Rakau Wood?

Walls : My House = Cement Blocks

Windows : Whare = Mid-Air

Window : My House = Glass

Those are the differences between my house and a Maori Whare back in the historic days.

Activity 2 : The Rules Of Engagement

During the early years in New Zealand, men and women would often marry at a young age. Women were expected to have babies and remain in the home caring for their children. Few, if any, left home in search of work. Men, on the other hand, were expected to work outside of the home.

These days, we don’t have the same strict expectations about work. Girls and boys can choose their own path in life. In fact, Rachel was lucky enough to go to university and to follow her dream of becoming a teacher!

Here is a picture of me as a Flight Attendant
setting up the plane for the day!

I have been asked to draw a picture of myself working my dream job! I would love to either become a travel blogger ( like Rachel ) a flight attendant, or a vlogger or maybe even a film maker! I would love to travel the world! I've already been to Fiji, Hawaii, and Seattle! You can check out those blog posts from my travels here:

http://pesmitchellm.blogspot.co.nz/2017/09/travel-blog-post-day-1-hawaii.html

http://pesmitchellm.blogspot.co.nz/2017/09/travel-blog-post-day-2-hawaii.html

http://pesmitchellm.blogspot.co.nz/2017/09/travel-blog-post-day-3-hawaii-fun-day.html

http://pesmitchellm.blogspot.co.nz/2017/09/travel-blog-post-day-4-hawaii-wedding.html

http://pesmitchellm.blogspot.co.nz/2017/09/travel-blog-post-day-5-hawaii-volcano.html

http://pesmitchellm.blogspot.co.nz/2017/09/travel-blog-post-day-6-seattle.html

Bonus Activity : Special Meals

Here is what a Musubi looks like!
Image Attribution
Click on this link to see how to make it!

Back in the 1800's Maori had a simple diet. The could simply catch fish, grow kumura plants and crops or even hunt down some wild animals such as a pig or lamb. I have been asked to post on my blog a picture my favourite food and I have to explain to you why it's my favourite food!

Rachel's favourite food is wood - fired pizza. My favourite food would have to be Spam Musubi's. Yum! They are a homemade Hawaiian Dish invented when Japanese came to Hawaii. It's so delicious. I love Musubi's because they are a mixture of Spam and Sushi and the end result is delicious.  Click on the image attribution under the image for the recipe!

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By Mitchell.M
19/12/17