Tuvalu Language Week Maths Task 1: Area

(In this task we had to calculate the area of the flags above.)

 

Tuvalu Language Week Maths Task 4: Death Rate

(In this task we had to look at a graph about the death rate of Tuvaluans and then answer the following questions about it.)

 

Tuvaluan Language Week Maths Task 3: Birth Rate

 

(In this task we had to answer questions about the line graph about the birth rates in Tuvalu.)

Tuvalu Language Week: Task 3 A Beginners Guide

 Tuvalu is a small country with only around 11 thousand inhabitants. There are about 8 islands that are inhabited by civilisation and despite this low population Tuvalu is rich with culture, interesting food and laid back people. It’s very language is similar to other Polynesian countries such as Samoa. In this essay I will give a beginners guide to the beautiful islands that is Tuvalu

Tuvalu, like a lot of Polynesian countries, has a focus on dancing, music and handcrafting. The women wear a traditional distinct dress which are made from pandanus leaf strips which are hand dyed using traditional patterns and unique colours. When feasts are held you can expect to see various different kinds of traditional dances and traditional melodies which are held in a specific place called the Maneapeas (meeting houses). There are all sorts of Maneapeas that are all different and unique. Christianity and religion in general is strong in Tuvalu and on Sundays are a day for relaxing and attending church. You must be careful in what activities you decide to indulge in on Sunday. Women are asked to wear simple and plain clothes in villages and towns. A holiday that is special for Tuvaluan people is Independence day on October 1st. The culture of Tuvalu is interesting and broad. We shall now divulge into the cultural foods that you might see if you are invited to a meeting house or are just eating food in general.

There are many types of interesting food of the Tuvalu culture. Tuvalu food is centred around coconuts and the many types of fish in the many lagoons of Tuvalu. Rice is also another staple in Tuvalu cuisine. Like other Polynesian countries the coconut is used in many different ways such as using the water of the coconut, using coconut milk and even using the flesh of the coconut. One of the traditional dishes in Tuvalu is Pulaka which is called a “swamp crop”. It is a lot like swamp taro except swamp crop has bigger leaves and more bigger roots. Coconut crab, fish from the lagoons and from the ocean, seabirds and pork. Bananas and breadfruit are also stable crops. Pork is eaten on important occasions such as parties and fatelels.  Corn in Tuvalu is usually toxic so it is always cooked in an earth oven. Tuvalu cuisine is filled with many different interesting types of food that are all probably delicious. Now let’s talk about the joyful people who make this delicious cuisine: the Tuvaluans. 

The Tuvaluans are kind and relaxed people who pride themselves on their religion. Although their country is very small and is sadly dwindling away due to climate change despite this fact the Tuvaluans are one of the kindest and joyful people you’ll ever meet. In fact on one recount supposedly every time a Tuvaluan would come to NZ the tuvaluans who are already in NZ all crowd around and welcome the new Tuvaluans with a massive feast. This shows a level of kindness that’s not very common these days. Like any good Christian they treat each other with kindness and despite not being from the same mother or father they are all connected through their beliefs and culture. The Tuvaluans also show optimism and perseverance as despite their country sadly getting more inhabitable little by little as days go by they still are happy and don’t give in to the sad circumstances life has presented them.

In conclusion the Tuvaluans culture blossoms with interesting traditions, scrumptious food and the most relaxed and happy people you’ll ever meet. Remember this beginners guide is just a little introduction to the culture and people of Tuvalu and you can learn so much more about it. With Tuvalu language week coming to end please raise awareness about climate change and the effect it has on Tuvalu and practise any good self sustaining habits that will be able to help not only Tuvalu but the entire Earth.

Tuvalu Language Week Task 5: The Tuvalu Flag

(In this task we answered some questions about the Tuvalu Flag. My answers are in the colour red.)

 

Tuvaluan Language Week Task 4: Poster

 

(In this task we had to pick a phrase in Tuvaluan and then make a poster out of it. For mine I picked actions speak louder then words.)

Tuvaluan Language Week: Task 2: History

 (In this task we had to write 5 facts about Tuvaluan history. Hope you enjoy learning about it.)

Tuvaluan Language Week: Task 1 Phrases

 

(In this task we had to translate some phrases into Tuvaluan.)

Geometry Challenge

 

(In this task we had to answer questions about geometry. This is a followup to the DMIC slides I posted before.)

DMIC Week 8

 

(In this task we had to answer questions relating to geometry. We also had to create our own geometric patterns for this task as well.) 

Just Dance: Literacy

 

(In this task we had to answer some questions about the song Waka Waka from Shakira which is in Just Dance. There were bonus slides to this slide deck but I mainly focused on the main slides.)

Graphics Tech Class

 

(In this task we had to for graphics go on tinkercad and use various skills to make a name tag. These skills involve resizing shapes, using workplanes, aligning and grouping and using the hole tool. After we finished we then downloaded it as a STL for 3D printing.)

Tokyo Olympics

(In this first slide we had to record ourselves on the questions about our scratch projects. In the next slide we had to give it out of 5 star review and then answer some questions on the slide as well.)

Martian Equality

 

(This is a followup of the Astrobiologist post where we had to either make a poster or an ad. This is an ad for Martian equality.)

Astrobiology: Finding Extraterrestrial life

 

(In this task we had to answer questions about Astrobiology and Extraterrestrial life. We had to read and watch videos beforehand to give us some context about the questions.)

Design Brief: Graphics

 

(In this task we had to do a graphics design brief for clocks. I chose my dad because he wants a analogue clock in the lounge.)

Types Of Clocks: Graphics

(In this task we went on a tech google meeting for graphics and do a poster on clocks. These are just a bunch of clocks I found the internet.)

 

Te Whare Tapa Whā: Taha Hinengaro

 

(In this task we had to do something that is related to Taha Hinengaro. Taha Hinengaro is related to emotions and mental well being.

Explanation Of Tonga: Beginners Guide

 Have you ever heard of the country Tonga? If you haven’t then this is the right place for you. Tonga is a vibrant and cheerful country who was so friendly they got dubbed by James Cook as The Friendly Islands.  Although being discovered by one of the most notorious British explorers, Tonga isn’t really that well known in western countries that aren’t that populated by Polynesians.  In this essay I will break down the 3 categories that make up Tonga which are the religious beliefs , dance culture and people. 

Tongan people or Polynesian people in general are one of the most religious people I’ve ever seen or met. Tonga especially is very religious, in fact it’s so religious that the flag is designed through religious belief. The reason why Tonga’s flag is red in colour is to represent the blood of Christ and even has a cross on the flag as well. Tonga is mostly open through Monday to Saturday but on Sundays every store is closed. Most of Tonga is very religious so most people would all go to church on Sunday.  Tonga has a sort of bell system that is called Fafangu which rings only 2 times. The first ring means church is about to start and the second ring means that you go inside the church now.  Now you know some facts about Tonga’s religious system. Now we’ll talk about the colourful and cheerful culture of the Tongan people.

Tongan people have a very interesting and traditional dance. The boys demonstrate masculinity and participate in a fast paced traditional dance called the Mako. The Mako has very high energy music playing in the background while the boys dance in sync to the music with high energy. A common thing that the boys do as the introduction of the Mako is a Fakatapu. It’s a sort of welcoming song to the guests who are watching and is calm and soothing. The Fakatapu isn’t always done as the boys might want to do something different but it is a common thing to do. Then we move on to the girls. The girls traditionally do a Tau'olunga that focuses on the melody of the music. The girls also do Fakatapu but like I said before, they are more gentle and focus more on the calmness of the music. The boys and girls however can do a group dance which is called Mauluulu the Laka Laka, Soke. The Mauluulu is more of a sit down dance as the boys and girls sit down and unlike the mako there’s no exaggerated dance moves. The Laka Laka is when the boys and girls stand up and dance to the music while just standing in one spot and not really moving everywhere like the Mako. The Soke is when the boys and girls use sticks and can move around and is very high energy. The Tongan dance culture is very interesting and unique. Let’s now move on to the Tongan people themselves.

Tongan people are very friendly people. Sports is a very popular thing for young adolescents or the elderly. Rugby is like religion to Tonga as lots of Polynesians love rugby including the elderly. Rugby Union is very popular among Tongan people and even Rugby League. Tongan people are very fun people to be around and are full of jokes and humour. The adults are strict when they need to be but when around their friends are joyful and laugh a lot. Overall Tongan people are carefree and relaxed people to be around who are serious when the occasion calls for it but always make sure to laugh with their friends after. They are proud of their culture and identity which is why if you were at a rugby stadium and Tonga was playing you would see dozens and dozens of red t-shirts and red flags all cheering for their boys who are representing their country.

In conclusion Tonga is a religious country with an interesting dance culture and friendly carefree people. Not only that but it is a beautiful country with the bluest oceans you will ever see. So if you were to go on a vacation to any country perhaps put Tonga on one of your go to places and I promise you you won’t regret it.

DMIC Week 6

 

(In this task we had to answer questions on the slides about coordinates.)

Stress And Anxiety Poster: What To Do At Lockdown

 

(This is a continuation of the stress and anxiety slides I posted. On the last slide they said to make a google drawing of things you can do at home to avoid stress and anxiety so I picked 4 things. )

Stress And Anxiety

 

(In this task we had to work on questions that had to do with stress and anxiety.  We first watched a video beforehand that gave us context on the slides.)

Coordinates And Vectors

 

(In this task we had to do maths task on coordinates and vectors. We had to look at the x and y axis and then answer the questions on vectors and coordinates.)

Te Whare Tapa Whā:Taha Tinana

 

(In this task we had to answer questions on Taha Tinana. We then had to post a picture of us practising Taha Tinana.)

Te Whare Tapa Whā:Taha Wairua

 

(In this task we had to do a pepeha about our family and villages. We then post a picture of our family doing activities together.)

Te Whare Tapa Whā: Taha Whanau

 

(In this task we had to answer questions on Taha Whanau which makes up whare Tapa Wha. We then had to insert a picture of our family doing something together on lockdown.

How To Be Normal

 

(In this task we had to read a fictional text and then answer some comprehension questions on the slides. The character in the text struggles with anxiety and with an overwhelming need to be normal.)

Toku Whakapapa

 

(In this task we had to learn some Maori words on family then we had to answer the questions on the slides. We then had to record ourselves saying our family in Maori.)

DMIC Vectors Week 7

 

(In this task we had to learn about vectors and answer the questions on the slides. Since it is Tongan language week the slides are in a Tongan style.)