Kiwis bush shelter information (key things to know)

What is the S.T.O.P acronym for survival:

STOP, THINK, OBSERVE, PLAN

STOP, TAKE A BREATH, OBSERVE, PLAN

STOP, THINK, OBSERVE, PATIENT

Finding freshwater:

Try to find water in a stream that has been under sunlight ( sun helps kill bacteria )

When you find water boil to make it safe to drink ( boiling it helps it get clean )

You can survive 3 days without water, in that case always bring a drink bottle with you

Shelter:

Don't make your shelter a mansion just make it sturdy to block out wind and rain.

Make your shelter on flat land and not close to the water

To create a bed get leaves and put them under your shelter to make it warm and comfy

Fire:

Build it on a dry surface and where the wind can't hit it

Use tinder, kindling and dry logs to create a fire

Make you fire small so that it uses minimum fule

Basic first aid:

Bandages, tweezers, creams, scissors, Benadryl ( etc )

Always carry a first aid kit no matter where and you are going

To prevent anyone from getting hurt don't run and wear protective gear ( if on bike etc )

Signaling for help:

If you have a flashlight flash it three times

If the is a helicopter flying above you get a mirror and reflect it to the helicopter

Shout really loud or create a fire

Chapter Chat term 4 week 5 task 2

This week I decided to do two tasks and for my second one, I am going to do digital design for my fantastic favorite. The task was that you have to digitally design a storyboard of one part of the story. I did the part when Ghost stole the shoes from the store everything sports. For this task, I used storyboard to redesign the scene.

Chapter chat term 4 week 5 task 1

This week I decided to do A way with words for my pic and mix. I did an acrostic poem with the letters Coach Brody. I did a blue-themed poster and decorated it with rainbowed colored sprinkles. This is the first task that I am going to do.

Kawakawa tree research rotation 3

KAWAKAWA

This week for our third rotation we are looking at different types of trees. For this task, you have to research one tree that you think you are interested in. I am researching about Kawakawa.

There is another name for Kawakawa witch is Piper excelsum.

You can find Kawakawa on the north island, west coast, banks Peninsula and on the east coast of the south island.

Humans can use this plant to make Kawakawa balm witch is made fo your skincare, teeth, It can be on minor cuts and grazes, pimples, chapped lips, nappy rash, and just about anything else you can think of.

The plant Kawakawa looks like this ↪ 

Kawakawa balm looks like this ↪

Knot tying lessons with Mrs.Heaven and Mrs.Loft!!!

This term we are having rotations about surviving in the New Zealand bush. We are in our second rotation and I am in the second rotation with Mrs.Heaven and Mrs.Loft. In this rotation, we have been learning about how to tie different types of knots. I decided to learn about three different types of knots. (Reef Knot, Alpine butterfly Knot, and Overhand knot) Reef Knot, you could use this knot when you need to tie something together. Alpine butterfly Knot, you could use this knot when you need to toe something. Overhand knot, you could also use this to toe something or toe something together.

Chapter Chat week 4 term 4

This week I did the creation station task, the task was to either make coach Brody's GOLD MEDAL or create a book cover of the book Ghost or draw Ghost in his blue defenders track team uniform. I chose to draw Ghost in his blue defenders track team uniform. I also did things that represent him like his family and the silver bullets that he stole.