Dangerous decibels

1. You can only go to a heavy metal concert for 0 seconds.
2. It is not good to be at a rock concert for more than two minutes.
3. When you ears start to hurt when swimming don't go any deeper than that.
4. You can listen to sounds that are 80 decibels and under forever.
5. You can only have your volume on anything at 2/3 of the max volume e.g if your max volume is 30, you can only have at 20.
6. Use headphones instead of ear pods.
7. Do not put a vibrating tuning fork right next to your ear.
8. DO NOT put anything inside your ear canal.
9. It is not safe to stand inside a tornado because it will instantly make you deaf.

Similes (not cliches)

As sharp as snakes fang ready to pierce someones skin.

As shiny as a a brand new ferrari racing down the street.

As relaxed as fat guy watching his favourite T.V show at 9:50 PM.

Intricate like the craftsmanship of the ninjas katana ready to fight.

Burning like a campfire on a beach in California on a beautiful summers night.

Chinese Zodiac

Read the Zodiac Story

Answer these questions

Number the animals in order

1st - Rat

2nd - Ox

3rd - Tiger

4th - Rabbit

5th - Dragon

6th - Snake

7th - Horse

8th - Sheep

9th - Monkey

10th - Rooster

11th - Dog

12th - Pig

Which animal is not in the zodiac?

Cat.

Why is this animal not in the zodiac?

Because the cat drowned in a river.

Why was the emperor surprised about the animal which came in 5th place?

Because he is a flying animal.

Look at the artwork

Find out the following

What is the zodiac animal for 2014?

Horse.

What is the zodiac animal which represents the year you were born in?

Snake.

What are the personality characteristics of your animal?
Strong willed and intense, you display great wisdom.

Limb and life

Q. How old is Cameron?

A. 28

Q. When was Cameron hit by a train?

A. September 15, 2001

Q. How did Cameron lose his limbs?

A. He was hit by a train.

Q. How much sets of legs does Cameron have?

A. He has 3. One each for walking, running & swimming

Q. What film did cameron feature in?

A .2008 feature film Stop-Loss.

Q. How does Cameron help soldiers who have lost limbs?

A. He gives motivational talks to soldiers who have lost limbs.

Q. How much do Cameron's legs cost?

A. $40,000 each.

Q. What kind of legs does Cameron have?

A. Prosthetic.

Q. Which limbs did cameron lose?

A. His right arm and both legs.

Q. What did Cameron say in one of his speeches?

A.  "I left the wheelchair five months after the accident and I don’t want to have to use it again."

Find and watch a recent video of Cameron. Embed the video.

Maths week: Day 5

The 20 Dollar Question.
One of these knots is not a knot.
Which knot is it ?
(a) Red
(b) Blue
(c) Green

Blue √

The 20 Dollar Question.

Two of these knots are not knots.

Which two are they?

(a) Red and blue.

(b) Blue and green.

(c) Red and green. 

Red and blue x

The 40 Dollar Question. 

This very famous clock is in

the St Pancras Railway

Station in London.

Lots of movies have this

clock in them.

What time is it ?

(a) 11 - 20

(b) 11 - 40

(c) 7 - 58

11:40 √

The 60 Dollar Question. 

The start of this century was a day

celebrated through-out the world.

Your parents will remember it !!

What day of the week was 

January 1st, 2000 ?

Saturday √

The 80 Dollar Question. 

What is this? It looks quite old

and is in the British Science

Museum.

Is it

(a) A toy.

(b) A money box.

(c) The first calculator.

A calculator √

The 80 Dollar Question. 

At low tide the water comes

up as far as the fourth rung

on the ladder of the ship.

What happens at full tide?

The water 

(a) comes up to the top 

of the ladder.

(b) comes up to the

bottom of the ladder.

(c) stays on the fourth

rung of the ladder.

The water comes up to the top of the ladder. x

Maths week: Day 4

The 20 Dollar Question.
This man was one of the
greatest mathematicians.
Calculate the age
Leonhard Euler was when
he died.

He was 76 when he died. √

The 30 Dollar Question.

Pierre de Fermat was a very

gifted French mathematician.

How old was he when he died?

He was 64 when he died. √

The 30 Dollar Question.

Sofia Kovalevskaya was an

outstanding mathematician who was a 

Russian and very popular.

She was born in Moscow in 1850 and

died in Stockholm in 1891.

How long did she live for?

She lived for 41 years. √

The 40 Dollar Question.

Sir Isaac Newton was

one of the greatest

mathematicians of

all time.

He was born in England

on Christmas day.

How long did he live

for? 

He lived for 64 years. x

Maths week: Day 3

Daily Dollar Questions Level 3

Wednesday: 

The Marvellous Majestic 

Mathematical Word Search ! 

F R A C T I O N Y T

F O U R S Q U A R E

G M U L T I P L Y N

G E O M E T R Y P V

O A L G E B R A H Y

N T V D E C A G O N

E S P E N T A G O N

A R I T H M E T I C

T W O D I V I D E G

I J T R I A N G L E

Words:

1. Fraction
2. Four
3. Square
4. Multiply
5. Geometry
6. Algebra
7. Pentagon
8. Arithmetic
9. Two
10. Divide
11. Ten
12. Angle
13. Decagon
14. One
15. ?

There are 15 words buried in this

marvellous majestic mathematical table.

They are all mathematics words.

How many can you find ?

You will get 20 mathsweek dollars for

every word you find !

Maths week: Day 2

These problems are tricky!
The 20 Dollar Question.
The hot water tap when it is full-on can fill a bath in 7 minutes.
What fraction of the bath can it fill in 1 minute?
1/7 √
The 40 Dollar Question.
When the cold water tap is full-on it can the
fill the bath completely in 5 minutes.
Colin has just had a long hard run and
wants to have a cold-water bath.
How long will the cold water tap take to fill
3/5 of the bath for Colin?
3 mins- 180 secs √
The 60 Dollar Question.
The cold water tap when it
is full-on can fill a bath in 5
minutes.
The hot water tap when it is
full-on can fill a bath in 7
minutes.
How long will it take both taps
to fill the bath when they are
both set to full-on.
Give you answer in minutes
and seconds.
6 mins - 360 secs x
The 80 Dollar Question.
When the bath is full its volume is 1 cubic
metres. Archi is a person with a volume of
He carefully jumps into the bath.
How much water will spill over the side of
the bath!
Give your answer in cubic metres.
0.08 cubic metres.  x
The 100 Dollar Question.
When the plug is open the bath will empty
completely in 4 minutes.
Now when Toni comes to have a bath the
cold water tap and the hot water tap are both
set to run full-on but unfortunately someone
has left the plug open and the water flows out
at the same time.
How long will it take to fill the bath now?
Give you answer in minutes and seconds.
10 mins - 600 secs x

Maths week: Day 1

How much did Lou lose?
Lou lost $45, but I didn't get the correct answer because I was still adding up when the class started marking.
I got up to $15.

The link to the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7pMYHn-1yA

6 ways to improve a bicycle

1. Built in head and tail lights.
2. Shock resistant handlebar grips.
3. Stronger spokes.
4. Removable map stand.
5. pre-installed bike pump holder.
6. Shock proof phone holder and protector.

Coke bottle new caps

Coke has designed 16 new bottle caps which mean that people can reuse coke bottles for lots of different purposes.

Coca Cola teamed up with award-winning ad agency Ogilvy & Mather China on a new “2nd Lives” campaign and created 16 red screw-on caps that transform the otherwise-useless left-over plastic bottle into something creative, fun and usable. This environmentally friendly campaign launched in Vietnam, where 40,000 free caps will be given away when purchasing the iconic soda drink.

DO NOT CHEAT BY LOOKING AT THE INTERNET!

Try to guess what the 16 changed bottle caps are:

1. Bubble blower.
2. Beginner chopsticks.
3. Straw.
4. Pacifier
5. Soap bottle.
6. Spray bottle.
7. Tap.
8. Plastic rocket top.
9. Bottle rocket.
10. Microphone.

Actual caps.

1. Pencil sharpener
2. Babies rattle
3. Spray bottle
4. Soap dispenser
5. Weights
6. Bubble blower
7. Water gun
8. Marker pen
9. Drip bottle
10. Salt & pepper shaker
11. Whistle
12. Sauce pourer
13. Soya
14. Another sprayer
15. Night light
16. Oil cap

Clue for 1 bottle cap to get you on the road: it’s round, translucent and pops.

AFTER WE HAVE GUESSED, find the list of 16 bottle caps using the internet.

Child safety handbook continued

Chapter 1 Personal Awareness

Part 2 - Health p23 - 30

1. What is the recommendation for

- television?

Limit television viewing times to no more than two hours a day.

- rewards for good behaviour?

Use healthy treats instead of candy or sweets.

- number of meals and snacks per day?

3 nutritious meals and 2 snacks

- exercise?

At least two hours a week.

- salt?

Choose food low in salt.

- milk?

Drink fat reduced milk if over two?

- soft drinks?

2. True or False?

- Boys have more body fat than girls - True

- Being a vegetarian can affect your iron levels - True

- Children under 4 years olds shouldn’t eat raw carrots - True

- It is safe to store leftover food in cans - False

3. Name 7 things children can be allergic to

• Animals √
• Plants √
• Dust √
• Weather v
• Chemicals √
• Bee stings √
• Peanuts √

Child safety handbook

Child Safety Handbook

Chapter 1 Personal Awareness

Part 2 - Health p23 - 30

1. What edition of the Child Safety Handbook is this?

Second edition x

2. Where does the information in the CSH come from?

New Zealand Nutrition foundation √

3. What is a disclaimer and why is there a disclaimer in the CSH?

A statement that denies something, especially responsibility. The disclaimer in this book is saying that if something goes wrong, the company who made the book does not accept responsibility. √

4. What are 3 medical conditions which can develop as a result of being overweight in childhood?

Diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol. √

5. What is the recommendation for

- milk?

Drink reduced fat milk if over two. √n

Children's quiz

1. Where do Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet and Kanga live?

100 acre wood. √

2. What country is Dracula’s castle found?

Romania. √

3. Tin Tin’s friend Captain Haddock lived in what house?

Marlinspike hall. √

4. Huckleberry Finn travelled down what river?

Mississippi river. √

5. Where did Paddington Bear come from?

Darkest peru. √

6. The Scarlett Pimpernell was set where and when?

1792 in France. √

7. Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson was set where?

Wild highlands. x

8. In The Cay, 11 year old Phillip Enright’s boat leaves from where before it is torpedoed?

Curaçao. √

9. In what city does Black Beauty pull a taxicab?

London. √

10. Where was Tarzan raised?

The African jungle. √

11. Where was James Biggleworth otherwise known as Biggles born?

India. √

12. Where does 7 year old Sara Crewe from the Litte Princess story go to school?

Miss Michin's boarding school for girls. √

13. Which country does Lemuel Gulliver wash ashore on his first voyage after being shipwrecked?

Lilliput. √

14. What country does a family who were shipwrecked come from? Their names were father: Willian, mother: 

Elizabeth, and children Fritz, Ernest, Jack and Franz

Switzerland. √

15. In Hans Christian Andersen’s story “The Emperor’s New Clothes” where was the emporer when a child said “but he isn’t wearing anything at all!”

A parade. √

16. In Charles Dicken’s Oliver Twist where does Oliver spend his early years picking and weaving oakum?

Workhouse. √

17. In the “Little House in the Big Woods” the first of the Little House on the Prairie series, where is the Ingall’s family home?

Wisconsin. √

18. What city is Maurice Gee’s Under the Mountain set?

19. What is the title of Lynley Dodd’s book about a bossy warthog?

20. In what countries did the group in Journey to the Centre of the Earth go underground and then emerge?