The Great Depression - Social Studies

On the first day back for term 3 in social studies, we have moved on to a new topic, "Holocaust". Our first task was to research the 'Great Depression' and answer several questions regarding the subject. The Great Depression was a global crisis that impacted several countries including, Germany, New Zealand, Austria. and many more. Overall, it changed how the economy worked since Wall Street crashed, leading to economic decline. Furthermore, we were also required to write our paragraphs by following the structure of a lawyer paragraph to answer the given questions. Each; containing around 6-8 sentences.

 The Great Depression 

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Why was Germany hit the hardest during the depression? In 1929, the Wall Street Crash led to a global crisis, while Germany underwent more difficulties than any other country. As a result of the recall of US loans, which addressed its economic collapse. Producing outcomes such as a rise in unemployment and poverty. Which later concluded in a chain of events that ended in the destruction of German democracy. One of the most obvious consequences of this collapse was an enormous surge in unemployment; throughout the winter of 1929-30, the abundance of unemployment rose from 1.4 million to over 2 million. Furthermore, Germans started to succumb to their faith in democracy and attended utmost parties such as the communists and the Nazis for quick and simple solutions. Even after the five-year recovery, the German economy was not resilient enough to endure significant withdrawals of cash and capital. Hence the reason why Germany was hit the hardest during the great depression. Explain what Germany had to agree to by signing the Treaty of Versailles? The Treaty of Versailles is a peace document signed a the end of World War 1 by the Allied and associated powers and by Germany. The German government agreed to sign the Treaty of Versailles in June 1919 to obtain peace. However, the terms they had to follow were quite damaging to Germany. Such events are territory being taken from Germany, seizing valuable industrial and agricultural income from it too. According to article 231, the War Guilt Clause accused Germany and its allies of starting the war, leading to humiliation and anger. Furthermore, they had to pay the reparations of £6.6 billion, which resulted in the long unsuccessful recovery of their economy. Additionally, their armed forces were ultimately reduced. How was NZ affected by the depression? As the Great Depression began, the effects of the crash were not promptly apparent. However, during 1930 export prices started to decline, falling 45% by 1933. This was overwhelming as New Zealand was dependent on agricultural exports. Unemployment rates rose to 12% and, those who were able to save their jobs; usually found their wages cut by as much as 20%. A group of unemployed riots rocked Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in the first six months of 1932. While the government tried to help those who are experiencing depression conditions through unemployment relief schemes, which required them to travel long distances for a small payment. Overall, this lasted for a total of 5 years.

Speeding Past School - Science

Aim: To see if there are any cars that are speeding past school (HHS). 

Method. 

1. Measure distance ... power pole  ---> power pole = 50m

2. Time how long it takes a car to travel this distance. 

- "Flag person" indicates when the car passes their pole. 

- "Timer person" starts when the car passes and stops when the car passes their pole. 

- "Writer person," writes down times. 

3.  Collect 10 times. 

4. Calculate speed in m/s ---> convert to km/hr.

5. Are there any speeders?

Results: 

Speed	Car 1	Car 2	Car 3	Car 4	Car 5	Car 6	Car 7	Car 8	Car 9	Car 10	Average
Time (s)	04.69	3.59	4.50	4.40	5.40	4.15	6.09	3.77	3.43	5.02	4.504
m/s-1	0.6	13.9	11.1	11.3	9.25	12	13.2	14.5	9.96	8.21	11.402
km/hr-1	38.1	50	39.90	33.3	43.2	29.5	47.5	52.2	35.8	40.9	46.01

Conclusion:

As the speed limit around the school is 50kmph, there was only one car that drove past the speeding limit, which is car 8. Police enforce a 4km/h tolerance of the posted speed limit outside schools. However, 46.01 km/hr being the average speed; it is not speeding. 

1. What was the average speed of the cars you measured?

The average speed of cars was 46.01 km/hr. 

2. Should the Principal be worried about speeding on this road?

I believe that the Principal shouldn't be worried about speeding, as it doesn't happen constantly around the school. However, going 52 km/hr is still considered speeding, but not to a great amount. 

3. Outline how you could improve this investigation and make it more accurate.

By using a proper speed detecting device, we would be able to detect the velocity of vehicles more accurately than timing. I also believe that we should measure different car types, as there multiple car types. 

Green Peace - Social Studies

Who is Greenpeace? 

Greenpeace is a global, independent campaigning organisation that uses non-violent protest and inventive communication to reveal global environmental problems. Additionally, they promote solutions that would result in; a green and peaceful future. Greenpeace can be found universally, as it is home to 26 independent national/regional organisations across 55 countries beyond Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Pacific.  

What have they done to make positive change?

Greenpeace is involved in a variety of issues ranging from protecting our oceans, ancient forests, slowly eliminate fossil fuels and promoting renewable energy to stop climate change, and many more.  These issues and factors that they are trying to fix; benefits our environment. However, investigations are also a crucial role in Greenpeace’s campaigns. They use their investigations to unmask those accountable for environmental destruction. Their investigations provide data about environmental crimes and their perpetrators to notify people, thus enabling their campaigns.

What are they doing now to help our oceans? 

As mentioned, Greenpeace is also involved in protecting our oceans as they play a critical purpose in our survival. They have thought of a plan of covering the planet in ocean sanctuaries. By covering the planet in ocean sanctuaries, habitats would recover, allowing fish to come back and prevent our ocean from dying.

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Filipino Salu-Salo 2021

Every year at Hornby High School, a performance is held at the auditorium, showing our culture to both staff and students. This year also celebrated the 123rd independence day of the Philippines, which consisted of having another performance (INDEP). The performance that occurred on Hornby was similar to Indep, only excluding some parts, as it only consisted of Horby High students and some from Linwood High School. This year's performances consisted of new acts and dances. I found the singkil dance and moro-moro act to be one of the most impressive and enjoyable since it was full of action. There was even a fashion show that portrayed traditional Filipino fashion. In general, it was a great night, and I can't wait for the next year's performance. 

Ecotourism - Social Studies

What is ecotourism?

Ecotourism is officially defined as responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people and involves interpretation and education. Its foremost purpose is uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. (TIES, 2015). Additionally, ecotourism provides numerous advantages to our circumstances as it enhances cultural and environmental awareness, promotes employment and financial opportunities for local people, encourages conservation, and focuses on unadulterated, pristine natural environments. Ecotourism provides both positive and beneficial outcomes for the world, unlike tourism. Tourism, as a whole, has negatively altered the natural beauty of certain places. They have troubled natural resources through over-consumption, frequently in regions where resources are previously limited. 

Why is it a growing trend?

As our generation proceeds to modernize our world, we forget that our natural resources are depleting simultaneously as we expand our world to modern technologies. While this issue continues, ecotourism is now being practised all over the planet, gaining popularity. Furthermore, it continues to grow in trend since it has provided several benefits to the locals and economy. 

How can tourism help our ocean?

One of the benefits ecotourism offers was environmental awareness this; has increased the ecological concerns of locals and has improved biodiversity and marine conservation. 

Overfishing - Social Studies

Today in Social Studies, we were tasked to make a lawyer's paragraph about overfishing. Overfishing is an ongoing issue that is currently threatening our ecosystem, along with the life within it. Anyway, here is the lawyer paragraph. 

lawyer's Paragraph of Overfishing:

Overfishing has a vast of negative consequences to our ecosystem. We must take action on the said topic, as it been rampant in all parts of the globe. Countless people rely on fishing as their foremost source of income. However, with the fish population decreasing, fishing jobs will shift, becoming scarcer, inducing people to lose jobs. Our ocean is one of the most significant sources of food and other resources; losing our ocean could perhaps be the cause of our extinction. Overfishing can cause the overpopulation of different species. When sharks were overexploited by South American inlets, this produced the overpopulation of jellyfish; which resulted in unsafe waters for both humans and marine life. As beforementioned, there are vast negative impacts to our ecosystem from overfishing. Such as a disruption to the food chain. As numerous fish are removed from the ocean, it creates an asymmetry that can lessen the food web and direct to a loss of other significant marine life, including vulnerable species like sea turtles and corals. Overfishing might have resolved short-term solutions to humanity's food shortage. Nevertheless, it's the long term consequences that we must now subdue to fix our ocean for future generations. 

Wananga Reflection - Matariki

From the recent celebration of Matariki, we have been learning more about the story of Matariki during our wananga time. Matariki is celebrated from the 19th of June to the 11th of July. The term Matariki refers to 'tiny eyes or 'eys of God' in Maori. The children of the earth mother, Papatuanuku, and the sky father Ranginui wanted to separate them to bring light and life to the Earth, as they lived in darkness wondering what it would be like to live in the light. Eventually, Tane Mahuta, the god of the forest, laid on his back and used his feet to force them apart. Angering Tawhirimatea, the god of the winds, causing him to tore his own eyes out and threw them out into the sky. Tawhirimatea's resulted in many constellations, and among lived Matariki, the mother and her six daughters.