Group+10+-+Pre-Project

=Task 1: Mini Photo Essays= __Please note:__ 1. Do **not** post individual pictures of students on the internet - group photos are fine 2. Do **not** give out your email on this wiki - pass it onto your teacher's spreadsheet to share with others 3. Contribute to the discussion tab above each time you add to the wiki - let others know what you have done and get to know them

=Creators - Tell us about your self and give your blog URL= Choe kye won- South Korea URL: http://classblogmeister.com/blog.php?user_id=97161&blogger_id=98199 Zaynah- New Zealand Son Ji Yong- South Korea [|**URL:**http://classblogmeister.com/blog.php?user_id=97161&blogger_id=98571] Sophie-Toronto
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Anna- Toronto ON, Canada! my blog URL: http://www.classblogmeister.com/blog.php?user_id=108026&blogger_id=112911

My School
__Sophie's__ This is a picture of my school "logo". As you can see it is a deer and the words Deer Park. Like our school. This is a picture of Deer Park. It is the front of the school. Not many people go in the front doors, we usually come in the back way from the "turf" or field. The only people that use the front doors are parents picking up their kids or kids with their parents since we aren't allowed to use them without a parent. This is the "turf" or field that all of us play on and hang out in the morning, at lunch and after school. We have two soccer nets, so we hold a lot of soccer games. And we also have a baseball diamond for baseball season. Everybody loves to play on turf. After school everybody usually sits down and talks or runs around. It is a really fun place to be with your friends.

My Community
__Sophie's__ This is a picture of the sign at the Rosedale Subway Station. I go to this station every morning to get to school. I live in a house near the station. This is a picture of Starbucks. One of Toronto's favourite coffee shops. I have one in my neighborhood, and it is one of the best Starbucks I go to. It is on Yonge Street, just a block away from my house! This is a picture of Mooredale. It is the local swimming pool in the summer and also a little kids day camp. Mooredale is a great place to have fun with your friends in the pool on hot summer days. It is just a couple blocks away from my house, so it a convieniant place to go.

My City
__Sophie's__ This is a picture of The Eaton Centre one of Torontos best mall. Me and my friends always go there on the weekends. They have all the best stores like Abercrombie and Hollister! The mall has three floors filled with tons of great stores. If anyone from Korea,New Zealand or Portugal ever visits Toronto I advise you to visit this mall! -Sophie

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This is a picture of the C.N Tower one of Toronto's main attractions! The C.N Tower is located near the Lakeshore (Downtown) and it is also really close to the Sky Dome. The C.N Tower is a fun place to visit. It has a glass floor that you can stand on that is like a suspension but inside the building. The building is REALLY tall. It is 1,815 feet high!

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This is a picture of The SkyDome or also now known as the Rogers Centre. The SkyDome is a building where all of our baseball games are played. The building is shaped like a dome. The roof opens up on sunny summer days or night games. It is really cool.In the picture i chose it is the dome at night with half of the roof opened.

My Country
__Sophie's__ This is a picture of a map of Canada. As you can see we have 10 Provinces and 3 Territories. Ontario is the red section shaped like a whale. We are around Lake Ontario also. This is the Canadian Beaver. In Canada we are known for our many beavers. Although we don't really get them in Toronto because Lake Ontario is really polluted so they wouldn't be able to survive. === **This is the Canadian Flag. We have a maple leaf in the middle and red and white stripes. We sing our national anthem every morning at school and our flag in always raised unless a horrible accident has occured. I love Canada!**===

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This is a picture of my school, Deer park Junior and Senior public School! This picture is taken from the front of the school, however, students don't normally use this entrance. I chose this photo to show everybody what my school looks like!

This is a picture of my school from the back. Senior school students don't usually hang out in this part of the field since it is mainly for the little kids. I chose this photo to show a different angle of my school.

This is a picture of Ferndale Avenue, the street my school is on. I chose this photo so that people could see what my school's neighborhood looks like!

This is a picture taken near the intersection of Yonge and St. Clair. It is very close to our school. In this neighborhood there are a lot of nice shops and restaurants. I chose this photo because it's a great example of what our community looks like.

This is a picture of the Bata Shoe Museum, located on Bloor and St. George. In the Bata Shoe Museum, there are thousands of shoes from many different lands. Some of them are ancient, and some of them are very recently made. They are all very valuable as well. It's always interesting to go visit the bata Shoe Museum. I chose this photo because it really reflects on my neighborhood.

Below is a picture taken near the major intersection of Bloor and Yonge, which is in Yorkville. it's a great place to shop in, so if you ever come to Toronto, make sure you visit this neighborhood! I chose this picture because i think that this neighborhood really defines what Toronto is like.

This is a picture of The Don Valley Brick Works. It is an abandoned brick factory, that has been transformed into and eco-community centre. A lot of interesting things go on at the Brick Works during weekends and holidays, and the trails are a great place to go for a hike or bike ride. I chose to add this in my photo-essay because i think it's important to show that Toronto is also very environmental.

This is a picture of Casa Loma. Casa Loma is the former home of canadian financier Sir Henry Pellatt, that has now been turned into a museum. You can tour the castle and gardens, but other events such as plays and musicals go on here as well. I chose this photo because Casa Loma is a very big part of my community.

This is the Spadina Museum, the former home of financier James Austin. it too, has been turned into a museum. It is located right beside Casa Loma.

This is a picture of the reservoir at Spadina and St. Clair. It is a very nice place to go for a walk or run. I chose to add this photo because i come here a lot when i go jogging with my dad. I thought that it really contributes a lot to my neighborhood.

This is the one of the building of the University of Toronto. It is in the heart of Toronto, and it's a very good university. I chose to add this because a lot of people come to Toronto just for this university!

This is a photo taken from the Toronto islands. It is a view of downtown Toronto, featuring the CN tower, formally the tallest tower in the world, up until this past year. Also visible, is the Rogers Centre, formally known as the Sky dome. I added this photo to let people see an overview of what our city looks like.

This is a photo of the Toronto Islands, and the buildings of downtown Toronto. The islands are a great place to visit, especially if you come during summertime.

This is the Toronto City Hall. Right outside the City Hall, is the Nathan Phillips Square. Many different evens go on in the square such as protets, markets, parades, and others. There is also a skating rink, that turns into a fountain during the summer months. I chose to add this photo to show where all of Toronto's municipal affairs take place.

This is a picture of the Canadian flag! Canada is the second largest country in the world, with an area of 9 984 670 square kilometres! Canada has 10 provinces, and 3 territories. The national animal is the beaver. The top four largest cities in Canada are: 1: Toronto! population: 4, 263, 000 2: Montreal! population: 3, 327, 000 3: Vancouver! population: 1, 832, 000 4: Ottawa! population: 1, 010, 000

My School
__ __ My school is uijeongbu science high school. My school has dormitory. My school is specialized for science education,so the number of male students is far more than female students. To entrace into out school, middle school students should pass entrance exam of our school. We study till 12 o`clock. Because of education policy, Korean students have to study hard to entrance to university. It`s continuty of examination, well... :(

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My City
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My Country


This is han river. It's in Seoul, capital of our country. How beautiful it is!!!

My School
My school is placed in Queluz, region of Sintra. Our school has 6 pavilions, of which one of them has library, reprografia, rooms of Computer science. We also have a room of conviviality, fields of games, stationery store, bar, rooms of pertaining to school support and refectory

My Country
Portugal is a country very big. They have very traditions. For example, S. Martin etc. And the holidays as the April 25, October 5, May 1 .. 1de December In the southern part of Portugal in the Algarve is enough heat to which people will go holiday there. It has very beautiful beaches! Also has igreijas fine And monuments Queluz is one big city in the summer night there are people usually go to the cafes and sit in a terrace! [|] javascript:NJ('fotos/p46.jpg',620,420) [|] Queluz



My School


//This image shows// a graduation hat with Diploma. //We chose this photo to represent// our SCHOOL because Aorere College provides students with an effective teaching and learning environment enabling personal achievements in all areas of education. Aorere provides quality education, support and encouragement needed to become successful in life.

//This image shows// our schools crest. //We chose this photo to represent// Aorere College because this is the school's crest itself and because it has an important message/motto i.e. "Virtus Caelum Recludit" which means 'Character opens the way to the heavens'. This crest and motto perfectly associates with our school because the two objects flying on top represent the students, showing that the students are higher than everyone and have acheived more- and that the world below has yet to acheive.



//This image shows// friends enjoying each others company at school. //We chose this photo to represent// our school because people come to Aorere not only to learn and study, but also to enjoy and have fun. Students get to meet new and different people, and socialize with each other. We enjoy learning as well as making friends.

//Summary Paragraph-// The name of our school is Aorere College aka AO. Our school is situated in Portage Road, Papatotoe, New Zealand. Aorere College is just like any other high school but with alot of talented and potential students. We have a very neat and strict dressing code (i.e. Green t-shirt, Black short/pant/skirt, School Jacket/ Polar Fleece and proper shoes i.e Sandle or closed black shoes). Our school enables students to take a positive role in society. We set high acedamic standards. There are structured curriclums that enable students to progress to the senior school and gain appropriate qualifications.The motto of our school is 'Virtus Caelum Recludit'- which in latin means 'character opens the way to the heavens'.

My Community


//This image shows// Papatoetoe's Old Railway Station. //We have chosen this photo to represent// our COMMUNITY beacause this is the community's (Papatoetoe's) local landmark. The old station is an integral (essential) part of the areas history.



//This image shows// alot of creative and beautiful murals. //We chose this photo to represent// Papatoetoe because in our community we have alot of nice murals painted- very creative and professionally done upon the walls, in town. The murals in Papatoetoe are beautiful attractions, some potraying 'picnic scenes', 'sports people' and even ' maori history'.

//Summary Paragraph-// The community in which our school is located in is Papatoetoe. Papatoetoe is a suburb in Manukau City. We have a total of 11 schools in Paptoetoe, including Aorere College. Our community is a great place to be in and it has alot of attractions such as historical landmarks, historic gardens and many striking and attractive murals.

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//The above images show// the Rainbow's End Logo and Rainbow's End's fantasy characters. //We chose this photo to represent// our CITY because Rainbows End is Manukau's (our city's) best known attraction. It is also New Zealands largest theme park and much-loved family destination for over 20 years. Our city has an exciting cosmopolitan atmosphere.



//This image shows// the Sky Tower. //We chose this photo to re//present our city because Sky Tower is located in our city (region). Sky Tower is New Zealand's iconic feature and one of the most spectacular tourist attraction with breath-taking views. It is 328 metres tall- being the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere.

//Summary Paragraph-// The city that we live is called Manukau. Manukau city is in the Auckland region. Auckland is New Zealand's largest urban area. Auckland represents about one third of the population, of the whole country. I'd decribe Auckland as the heart of New Zealand as Auckland is the most populous city. It also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the WORLD. The Auckland lifestyle consists of the mild climate, plentiful employment, educational opportunities and numerous leisure facilities. Manukau is the third most populous city and Manukau may mean 'wading birds'-in Maori language.

My Country


//This image shows// a Kiwi holding the New Zealand flag. //We chose this photo to represent// our COUNTRY because kiwis are New Zealand's national symbol as they are NZ's native (flightless) birds.



//This image shows// a Maori man. //We chose this photo to represent// New Zealand because Maori are the indeginous people of our country.The word Maori means 'normal' or 'ordinary'. Maori refers to the people and its language.

//Summary Paragraph-// New Zealand. This is the Best country that I have come across. Beautiful clean green nature and environment. Very beautiful scenery's and is a country that is developed and modern. We live in a multi-cultural country and people adapt to the new technologies and many have become essential items or obssesions (which include computers and cellphones!). We, all individuals are entitled to the fundamental rights and we all have freedom. The Maori(are indigenous/native people of the country) ;name of New Zealand is "Aotearoa" which basically means 'land of the long white cloud'. New Zealand is in two parts- the North Island and South Island- Aorere College is in the North Island. South Island is very cold, and it even snows there which I think is awesome! New Zealand is also and most imporatntly Nuclear Power FREE!

=Task 2: Thinking=

Task A:


Brainstorm reasons why this picture could be relevant to your country. Make sure you give a reason for your ideas.


 * **Canada** || **South Korea** || **Portugal** || **New Zealand** ||
 * * type your first idea here || * type your first idea here || * type your first idea here || * High Educational Standards beacuse New Zealand is a developed country thus giving adequate and proper quality of education to students, in School.
 * Professional and potential employees because people are provided with good quality education and they study to get diploma and graduate in order to reach their dream goal.
 * Books are interesting and we always find an important moral in the book, in the same way, New Zealand is a beautiful and interesting place to live in. Interesting because we socialize with people of different cultures and get to learn new and interesting things about their background, their culture. ||

Task B:
Brainstorm all the attributes for each of your countries. Combine the attributes of your countries and together create a new country with these new attributes. Be as **creative** as you like, as long as you use the **attributes** of all **four countries**. Tell us...
 * where it would be located and why you have chosen this location
 * how big it would be and why you have chosen this size
 * why we should visit your country
 * and what it would look like if we were to fly over it in a hot air balloon.


 * **Attributes of Canada** || **Attributes of South Korea** || **Attributes of Portugal** || **Attributes of New Zealand** ||
 * * good education
 * good politics
 * very multi-cultural
 * modern
 * good attractions
 * good sports teams
 * good jobs
 * safe streets || * type your first idea here || * type your first idea here || * good quality education
 * alot of employment opportunities
 * the amazing scenery's
 * clean environment
 * beautiful native birds
 * awesome rugby team.
 * modern, fashion
 * multi-cultural
 * beautiful beaches
 * An important icon(sky tower)
 * Nuclear power -free ||


 * Our new Country...**

The attributes i think our new country should have are a clean enviroment, nice beaches, nuclear power free, an awsome rugby team and should be multicultural.

Anna: I think that the location of our new country should be somewhere in Africa. I think so because, it is sort of in the middle of Europe, North America, Australia, and Asia, the four continents that the countries of our group members are from. However, if you were to look at the climates of our countries, not the locations, i think that it would be located in Europe, since the temperatures of our countries combined, would probably turn out to be something like the temperature in Southern Europe. As for the population of our country, i think it could be something around 24, 298, 385. i got this number by finding the mean of the populations of South Korea, New Zealand, Portugal, and Canada, the four countries thats attributes we are combining into one. (canada population: 33,390,141, Portugal population: 10,642,836, New Zealand population: 4,115,771, and South Korea population: 49,044,790. 33,390,141+10,642,836+4,115,771+49,044,790= 97 193 538. 97 193 538 divided by 4= 24, 298, 385.) People should visit our country because it would be so multicultural! There would be so many different people, and it would bu multilingual (meaning that there would be three main languages: English, Korean, and Portuguese). However, i think that English would still be used the most. It would be a very developed country, so it would be pleasant to stay in. It would have good education, good jobs, and it would, of course, be a democracy. The area in kilometres square of our country would be 2, 611, 055.3 ( i got this number too, by finding the mean of the area of South Korea, Portugal, New Zealand, and Canada. 9,984,670+ 92,391+ 268,680+ 98,480= 10, 444, 221. 10, 444, 221 divided by four= 2, 611, 055.3 km. squared). This would make it approximately the size of a country in between the sizes of Sudan (2,505,813) and Kazakhstan (2,724,900). If you were to fly over our country in a hot air balloon, i think that you'd see both rural areas and big cities. There would be farms, villages, big cities, mountains, beaches, and valleys.

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