Happy broadcast

In social studies we have been looking at a cool website happy broadcast (take a look). Here's a few of the many interesting things I found. I think despite how nasty we've been to the sea, and our environment, most of us are trying to help, and change the world for the better. I like how Paris is aiming for more green, and that Spain is thinking about not only the bears but at the same time thinking about climate change, and how that affects some animals. As days past we are slowly damaging the earth, but if we do the little things like putting rubbish in the right bins, picking up litter if we see it, using recyclable items, and more, then maybe the world can change. 

Ocean dump

 

In social studies we have been learning about the ocean dump and climate change. We were told to make a news article about what caused this and the effects. Here is a link to a video explaining what kind of a world we have created, check it out. video

Climate change facts

 In social studies we are learning about the environment and what happens around the world. We went onto happy broadcast, where it shares information about what people are doing to help keep this planet healthy. here are a few I found. 

Anti-Vietnam war song

 War

The Vietnam war created chaos for a lot of people, so Edwin Starr and many others used music as their response, which gave this war its considerable impact. This song "War" was recorded first by the group Temptations but Edwin Starr's version caught more attention. Edwin's powerful soulful voice explains about why this war is pointless, and how we are losing innocent lives to it. 

(take a listen) Song

Lyrics

War, huh, yeah
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
War, huh, yeah
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Say it again, why'all

War, huh, good god
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing, listen to me

Oh, war, I despise
'Cause it means destruction of innocent lives

War means tears to thousands of mothers eyes
When their sons go to fight
And lose their lives

I said, war, huh good god, why'all
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing say it again

War, whoa, lord
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing, listen to me

it ain't nothing but a heart-breaker
(War) friend only to the undertaker
Oh, war it's an enemy to all mankind
The point of war blows my mind
War has caused unrest
Within the younger generation
Induction then destruction
Who wants to die, ah, war-huh, good god why'all
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Say it, say it, say it
War, huh
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing listen to me

it ain't nothing but a heart breaker
(War) it's got one friend that's the undertaker
Oh, war, has shattered many a young mans dreams
Made him disabled, bitter and mean
Life is much to short and precious
To spend fighting wars these days
War can't give life
It can only take it away

Oh, war, huh good god why'all
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing say it again

whoa, lord
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing listen to me

it ain't nothing but a heart breaker
(War) friend only to the undertaker
Peace, love and understanding
Tell me, is there no place for them today
They say we must fight to keep our freedom
But lord knows there's got to be a better way

Oh, war, huh good god why'all
What is it good for you tell me
Say it, say it, say it, say it

huh good god why'all
What is it good for
Stand up and shout it nothing

Beatles perspectives

Beatlemania

Perspective for -  

The main people who love The Beatles were the ladies, because The Beatles sang sexual or deep meaningful songs and the girls loved it. Not only was this something different but The Beatles were entertaining, and they created excitement. People went crazy over them, screaming, crying, throwing their panties, they did outrageous things.

Perspective against - 

During this chaotic event, the older generation didn't like the idea of what The Beatles created. They thought the songs they were singing were putting nasty ideas into their kids, things like sex, drugs, intense love, the parents only had passion for the simple songs. This new band was the talk, everyone loved them so who wouldn't want to see they perform live, the kids would go to their parents and beg to buy tickets to go, which then created another reason of why the parents didn't like The Beatles.

The Beatles

The Beatles 

Here comes the sun - (click to listen)

This song, by the famous boy band The Beatles, is about how there will be another day, another chapter, another chance, a new start. So if you're going through something, or having a rough time holding on, there's always another day, where the sun will come out. 

Here comes the sun do, do, do

Here comes the sun
And I say it's all right

Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here

Here comes the sun do, do, do
Here comes the sun
And I say it's all right

Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces
Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here

Here comes the sun do, do, do
Here comes the sun
And I say it's all right

Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear

Here comes the sun do, do, do
Here comes the sun
And I say it's all right

Here comes the sun do, do, do
Here comes the sun
And I say it's all right

The Haka

What is the line reffering to?

Tis death tis death (or I may die) Tis life tis life! (Or I may live)

I think they are saying bring it on you'll either live or die. 

It was intimidation tactic to scare the enemies. Te Rauparaha started it to tell other tribes if they broke the rules this is what would happen. The haka was performed either on the battle field prior to engagement with the enemy, or as the war party was leaving their own village en route to a battle. Because, there are no longer war between the countries you will now see the haka being used before rugby games and performances. 

significance of WW1

In social studies we are learning about the history of the ANZAC's. The notes of the Last Post are played by a military bugler, trumpeting the notes of song the song for the lost and the dead. This song is played to remember the dead, and to honour those we lost in war. The Last Post has been around for hundreds of years, at first it was played to wake the soldiers up, get ready for lunch, take part it in military exercises or time to turn in for the night, it was not until the mid-1800s that the Last Post changed in its use and significance. Every year 25th April we take the time to remember those who died in battle, some attend dawn service where people from all around the country go to ANZAC cove to mourn and remember. 

The Last Post

My maps

Parihaka

Tim Finn's song Parihaka is a way of remembering what happened to the people of Parihaka, and how much of an impact it has made worldwide.

 In the song he mentions "His children's children's wearing the white plume" While the arresting happened, Te Whit and Tohus followers wore white feathers which symbolised peace. Tim Finns sings "you cant pull out the foots" referring to you can dislocate us but you can't take away the culture, and the land our ancestors had found. 

A line he sings that showed how determined they were "rise up, defend yourself, never give in" shows that during the times when they all felt like giving up they kept pushing through "look to the sky, the spirit of Te Whiti" try looking for hope. 

This song mentions what happened and how the people dealt with it, Tim Finn explained in the song "To weep for my last brother, they gather still, the cloud of Taranaki" Which is just saying still till this day we will remeber, and acknowledge what our ancestors did for us. 

My Maps ( Parihaka location and what happened )

Sprituals

African slaves would use songs also known as "spirituals" to keep faith, and just hold on a little longer. Singing was a tradition brought from Africa by the first slaves, this would be used as secret messages, kill bordem, funerals, or celebrations. As the white would torture the black, the Africans way of helping each other was singing cultural songs to communicate. A very famous lady named Harriet Tubman managed to escape around 70 slaves doing 13 trips from all around the slave trades all the way up north where slavery wasn't legal. She did this by using the underground railroad which was really a human train lead by Harriet Tubman, Not only that but she also used a song called Wade in the water to communicate with everyone. Spirituals/songs is a big thing in the African culture as it helped them have hope, a good example is sweet chariot. Racism is still evident today because of slavery years and years ago, but people are spreading the word "black lives matter" because of what happened and what has recently happened. Millions of people are acknowledging this through posts, videos, and even music. Black lives matter. 

Harriet used Wade in the water to tell everyone to get in the water which would wash the scent off them.

Wade in the water
Wade in the water
Children wade, in the water
God's gonna trouble the water
Who's that young girl dressed in red
Wade in the water
Must be the children that Moses led
God's gonna trouble the water

Wade in the water, wade in the water children
Wade in the water,
God's gonna trouble the water

Who's that young girl dressed in white
Wade in the water
Must be the children of the Israelite
Oh, God's gonna trouble the water

Wade in the water, wade in the water children
Wade in the water,
God's gonna trouble the water

Who's that young girl dressed in blue
Wade in the water
Must be the children that's coming through,
God's gonna trouble the water, yeah

Wade in the water,…