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Helena Cave Exploring: Adventure Beneath the Earth

Cave Exploring: Adventure Beneath the Earth
Cave exploring, also known as spelunking, is an exciting activity that takes adventurers deep into underground tunnels and chambers. Caves are formed over thousands of years by water, wind, and shifting rocks. They can be home to amazing rock formations, underground rivers, and unique animals that live in the dark. However, cave exploring can also be dangerous, and explorers must be prepared for the unexpected.
The Dangers of Cave Exploring
Caves can be tricky to navigate. Some are very tight and require squeezing through narrow passages. Others have deep pits, slippery rocks, or flooded tunnels. One of the biggest dangers is getting lost. Since caves are dark and full of twists and turns, it’s easy to lose your way without a proper map and light source.
Another risk is falling rocks. If the ceiling or walls of a cave are unstable, rocks can break loose and fall. Also, some caves can suddenly flood after heavy rain, trapping explorers inside.
A Real-Life Cave Rescue
One of the most famous cave rescues happened in 2018 in Thailand. A group of 12 boys and their soccer coach went exploring in the Tham Luang cave. While they were deep inside, heavy rains flooded the entrance, trapping them. The world watched as rescuers from different countries worked for 18 days to save them.
The rescue was extremely difficult. Divers had to swim through dark, narrow tunnels with strong currents. The boys were given diving masks and guided out one by one. Luckily, all of them survived, but it was a reminder of how dangerous caves can be.
Staying Safe While Exploring
If you ever go cave exploring, follow these important safety rules:
Never go alone. Always explore with a group and an experienced guide.
Bring the right gear. A helmet, flashlight, extra batteries, and sturdy shoes are a must.
Tell someone where you’re going. If something goes wrong, rescuers will know where to find you.
Check the weather. Avoid caves that might flood during rain.
Stay calm. If you get lost, sit still, conserve energy, and wait for help.
Cave exploring can be an unforgettable adventure, but it’s important to be careful. With the right preparation, explorers can safely enjoy the wonders hidden beneath the earth.

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Vocabulary Question:
The article mentions that caves can have unstable ceilings and walls. What does unstable mean in this book, and how can it be dangerous for explorers?
Unstable means that it’s not fixed properly or firm. It can be dangerous for cavers because they don’t know if it’s stable or not, that’s why explorers must be ready to expect the unexpected.

Comprehension Questions:
What are some of the dangers of cave exploring mentioned in the article?
Squeezing through extremely narrow passages, deep pits, slippery rocks or flooded tunnels. The biggest danger is getting lost in the cave, since it’s dark and full of twists and turns.

How did the boys and their coach get trapped in the Tham Luang cave?
While they were exploring deep inside the cave, heavy rains flooded the cave. Trapping the boys and the coach.
What equipment should cave explorers bring to stay safe?
A helmet, flashlight, extra batteries, and sturdy shoes.

Inference Questions:
Why do you think the rescue in Thailand took 18 days instead of happening quickly?
Because the rescue was difficult, the divers had to swim in extreme weather conditions and in the dark. They also had to squeeze through narrow passageways. The boys were given diving masks and guided out one by one.
What challenges do you think the rescuers faced while trying to save the boys?
The weather conditions, maybe even some animals? The unstable and slippery rocks. Squeezing through narrow passageways.
If you were trapped in a cave, which safety rule do you think would be the most important to follow? Why?
If I were trapped in a cave the safety rule that I would follow is staying calm and stay put, panicking could waste oxygen. Not staying put could lead to more harm or even death. Because it will be harder for
Connecting to the Wider World:
Have you ever been in a situation where you had to stay calm and wait for help? How did you handle it?
I have not indeed been in a situation like that.
Many people from different countries helped rescue the boys in Thailand. Why do you think people from around the world wanted to help?
They wanted to help because the situation was dangerous, and the boys’ lives were at risk. The story touched people’s hearts. Inspiring kindness.
Some caves are home to rare animals and ecosystems. How do you think exploring caves can help scientists learn more about the environment?
Scientists can analyse underground water systems, climate history, and more. Helping us better understand the Earth’s past and how to protect fragile ecosystems.

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Hello everyone, this is my task for literacy this week. Recently we’ve been learning about caves, and how they work.
We had to read a few paragraphs, and answer the questions carefully. It took quite long for me to finish but eventually I managed to do so. Make sure to leave a positive comment down below!

Underground Explorers

Hello everyone, this is my reading task for literacy. For our work we read a book called Underground Explorers, it’s about this group of cavers exploring the Bulmer Cavern in New Zealand’s Kahurangi National Park. They use scientific methods to uncover new passages and understand the underground enviroment.

Evaluative Questions

  1. What impact could the confirmation of the connection have?

Confirming the connection could help cavers navigate the cave more accurately.

  1. How do the cavers demonstrate their commitment to preservation?

They make sure not to break or disturb the natural structures within the cave, they also follow certain rules and guidelines. They ensure not to leave waste and litter behind.

  1. How does Marcus’s perspective on caving in Bulmer Cavern differ?

His perspective differs because he sees it more than just an adventurous

Activity, he sees it as a mental & physical challenge that requires patience, team work, and endurance.

Literal Questions

 

  1. What is the purpose of Marcus and his team’s caving trip?

To prove that the Bulmer cave system is much larger than previously thought.

 

  1. How did Neil Silverwood test his theory in a previous trip?

He placed a cupful of water-tracing dye into the cavern’s Far and Away stream,

Then he made his way back to the surface and waited to see if the dye would reappear

In Blue Creek.

  1. What evidence are the cavers collecting to confirm the connection?

They are collecting water samples and using dye tracing to help track the movement of water between different parts of the cave.

Inferential Questions

 

  1. Why is the idea of an underground connection mind-boggling?

Because it reveals hidden passageways beneath the surface.

  1. Why is it significant that the dye appeared in less than 48 hours?

Because it shows how quickly the water moves through the underground river system. Proving the caves are connected.

 

  1. Why do the cavers follow wind draughts in their exploration?

Because the air helps find exits and unexplored passages in the cave, helping cavers navigate new areas.

Vocabulary – What do these words mean? 

Cavern A cavern is a large cave or a series of connected caves, often underground.
Trickle Trickle means to flow or fall in a small, slow, or thin stream.
Endurance Endurance means the ability to keep going through difficult situations, pain, or fatigue without giving up.
Underground Underground means anything beneath the surface of earth, or hidden from view
Connection Connection means like a link or relationship between two or more things, people. 
Predecessor Predecessor means someone or something that came before another in a specific role.
Limestone Limestone is a rock that is made up of calcium carbonate, it can be found in many places of earth especially in caves.

Pick three words you need more practice using.
Use it in a sentence

Predecessor My predecessor worked in this job for 20 years.
Limestone These cliffs are made out of limestone.
Trickle A trickle of water.

Taha Hinengaro | Mental &Emotional Well-being.

Kia ora everyone, this is my inquiry task. My buddy here is Chevelle, We talked about the four elements of Te Whare Tapa Wha. Mainly we talked about Taha Hinengaro (Mental & Emotional Well-being.) Thank you for listening!

Adrianne, Manaia, Helena KPE Podcast.

Kia ora everyone, This is another KPE Podcast. These were my buddies for my podcast. It took us some takes since we kept laughing. But it was very fun to record with them! Our podcast was about Sharks. Before recording we did some research about Sharks. Thank you for reading have a good day 🙂

My Inquiry Movie DLO 2024

Hello everyone! my name is Helena and this is my Inquiry Movie for my DLO (Digital Learning Online)
Team 5 (Year 7’s & Year 8’s) has to pick an skill that they do not know how to do and learn it!
As you can see the skill that I have picked is Juggling. First of all I did some research before Juggling. I watched some videos & looked on websites for some inspiration. It took me about 10 days to actually learn how to juggle. Sadly I couldn’t juggle with 3 balls but I will keep on trying…!

Helena & Mama’D Podcast Episode #8

Hello everyone! As you can see this is episode #8 of my KPE series. For literacy we had to get into groups of 3 or 4. Originally we had 3 people in our group but he wasn’t here today. My buddy was Mama’D who is a year 8 by the way. Like I always say in my task descriptions it took several takes because we kept laughing.

Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed the podcast!

Helena, Nunu, Jayla KPE Podcast Episode #7

Kia ora everyone, This is Episode #7 of KPE. These are my podcast buddies, Jayla and Nunu.
You might recognize them from previous episodes. The topic we are talking about is the Paris 2024 Olympics since its on. We asked each other questions about the Olympics.

Enjoy the video!

Fact File About Arthur Lydiard.

Arthur Lydiard

Quick Fact 1: He was born on July 6 1917, Auckland, New Zealand.
Quick Fact 2: He created a training method that went worldwide.

Quick Fact 2: He came 2nd at the 1949 national marathon championships.

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Arthur Lydiard. A New Zealand running coach and athlete. Born on July 6 1917, Auckland, New Zealand. He is well known for his training method named the “Lydiard Method”.

The Lydiard Method quickly became worldwide and had a significant impact around the world. Many other athletes have found success through his training.

He sadly passed away due to a heart attack in Houston, Texas on 11 December 2004, aged 87. He will be remembered for popularising distance running.

Term 2 Inquiry – Role Plays

Today team 5 had to present their play to their inquiry classes. I was in room 2 for inquiry and the book that we had to read was called “Jolly Dodger” It was about pirates and these office workers. It took us weeks and weeks to practice and memorize our lines. We also had to prep our props, my props was just a pirate hat and originally a mustache made out of paper. Since I kept losing the mustache we just drew it on my face with a whiteboard marker. When it was our turn to present I was quite nervous, but overall it was fun! the video will be linked below.

LINK TO VIDEO:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WXo7RZqnYoqnTuZCXlRixVeJROKX-gNw/view?usp=drive_link