Module+2+-+Getting+Around

=Welcome to Module 2=

//The following activities have been designed to prepare you for planning journeys and using local transport in your area and for planning a social evening out.//

//Your role: Member of the local community//

// You will be expected to : //


 * //use google maps to plan a journey//
 * //use the local bus website to find buses in your area//
 * //be able to request relevant information clearly and appropriately//
 * //describe a typical bus journey in a New Zealand city//
 * //search a website to find entertainment in your area//
 * //be able to suggest places to go and and invite people out clearly and appropriately//
 * //be able to describe what you like doing for evening activities and why//

** Tools and Time﻿ Allowance **
Computer with Internet access Time - 4 hours

= **Topic 1 - Using local transport** =

1.How can you become more independent in your new life in New Zealand?
====2. What different kinds of transport are there in your area? How are you going to travel in your local area?====

=Activity 1: Planning a journey=


 * Where do you need to travel to? **

1. Using Google Maps plan a trip from your Homestay to the nearest Mall.
==== 2. When does the bus come and where can you catch it from? Find the bus stop in the bus directory and use Google maps to find how far the bus stop is from your homestay. ==== ==== 3. Use this link to the Auckland bus service to plan a journey from the ANZ in Queen Street to Sylvia Park Shopping Centre.====

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====Record the number of the bus you have to catch and the times the bus will come to the Bus Stop in the next hour in the grid on this page -====

Module 2 - Response 1 - Bus/train journey.
=Activity 2: A blog entry=

**Imag****ine** **you have decided to write a blog during your time in New Zealand.**

Your first blog entry will be a description of your first bus/train journey from home to town or to school.
Use this link to access the blog and follow the instuctions there.

Module 2 - Response 2 - Add a blog post to a friend.
= Topic 2 - Planning an evening out =

2. How often do you go out in the evening and what kind of places do you like to go to?
=Activity 1: Finding things to do=

Find THREE things that you'd like to do in your town/city. You might decide to go out for a meal, see a live concert or go to a club- it's up to you.
=Activity 2: Giving details about things to do=

REFLECTION -
//Your role: reflective learner//