Kiwi Kids News

Kiwi kids news - Week 8

1. In which of the following countries has a major conflict started after ISIS militants took over the city of Mosul?

• a. Morocco

• b. Iraq

• c. Somalia

2. True or false, John Key has publicly stated that New Zealand supports the United  States’ latest military action in Iraq?

3. Which country won the last football World Cup?

• a. Italy

• b. Brazil

• c. Spain

4. Which of the following countries have announced that they will cut carbon emissions by 30% by 2030 to combat global warming?

• a. New Zealand

• b. United States

• c. China

5. A food drop was made to help a man in his efforts to cross the Tasman Sea. How is he  traveling from Australia to New Zealand?

• a. paddling a surfboard

• b. swimming

• c. kayaking

• d. rowing

6. The Iguazu Falls are some of the world’s largest and have just recorded their biggest

ever flows. In what part of the world are the Iguazu Falls located?

• a. Africa

• b. Asia

• c. South America

7. Astronomers studying how the universe started have detected the oldest light it is

possible to observe in space. What is the name of the theory that scientists believe

created the universe?

• a. Big Bang Theory

• b. Universal Expansion Theory

• c. Black Hole Theory

8. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was sent to the Canterbury coast after sightings of a plane in the water. What did the crew find when they got there?

• a. a Google wifi balloon

• b. a homemade submarine

• c. another rescue helicopter that had crashed in the water

9. In which UK city will the Commonwealth Games start next month? England

10.Michael Schumacher has been released from hospital in France after a skiing

accident in December. In which sport was Michael Schumacher a famous competitor?

• a. Skiing b. Motor Racing c. Football

11.What was thought to responsible for a series of loud bangs and thumps that were felt

across Auckland city last Thursday?

• a. Volcanic tremors

• b. A Meteor Shower

• c. Bomb testing

12.An injured German man was finally brought to hospital after emergency workers and

volunteers took 12 days to rescue him. Where was he rescued from?

• a. Fiordland National Park

• b. Mt Everest

• c. A German Cave

13.In which country would you be most likely to see a sombrero?

• a. Mexico b. Spain c. Argentina

14.A list of the most trusted jobs was released last week. Which of the following occupations had the highest level of trust from the New Zealand public?

• a. Firefighters

• b. Police

• c. Nurses

• d. Teachers

15.The Washington Redskins team are being pressured to change their name as it is

offensive to Native American Indians. What sport do the Washington Redskins play?

• a. basketball

• b. American football

• c. ice hockey

Triangle addition

Kiwi kids news

Kiwi kids news - Week 7

1. A trust has been launched to oversea an important New Zealand anniversary in 2019. What will New Zealand be celebrating?

a. 150 years since Captain Cook landed in NZ

b. 250 years since Captain Cook landed in NZ

c. 350 years since Captain Cook landed in NZ

2. Who did Brazil play in their opening game of the World Cup?

• a. England

• b. Chile

• c. Croatia

3. What caused the Auckland Harbour bridge to be temporarily closed last week?

• a. high winds affecting traffic

• b. repair work

• c. road workers protesting against a wage decrease

4. At which venue is the national Fieldays agricultural show held each year?

• a. Claudelands Showgrounds

• b. Mystery Creek

• c. the Hamilton Rose Gardens

5. In which country was the main airport attacked by terrorists?

• a. India

• b. Pakistan

• c. Egypt

6. Why has Dan Carter been in the news recently?

• a. he is returning to NZ rugby

• b. he has announced he will be playing for a rugby club in Japan this season

• c. he is planning to switch the position he plays in

7. Why has the head boy at Marlborough Boys College been hailed as a hero?

•a. he dragged a women from a burning house

•b. he has donated a kidney to a fellow student

•c. he helped rescue a girl who was being swept down a swollen river

8. What is the main language spoken on the island of Santorini?

English

9. What is the name of New Zealand’s base in Antarctica that is getting a $3.9 million refurbishment?

• a. Hillary Base

• b. Scott Base

• c. Kiwi Base

10.True or false, after being found guilty of filing a false donations declaration John Banks has resigned as an MP? True

11.Why has Wellington’s version of the “Hollywood” sign been given a revamp?

• a. it was damaged in high winds

• b. it has been painted a different colour after motorists complained it was too distracting

• c. the W has been changed to a V to promote a new movie

12.How much money is Kim Dotcom offering as a reward for anyone who can provide information that will help his court case?

• a. $500,000 b. $5 million c. $10 million

13.True or false, Christchurch has announced it will no longer fund the Ellerslie Flower  Show?

False

14.Why was the Solomon Islands in the news last week?

•a. an outbreak of diarrhoea is creating a health crisis

•b. rioting has broken out at their only prison

•c. John Key has visited and committed an extra $2 million in emergency funding

15.What type of transport is going to be removed from the Wellington streets following a decision by the city council?

• a. skateboards

• b. trolley buses

• c. mobility scooters

Alphabet addition

Think board subtraction

Subtraction/Addition

Squares/Triangles

Add/Sub W6

Andrea collects 73 Skittles. Andrea's father gives Andrea 56 more. How many Skittles does Andrea have?  129

Joshua has 62 cards. Christina has 64 cards. If Christina gives all of her cards to Joshua, how many cards will Joshua have? 126

If there are 266 pencils in a box and Bridget puts 44 more pencils inside, how many pencils are in the box? 310

Harold has 153 marbles. He gets 16 more from Steve. How many marbles does Harold have in all? 169

If there are 79 blocks in a box and Christine puts 15 more blocks inside, how many blocks are in the box? 94

Subtraction

Denise removes 5 bananas from a jar. There were originally 46 bananas in the jar. How many bananas are left in the jar? 41

Arthur removes 29 pencils from a jar. There were originally 187 pencils in the jar. How many pencils are left in the jar? 158

Joyce starts with 275 apples. She gives 59 to Larry. How many apples does Joyce end with? 216

Rachel removes 47 bottle caps from a jar. There were originally 283 bottle caps in the jar. How many bottle caps are left in the jar? 236

Michael weighs 87 kilograms. Douglas weighs 52 kilograms. How much heavier is Michael than Douglas? 35

Subtraction

293 - 88 = 381 +2       +2 295 - 90 = 381	515 - 398 = 913 +2     +2 517 - 400 = 913	234 - 77 = 311 +3      +3 237 - 80 = 311
431 - 99 = 332 +1     +1 432 - 100 = 332	232 - 88 = 144 +2      +2 234 - 90 = 144	312 - 89 = 223 +1     +1 313 - 90 = 223
118 - 32 = 86 +2     +2 120 - 34 = 86	187 - 41 = 146 +3      +3 190 - 44 = 146	208 - 78 = 130 +2      +2 210 - 80 = 130
235 - 89 = 146 +1     +1 236 - 90 = 146	234 - 52 = 182 -2      -2 232 - 50 = 182	433 - 101 = 332 -1       -1 432 - 100 = 332
225 - 77 = 148 +3      +3 228 - 80 = 148	136 - 67 = 66 +3      -3 139 - 70 = 66	214 - 67 = 144 +3     +3 217 - 70 = 144

235 - 81 = 154 315 - 98 = 217 163 - 39 = 124

205 - 89 = 116 220 - 102 =118 765 - 498 = 267

314 - 78 = 236 184 - 62 = 122 183 - 67 = 116

218 - 198 = 20	524 - 68 = 456
216 - 67 =149	435 - 102 = 333

215 - 81 = 134

615 - 89 = 526

318 - 198 = 120

318 - 77 = 241

412 - 58 = 354

Addition

143 + 78 = 228 -2       +2 140 + 80 = 228	456 + 101 = 557 +4     -4 460 + 97 = 557	235 + 87 = 322 -3       +3 232 + 90 = 322
135 + 49 = 184 -1       +1 134 + 50 = 184	335 + 48 = 383 -2       +2 333 + 50 = 383	158 + 37 = 195 +2       -2 160 + 35 = 195
236 + 199 = 435 -1       +1 235 + 200 = 435	248 + 54 = 302 +2      -2 250 + 52 = 302	546 + 299 = 845 -1       +1 545 + 300 = 845
88 + 124 = 212 +2    -2 90 + 122 = 212	315 + 78 = 393 -2        +2 313 + 80 = 393	198 + 53 = 251 +2       -2 200 + 51 = 251
119 + 73 = 192 +1       -1 120 + 72= 192	64 + 128 = 192 -2      +2 62 + 130 = 192	231 + 88 =319 -2        +2 229 + 90 = 319

144 + 87 = 231 219  + 58 = 277 72 + 201 = 273

315 + 218 = 533 311 + 77 = 388 115 + 129 = 244

63 + 88 =151 124 + 499 = 623 216 + 78 = 294

148 + 43 = 191 84 + 98 = 182

112 + 198 = 310 103 + 148 = 251

635 + 301 = 936	136 + 188 = 324 84 + 118 = 202
198 + 198 = 396	235 + 119 = 354