Knowledge+Saturation+1

==== Ronald Mcdonald house charity is a registered charity owned by mcdonalds. They help children in need. They focus on improving the physical and emotional qualities of life for children with serious illnesses, disabilities of chronic conditions. ====
 * A biography on the Ronald mcdonald house**
 * **Mission Statement**


 * **Full Name**
 * **Ronald Mcdonald house**
 * **Date of formation**
 * ==== Wellington in 1991 ====
 * **A short history**
 * ==== Paul and Sheryn Cressey's son was diagnosed with cancer in 1979 at the age of seven in 1981 he travelled to Sydney because medical treatment was not avalible in New Zealand. They were one of the first families to stay in the Ronald Mcdonald house in Australia. Their son died in 1982 in New Zealand. They saw the need for the same type of treatment in New Zealand and started seeking support for this. The child cancer foundation supported this idea and helped open the first Ronald Mcdonald house in Wellington in 1991 and then in Auckland in 1994. ====
 * **What services do they provide**
 * ==== They provide 48 bedrooms, 11 family rooms all the rooms have onsuites and supply them with towles, laundry rooms, grocery shopping place and kitchen area. Rooms with television and playstations and all sorts of games. ====
 * **A specific example of this agency in action**
 * ==== Alex a 14 year old boy was diagnosed with non hodgkins t-cell lymphoma on the 31st of December 2003. He says he had trouble breathing because there was a big tumor in front of his lungs. His family and himself were told he needed treatment at Wellington Hostipal for two years. When he couldnt stay at the ward he stayed at Ronald Mcdonald house. From his memory one time he and his mum stayed at the Ronald Mcdonald house for 3 and a half months. He said it became his second home. ====
 * **A list of resources used.**
 * ** internet **

==== The Ronald Mcdonald house is CARING because they look after parent and other family members if their children that either have brain tumors, cancer, heart problems or other conditions. I show caring by looking after my little brother and sister. (Carissa) ====
 * ASSESS AND EVALUATE THE VIRTUES DISPLAYED BY THIS AGENCY**
 * **Caring** -


 * ==== Respectful - The Ronald Mcdonald house is respectful because they respect family members in their rough time. ====

I show this by respecting my parents wishes. (Kendra)

 * ==== Loving - The Ronald Mcdonald house shows loving by accomodating family members by providing them as if they were at home by provding them with their own bedroom with a bathroom (on suite) We show loving by comforting friends when they are up set. (Carissa, Kendra and via) ====


 * ==== Dedication -The Ronald Mcdonald house shows dedication by dedicating all of their time to the kids at the house. I show dedication by dedicating my time to practicing my piano, dancing etc. ====

==== The Ronald Mcdonald house shows intelligence by having lots of room in the house, plenty of spaces where the kids can play, watch television or do arts and crafts. I show intelligence by using my common sense when the teacher is busy. ====
 * Intelligence -


 * VISUAL LANGUAGE TASK **
 * **Create a pictorial collage which reflects the virtues displayed by your chosen agency.**
 * **Design a fund-raising event poster for your chosen agency.**
 * THINKING SKILLS**
 * **Write a PMI (positives, minus & interesting) for your chosen agency. Try to have at least 5 bullet points for each category.**

**positive**

 * ==== Paul Cressey and his wife Sheryn saw the need for a ronald Mcdonald house in new zealand. ====
 * ==== 48 family bedrooms. ====
 * ==== Has the use of 2 kitchens,2 dinning rooms, an onsite school, fitness center and communal lounges. ====
 * ==== The family rooms include television rooms plus computers and craft areas, 11 bedroom specifically designed for wheelchairs. ====
 * ==== Each room has its own on-suit bathroom with bath or shower ,toilet and hand basin. ====
 * ==== Bed linen and towels are provided. ====

**minus**

 * ==== Only have limited time in family room. ====
 * ==== If you come after hours you will have to come the next day. ====
 * ==== Only have two Ronald Mcdonald houses in New Zealand. ====
 * ==== There is only one Ronald Mcdonald house is Auckland. ====
 * ==== Sometimes the Ronald Macdonald house doesn't have to enough room for everyone. ====


 * Interesting **
 * Currently there are 217 Ronald mcdonald house operating in 30 countries.
 * The Ronald Mcdonald house was the 2rd most popular charity in New Zealand.
 * The first house opened in Pennsylvania in 1974.
 * The 150th house opened in Paris France.
 * In 1985, the first Ronald Mcdonald house outside of America opened in Amsterdam.
 * The 250th house opened in Caracus, Venezuela.
 * The house is baesd on a cartoon character.

I have achieved my learning intentions by:** || Excelling || Extending || Achieved || Developing || Emerging || Overall Effort: A
 * **SUCCESS CRITERIA
 * * Presenting my work in an interesting way ||  ||   || 3 ||   ||   ||
 * * Writing a biography that includes the listed requirements and a correctly written resource list ||  || 4 ||   ||   ||   ||
 * * Listing five virtues that this agency displays
 * Listing examples of virtues in action
 * Stating real life situation where I can display these virtues || 5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * * Using ICT to reflect virtues of my chosen agency
 * Designing an effective fund-raising event poster which displays visual language techniques. ||  ||   || 3 ||   ||   ||
 * * Listing 5 or more insightful bullet points for each category on my PMI chart || 5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

Peer feedback //Your group did very well presenting your inquiry, you did however, need to speak louder as it was hard to hear sometimes. Other than that I thought it was great.//

Teacher's feedback