Geometry Topic : Position and Orientation L3

Introduction
I am working by myself to complete my third achievement objective. My achievement objective is to use a coordinate system or the language of direction and distance to specify locations and describe paths. I had to learn what directions are, grid references, scales, and distance. I overlayed a grid over the school map and made a treasure hunt. It says that I have left something at the gym, then the person who's doing it has to follow a set of direction to get to the gym. For example, the person needs to walk north 60m and then walk east 20m. These are some language of distance and direction

Digital Learning Object

Reflection
Making a map was the perfect way to show my understanding of grid references because you can tell where all the building are in the school using the grid. This map can help new students locate where the building is. I like working by myself because I can work on my own pace and don't have to worry about anyone. This was a very fun activity and I learned a lot about position and orientation like grids and directions.

GrowingNZ Project

Introduction

At the start of term 3, we have been tasked to research a topic about NZ. The topic we chose is about Irrigation. I was working with Danne and Aseem. We had to look at the problem, choose two enablers and create a solution. Irrigation is used to assist the growth of crops, usually at times when there is insufficient rainfall to optimize production. Water is moved through pipes, canals, sprinkles and other man-made things. Poor water application is caused by worn/wrong/damaged equipment, and poor position of the irrigators on the land can result in some areas being overwatered, and some being underwatered. Our challenge is to come up with a solution to make irrigation more efficient, to reduce water wastage and improve productivity. The enablers we used was 3D Printing and Networks and Sensors. We will 3d print the pipes that can open a small gap using a remote. Network and Sensors will help detect water leaks and broken pipes throughout the farm.

Digital Learning Object

Reflection

I enjoyed this topic because this was my first time presenting my work as a model. I think my group worked well because everyone was contributing to the presentation. I also learned about irrigation in New Zealand and how it worked. We had some days that my group was away so I had to work by myself.

Sources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amrCMakolKA
https://www.darynz.co.nz/environment/water-use/irrigation
http://www.irrigationnz.co.nz/knowledge-resources/

Making Wind Karts : Forces and Motion

Today at Science, we are tasked to make a wind kart that will travel the furthest. This means that air will be able to make the kart move. The material we had is cardboard, string, and tape. The purpose of this activity is to learn about balance and unbalance forces. When forces of an object are balanced, it will be moving at a constant speed or not moving at all. However, if the forces are unbalanced, the object is either accelerating or decelerating.

Geometry Topic : Shapes Level 4

Introduction

My second achievement objective is to represent objects with drawings and models and apply Body-Kinesthetic Intelligence.

Digital Learning Object

For this, I have to learn what 2d and 3d shapes are. I also needed to learn how to use our bodies to form a shape. I learned that a person can use their hands to form basic 2d shapes. However, to form a 3d shape, you would need more people in your group.

I took photos of me representing shapes using my hands.

Square

Circle

Triangle

Rectangle

Reflection

it was hard to work by myself because I couldn't make all the 2d shapes with my hands. It was better if I worked with someone so I could've done more shapes. Using our hands to represent shapes was easy because our hands can bend in different ways to show the corners and sides of a shape.

Geometry Topic : Shapes Level 4

In maths, we have taken a new approach to learn about Geometry. The teacher gave us a rubric with  tasks we have to complete in five weeks. In some tasks, we have to apply multiple intelligence in our work.

My first Achievement Objective is to identify classes of two and three-dimensional shapes by their geometric properties.

For this, I had to learn about what corners, edges, and sides are. I learned that these form a shape like a square or a triangle. These are also called geometric properties

 I shared my learning by making flashcards and applying Logical Intelligence into it. It had some questions that describe the shapes and prisms and you have to say what the shape/prisms were.

These are some photos,

Tomorrow When The War Began : Can Do Tasks II

Vocabulary
Maneuver
- a movement that needs skill and care

Inconspicuous 

- unnoticable

Surreptitious
- something that is kept secret

Evasion
- the action of dodging or escaping something

Impenetrable
- impossible to pass through or enter

Patriotic
- devotion to support a country

Reconnaissance
- a military mission to locate an enemy

Inaccessible
- unable to be reached

Gaunt
- word to describe that someone is lean or skinny

Conscript

- a person who is forced to serve in the army

Writing ( this is Rapture's work ) ( not finished )

Chris fell asleep on duty and invaders came into the house at night with flashing lights. We woke up in the middle of the night trying to escape but every door was guarded by the enemy. We became prisoners and we got treated badly. Lee was put in a different place so we tried to rescue him. We looked for weapons and tried to look for Lee. By the time we got there, he was already dead. I felt like i was shot as well. 

Introduction to the Lathe

Today we have been introduced to using a lathe. A lathe is a machine used to turn down or face off a piece of material like steel or plastic. It can also drill a hole through it. The chuck holds your work at rotates it. There are handwheels that move the carriage sideways. The carriage holds the toolpost which holds your tool piece. Before you start the machine, make sure you are wearing safety glasses and the chuck is tight. Once it is running, never put your hand close to the chuck especially if it is running at a fast speed because this can cause injuries.

These are some links that will help you understand more about lathes,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-ddj8vWYZQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUu2zRkqhJA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOnPEwP9bCA

Tomorrow When The War Began : Chapter 10

Why does Homer insist on going on with the plan after Corrie’s house blows up? How does he convince Corrie that this is a good idea?

Homer said that they need to get Lee and Robyn back.

Describe the strategy Home and Ellie uses to ensure their safety when riding their bikes into town. What does this show about how they are starting to think?

Staying quiet and keeping to the edge. Homer is also at the front of Ellie.

Why do you think Mr. Clement is reluctant to help Lee and Robyn? How would you react in his position?
 Mr. Clement doesn't want to end up like the people who " tried to be heroes".

How has Homer changed in Ellie’s eyes since the invasion?
Homer started to take charge of the group and make good decisions
What are the 2 different types of soldiers and how do they each treat the inhabitants of Wirrawee? 
 There were two types of soldiers: the professionals and the conscripts. The conscripts were badly trained, poorly equipped and treat people bad while the professionals were the opposite.

Why do you think Robyn had the strength to carry Lee?
She was desperate to save Lee

How have the group decided to rescue Lee, whose idea was this and why do they think it will work.
The group decided to split into two groups. Homer and Ellie will rescue Robyn and Lee while the rest will stay in the Ford. The group thought his idea would work because they have a low chance of getting caught.

What do you think happened to people who ‘tried to be heroes?’
I think they were caught and probably hurt or even killed.


VOCABULARY

Tommorow When The War Began : Can Do Tasks

1. Vocabulary - Find the meaning of the following words

Chronological

- something is in order

Authority
-  to have the power to direct people

Alternatives
- another way of doing something

Gratification
- pleasure or satisfaction

Obstinate
- refusing to change opinion

Hoist
- a device used to carry or lower something

Unsympathetic

- not showing sympathy

Scrutinising

- examining something closely

Commemoration

- the act of celebrating something

Hysterically

- out of control

Concealed

- kept secret