Music: What is Musical Theatre? How many types are there?

Beatles Song - Social Studies

 In Social Studies, we started to study the Beatles; How they came to New Zealand, how they came to fame and influenced the world with their music. The first activity was to listen to 4 of their songs and research the song you picked. 

She Loves You - The Beatles 

Lyrics:

[Chorus: Paul McCartney & John Lennon]
She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah
She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah
She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

[Verse 1: Paul McCartney & John Lennon]
You think you've lost your love
Well, I saw her yesterday
It's you she's thinking of
And she told me what to say

[Refrain: Paul McCartney & John Lennon]
She says she loves you
And you know that can't be bad
Yes, she loves you
And you know you should be glad

[Verse 2: Paul McCartney & John Lennon]
She said you hurt her so
She almost lost her mind
But now she said she knows
You're not the hurting kind

[Refrain: Paul McCartney & John Lennon]
She says she loves you
And you know that can't be bad
Yes, she loves you
And you know you should be glad, ooh

[Chorus: Paul McCartney & John Lennon]
She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah
She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah
With a love like that
You know you should be glad

[Verse 3: Paul McCartney & John Lennon]
You know it's up to you
I think it's only fair
Pride can hurt you, too
Apologise to her

[Refrain: Paul McCartney & John Lennon]
Because she loves you
And you know that can't be bad
She loves you
And you know you should be glad, ooh

[Chorus: Paul McCartney & John Lennon]
She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah
She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah
With a love like that
You know you should be glad

[Outro: Paul McCartney & John Lennon]
With a love like that
You know you should be glad
With a love like that
You know you should be glad
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

What is the song about? She Loves You was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, sang by the Beatles, it was released as a signal on the 23rd of August 1963 in the UK and September 16 in the US. In one interview, they stated that the song was about a guy who thought that he lost his girl forever but found out that she still loves him. 

How different does it sound to music from the 1940s? The Beatles impacted the world big time, from the way people think and act. They have also influenced the fashion industry with funky styles and vibrant colours, long hairstyles, dance moves, etc. 

Setting - English

For this activity, we had to write narrative openings using our sensory language. We were given a choice to decide on the setting we will do our writings on. 

What is a setting? A setting is a place or surroundings where an object is placed in a position. It contains the time and place to set a mood and give visualisation to the readers. 

Write Your Own Narrative Opening! - English

In English, we had to write 3-5 narrative openings. For the narrative opening, there will be 5 photos for the visual prompts. We had to choose at least 3 photos to base our writing on. 

I chose these three photos as my visual prompts. 

Narrative Opening #1 

Narrative Opening #2 

Narrative Opening #3 

The Battle of Passchendaele - Social Studies

 This blogpost is an extension work once the ANZAC blogpost is finished. The extension work is about the Battle of Passchendaele which occurred during the First World War. 

The Battle of Passchendaele: https://www.google.co.nz/maps/d/edit?mid=13HfN6O8qDhpkiAJ5l_u_X3DcTHeVgwkr&ll=51.313626001433065%2C2.335138916476951&z=8

"The Haka: Ka Mate" 

Kikiki! Kakaka! Kauana kei waniwania taku tara kei tarawahia, kei te rua i te kerokero! He pounga rahui te uira ka rarapa ketekete kau ana To peru kairiri mau au e koro e! Hi! Ha! - Ka wehi au ka matakana, ko wai te tangata kia rere ure tirohanga ngā rua rerarera ngā rua kuri kakanui i raro! Aha ha!

Let your valor rise! Let your valor rage! We'll ward off these haunting hands while protecting our wives and children! For thee, I defy the lightning bolts of hell while my enemies stand there in confusion! O God – to think I would tremble to a pack of wolves seeing fear, or running away, because they would surely fall in the pit of shame as food for the hounds who chow down in delight! Oh, what in the name…?

Then follows the main body of the haka:

Ka mate, ka mate! ka ora! ka ora! Ka mate! ka mate! ka ora! ka ora! Tēnei te tangata pūhuruhuru Nāna nei i tiki mai whakawhiti te rā Ā, upane! ka upane! Ā, upane, ka upane, whiti te ra!

'Tis death! 'tis death! (or: I may die) 'Tis life! 'tis life! (or: I may live) 'Tis death! 'tis death! 'Tis life! 'tis life! This is the hairy man Who summons the sun and makes it shine A step upward, another step upward! A step upward, another... the Sun shines!

What does this line refer to? "'Tis death! 'tis death! (or: I may die) 'Tis life! 'tis life! (or: I may live)"

I think this line refers to the possibilities of events or consequences that may happen. It's like saying "I might die" or "I might live". This I think regards fighting for one's country and protecting their loved ones, risking their lives. During the battle, there is 50 out of 50 per cent might die or live. 

How is the haka used? The Haka is used to prepare the warriors mentally and physically for their battles, furthermore, to portray peace. 

How was the Maori Battalion viewed? It is viewed with respect, which gave the warriors and the people motivation. It gave them strength, hope and perseverance. 

How is the Haka symbolic now? The Haka symbolises respect; A war dance, a blessing, and significantly to honour people and to show tradition. 

Where is the Haka used today? The Haka is now used as a ceremonial dance and as a challenge in the Maori Culture. 

ANZAC - Social Studies

Another piece of finished work is about "ANZAC" which stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. We had to research the important details and significance of the war and the importance of why it should be remembered. 

Facts about ANZAC Day:

• The first dawn service for Anzac was in 1923.
• More than 11,000 Anzacs died at Gallipoli and 24,000 were wounded. 
• The flower "Poppy" is worn during Anzac Day as a reminder of the soldiers who passed during the battlefields.
• The last surviving Anzac was "Alec Campbell".
• The Anzacs were all men and volunteers. 
• There were 3,000 New Zealand soldiers that died. 
• There were 9,000 Australian soldiers that died.

What was it like to be an Anzac? 

The Anzacs had to endure extreme weather and primitive living conditions; There were constant noises due to the bombs and guns, diseases, terrible food, lack of rest as a result of low energy and blood circulation, thirst, daily deaths, etc. 

ANZAC MyMap - https://www.google.co.nz/maps/d/edit?mid=13HfN6O8qDhpkiAJ5l_u_X3DcTHeVgwkr&ll=40.2270956516373%2C26.166723608659545&z=11

When do you hear this song? The Last Post is a bugle call that usually played after a minute-long of silence. 

Why is this song significantly important to New Zealand? The Last Post is important because it came to symbolise the soldier's life on earth and the end of his service to the country.

What is the history behind "The Last Post?" In all of the British Empire countries, the Last Post is played and has been incorporated into military funerals as a remembrance of those people who fought in the war. This symbolises the fact that the duty of one soldier is over and they can finally rest in peace. 

Why was it played? The Last Post is played to give importance to dead soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the war to protect their families and to serve the British Empire. 

When was it played? The Last Post is played in military services and at the end of the day activities. It is also played at memorials and funerals.

What does this song represent? The Last Post represents the history of military services, nations, people, and wars. 

Mortgage Loans - Business Studies

 What is a Mortgage Loan? It's a loan from the bank or other financial institution that helps the borrower to purchase a home. 

Positives 

• The interest rates are lower than other types of borrowing. 
• Long-term mortgages can give you more time to pay.
• No security risks.
• A stable rate of interest.
• Fewer documentary charges.

Negatives

• You pay back more than what you borrowed.
• The loan amount is larger than with a conventional, fixed-rate mortgage.
• Debt

Why would we use this loan?

It is an example of good debt because interests are low and it can be used to purchase a home.

"Massive Pear" - Visual Art

We have been learning about miniature figures by "Slinkachu". The different techniques and angles and shots that are used effectively to make the figures realistic.

About Slinkachu's work (consider its purpose, how it is made, how it is viewed, and why it is interesting and valuable).

He has a big imagination and is very passionate about art. His art is not drawing on a paper but using miniature figures and small objects to create a scene which he takes photography shot with. His figurines come already made, most of them are made by a German company ‘Preiser’, some can be bought by model shops and online. He would also customise some them, adding elements such as colour - painting those mini-figures, moulding the figures using modelling clays, changing its leg and arm position. For some people, it may be viewed as ‘odd’ but it’s also interesting and intriguing because those kind of artworks are not common in this generation, not a lot of people would think of that idea. The interesting thing about his artwork is that he used small objects that are often seen as less valuable or important. I can tell he is a person who is innovative, someone who thinks outside the box, an intelligent and creative person. One of his photograph/art, he used a bag of Cheetos with Cheetos inside, there were also 5 figurines and one was holding up a flashlight or torch. It's valuable because it’s rare to see someone do that kind of artwork and it can even be displayed at a museum. 

Some of Slinkachu's Works

Cast Away (Obonjan, Croatia, 2016)

Life As We Know It (Museum of Fine Arts, Ghent, 2016)

Bank Balance (Chiswick, London, 2013)

Developing Ideas 

Develop your own visual ideas in response to Slinkachu's work. Use your imagination to combine small figures with aspects of your school environment and objects in your immediate surroundings. Remember that you are creating your own work, not recreating a work by Slinkachu. Develop your own ideas in drawings and trial photographs. 

Work

This is my own artwork, the compositions that are in my work is an Asian Pear and small figurines. I used blu tack to stick the miniature people on the background, The background, I used a white paper. I used a blank white paper because it brings out the colour more and also it creates shadows. 

 

The story of the Enormous Pear

"In the world of humans, a massive unknown object has fallen from the sky, it triggered the people's curiosity and so they went towards it. Everybody talked about it, some said it was from the "Gods" while others said it is a sign of bad luck. The gossip has spread and the message went to the leader.  "Do not fear, for I am here to protect my people" the leader said." 

Reflection

The term will finally end, that means, works will be needed to finish. Speaking of work, I have finished my work in Visual Arts. I've learnt a lot of techniques from a semester in visual arts and I'm glad that even though I don't know much about arts and photography, I was able to learn properly. 

Teeth, Nutrition and Digestion - Hurumanu - Science

In Science, we have been learning about the different parts of the human body and now, we have to make a DLO about all the things we have learnt about the parts of the teeth and its purpose as well as the digestive system. 

It is our choice of how we are going to present and show our learning, we can either make a diagram, slideshow presentation, mindmap, etc.

I'm really proud of the things that I have learnt in Science, I enjoyed all the classes and the experiments and animals dissections we did.

What is the "Digestive System?" 

The digestive system is a set of organs in the body that work together to break down food and liquids into small portions of nutrients.

Why is the Digestive System important? 

The digestive system is important because our bodies need nutrients from food and water such as proteins, fats, vitamins, etc. to function properly and stay healthy.

Facts:

• A human produces about 1.5 litres of saliva every day.
• Hiccups can be caused by a change in the temperature that happens suddenly.
• Stomach growling can happen even when you're not hungry because your stomach contracts to ensure there is no leftover food in the stomach. 
• The gall bladder stores the bile used to break down dietary fat.
•  The digestive system is the "second brain", this is because scientists have found that there is a strong connection between the gut and the mental health of a person and it goes beyond the "butterflies in the stomach" and the "gut feeling". 

If the words can't be read, here is the link: https://coggle.it/diagram/X7wpGiM6PVzsH7hN/t/digestive-system-and-dentition/96709c71da869882c047413cfbc978c24dae201469db3e7a05075bfd0080a4a6

Resources: https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/humanbody/digestivesystem.html

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/oesophageal-cancer/the-oesophagus

https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/picture-of-the-stomach#:~:text=The%20stomach%20is%20a%20muscular,and%20enzymes%20that%20digest%20food.

https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/picture-of-the-intestines

https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/picture-of-the-intestines#:~:text=The%20large%20intestine%20(colon%20or,create%20the%20urge%20to%20defecate.

https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/rectumhttps://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/picture-of-the-anus#:~:text=The%20anus%20is%20the%20opening,attaches%20it%20to%20nearby%20structures.

https://quizlet.com/nz/478963911/teeth-flash-cards/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/liver-problems/symptoms-causes/syc-20374502#:~:text=The%20liver%20is%20an%20organ,can%20be%20inherited%20(genetic).

Budgeting Venn Diagram - Business Studies

 In our lesson in Business Studies, we had to make a Venn diagram of the differences and similarities of "Savings" and "Credits". 

This is the one that I made, I listed down the things I already know and some, I researched. 

Water Safety Tips!!!

 This is a poster about "Water Safety Tips" that you need to know about. It is important to know about the dangers in the water to keep ourselves from warm and to be safe while having fun.

Language of Film - English - Hurumanu

In our lesson in English, we are studying about films and it highlights all the sections of it. We are trying to identify the languages of films using visual and sound techniques. 

This shows my learning because, through this blog post, it shows that I have understood it on a deeper level. 

Body Language: 

Body Language and gestures are important in films and are necessary because it is used by the characters to express their emotions and what they are feeling, it also shows what they are thinking, because it’s an important part of communication. 

Costumes: 

Costumes are important because it describes what kind of personality the character has. It also tells a story, it helps the actors to transform. It makes it realistic and believable for the audience. 

Hairstyles: 

Just like costumes, hairstyles are important as well because it adds authenticity to the characters, it makes it believable and it also tells a story. 

Make up:

Similar to the costumes and hairstyles, makeup is one of the important things in films because it is a way to improve and enhance the mood, appearance and personality of the actors. 

Colour: 

It is used because it sways the thought, changes the action and it causes reactions. It also setups the mood of the scenes.

Lighting: 

Lighting is important in film because it determines the mood of a particular scene and it allows the scene to become more dramatic and realistic. 

Props: 

Props are important because it makes the story or film more alive, it draws the audience’s attention, it can help show the character’s personality. 

Settings: 

Settings give context to the character’s actions storyline. It helps create a moody and romantic scene. It determines where it is set and how the story will go. 

Dialogue: 

Dialogue is important because it creates a better understanding between the characters and also the audience, it reveals the character’s personality and their depth. 

Sound Effects:

Sound effects are important because it engages the audience, it attracts their attention. It adds a mood and it can help to connect with the audience and their feelings.  

Music: 

Music is used in the film to capture the audience’s emotions and it can help them inspire those feelings. Music gives us clues on what the character is feeling. It also creates a perfect atmosphere along with the settings. 

Silence: 

Absences and silence make the scene feel more important and with that, it will capture the audience attention. 

Symbols:

Symbols are important and are used in films because they create a unique language of metaphors and it is used to suggest ideas. It helps us to understand that “actions speak louder than words.” 

Special FX: 

Special FX are used in films and videography because it helps clean errors in scenes and it makes the scene more appealing to the audience. 

Mac n Cheese - Home Economics

On Wednesday, we made Macaroni and Cheese (Mac n Cheese). There were 3 people in our group. 

The ingredients were: 

• Tomato 
• Ham 
• Onion 
• Corn Starch
• Milk
• Cheese
• Butter 
• Salt and Pepper (to taste)
• Macaroni Pasta
• Water 
• Bread Crumbs

Steps/Method: 

1. Diced half an onion, cut the ham in squares, grate the cheese, chop the tomatoes. 

2. Heat up the pan, after the pan has become hot, add the butter, let the butter melt.

3. Add the minced onions, wait until the colour of the onion turns to brown. 

4. Add the cornstarch and stir it. 

5. Pour the milk gradually, stir it while pouring the milk little by little. 

6. Remove the pan from the heat. Add in the grated cheese but make sure to leave a little bit for the toppings. 

7. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. 

8. The water should've been boiling the moment you've heated the pan, add the macaroni in with salt. 

9. Strain the water then add the pasta in the sauce and stir it. 

10. Put it in a baking bowl, add the ham and the tomatoes and cheese then sprinkle bread crumbs on top of it to finish it off. 

11. Bake it at 180 degrees for 10-15 minutes and you'll be done.

Rate: 

I would rate it a 9/10 just because I've never seen tomatoes or tried mac n cheese with tomatoes so it's a bit weird for me, I found it odd because the tomato gave the mac n cheese a sour taste to it so it overpowered the cheesiness. 

Sustained Silent Reading - Hurumanu - Power to the People

Sit, Stay, Love

Author: J.J Howard

Non-Fiction, Romance

The main topic of the book is a girl wanting a dog and meeting a boy

Main Character: 

Cecilia

Vocabularies I've learnt:

Chasmophile - Lover of small spaces, nooks and crannies

Facts I've learnt:

People vs Dogs 

- People complain, puppies never do

- People can be sneaky mean. If a dog id mad he'll just bark or maybe even bite. But there's no sneak

- People: not furry. Also, it's weird if they lick your hand

- They love you no matter what

For the subject topic "Power to the People" we had to bring a book if you don't have a book/didn't bring one, you can just read on articles on the paper that you chose from what the teacher gave you. I brought the book I already had, it's one of my favourite books and it's been so long since I last read it. I think the last time I read it was around 2 years ago. It gave me a nostalgic feeling. 

Page 1-11

It started with a list of "People vs Puppies" It's mostly biased and is on about the dog's side. In the first few pages, a problem occurred, their house was one fire and she and her dad had to live with her aunt while the firefighters were fixing their house. It mostly describes the main character's personality; a loner, dog lover (she's been asking for a puppy since birth).

Page 11-16

So the next chapter talked about a new dog that was rescued and brought to the shelter. How Cecilia and Potato (the names Cecilia gave the pug) bonded together; Cecilia taking care of the pug and talking to Potato about her life and looking after the shelter called Orphan Paws. 

Page 16-24

Cecilia and Potato continued to bond. But the next few pages, it focused more on her Aunt Pamela, her dad's older sister. There was also a list of "Reasons why Cecilia Murray should be allowed to have a dog". Aunt Pamela's personality is also described in the pages I have read, it wasn't actually described, I kind of somewhat figured out her personality based on how she treats and talks to Cecilia. 

Page 24-28

After reading those 4 pages, I met another character in the book named "Eric Chung" who is - to Cecilia's knowledge - the most popular guy in eighth grade. It was written down what Cecilia thought about Eric, it also describes Eric. In the last two pages between page 24 to 28, it was shown in the book how one of her teachers, Mrs Wilson, treated her, kind of different than Eric. 

Page 28-32

I got to know more about Cecilia and how much of an anti-social she was because it's been so long since she has talked to a someone since her best friend, Mel, left. She's been only talking to dogs and her relatives and the boss of the orphanage she works at. 

Page 32-37

The author introduced Mel to the story, who is Cecilia's bestfriend that moved cities and is the opposite of her. It told about her personality, how she is treated in her new school and her relationship with Mel like what kind of friendship they have. It also explained about this Allie girl - popular girl - who is rumoured that she went out with Eric Chung. 

Page 37- 44 

The one and only, Eric Chung went to Orphan Paws to adopt a purebred dog, along with his mum. Cecilia was rude to him because she found him annoying. They adopt purebred dogs because they take dogs on talent shows and they only allow purebred dogs. Potato - the dog Cecilia fell in love with, was safe from Eric Chung, he was the only purebred dog at the moment at the Orphan Paws, therefore, there could've been a large chance of possibility that he would get adopted by the Chung Family. But thank goodness they didn't tell them about Potato. 

44-51

She met Eric Chung's sister, Lily Chung. She wasn't as snobby as Cecilia thought she was. They did kickball and Cecilia was in the backfield along with Lily Chung, the both of them weren't a fan of kickball or any particular sports, that's what they have in common. That's how they met and had a chat.

To be continued...

How to write an email?

During the lockdown, since students like me were working from home. Most of us wrote emails to our teacher. Our teacher noticed that some of us don't know how to write an email properly, in a formal way. So, she taught us how to write an email, by practising on writing an email to her and to our parents.

This is my email to her, as you can see I have put in a greeting "Dear Mrs Allan-Fletcher"

I have written a check-in, a check-in is asking someone how they have been doing, how they are, etc.

The body is why you are writing an email; what it is about.

You can also put a link, it's definitely up to you and what your email is about.

I wrote a closing, it can be anything, "Yours Sincerely" , "Kind Regard" and many more.

Make sure you write your signature like what I did, I put my first name and surname.

Hurumanu - Taha Hinengaro/Mental & Emotional Wellbeing - Stress

What causes stress?

• Work
• Finance
• School
• Being pressured
• Fear/Being in trouble
• Having to adjust to a new environment 
• Significant other
• School
• Overthinking
• Thoughts

What can stress physically do to the body?

You will have high blood pressure, you could get heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, abnormal heart rhythms, you get sicker easily. For mental health problems; you could get anxiety, depressions and personality disorders. 

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How does stress affect the 4 areas of wellbeing? 

For physical wellbeing: 

• You often get headaches
• Chest pain and rapid heartbeat
• Low energy
• Diarrhoea, constipation, and nausea
• Aches, pains and tense muscles
• Insomnia
• Frequent cold and infections
• Dry mouth and having a difficult time swallowing
• Nervousness; shaking, ringing in the ear, cold or sweaty hands and feet
• Clenched jaw and grinding teeth

For mental wellbeing:

• You're easily agitated, frustrated, and moody (angry, sad, fearful)
• Overwhelmed
• Having a difficult time relaxing your mind
• Low self-esteem; worthless, loneliness, and depressed
• Avoiding others
• Difficult time focusing

For spiritual wellbeing: 

• Difficulty praying because there's too much in our mind (that's why we need to relax when doing this)
• Hard time meditating when our mind is all over the place

For social wellbeing:

• Avoiding people (we tend to shut people out, afraid we might hurt them or we don't want them to worry)
• Having fights about little things
• We hurt/bully people to make ourselves feel better about ourselves (online or not)
• We lie more than we think we do

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How can we overcome stress?

• Set a goal - a goal which can improve your health and the 4 dimensions of wellbeing
• Do the things that you love 
• Meditate - Meditation helps your brain relax and it stops your mind from going all over the place
• Exercise - You live happier, improve your ability to sleep
• Surround yourself with great people; people who can help you to be a better person, people who make you happy, who accepts you (real/genuine  people)
• Stop comparing yourself to others, always remind yourself that you're you, you have your own weirdness, things you are good at.
•  Learn to accept yourself because there's nothing greater in this world than self-love, before you love others, learn to love yourself first. 
• Forgive yourself -  Move forward, apologies to people you've hurt including yourself, if you make mistakes, that's okay, learn from it, that's life. Everyone has made mistakes at some point. Mistakes make us human, mistakes help us to be a better person, mistakes are how we grow as people. Don't focus on the end result, you should be proud yourself that you made it, give yourself credit for the amazing work you've done and all the accomplishments you've achieved "Don't let the fear of failure get in the way of doing something new" - Cristel Carrisi 
• Breathe - Calming down your breathing makes you more relax and it stables your mind. 

Creative Manufacturing - I.D tag

We've been making an I.D tag for a couple of days, to make a successful I.D tag, we would need to listen to Mr Rees (our creative manufacturing teacher) and follow the instructions carefully.

We made it steps by steps, we also measured it.

The first thing we need to do is; since we have a long aluminium, we needed to cut it ourselves in order to learn how to cut and measure. We measured the aluminium flat bar with a ruler, the length has to be 45mm and the width has to be 20mm. We drew a line using a scriber (because we have to file after, we needed to put an extra length to it so we cut about 46mm) we put the aluminium in the bench vice and cut it using a hawk saw. After we finished cutting, we filed it, I used sandpaper after filing (this is totally optional) to make the aluminium smoother. 

After that, we measured the aluminium using a metric gauge, there were two types of metric gauge a digital and a non-digital, in my opinion, the digital metric gauge is more accurate. After measuring, we have to fille the corners and I sandpapered it again. To make a hole, we needed and spring divider, we had to draw a line across the middle of the length, it had to be 10mm. Then we had to draw another line (8mm) of the width, it will look like a cross. Using a centre punch, we first had to put it in the middle of the cross we made and created a shallow hole with a hammer. We haven't finished the project yet, we will be finishing it next week.

Equipment

Aluminium 

Engineer Square

Ruler 

Bench Vice 

Soft Jaws (for the bench vice)

Spring Dividers

Engineers Blue

Centre Punch

Hammer

Scriber 

Hawk saw

File

Sandpaper

Digital Metric Gauge

Hurumanu - Evaporation Experiment

Aim:  We are trying to evaporate to separate our mixture which is separating liquid and solid; We are trying to remove the liquid part, to end up with something solid.

Hypothesis:
 I think that the copper sulfate (liquid) will turn into crystals since the copper sulfate is blue,
the crystals will be blue.

At the end of our experiment, there won't be much water left since the water had been turned into gas and the steam went through the hole of the beaker even though there's a basin on top of it.


Equipment: 

• Copper Sulfate Solution
• 250mL Beaker
• Heatproof mat
• Evaporation basin
• Water
• Bunsen burner/stove (heat, element)

Method: 

1.  Set up the bunsen burner/stove.
2. Add 50mL of water to the beaker and place it on the bunsen burner/stove.
3. Add copper sulfate on the evaporation basin.
4. Carefully place the evaporating basin on top of the beaker which has water.
5. Turn the bunsen burner/stove to 8.
6. Heat the solution until most of the solvent has been evaporated and crystals of solute forming.
7. Turn off the heat - careful not to touch the equipment as it will be hot for a long time.

Observation:

What I see: The water was boiling and as we observe more, the lesser water there is and the copper sulfate was slowly turning into crystals, there were also steam.

What I hear: I hear the water boiling

What I smell: It smells weird

Conclusion: 
In the end, the only a small part of the copper sulfate turned solid, there was less water, the rest evaporated.

Discussion: 
 In this experiment, we were trying to evaporate the water for it to steam and heat up the copper sulfate in order to turn it into crystals.

Evaluation:
 I think our experiment was in the middle, some of it turned to liquid but it would've been better if all the copper sulfate turned into crystals. I was really looking forward to that experiment since we've never done that kind of experiment before especially that it will turn to crystals and crystals fascinates me.

Business Studies - Kiwi Ingenuity & a Country's Wealth

Today in Business Enterprise, we've learnt about ones country's wealthiness and the why the kiwi ingenuity developed.

We were asked questions and we thought about the answers and shared it with the class.

For this particular question, we had to do this on a doc.

How does kiwi ingenuity benefit New Zealand as a nation?

It will help people to discover more about how New Zealand works in a country in order to improve people’s lives and giving needs. More tourists would be interested to visit furthermore live in New Zealand which increases the population and it can generate economic growth and the purchases of products. There will be an expansion of industries, the introduction of new technologies and etc.

Hurumanu - Experiencing mental and emotional issues?

Having problems with handling your emotions? Need someone to talk to with your problems or experiencing issues around mental health?

That's what this blog post is about, helping you, helping everyone with mental health. This is all about mental and emotional health issues and ways do deal with it.

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Agencies the could support people with mental health issues:

Canterbury District Health Board  - They improve, promote and protect the mental health and well being of the Canterbury community. They give advice and they help those who have needs.

Mental Health Education & Resource Centre - They provide health support such as psychiatrist, psychologist, psychotherapist, counsellor, etc.

Asking help is really hard, it takes a lot of courage but it's one of the most important steps to help you get better, to improve your health. Because mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing, therefore, it affects how we think, feel and act.

These agencies I have listed are capable of improving your life because sometimes, you can't always do things by yourself, you can't always keep things by yourself. They support you and help you with your needs, they improve the relationship as well as your social life, they help you to have a good performance whether you are at school or at work, they encourage you and help you to be a better person than you're already are, they improve the quality of life, they prevent suicide and prevent one from killing someone.

Not only that it helps your mental and emotional wellbeing, but it also helps the rest of the 4 dimensions of wellbeing which is your physical wellbeing, social wellbeing and spiritual wellbeing.



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For the people in my school:

If someone needs help in our school, they can go to the counsellor (Mrs K), they can also ask staffs like the teachers; staffs who they trust, they can also go to the nurse if they need help with their physical wellbeing, if they're hurt, they can also go to the nurse if they need helps regarding puberty.