Careers Research - Social Studies

Careers Research 

In social studies, we are learning about different careers. I am studying an accountant. The class is learning about budgeting, taxes, KiwiSaver and net and gross income. 

Boomerangs - Social Studies

Boomerangs 

In social studies, we have been learning about the indigenous people of Australia ( Aboriginals ). The class was given an opportunity to design their own boomerang, with a choice of using symbols from the aboriginal culture. Unfortunately, these boomerangs did not come back. The boomerang was very important in the aboriginal culture as it helped with hunting.

What was the purpose of this activity?

To apply my knowledge from the aboriginal topic into a boomerang. To learn about their culture and what their symbols meant.

What was the story on your boomerang?

My boomerang did not have a story behind it but was a bunch of symbols. The blue dot surrounded by the black marks was a symbol for the sun or star. The green strips with blue dots represented the bush tucker tree. The other designs were something I chose to put on but had no meaning.

Diversity - English

Diversity

The past two terms in English we have been looking at the concept of another world. The class has read books relating to different people and worlds which our world can connect to. We have watched and read texts from different perspectives which included the idea diversity. Diversity was shown in the film ( Zootopia ) and the book ( The children of blood and bone ). 

Diversity means to be able to understand the people who are different from you and respect their differences. This means respecting their culture, religion, gender and etc. I think diversity is significant and should be shown by everyone because it helps grow your knowledge about various cultures and people. If more people show the diversity the world will be a better place. 

What do I already know?

I know that diversity is about accepting people who are different along with respecting them. Although I didn't have great knowledge about diversity before this year. 

What did I learn this year?

I learnt to understand the different perspectives of people and to respect them. I learnt more about various cultures ( The children of blood and bone ). 

📝 Final Copy Of Children Of Blood And Bone Essay 📝

Children Of Blood And Bone

Introduction

Is it equitable to treat someone poorly because they are different? In the book Children Of Blood And Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, a challenging setting is the world of Orisha. The challenging world of Orisha helps the reader understand the loss of language, paying a tax because your different, and water scarcity.

Body 1

In chapter 1 we see how the maji are forbidden to speak their language. "Fool, she scolds me in Yoruba, the maji tongue outlawed after the Raid. I haven’t heard our language in so long, it takes me a few moments to remember what the word even means". King Saran of Orisha hates the maji people because they killed his family and thinks every maji is out to get him. Therefore, he is getting vengeance by restraining the maji from speaking their mother tongue. This statement shows that King Saran had an influence on the maji people. He tried to clear their language off completely, so it would be difficult for the current and next generation to use it against him. This could be compared to the real world when the Maori people of New Zealand were also forbidden from speaking their language by the Europeans. King Saran stereotypes every maji by thinking they are dangerous and they want to kill him because of one Maji's misdoing. I think that's wrong and you shouldn't be judged by the misdeed of others. Labels are for clothing, not people!

Body 2

In chapter 2 we see how the maji people are forced to pay unfair taxes because they are different from the kosidan. “It’s a diviner tax.” I grip the draped fabric of my pants, still haunted by the guard’s touch". King Saran truly despises the maji because of their magic. He forces them to pay a diviner tax, a tax because they're different. Guards of Orisha approach every diviner house and demand for money. The taxes are very high. So this makes it very difficult for the diviners to pay for their basic necessities, such as food. King Saran does anything to make the maji people vulnerable and defenceless. This could be compared to racism when people treat others who are different from them in an unfair way and make them feel bad about themselves. You shouldn't have to pay because you're different, I think that's unfair. Instead, we should embrace diversity and just be more empathic.  

Body 3

In chapter 23 we see how water is misused as entertainment. “How is this possible?” I hiss under my breath, remembering the labourers no more than skin and bone. “So many dying for water and they waste it on this?". The arena is a colosseum which several boats fight to the death, with one victorious. They use the water in this situation for the boats to float. In this chapter labourers in the city of Ibeji are forced to work in tough conditions while water in their city is "scarce". When in reality the city has enough water for the labourers but choose to use it on entertainment for the privileged. This could be compared to the hunger games when the rich pay to watch the poor fight for their lives, with one victorious. I think as humans, we shouldn't waste water, and be more humane about these issues.

Conclusion

In Children Of Blood And Bone, we see that the challenging setting of Orisha has many flaws. From the unfair taxes towards the maji, or the wasting of water in Ibeji or even loss of language amongst all diviners. The setting of Orisha helped understand these ideas. “They don't hate you, my child. They hate what you were meant to become.” 

😊 Thanks For Reading 😊

https://www.waterstones.com/book/children-of-blood-and-bone/tomi-adeyemi/9781509871353

Triple Bottom Line - B & E

Testing For Hydrogen Gas - Chemistry

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Testing For Hydrogen

Aim: Reacting metal with acid to create hydrogen gas.

Equipment: Test Tube, Boiling Tube, Wooden Splint, Hydrochloric Acid, Retort Stand, Clamp, Magnesium 2M & Safety Glasses.

Method:

1. Attach the boiling tube to the retort stand and place the boiling upside down.

2. Add your sample of metal to your test tube, pour 2-4 ml of acid into the test tube. Shake it gently.

3. Keep shaking/swirling the boiling tube ( gently ) and bubbles will appear. Do this for a few minutes, until the metal is dissolved. Wait for it to fill with gas. 

4. When you think the tube is full with gas carefully remove the test tube.

5. Light a wooden splint and put it at the opening of the boiling tube. Observe.

Results:

Evaluation: 

During the experiment, my group had to change the equipment because they were of no use. We changed the conical flask to a boiling tube because the hydrogen gas kept escaping out of the holes. I recommend using these changes.

Discussion:

Balanced Equation:

Magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas. If hydrogen gas is present the wooden splint will go out with a loud pop noise.

Magnesium has an electron configuration of 2, 8, 2 and wants to lose two electrons to become stable. So Magnesium is now going to become Mg²⁺. Both Hydrogens are going to accept one electron each and form a covalent* bond. Because Hydrogen can only have two in its shell, both hydrogen is going to share both electrons.

Chlorine has an electron configuration of  2, 8, 7 and is very electronegative. Electronegative meaning it loves electrons. Chlorine is then going to steal an electron from hydrogen, and then it's going to turn into chloride. Magnesium has a positive charge and chloride has a negative charge and they have an electrovalent bond. 

Covalent Bonds: Bond which involves sharing electrons. 

My Food Bag - Home Economics

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Design Process

My profile target was teenagers/adolescents, my profile included nutrients, serving sizes and food examples. My recipe decision was based on what teenagers like to eat and their dislikes. It was also based on if it was easy to make and the skill level needed. My recipe was a chicken burger, and I knew that teenagers liked junk food, so I alternated the recipe to a healthier option. 

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Samosa Recipe

Ingredients

400g potatoes, peeled and diced

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tsp Gregg's Ground Coriander

2 tsp Gregg's Whole Cumin Seeds

1 tsp Greggs Ground Turmeric

¼-½ red chilli, and finely chopped

Juice of 1 lime

1 cup Wattie’s Frozen Baby Peas

Handful fresh coriander leaves, chopped

3 sheets flaky pastry, thawed

1 egg, beaten

Yoghurt & Mint Dip

½ cup unsweetened natural yoghurt

A handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped

Juice of ½ lime

Method

• Cook potatoes in boiling lightly salted water until tender. Drain and set aside.
• Heat a dash of oil in a small saucepan. Add onion and garlic and cook over a medium to low heat until onion is soft. Add Gregg's Ground Coriander, Gregg's Whole Cumin Seeds and Gregg's Ground Turmeric, adding an extra dash of oil if the pan is dry.
• Add chilli, lime juice and Wattie’s Frozen Baby Peas. Cover and cook for 5 minutes until the peas are tender, stirring regularly.
• Mix cooked diced potato, pea mixture and chopped coriander together. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 200°C (fan bake).
• Cut each pastry sheet into 4. Place a spoonful of filling in the middle of each square. Wet the edges of the pastry and fold over to make a triangle. Seal edges with a fork.
• Place samosas on an oven tray lined with baking paper. Brush with a little beaten egg or milk. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden and filling hot. Serve with mint and yoghurt dip.
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Yoghurt and Mint Dip:

• Mix ingredients together. Serve in a bowl with the samosas.

Tips:

• Reduce or omit the chilli if desired
• You can replace the diced potato with diced kumara

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As a group, we chose this recipe because it was looked pleasing and it was something that we have never made before.

The Dinner Plate Model

The recipe fits into the dinner plate model because the pastry fills the grain section of the plate. The peas and potatoes fill the vegetable part of the dinner plate.  The yoghurt and mint dip fill the dairy section. I would say that the recipe itself is well balanced and can be altered to your taste. 

Changes:

We made some changes to the recipe because the chilli was not hot if you put in 1/2 a chilli in the samosas. So instead we put the whole chilli in. In the previous recipe, it said to deseed the chilli, which makes it less spicy. So I recommend not deseeding the chilli.

Positives:

1. One of the positives was that the mixture for the samosas in the last practical was more flavourous than the previous practicals. 

2. The pastry was cooked better and was flakier in the final practical and we knew when it was cooked.

What I Have Learnt This Semester

1. I have learnt how to plan better for occasions and what you think of and do when planning. Eg: Time it takes, money or is the food in season. 

2.  How to manage time a bit better, even though it took our group quite long to pack up. 

Persuasive Argument - ESOL

Global Warming Is Destroying Antarctica.  

What is global warming? It the rise of the earths average temperature over a long period of time and I believe this is a huge issue. Evidence shows that the average temperature has risen approximately, 0.8 degrees Celsius since the industrial revolution. This has a huge impact on Antarctica's climate. One simple way to help resolve this issue is to invest your money in energy efficient appliances such, energy efficient dryers, freezers or washing machines, to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. By doing this you're not only helping to save the plant but to preserve it for the next generations to come. 

As we know Antarctica is known for its snow, ice and adorable animals. However, since the rise in temperatures, the earth has been getting more droughts, heat waves and stronger hurricanes. This is extremely bad for your health as the heat waves will increase heat strokes or even cause death. The higher temperatures affect the plants, animals and weather patterns. The warming of the water leads to animals which live in cold habitats in search for new habitats. So if you think climate change has nothing to do with you, think again. I believe in another 100 to 200 years there will be no fresh water and many coastal cities will be under the sea. I also believe that many animals and plants will be extinct. We are burning the earth. There are many ways you can make a difference, but one easy way is to reduce the waste coming from your house. Landfills are major contributors to methane and other greenhouse gases, so by reducing your waste, it will have a massive impact. 

Due to higher temperatures, the ice in Antarctica is melting, and very large amounts are falling into the ocean. Earth contains 70% water and of that 70% only 3% is fresh water, and most of it is frozen in the Antarctic glaciers. The melting of the ice leads to fresh water mixing with salt water making it undrinkable for humans. This may not seem possible but research shows that 2.7  trillion tons of ice have already melted. This means we’ve lost 2.7 trillion tons of fresh water. This causes a rise in the earth's sea level. Evidence shows the earth's sea level has grown by 1 centimetre and will continue growing if we don’t do anything about it. There are multiple ways you can make a change. You could ride your bike or use a kitchen cloth instead of a paper towel. Riding a bike is not only healthy but no carbon dioxide emissions are produced, and paper towels are mainly made in factories which again release CO₂ emissions.

https://climate.nasa.gov/resources/global-warming/
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42322346
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-47144058