LM - Energy Mobile

 For T-shaped literacy, we had to make a mobile showing the different types of energy. I didn't do all the types but I did potential, kinetic, thermal, electrical, solar, wind, and light. I'm happy with the end result as it looks interesting, all the pieces are different heights, the pieces spin slowly, and that it's balanced. I enjoyed getting to draw the pictures (Using kleki.com) especially the flame. I found it challenging to think of colours to use for the words. To be BTB (Better Than Before) I could add more types of energy like chemical or hydro.

Photo's of the mobile. Sorry, they're bad quality, I had trouble holding my Chromebook up.

Energy - Potential VS Kinetic

 For T-shaped literacy, we had to watch a video explaining the difference between potential and kinetic energy. It included rollercoaster models, bow and arrows, pogo sticks, and microphones. I enjoyed getting to watch the video because it taught me a lot. I found it challenging to describe the variables for kinetic energy. To be BTB (Better Than Before) I could go into more detail for the first question- What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?

What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

Potential energy is energy that will potentially be used, and kinetic energy is energy of motion.

What variable(s) determine the amount of kinetic energy?

The more potential energy there is, the more kinetic energy there will be. The faster an object is moving, the more kinetic energy there will be.

What variable(s) determine the amount of potential energy?

The higher the object is, the more potential energy it gains because it has further to go down. If you were to drop an egg from one meter it would break because it had a lot of potential energy that was turned into kinetic energy. But if you dropped an egg from 3 meters it would be absolutely pulverised because there was more potential energy stored, meaning that when it fell it was faster because the potential energy was turned into kinetic energy.

Explain how energy is transformed in a spring

When the spring is pressed together it holds potential energy. When the ends are released the potential energy is transformed into kinetic energy, making the spring bounce.

Word Study - Thermal Energy

 For T-shaped literacy we got to chose one-three words from the list before making a word map about our chosen word(s). I originally read it as three words and chose solar energy, thermal energy, and nuclear energy. Then I realised it was one-three and did just thermal energy so I could put a lot of work into it. I enjoyed getting to read about thermal energy because I learnt a lot of things. I found it challenging to explain what thermal energy was. To be BTB (Better Than Before) I could make a longer description about what thermal energy was.

Compare and Contrast - Energy

 For our T-shaped literacy, we had to make a Venn diagram comparing Text A and Text B. Both texts were about saving energy and the different types. I enjoyed getting to read the texts as they were short and easy to understand. I found it challenging to find things that were the same as I misread Text A. To be BTB (Better Than Before) I could add more detail.

You Went Were

 For literacy, we had to write about where we went but we had to describe a contrast. For example summer and winter. I enjoyed getting to write about going to Colgate Games at Saxton Field in Nelson. I found it challenging to think of a contrast. To be BTB (Better Than Before) I could have made the caption longer and more detailed.

 Tents are blowing in the wind. People are cheering, before going to marshaling. Team Leaders are calling out to runners. The runners are coming in and out of the tent. All of a sudden a tent across the field jump up screaming and clapping. Their team has won something. Stuff is happening all around, yet the world seems slow.

      It’s a hot afternoon, the 1500 meter runners have left. There is a sprinkler set on the track. As the runners set off the sun seems to heat up more, as if trying to burn us. Speakers appear to amplify voices in the heat, causing athletes to stumble. The sun is blisteringly hot so people are coming around selling ice blocks. The ice blocks seem like a gift from God in this heat.

      It’s raining now, the only people outside the tents are competitors. Tents are zipped up with teams inside. People that aren’t competing have all their team clothes on - Singlet, t-shirt, hoodie, and jacket. Some are even wrapped up in blankets. As competitors leave they shiver as the rain hits them.

Frecnh Speaking Country - Senegal

For French, we had to research and make a post about a country that spoke french. I chose Senegal. It's a country in western Africa. I enjoyed getting to research Senegal because Senegal parrots are cute, and there are many cool things about Senegal. I found it challenging to pick a country because there were 29 to pick from (I chose Senegal because it sounds like Serval). To be BTB I could add some more facts.

Kawa of Care

When we learnt about the Kawa of Care we had to create a poster about one of the rules. I was sick when we did this, but I did it anyway. I chose the rule 'Keep food and drinks away from your Chromebook'. I enjoyed getting to design it. I found it challenging to get a photo of a Chromebook because it had to be png and free to use. To be BTB I could have spent more time working on it but I couldn't because I was in a hurry.