Hi everyone! Today I have registered and decided to participate in Summer Learning Journey 2020-2021. There were starter activities set for us. I choose to do the Art Colouring Book. I created a template to share my work as said in the instructions.
Hi everyone! Welcome to another post of mine. As you may know or not, In Wananga we have a selective choice activity regarding our 3 days field trips upcoming this Wednesday to Friday. One of our trips is to go to the City Centre in the town. One of the activities was to recreate a piece of artwork from the museum by the school resources we have. Here's a picture down below. You can obviously tell which one is the original and mine. I tried my best. I hope you like it! =)
Hi Everyone! This week is worth looking forward to because on Wednesday to Friday, we are having our EOTC field trips to certain places. But before that, we had some activities to do regarding the EOTC days. We had to choose an activity for each day. As result, we have to have at least 3 activities done at the end. The days we had were our 3 days trips which are Aldernaline Forest, Jellie Park, and City.
Hi everyone! In Hurumanu 2 (Science), we learned about the digestive system and organs that work together to get our digestive system functioning. We are tasked to make a DLO (digital learning object) show our findings or what we have learned. Here, I have made a slideshow presentation to share my learning. I hope you find this helpful and informative. Have a nice day :)
Hi. For the past few weeks, in Visual Arts, we began looking at Slinkachu's amazing artworks and photographs. After doing a bit of research about Slinkachu, we were set a task to develop ideas of our own using miniature figures and to create an emulation of Slinkachu's work. We used Slinkachu's work as an inspiration for this unit. In my opinion, I think Slinkachu's work is splendid.
Here is the slide we were working on. It will provide information you need to know about Slinkachu.
In Film studies, we were tasked to either do Challenges charts of 2 lead characters of our choice or create a resume with the 2 lead characters of our choice. I chose Coraline and the black Cat.
Here's my work:
Hi everyone! Today in Wananga we were set a task to do a blogging choice activity. We were given a choice to pick whatever we want that is listed on the grid. One of the choices on the grid was to create a blog post to share a memorable experience that you had recently. I'll write about how my long weekend went. Anyway, enjoy, I guess.
On Thursday afternoon, my family and I drove to a camp with some friends at Clearwater lake. Supposedly, we were going to stay there for 1 night and 2 days only. But it was extended until Saturday as my parents find it relaxing to stay at a camp with the mountain's reflection on the clear lake view along with the chirping noisy birds. How wonderful right? Honestly, I'm not a fan of long drives or camps. I mean, I find the view of nature peaceful and relaxing. However, there are some downsides to it. Since the campsite was a public tourist attraction, it was kinda a bit crowded, just a little bit.
It was a long weekend holiday so people usually tend to go to places to see some sights or stay there for a night or so. Therefore, a bunch of people stayed there and did some activities that disturbed the peace. As you may or not know, the lake was named "Clearwater" because it is clear and still. I was hoping to see that still clear water view but because of the public's activities revolving around the water. Such as Water skiing (there were heaps, sadly) and kayaking, etc. Disappointed I was, it wasn't an ideal camp for me.
We set up our tent near the lake to get a better view. But as a result of the un-still water, with high tides because of water activities, it was disturbing at night. I couldn't sleep peacefully because I felt like the water has met in contact with our tent as the waves were loud as you can imagine. Maybe I am exaggerating it a bit, but it is what it feels like back then.
Moreover, I caught a cold with the dust when we walked to the other side of the lakes as there were cars arriving on the campsite. Not to mentioned, it was parched. I couldn't breathe properly as I was covering my nose but that didn't prevent me from catching a cold with the bacteria on the dust I guess.
Overall, I think it was a terrible camp. No offence. I think it would have been better if I stayed at home but then again, it is unhealthy to stay indoors for hours with your eyes glued to your devices.
Hi everyone! In health, we were set a task that required us to explore areas of health that interest us in groups or individuals. I decided to work alone on this project and the topic I chose was Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).
Firstly, we had to answer this doc that was shared with us regarding our chosen topics. There were questions that help us with our research to get a better understanding of our topic. We had to select 5 big questions to answer for the topic of our choice. After answering those 5 big questions, we then proceed to answer strategies or ways to overcome our specific topic.
Lastly, we had to make an activity or something that teaches another group or the class about our topic. I decided to make a detailed slide-presentation with pictures in it.
Hey guys! This week and last week we had a project assigned to us by our ESOL teacher. The project's theme was Halloween because it was Halloween last week. We had to research a legend or a myth in our own culture or other cultures. We also had the choice to do it in any digital learning platforms as long as the expectations are met. Jolly and I worked on this project together. We selected the legend of Hanako-san. If you don't know or haven't heard of this myth. You will learn more about it down below by watching our own mini-filmed that I've edited about it.
Here's our mini-film about the legend of Hanako-san and what it's about.
P.S if you can't view the video please kindly request access and I will gladly accept it. Also one more thing, I apologize for the low volume sound in it. It's just some minor inconvenience I had while editing the video.
Hi everyone! In Hurumanu 1, we've been writing essays about a specific topic we selected relating to sustainability issues.
Plastic pollution
Over the years, the number of plastic products being produced, used, and wasted has increased rapidly around the world. Causing one of the world’s urgent problems, Plastic pollution. Now, what is plastic pollution? Plastic pollution is basically the build-up of unnecessary used up plastic objects and particles in the world such as plastic bottles, bags, and microbeads. Apparently, the world produces at least 3.5 million tons of plastic just in a single day. Hence the landfill sites are filled up often. Therefore, with the lack of human sympathy for the environment, we sometimes throw rubbish recklessly everywhere. Which causes problems of plastics floating around, and plastics could travel everywhere. Which will eventually lead their way into the ocean. Harming the lives of aquatic animals as well as land animals but also human lives as well.
Plastic can harm animals. It could be as simple as accidentally consuming it and getting stuck to it. As a matter of fact, land or sea animals could get strangled over discarded six-pack rings which usually happens numerous times. In fact, one million seabirds and 100,000 aquatic animals were killed by six-pack rings yearly. Animals might also mistake the plastic or any kind of waste floating around the sea as their food. It’ll consume the object and as a consequence, it will get intoxicated and soon die. Unfortunately, did you know? Scientists have found that in at least 144 species, there are plastics hiding inside their bodies due to maybe accidental consumption. As a result, millions of individual animals died each year due to plastic pollution. But how does it affect us? In some way, those factors end up contaminating our own food. Moreover, some plastic particles are even found in our tap water. We could basically end up eating plastic affecting our health without even knowing it! That’s insane!
Plastics are indeed dangerous for everyone. But is it really all terrible? I don’t think so. In 1907, plastic was first invented by a Belgian chemist named Leo Baekeland. It was invented to benefit humans’ everyday lives. For instance, plastic revolutionizes medicine with life-saving appliances like life-jackets, life-buoys, etc. Moreover, It is also a convenient use for our daily lives. It could be as simple as having a plastic bag provided for you whenever you go to the supermarket to put in your groceries. Plastics are also cheap, hence most companies use plastics as packaging material. Speaking of plastic packaging, it is also hygienic. It protects humans from outside conditions like rain and as well as good protection against definite contaminations and disease. Besides, they also help preserve food so that it is still suitable to eat. In addition, it also has saved lives with helmets, car airbags, and equipment that helps filters for clean drinkable water sources. Not only that but also made space travel possible and moderated cars and jets. Furthermore, they do not give off methane in the worsening process. For instance, when organic materials end up in (places where garbage and trash are dumped), they usually give off big amounts of methane, which is harmful pollution. However, plastic doesn’t produce these substances. All of this proves that there are good benefits and advantages to plastics. But what are the downsides of it?
As mentioned at the start, plastics affect animals' and humans' lives by accidental consumption and so on. Are there any other effects of plastic pollution done in the world? Sadly, yes. In some developing countries, they suffer from a flood of plastic wastes from all over the world that is caused by plastic which leads to all sorts of pollution. Plastic causes water pollution. Companies illegally dump their plastic wastes into a nearby river or lake which contaminates it and causes all sorts of environmental issues. Additionally, it causes air pollution. A bunch of plastic wastes has to be constantly burned down, as a result, sets off harmful gasses into the air. If harmful gasses are exposed to air, it can also damage our ozone layer. The ozone layer is basically the thing that protects the earth from getting too hot from the sun. If it’s damaged, it wouldn’t be able to protect us, and the temperature of the earth will increase and cause global warming. Which is already happening. Air pollution also increases the chances of getting the pulmonary disease. Moreover, plastic is a non-renewable source. In order to produce plastic, the main ingredients are oil and natural gas. We certainly know that oil isn’t renewable and it doesn’t last forever. That is why it is not a renewable resource, so we can’t forever use plastic.
However, there is still hope. Some people think that there is a potential of having eco-friendly plastics in the near future. Fortunately, high-tech devices being made might help scientists to discover alternative eco-friendly plastics. While that is still being progressed. Here are a couple of simple things you can do to help the world reduce plastic wastes and pollution. Although, the world nowadays is so dependent on plastic for their everyday lives. I believe we as individuals could make a change for the better. You could start helping the world today by simply doing one of these things as soon as possible. Separate yourself away from disposable plastic products. 90% of the items we use in our daily lives are only used once and they go straight onto the bin and they usually contain plastic. Examples are a plastic wrap, straws, coffee cup lids, grocery bags and etc. To avoid doing so, instead, bring your own fabric bag when going shopping for groceries. It could save your money from buying that plastic bag.
Lastly, using the 3 R’s, recycle, reuse, reduced. It’s obvious that we needed to do these things. Even so, I don’t think we do a nice job of it. Most people don’t bother checking the labels of the bin before throwing away their rubbish. We need to look at the labels and make sure we don’t mistake the type of rubbish we put inside that specific bin. Like, make sure you put unnecessary and potential cardboards into the recycling bin, so it doesn’t go to waste when it can be recycled. Reuse things that can be reused. For instance, those plastic cups maybe. You can wash and dry them and they can be reused for another time again. Reduce the number of plastics you use. How? By simply being wiser of the products you buy at stores.
That goes in the line of using your money wisely. Avoid spending your money on pointless things that could harm the surroundings. Choose a product that could be more helpful to the environment. Put pressure on manufacturers. Now, this might sound wrong but please don’t think of it as the other way. Although we could make a difference in our own habits. Manufacturers obviously have a bigger ecological footprint than us. If you believe that companies could be wiser at their use of materials that affect the environment, let your voice be heard. You could write them a letter about it or strike them where it really hurts. If you don’t have the guts to do that, you could instead, spend your money on a sustainable competitive advantage.
To wrap this up, just do the best you can as an individual to help with the situation. No matter how small it is you’ve done to help, it still counts and would make help a difference. Even so, don’t be discouraged. I believe that, if we work together as one helping this world’s issue, we can change the world for the better. Before it is too late. Remember, we, humans are the root of this problem however, we can also end this problem the way we started it. Take actions as soon as possible and have faith and hope. No matter how massive and terrible the problem is, there is still good in it. We may not completely put an end to it but I hoped we could balance the pros and cons out.
Resources:
https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/key-facts-about-plastic-pollution/
https://environmental-conscience.com/plastic-pros-cons/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODni_Bey154&t=212s
Hi everyone! I'm back with another blog post. This week in Film study, we began to look at how the music enhanced the story. As usual, we use Coraline as our film reference for this. We were tasked to write a SEXXY paragraph.
Here is my SEXXY paragraph:
In the film Coraline, music was used productively to set up a mood in each scene. For instance, in the intro of the movie, the music starts off as a minor key. As it proceeds to play, a major key started mixing in but it is still predominant of the minor keys. The tempo was quite slow but it gradually increases and went down a little bit, staying neutral. The director did this to make the audience feel excited, disturbed, and curious about what the movie is about to bring. Coinciding with the shot had creepy and nostalgic music in a minor and slight major key makes it exciting and builds up tension in an unpleasant way. This aspect can be compared to the scene when the other father sang a song to Coraline. It was a fast tempo song in predominately major keys. There are some diegetic sounds used in the scene which is the piano playing. It sounds like a real piano playing in the scene. Its own dynamic makes the scene cheerful and filled with enthusiastic vibes.
Personally, I think dissecting a heart was okay. I'm not really a fan of it but I don't hate it either. I think it's fascinating how we actually get to look at a real heart (not a human heart though, a pig's heart but it looks similar to it) visually to get a deeper understanding of the parts of the circulatory system. Cutting the heart in half satisfies me the most.
Here are some photos I took during the dissection.
In the first meeting of Coraline’s genuine parents in the regular world, it starts off having cold and dull lighting. Artificial bright grey lights make it seem colorless and empty. Only Coraline’s presence stands out in every scene with her vibrant blue hair and yellow clothing. The cold lighting also matches the cold mood because her parents seem to neglect her and give her the cold shoulder. The dullness gives a melancholic vibe to the viewers. They might also even feel dissatisfied with how things are like the protagonist in the story, Coraline. In this scene, it also uses the technique of a wide shot. It includes every detail in the room. The room looks empty and plain indeed.
Hello! Welcome to another post of mine. Weeks ago, In Hurumanu 2 (Science + Literacy) we were studying about blood. In one of our tasks, we were tasked to write a story about the blood cells. To expand an individual's understanding of blood and its functions. Here's my mini-story about the 4 types of blood cells through the White blood cell's point of view (POV). I hope you enjoyed it and have learned something new!
White Blood Cells POV (Point of view)
Together, we are the blood brothers.
Let me tell you, a bit more about me. My job is to protect the human body from any foreign molecules or infections that try to dare to enter the body. I am the bravest and fight any infections that come my way. I fought the infections by producing antibodies. Thus, the human body will stay healthy and safe. I usually rest when the body is perfectly healthy and a bit more active when it’s not well.
My brother, Platelets, kind of had a similar job as me. We both protect the body. Platelets are responsible for making blood clots when the body gets a wound or cut. That way, it would prevent the amount of blood loss from the body. Losing a lot of blood can lead to some serious conditions. Platelets are the tiny fragments of cells.
Next, my brother, red blood cells. He is responsible for carrying a chemical called “Hemoglobin”. A chemical that carries oxygen around the body. Without oxygen, humans wouldn’t be able to live. Red blood cells make up about 45% of the human body so there are more red blood cells.
Lastly, my brother Plasma. Plasma is rather a straw-colored liquid. He transports carbon dioxide from the human cells to their lungs, nutrients from the small intestine of their cells, and chemical messengers (called hormones) to their cells too. It makes up about 54% of the human body's blood.
Now there you have it. We are the blood brothers. Nice to meet you!
Now I have to go. I need to go and fight those nasty infections!
Hi, this week in Hurumanu 2 [Science] subject, we began looking at the muscles and joints. Here are some key points I've learned during those sessions.
1.What is the job of a muscle?
The job of the muscle is to make the bones of your skeleton or the tissue of your organs move.
2. Name the two muscles in your Upper Arm:
The two muscles in your upper arm are Triceps and Biceps muscles.
3. If the gastrocnemius is contracting, what will the tibialis anterior be doing?
The tibialis anterior will be relaxing.
4. What do the following parts of a joint do?
Cartilage - protects the two bones as they rub against each other.
Synovial fluid - keeps the bones moving.
Ligament - they attach the two bones together.
5. What are two examples in the human body of a:
Hinge Joint: 1 knee 2.elbow
Ball and Socket Joint: 1 shoulder 2.hips
In Hurumanu 2 - Film studies, we watched an animation film created in 2009 called "Coraline". Before you proceed, I just wanna warn you that there are some spoilers ahead. If you don't care about it then you may continue to read below.
Here's a brief summary of what was the film is about:
It was about a pre-teen girl who has recently moved into Pink Palace Apartments. Boredom gets the best of her and she started exploring the place. She discovered an interesting small door passage that leads to a parallel world. It was an identical world except the world was something she would love. Her parents in that world weren't always busy and showed great affection for her.
They cooked the good meals that she wanted to eat and even things that brought fun and colour to her dull boring life. However, as the film progressed, the world she thought that is wonderful and full of fun got twisted into a horrifying one. Where eventually the "Other Mother" revealed her true form. A beldam (witch) that traps children that live from the apartment over the centuries and take their souls by sewing buttons onto their eyes. If you wanna know what happened, I highly recommend you to watch the film.
Anyways, in Film studies, we were tasked to either do Challenges charts of 2 lead characters of our choice or create a resume with again, the 2 lead characters of our choice. I chose Coraline and the black Cat.
Here's my work:
In our Art lesson, we are focusing on David Levinthal's way of photography. David Levinthal is a photographer that uses mini figures to represent an idea like war scenes for example. We were tasked to make an emulation of his photographs. Emulation is kinda like imitating something but not exactly copying, just either making it better from the original or creating a piece that is kinda similar to it but with our own props. We took the time to do some photograph session outside using our mini figures. Here are the photographs I took. I didn a little bit of editing in it. I hope you like it.
Hi. This week we began making our own hand demo in Hurumanu 1 (Science + English). Our main learning topic in Science is the human body and its structures and how it works. Such as bones, muscles, organs, and so on. This week we focus on the hands. Firstly, let's learn how to do our hands work?
Our hands can move because there are lots of parts that work together to make it move. They are Bones, Joints, Muscles, Tendons, and Ligaments.
Hi, in one of my new hurumanu subjects which is English, we are learning about films and all the other aspects that have to do with it such as visual & sound techniques and so on. For the first week of this subject, we were tasked to make our own language of film dictionary. Here's the link to our task.
English Language Film
Body Language
It is used in the film to show communication between characters through their movements, pose, and facial expressions to give an understanding of what is happening in the film. It could be as simple as smiling which shows the character is feeling happy.
Costumes
It is used to describe the characteristics of a character in the story or what their roles are or the weather in the show. For example, the characters might wear some warm slacks or jackets to show that the weather is cold and chilly.
Hairstyles
It is used to show the character’s traits and characteristics or could also represent what their roles are just like costumes. For example, a character might have some spiky dyed hair which often represents gangsters.
Make-Up
It is also used to show or describe the character’s traits or characteristics. Make-up usually makes an actor’s visual appearance more appealing to others or to match up to their character’s attributes. Often, make-ups are often applied to women to show the typical “feminine” sides.
Colour
It is used to set up the mood in the show. For example, a blue colour tends to set up the mood into sadness, or an emotional state.
Lighting
It’s used to set up the attention of the audience to a certain thing such as spotlights. It also sets the mood of the scene. It makes the scene better because it would have great lighting in it.
Props
It’s used to make a scene more realistic or could show some traits of a character. For example, a character might be described as some sort of fairy. She would have some fairy wings as props.
Settings
Settings is another word for background or surroundings. A setting might change based on the progress of the story.
Dialogue
It’s a conversation or some sort of between two characters or more in a story. It is usually plotted in films and movies.
Sound Effects
Sound effects make a film more interesting. It creates a mood for the scene. It also creates suspense.
Music
Music is also used to create a mood in a scene and would probably make a better understanding for the audience. For example, the scene might be romantic, they could play romantic music in the background.
Silence
Silence is usually used to hook the audience’s attention and could also create some serious mood.
Symbols
Symbols are usually used to create an idea of what’s happening in the story or like metaphors. For example, in a film, a man might give flowers to the woman as a symbol of his affection for her.
Special FX
Special effects are used in movies to make something artificial look realistic. With these, it makes the films believable and appealing to the audience, especially if it is some mythical creatures such as large wolves, vampires, and so on.
