Introductions to connections

Connections- English

For term 3 we are focusing on connection in english. Here are some questions that
we have been given to answer about the topic.

Questions to answer when viewing/reading texts:

How does viewing this text through a child’s perspective change the way we experience it? Explain using an example from the text.

- Viewing from a child's perspective helps us understand the child's perspective on how they see the world. This is because children see the world much bigger compared to adults, they understand and process stuff differently. This helps us experience and see things we do not otherwise see through the child. When it told through the child we feel different emotions leading us to believe what Jojo sees and hear is what we believe. This experience shows helps us emphasize Jojo and be on his side. It gives us strong emotions, and all the stuff that's Jojo comes through we end up going through it casual.

( There are more questions, will finish later)

Using this option can reduce the risk of heart disease later in life
- Eating fresh fruit and vegetables
- Less saturated fats
- Meats with trimmed fat on it 

To satisfy hunger for longer, rather than chose sugar choose
- Complex CHO

The nutrients made in the skin from exposure to sun, helps the body absorb calcium
- Vitamin D

Why is dietary fibre important for the body
- Bowel movements, helps you poo.

Apple crumble

Apple crumble 

1. What food group were in this recipe? 
Fruit and vegetables, Milk and milk product, breads and cereals. 

2. What ingredients were in each food group? 
Fruit and vegetables
- Granny smith apples & canned apples
Breads and cereals
- Oats, flour
Milk and milk product/dairy
- Butter
Meat and fish 
- None
Other
- Brown sugar
- Vanilla essence
- Cinnamon
- Hot water

English work - film

Film aspects 

How does tone work in film? 

Hoe does tone work in film video

- WHAT ELSE CAN WE CALL TONE? 

We can all the tone brightness. Meaning the brightness of the scene can allow an emotion experience for the viewers. 

- WHAT ARE THE 3 MAIN ELEMENTS OF TONE? 

The three main elements that can affect visual tone are, lighting, exposure, and art direction. 

1. Lighting - This is simply how the director lights the scene. E.g. High contrast and shadows or low contrast apprentice. 

2. Exposure - This is how much light the director lets into the camera. E.g  Crush all black or blow it out.

3. Art direction - This is how much tonal difference there is in your the set dressing, props, and wardrobe.

- HOW CAN DIRECTORS CONTROL THE FEELINGS OF THE SCENES? 

Directors can control the feelings in the scene by using props, set dressing, and wardrobe. But also the control of the brightness. 

How does film blocking work in film?

- WHAT ARE THE 3 WAYS DIRECTORS USE BLOCKING IN FILM?

The 3 ways that directors use blocking in film is with space, shapes, and lines.

- WHAT ARE THE 3 BASIC SHAPES FOR FILM BLOCKING?

The 3 basic shapes are a circle, triangle, and square.

- WHAT ARE THE EMOTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE SHAPES?

1. Circle - This shapes makes it feel safer and inclusive.

2. Triangle - This shape is sharp, a feeling of aggressive, but it also has a apex. 

3. Square - This shape creates a limit space, boxing someone in.

- WHAT 2 THINGS CAN BLOCKING HELP WITH? 

Blocking can help with subtext and contrast. 

Contrast - By blocking with contrast your blocking what’s being said or done, creating an underline meant fir the viewers.

Subtext - By communicating subtext through your blocking guide the action and art director to your vision. It tells us what the charters are really up to, what their doing, and what’s gong on. 

These things make blocking important to a story.

How does camera movement work in film? 

- WHAT ARE THE PURPOSES OF THE WHIP PAN AND THE SLOW PAN?
Whip pan shot - The purpose of the whip shot is to
Pan shot- The purpose of the slow pan shot is to give its viewers time to take in the land space .

- WHAT IS A PURPOSE OF THE TILT SHOT?
The purpose of this shot is to revels something to it's viewers directing ones attention to it.

- WHAT DOES THE REVERSE DOLLY ZOOM HELP SHOW?
This shot helps the view see the characters is experiences an intense internal experience.

- WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A STEADICAM AND DOLLY SHOT?
- Steadicam shot - This shot  sort of has the same effect of the dolly shot but because the camera is stabilized on the camera operate, it graceful slides.

- WHAT CAN THE HAND-HELD SHOT HELP CREATE FOR THE VIEWER?
This shot helps the view experience the shaky feeling crated anxiety.

- WHAT SHOULD THE DIRECTOR ASK THEMSELVES WITH THEIR CAMERA MOVEMENTS?
Directors should ask themselves does the camera shot work with the scene? does it support the story? focus on the audience attention and view. Does the shot sever the story? what will be fit this?

- CAMERA MOVEMENTS SHOULD BE DOING WHAT?
They should be intriguing the audience and flow all together.

How does over-the-shoulder shot work? 

- WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF THE OVER-THE-SHOULDER SHOT?

The effect of this shot is connect characters.   

- WHAT FILM ASPECT SHOWS A DISCONNECTION BETWEEN CHARTERERS?

A single shot shoes the connection of characters. 

- HOW DOES THE DIRECTOR OF THIS SCENE SHOW THE CONNECTION OF THE CHARACTERS?

He shows the charters connecting by incorporating the over-the-shoulder shot while the characters talk. This shot suggest that this is a private conversation between the two. 

- WHAT EVENTUALLY TOTALLY ISOLATES THE FEMALE CHARACTERS?
What isolates her is the close up framing on the scene. It shows how alone she is.

Hoe is contrast used in film? 

- WHAT ARE THE WAYS DIRECTORS CAN CONTRAST IN FILM?

The way directors use contrast in film is by using light and colour.

- WHAT IS CONTRAST IN Spike Jonze's AD? 

At the start we see that the lighting is minimal and dark, the clothing is black, and near to no coulor. This creates the intent of dullness. As she starts to interact with home pod we see that the tone in is chances. There is more colour, the set is changed, the lighting is brighter and we see who she really is. Then as she starts to use it to play music you can see how she break out and it free. The colour representing her, it's meaning full and attention seeking. 

- WHY DID HE CONTRAST THESE THINGS? 

He contrasted these things to make the ad eye popping to it's viewers. At the same time it's meaningful, emotional, and intelligent. 

How is the dutch angle used?

- WHAT IS A DUTCH ANGLE AND WHAT DOES IT DO?

A dutch angle shot that has a noticeable tilt on the cameras x axis, it creates an uneasy feeling inside the viewer.

- WHO AND WHEN CREATED THE DUTCH ANGLE 

This shot was created in 1929 by Dziga Vertov's. 

- WHAT 3 THINGS DO THE DIRECTORS NEED TO CONSIDER FOR THE DUTCH ANGLE?

1. Identify the moment, and moment unseating or wrong. 

2. Consider the moment, this scene could benefit from the dutch angle. 

3. Enhance the moment, this is where you unpack everything to enhance the shot.

- WHAT 4 THINGS CAN EMBRACE A DUTCH ANGLE?
1. Degree of tilt: the more you tilt the more uninstalling the shot becomes.
2. Camera height: the level of the camera. If its a low angle it can evoked a different feeling than placed at eye level.
3. Lens choice: using a wide angle lens will generate a different look and feel when compared to a standard lens.
4. Depth of feel.

How do visual motifs work in film? 

- WHAT IS A MOTIF?

A motif is any occurring element that has a symbolic significance in the story.

- WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?

Motifs are important because they ensure the story is able to operate on more than one level. Motifs give the viewer something else to think about and find greater depth. 

- WHAT MAKES A GREAT WORK OF ART? 

What makes a good motif is to think comprehensively. Ask your self why and if something else could be there. Think of your theme and what props you could use to display your motif, be a visionary. Add music to ensure your vision is being portrayed. Attention to detail is key, target  the names, location, props, and wardrobe. These are opportunists to find motifs that serve another thing. Make the most of your movie with every element and moment because its a way of communicated you idea to the viewers.

How does a POV or POT shot work?

- WHAT IS A POV SHOT?
A POV shot is where we see exactly what the character is looking at. We get put in there shoes, drawn into the story thought there eyes.

- WHAT IS A 'POINT OF THOUGHT' SHOT?
The 'point of thought' shot is where we see the world the way the character thinks it rather then how they see it. Letting us the viewers feel how the character feels, we feel their thoughts.

- WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?
POV - The point of view shot is important because it allowed us see see exactly what the character is seeing. It gives us a gimps through their eyes.

POT - The point of thought shot is important because it give us the viewers a visual expression of the characters. It draws us in deeper to the characters world and thoughts. This makes it much more direct and personal.

How does the insert shot work in film? 

- WHAT IS AN INSERT SHOT AND WHAT IS IT'S PURPOSE? 

An insert shot is an isolated shot that focuses on a specific detail within a scene. It's purpose is to want the viewer to notice something specific. It is also used to communicate crucial narrative information.

- WHAT ARE THE 3 MAIN ASPECTS OF THE INSERT SHOT?

1. Composition: Shot size, shot angle, and camera movement. 

2. Colour: Useing the basic principles of colour to draw attention.

3. Timing: How long you linger on shots and how to cut from insert to insert.

- WHAT 3 THINGS HELP THE AUDIENCE FEEL ABOUT THE INSERT SHOT? 

1. Composition: all play into how the view will feel about your insert shot.

2. Colour: Draws you a to specific points within your insert shots.

3. Timing The timing of shots will change the meaning. 

- COMPOSITION OF THE INSERT SHOT HELPS WITH WHAT IN THE FILM?

 It helps to create context and importance in the story 

- COLOUR IN THE INSERT SHOT HELPS WITH WHAT IN THE FILM? 

Its helps call attention to important details in the story. 

- HOW LONG YOU DWELL ON THE INSERT SHOT HELPS SHOW WHAT?

It helps to determinate the ideal moment to cut to the insert and how long it will need to linger. It helps show meaning.

How does production design work in film? 

- WHAT IS PRODUCTION DESIGN?

Production design is the overall visual look of the production. 

- WHAT MAKES UP PRODUCTION DESIGN?

What makes up production design is the, set design, set dressing, props, and wardrobe. 

- WHAT ARE THE 3 MAIN THINGS PRODUCTION DESIGN CAN HELP REVEL? 

1. Mood: This helps effect the viewer feelings. Is it going to be uplifting, melon colic, or dreamy? the production design can reflect the characters feelings. Create a full picture. 

2. Character: This can compare to 2 different times in the film, using production design to portray feelings and change. 

3. Themes: Using production design to communicate a deeper meaning,

How does colour work in film?

- HOW DOES COLOUR IN FILM AFFECT PEOPLE?
It affects people by elicit emotions into viewers as well as having an sociological effect on people

- WHAT ARE THE 3 FACTORS IN DETERMINING COLOUR?
1. Hue: the colour it's self
2. Saturation: The intensity of the colour
3. Brightness: How light or bright the colour is.

- WHY IS THE HUE IN 'The Marix' MOSTLY GREEN?

It is mostly green because the movie take place inside of a digital matrix. Green is usually associated with green and the green in the matrix had a certain sickly quality to it. The green reflects their world.

- WHY DO SOME FILMS DESATURATE?

Some film desaturate there film to give the world of the movie a cold, rude, dark sort of look.

- WHAT CAN BRIGHTNESS AND LACK OF BRIGHTNESS SHOW IN FILM?

Brightness: Can effect individual colours, which can brighten up the film.
Lack of brightness: It usually a dramatic film.

When both are used in one film it is used to create a contrast in film.

How do establishing shots work in film?

- WHAT IS AN ESTABLISHING SHOT?

An establishing shot is a camera shot which establishes the scene.

- WHY IS IT USED?
It is usually used in the opening of a scene to show the relationship between the subject and the location. 

- WHY ARE ESTABLISHING SHOTS USUALLY THE MOST EXPENSIVE? 

The establishing shots are usually expensive because you see everything that is happening in to scene.

Home economics

Practical 2 -  Ham wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 wrap per person
• Lettuce
• Cheese
• Tomato
• Grated carrot
• ¼ onions
• 1t oil
• Sauces – tomato, bbq, mayo, hummus, chilli
• 2 piece of cooked ham

Method:

1. Sauté the onions together in a pan with oil, high-med heat
2. Chop and grate the vegetables you require
3. Place Wraps in the microwave for 20 seconds
4. Place filling onto the wrap, roll, pierce with a toothpick to keep in place (optional)

Discussion
In today's practical, we made ham wraps. During this practical, we use a few high rick foods including cooked ham and mayo. To handle this high-risk food we got the ham out first and chopped it up.

For the mayo, we brought it out towards the end of the practical. Just before we were about to assembling our wraps. For the cooked ham we brought it out at the very start, so we could cut it into strips and eat it before the period finished.

Prior to cooking, we made sure to put an apron prevents food form transferring to our school clothing. Followed by washing our hands with soap and lukewarm water. We do this so that bacteria have nowhere to linger. After that step, we then wiped down out workspace benches with spray and cloth, doing this kills of bacteria that had possibly been lingering on the surface.


During the lesson, we made sure to use the correct boards and knives. For example, when using cooked ham we used the brown board and a plack knife to cut the pieces into strips. Doing this method prevents cross-contamination. Washing dishes with hot soapy water after using then kills bacteria that may have been left on the equipment.

After finishing making the wraps we wipe down the benches once again with spray and a cloth to prevent from spreading the bacteria to another group. Then we dried down everything and made sure everything was in the draws.


I know my food is safe because we carried out the steps above. This kept our work area safe and clean.

English 2020

The behaviour of the Whalers, the Missionaries’ desire to help protect Māori rights, Maori land, and the Musket Wars were reasons that a treaty was needed. In 1830 a large number of Europeans settlers came to New Zealand and settle in Kororareka (Russel.) Kororareka soon became a significant point of contact between Maori and Europeans. The treaty gave Maori and Europeans common ground to live as one. The outburst of lawless behaviour, and musket raids throughout New Zealand, as well as the missionaries and declaration of independence, was a manger factor of why the Treaty of Waitangi was needed.

One reason that the treaty was needed was the lawless behaviour of some British Settlers like whalers. This lawless behaviour was a key cause that entered the British Crown and Maori into a treaty. The two races living side by side caused a lot of chaos. Because they came from different cultures, therefore they had a different way of handling things. Such as communication was very difficult. This then led to the establishment of Kororareka, the first Europen settlers and seaport in New Zealand. Since there was no treaty there was no laws or boundaries. There was an increase in racial slurs, prostitution, drunken acts, and overall reckless behaviour. This resulted in the settlers taking advantage of their freedom. The treaty would set boundaries but it would be written in “laws” where everyone must obey. This is one of the reasons why the Treaty of Waitangi was essential 

Another reason that a treaty was needed was to protect Maori rights and land. One group that felt strongly about this was the missionaries. The missionaries fostered good relationships with the Maori which was a very powerful influence on the signing of the treaty. The missionaries also introduced Maori to new technologies, such as farming methods and equipment. The missionaries did this so the Maori would understand the British way of life and convert to there religion. Due to all the lawless behaviour missionaries felt that these behaviours  of the settlers, threaten the missionaries intention of influencing good Christian behaviour, as well as the number of Maori being killed and enslaved as a result of the musket wars. The missionaries promoted the Treaty of Waitangi in order to protect Maori. These are the key reasons why missionaries supported the treaty and encouraged Maori to sign it. 

Musket wars were another reason why the treaty was needed. There were as many as 3,000 raids fought throughout New Zealand among Maori tribes between 1807 and 1837. The introduction of the musket changed everything. These weapons gave the tribes that possessed them a huge advantage against their enemies. The main reason why the musket wars began was because of rivalry between the northern iwi Ngapuhi and Ngati Whatua. But later on, all tribes would trade large quantities of food with the pakeha in order to obtain muskets. Because of these wars the Maori tribes grabbed all the muskets they could afford and killed as many revivals as they could. These battles resulted in the death of many of between 20,000 and 40,000. As well as the many Maori that was enslavement or became a refugee. This fatal impact changed New Zealand forever and the treaty was a way of amending it.

The final reason that a treaty was needed was the existence of the Declaration of Independence. The declaration was used for Maori to trade with other countries as well as promote the protection of Maori rights. New Zealand did not  have a flag yet, which meant that they couldn't trade fairly.

In conclusion, the treaty was needed to regulate settlement and control the settlers and land. The Treaty of Waitangi is one of the most significant events that happen in New Zealand. The treaty is a living breathing document that is woven through New Zealand and you can't take that away. To this day the impacts it has caused has made New Zealand what it is today.

Volcanoes - Mauna Loa

In science, we have been learning about the earth. Currently, we are learning about the volcanoes and how they work, and how to identify every part and its name. We got given the task to pick whatever volcanoes we wanted it could be from anywhere in the world, and research it. After we have done research we then get to form little groups and make erupting volcanoes our selves. Once I picked my volcano I then had to research it before making a model. The volcano I decide to research was Mauna loa, which is one of five volcanoes that form the island of Hawaii in the pacific ocean. Down below is my research, hope you enjoy reading. 

What is a volcano? 

A volcano is a mountain that opens downward to a pool of molten rock the surface of the earth. Volcanoes are the result of the earths trying to lose its internal heat. Deep inside the earth, between the molten iron core and the thin crust at the surface, there is a solid body of rock called the mantle. When rock form the mantle melts it moves to the surface through the crust and releases gases. When pressure builds up an eruption occurs. These forces drive the gases and hot liquid, known as magma out through the volcanoes orifice known as a vent. Once out of the vent rock shoot up through the opening and spill over or fills the air with lava fragments. Eruptions tend to cause lava flows, hot ash, mudslides, avalanches, falling ask and floods. An erupting volcano can trigger tsunamis, flash floods, earthquakes, and rockfalls. 

How are volcanoes formed? 

Volcanoes are formed when tectonic plates collide and go through the process of subduction. This sets the foundation for a volcano. The overlapping of the plates causes the magma to break through the earth's crust. Once it has made its way to the earth surface, a solid body of rock lies within. When the temperature and pressure rises, the rock melts and moves through the surface and crust witch then releases gases and magma. Magma is forced up to the surface of the Earth because it is less dense. This then flows out through an opening called the vent.

Mauna Loa volcano

Mauna Loa is the world's largest and one of the most active volcanoes on the island of Hawaii. it is about 600, 000 - 1,000,000 years old. Although the volcano has not erupted in a few years, it is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. When it erupted it usually produces a large river of lava. 

When did Mauna Loa volcano last erupted and did it do any damage? 

Mauna Loa last erupted in March 24th to April the 15th, 1984. Not that much damage was caused by this. The lava flows cause no significant damage except for burying about 16 miles of land owned by the sate.

No recent eruptions have caused deaths, but eruptions in 1926 and 1950 destroyed villages. 

Volcano eruption 

Here is my group and I volcano eruption. For our eruption to work we used 4 spatulas of potassium iodide in 20ml of water, 35% of hydrogen peroxide, dishwashing liquid, a few drops of green food clouring, and some gold glitter. Hydrogen peroxide turned into water plus oxygen.

This is the reaction - H₂O_2 ---> H₂O + O₂ 

Poster

In social studies we have been learning about varies gods. Here is my poster about Papatūānuku.

Gymnastics in p.e.

In p.e. our current unit we are doing is gymnastics. We have been learning some basic gymnastics skills on different Gymnastics apparatuses and how to put those skills into a flowing sequence. These apparatus included parallel bars, horizontal bars, floor, balance beam, and tramp. Before I started I had some sort of basic gymnastics skills. I knew how to do a cartwheel and a handstand, but my form was incorrect and I didn’t know how to make one trick flow between another. At first, I mucked around and thought I wouldn’t try but later on into the unit I really tried to focus on how I could correct my form and add this form to a flowing sequence. Down below are my videos of me doing trampoline, floor, and beam.

It this video attached above is my trampoline sequence. It took me a few time to film but this was my best one yet. There was 3 level in which you could choose the one that best suit you. I tried out all 3 but I was most comfortable with level one. The level 1 sequence included 10 controlled bounces, seat drop, half turn, tuck jump, and finally a seat drop. You must perform this sequence in order and have it flow between each trick. For this sequence to flow you need to do each trick without having to stop. As you can see in the video I tried my best to make sure each trick flowed one after the other without having to stop. Although my form is a bit off I think it looked pretty good. One way I could I improve would be by making sure I know what I’m doing for the sequence. As I had one of my friends read it out to me while jumping.  In addition to this, I did not challenge my self enough, I fount level 1 quite easy.  I think I could have challenged myself by doing level 2 maybe even level 3. But as I keep progressing and learning throughout the unit, I may be able to ease my self into doing a more higher level trampoline sequence.

Here is my other video. The video above is my floor sequence. As you can see I’m not that good at  floor but I tried my best. My friend meadow and I decide to record ours together as we could somewhat support each other. Just like the trampled there was 3 level for floor. Meadow and I decided to do leaves 1 as we felt we felt that this was best for us. The sequence went like this, front roll, half turn, back roll, and then into a cartwheel. This sequence as easy but difficult at the same time. This challenged me by making sure that I knew what the sequence was for it to flow. In order for it flows nicely together, I had to do each trick after the other without stopping. My form is completely off but at least I gave it a try. I could improve my sequence by making sure I put place my hand in the correct potion. Especially when doing a back roll. As you can see in the video I don’t place my hand down there for I roll sideways. Another way I could improve would be my cartwheel. Instead of leaving my hand down I could try and bring them up. This will give me a little life and make it flow much better.



Here is my last video of me doing beam. This video may seem a bit rushed because I ran out of time. As you can see I'm not on a standard beam I'm on a much littler one. For my sequence, I did level 1, which consist of a few basic moves, a side mount, 4 leg swipes, cat leap, then a tuck jump dismount. As I was on a little beam I was not able t do a side mount. The reason for me do my sequence on the little beam was because I felt I performed much better in slower beam. I did try it on the big one but I was not confident enough. Something I found challenging was doing a cat leap and a pivot turn. The cat leap was challenging for me because I was scared I would not land on the beam, I knew I would but it was my mind saying I wasn’t. The pivot turn was hard for me because I lost my balance and it was hard to turn around n it I’m my feet because it was wooden. All thought I had my challenges I think I did it pretty well, as I said it my other sequence my form for beam was off. But I intend to improve on it.

This unit has now come to an end. I’ll keep attempting to make my sequence flow and that I have the correct form. I have learnt a few skill but I’m sure there are many more to learn. Overall really fun a enjoyable. Next team is tennis and cricket, yay! Looking forward to it.

Just for fun here’s a video of me doing a front flip.

Cooking

This term we have been looking at a cultural unit. So far I have learnt that you need different skills to make different food items. I know I have learnt this because it was difficult to make certain dishes, for example, pad thai. For pat thai it was very challenging as we had to get all the measurements right. Practicals we have made this term are Scones, jam drops, fish and chips, pizza, vegetarian sushi, pad thai,  souvlaki, and pancakes. 

Sconce are from England.
Jam drops are from England.
Fish and chips are from England.
Pizza is from Ital.
Vegetarian sushi is from Japan.
Pad thai is from Thailand.
souvlakis are from Turkey.
Pancakes are from ancient Greece and Rome.

Skills I have learnt from the practicals are Time management, cooperation, communication, and multitasking. I will use these in the future by helping me in a certain environment e.g. work environments and cooking with my group. Working with other people in my group has been really good, we have worked well to produced our dishes.

Describe a relationship between 2 or more characters in the text. Explain how this relationship helped you to understand at least 1 of the characters.

Relationship between 2 or more characters, the relationship between Zelie and Amari. 

What did it help us to understand? 

It helps me to understand the friendship between Amari and Zelie by Zelie being able to help Amari escape. It shows that Zelie hads trust issue into the book but she starts trusting others later into the book.   

It helped me understand the idea of loyalty between friends and family because it showed that Zelie could change her hard cold-hearted personality to helping out others. It also helped me see that certain words can impact us heavily. As Mama Agba's words seep in Zelie head, "you must protect those who can't defend themselves." The relationship you share with friends and family is of great worth. Sometimes the bond you have with another can be so valuable that it could one day save your life, in this case, it did.

Essay planning continued

The incident of when Zelie found Amari in Lagos and helps her escaped helped me to understand the idea of loyalty between friends and family because it shows how you can develop some sort of relationship with another and form a close bond. We see this in the text when Amari pulls Zelie into a hidden opening between two stalls so tight Zelie can't break free. Amari is asking Zelie for help. "please help me! I have done something unforgivable... if they catch me."

The pyramids of Giza

The pyramids of Giza 

 The pyramids of Giza located in Egypt are the most famous pyramids in the world. To this day, Egyptologists aren't quite sure about how the Great Pyramids of Giza were built. Theses great structures consisted of 3 pyramids built in the year 2560 BC. The name of the 3 pyramids is the great pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. The great pyramid was the tallest man-made structure for nearly 4000 years. These structures were built over 4500 years ago. The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids as tombs for the pharaohs as the belief in life after death. Mummified bodies of the pharaohs would be placed in tombs as the pharaohs were expected to become gods in the afterlife. The construction of pyramids is so impressive that today humankind can't be sure on how the pyramids were built.  It was first thought that the builders were slaves, but it is now actually believed to be built by very skilled Egyptians who lived in the area. There is proof of villages and tempory cities where people believed the workers lived, it seems to be there for a few years. The ancient Egyptians created techniques and different form of technology to build these pyramids. Thanks to the ancient Egyptians we now have math. The pyramids are built out of huge blocks of limestone, the limestone blocks were quarried at Giza and possibly other sites. The Egyptians were really limited on tools. Iron tools were not available, so they used various tools such as pounders, chisels, hammers, and pickaxes made from granite.  The Egyptians used limestone in many different ways. Fine, white limestone was used to decorate the outsides of the temples and the tombs of the pyramid, whereas the not so fine limestone was used more for the core of the pyramids. The difference of teclogly the Egyptian develope over time has really the world we live in and how we adapt.

Essay Pre-planning’

My key event is going to be when Zelie turns back into a maji. The important character I picked is Zelie. Zelie went through a few changes throughout the book. During this event, she changed from being full of fear and anger to be strong and brave, from wild white hair that was as straight as a blade to having just a streak of white that went curly and wavy as she gains her magic, and she went from having magic to no magic to then having magic again. Using reaper magic to connect to the gods.

(sorry the photo is flipped)

Pizza

Pizza 

This pizza dough is fairly simple to make and cook.

Ingredients: 1 cup of self-raising flour, 1 cup unsweetened yoghurt, 1/2 teaspoon of salt.  

One of the recent practicals we cooked was pizza.

This practical is different from your local pizza hut or dominos pizza takeaway because of how easy and simple the ingredients are. We created our pizza dough by mixing the unsweetened yoghurt, flour and salt together, then knead it. Although it sounds a little strange it actually tastes good. The mixture was sticky at first but we kept adding flour until we form the continuity that we wanted the dough to be at. My group and I then split the dough into 3 and made up out pizzas. We first added tomato paste then the following toppings: cheese, red and green capsicums, tomatoes, and more cheese.

Note: This blog post is in progress and not yet finished. Will be complete in the following days.

A message I take from this scene is knowing another side of someone. Zelie knew a different side of Inan but now she knows the who the real Inan is just by looking into his eyes. They are both shells trying to fight for what they think is right. There's always a choice, can you live with the consequences of your choice?

A message I take from this scene is, following your destiny. Although Inans's destiny is to be king, he must pick whether to follow his heart or lead his country. Also putting your duty over others before your own self.

Paragraph Question:

Are students addicted to their cell phones? If so, is that a problem?

Many students have some sort of addiction to their smartphone. Smartphones can be very beneficial to students. Students can connect with friends and family, seek help for a school test, and they can even download apps to stay organized. However, smartphones can also be very addicting. Students are expected to use technology both in and out of school/classrooms. They manage their social lives through various apps and social media platforms. Students find themselves mindlessly reaching for their smartphone or refreshing social media feeds, even when they just checked it minutes ago. Smartphones can cause many health issues mentally, physically, and emotionally. For example, it may affect the way you communicate or interact with certain relationships. Whether it's with friends, family, or others. Many times it affects your communication in a negative way. Sometimes students might find it hard to hold a simple conversation when they can't peel their eyes away from their smartphone. It helps to focus less on counting the minutes of use and more on how they use their smartphone. It is important to have a healthy balance with a smartphone, understanding how students use their phone and what that purpose serves them.