Sunday 30 April 2017

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Job Application

To Mr Aspden

I am applying for the job of _________________________ advertised in your classroom blog.

1. first paragraph - Tell me your strengths / Talents / You may use the IB Learner Profiles / Attitudes here. These should match the requirements of the job description. 


2. Second Paragraph
Site your past experience



Yours Sincerely

Your name

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How Big Is The Ocean

TED-Ed - Term 2 Week 1

How big is the ocean? - Scott Gass

While the Earth’s oceans are known as five separate entities, there is really only one ocean. So, how big is it? As of 2013, it takes up 71% of the Earth, houses 99% of the biosphere, and contains some of Earth’s grandest geological features. Scott Gass reminds us of the influence humans have on the ocean and the influence it has on us.


1. The percentage of Earth’s biosphere that is not encompassed by the ocean is…

2. The term “One Ocean” refers to…

3. What is the world’s tallest mountain?

4. The ocean currently represents approximately ___ of Earth’s surface and ___ of Earth’s total water content.

5. Evidence of human influence is found in what part of the ocean?

6. What factors – physical, historical, and otherwise – have contributed to the traditional identification of multiple “oceans” versus the concept of a single, global ocean?

7. In terms of both physicality and perspective, what influences support the existence of singular geologic features (e.g. Mauna Kea, Challenger Deep, etc.) within the Earth’s ocean versus a continental setting?

8. Does the ocean always have the same surface area and volume? Why?

Agenda

1st May 2017
Tomorrow is day 2
Homework:
Summative Task Presentation is tomorrow
Creative Writing
Ted Ed!

Notices:
Camp Adair has been cancelled due to the bad weather preventing repairs being ready in time.


Reminders:

Signed:

End of Unit Reflection

End of Unit Reflection


Central Idea: Understanding energy can inform our choices!

  1. What are your new understandings about different energy sources, energy forms, and energy transformation

  1. Describe some of the learning engagements that helped you become more knowledgeable?


  1. What has this unit made you think about? What difference can you make?

4. Choose an image that is aimed at promoting / showing change. Explain your decision.

Monday 10 April 2017

Agenda

11th March, 2017
Tomorrow is day 5
Homework:
-New Horizon: Description writing
-Summative task due Thursday - You will present your slideshow
Notices:
Whānau Hui, Wednesday 12th April, 5:30-6:45 in the Staffroom.
School holiday Welding programme
Camp Adair notices are overdue now
Reminders:
Signed:

Sunday 9 April 2017

Life Vest Inside - Kindness Boomerang - "One Day"

Agenda

10th March, 2017
Tomorrow is day 4
Homework:
-New Horizon: Description writing
-Summative task due Thursday - You will present your slideshow
Notices:
Whānau Hui, Wednesday 12th April, 5:30-6:45 in the Staffroom.
School holiday Welding programme
Camp Adair notices are overdue now
Reminders:
Signed:

Summative task - Inquiry

Possible sites to locate information


Nuclear, Geothermal (heat), solar,
https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/events/28-nanogirl-s-explosive-science-world?search=true&query=energy


Solar
http://www.schoolgen.co.nz/pdf/SE_L5-6_SF_Photovoltaic.technology.fact.sheet.pdf


Sunday 2 April 2017

3rd March, 2017
Tomorrow is day 3
Homework:
Summative task
Notices:
Reminders: Camp Adair
Signed:


Year 9 Polo shirt - 2 options

HTWW - Circuits

UOI2 - How The World Works - Circuits


In your group you will need:
- 1 battery
- 1 bulb
- 2 wires

Use your problem solving skills to see if you can get the light bulb to light up.

Think about/try:
- What happens if you turn the battery around?
- Can you make a working circuit with only one wire?
- What different energy transformations are taking place in your circuit?

Complete the sheet below:

Using your new knowledge of a circuit draw a diagram in your book which clearly shows the different energy transformations taking place. Remember to clearly label.

HTWW - Summative Task

HTWW - Summative Task:


WALT: Inquire into an Energy Source:
In groups of 2, you are to choose one type of energy (nuclear, wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, biomass {coal, gas, wood}, tidal) and carry out an inquiy.
You must include the following:
  1. What is the power source? What form of energy is this?
This includes a poem inspired by “The Wind” It is…….
  1. How do we harness it? A diagram or flowchart showing the transformations of the energy source to electricity.
This will also include an Explanatory  POEM ,followinng the Success Criteria: Noun, Verb
  1. What are the different perspectives pros (positives) and cons (negatives) of using your chosen power source to produce electricity? Please include it’s impact on the environment and society.
  1. Brainstorm first: Please include a table summarising the positives and negatives of using your source to produce energy
  2. Possible Perspectives include: Environment, Efficiency, Geography of New zealand, visual impact, pollution, renewable/ non-renewable,

Mr Aspden will be closely marking one of your negative perspectives of your chosen power source against the following Success Criteria:
-Used 1-2 AAAWWUBIS Sentences
-Used paragraphs
-Extra, used an "ing" word to add information when writing a complex sentence.

  1. What does the future look like for your chosen power source? p24 - WALT - Take notes by identifying key words, then putting these into out own sentences. (DRAFT in UOI BOOK) Think about how and where it will be used, Its availability and how it will have changed, Will we use it more or less (In New Zealand), and why?
  2. As responsible citizens; how can we make a difference? (energy sources-renewable/non-renewable, use of energy etc. MAKE a list of all the possible ways to cut down on energy use!