Echolocation - Writing!

Brainstorm:

Echo

Sound

Sound waves

Objects

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Writing:

Echolocation what is it?  Echolocation means the location of objects by reflected sound, in particular that used by animals such as Dolphins, Whales and Bats. This means that some animals can move around the place and find things underwater or in the dark by using sound.  

Sound is really important to whales and dolphins. Whales use echolocation for navigating and communicating. Dolphins use echolocation by using clicking noises. When the noise hits an object a echo sound comes back and the dolphin will know where they're going.      

Bats use echolocation by using sound waves from their mouth or nose. When it hits an object it bounces right back to the bat and it is an echo sound. The bat will know the shape of the object and can identify what it looks like. Most bats use echolocation to navigate in the dark and to find food.     

Ben Underwood is a boy that had eye cancer at the age of 2 and had his eyes removed at the age of 3. He is blind but he moves around freely and doesn’t hit anything wherever he goes. It is because he uses echolocation. He moves around by making clicking noises with his tongue. Ben doesn’t use a guide dog or even a cane. The noises bounce off an object and it comes right back to him. That is how he moves around the house. He can even play basketball, ride his bike and ride rollerskates. That is amazing!

    

   

How to cook Boiled Eggs.

I am going to be writing an explanation about how to cook Boiled Eggs. Lets get started.

First, put the eggs in a pot of cold water. Place the amount of eggs that you would like in the pot and let it boil. It should look like this

Set the oven to a high heat of temperature. Bring the water to a rolling boil so the eggs with boil. Wait for the eggs to be boiled.

You will know when it is ready if you tap the eggs gently. It should be nice and soft. It is isn’t let it cook a little bit longer. When it is turn the heat off, cover the pot and let it cool down. When it is nice and cool, peel the eggs. To peel the eggs you will just need you hands. It will be like peeling an orange. When that is done it is ready to be served and to be eaten.

There are other ways you can cook eggs. For example Scrambled Eggs, Poached Eggs, Fried Eggs and much more. They ain’t boiled eggs but least they taste delicious if cooked perfectly.     

My Cousin's Very first ball.

In the weekend I went to my aunt's house to celebrate my cousins very first ball. She goes to Rosehill College and she was going to a ball. Her name is Tyra and it is her very first ball and she just wanted to have fun and just have a good time with her friends.

At Tyras house her friends came over to get ready. The van that was taking them to the ball was coming at 7:00, so they had plenty of time. In that time a photographer came to the house and took photos of the girls in their dresses and the boys in their suit and ties. The girls even had a make up lady to do all of their make up (Which was my aunty).

The ball started at 8pm and it finished at 12am. Once they left my dad and his sisters and brothers were setting up the garage for the after party. While they were out my aunty was preparing finger food (Chips, sausage rolls, spring rolls) for them after the ball, she was making some for my cousins, brother and I as well.

When they were at the ball my cousin, brother and I were doing all sorts of things. We were playing with the ball outside, playing with the balloon inside, watching movies and eating chips and many more. We also got to eat anything we wanted to so my cousin, brother and I just ate lollies, chips, chocolate, spring rolls and sausage rolls. It was really fun.

At 12pm when they arrived the after had began. They were just having fun and just enjoying themselves outside in the garage, while my cousin and I were just inside watching t.v and eating. One thing that was funny was when they just arrived and came inside and they were being loud and my cousin and I were like be quiet because we were just relaxing and they just came in and just were annoying.

Overall it turned out to be a great night for the ball students and the kids. Everyone ended up going to sleep at 3-5am even me. I was really tired and so was everyone else. But at least they had a good time like they wanted.

Sadly I have no photos. We took some but I don't have any. So I will post some photos up when I get the chance to.   

    

Vocabulary Practice!

Technology Classes at Tamaki College!

Every Thursdays classes 4, 2 and half of 1 walks down to Tamaki College for tech (Technology). There are 3 different groups and they are Food, Hard Materials and Graphics. Year 7’s were in Hard Material, Half of the Year 8’s were in Food and in Graphics were Year 7 and 8’s.

Pewter is a type of metal that can be melted and turned into something nice that you will like. It can also can be used for things like necklaces and jewelry that you can wear. There are different types of pewter. For example Brass, Iron, Lead, Copper, Gold, Silver, Nickel, Diamond, Palladium and many many more.

First, we had to find a silhouette for us to copy so we can trace onto the MDF and cut out. When we have done that we Mr Grundy poured the pewter into our molds that we created. It had to be cooled down before we do anything else.

After that we had to file all the corners and edges with a needle file. It had to be nice and smooth. Not sharp. When that was done had to sandpaper our piece that we were doing. The grits that we used were 150, 400, 800, 1200 and 1200 with water. We had make sure that it is a nice finish.  

Being in Hard Materials was fun and entertaining at times. It was fun just getting to learn new things and just being able to see new things.  

   

What is a Smart Footprint?

A Smart Footprint, what is it? A Smart Footprint is something that is on the internet. Not like when you jump in the sand or step in something, I’m not talking about that Footprint.  

When you go onto a site or just accidentally click on something wrong that is a Wrong Footprint. If you send or forward someone an email that is not work related, that would be a Dumb Footprint. If you see something that is Dumb and you just delete it, that is a Smart Footprint.

To leave a Smart Footprint you have to do the right thing, not be dumb, stay safe online and many more. When you finish all of your work and making sure that it is all done. That is a Smart Footprint. If you do anything good and your teacher/principal will be impressed, that is a Smart Footprint.

If you are not on bad sites that teacher will be seeing you working and doing the right thing. But, if you are doing something bad on the internet you are not invisible that teacher will see you doing that also. So say to yourself “I will not go on bad sites”.  Why be BAD when you can be responsible   

Whenever you are on the internet make sure that you are doing the right thing. Make sure that you always finish off work properly. Don’t just say you're done when you have just written 2-3 paragraphs in writing. Be Cybersmart and keep doing the right thing.      

 

My Sound Animation!

This here is my Sound Animation. I have been using Imovie to edit and create but I have also been using Hyperstudio to draw and create as well. I hope you Enjoy! it can be funny at times so have a laugh while you are watching! (The Brain that I have drawn) might look funny to you.