In English, we are beginning to do our film study segment. To begin, we were tasked to create a Kahoot, a language of film dictionary, a crossword, or a Pick-A-Path to show that we understand the definitions of different visual and sound techniques in films.
I created a crossword (seen below) where the clues to the answers are the definition of each technique!
What am I learning?
I am learning to understand the language of film and the works and techniques that go on behind the scenes in a film.
How does this work show my learning?
This work shows my learning by showing I know how to identify and describe the different sound and visual techniques used in film.
What am I wondering as a result of this learning
Are there any sub-parts to each of these techniques? Are there any more techniques I don't know about?
Wednesday, 29 August 2018
Thursday, 23 August 2018
Testing For Nuitrients
Aim:
To find out if a BK burger has simple sugars, complex sugars, and proteinsEquipment
Test tubeFood samples
Iodine solution
Sodium Hydroxide
Copper sulfate
Benedicts Solution
Bunsen burner
Test tube tongs
Method:
(For complex)
1. Place about 2mL of the sample in a test tube2. Add 5 drops of the benedicts solution and mix
3. Heat, not boil, over a bunsen burner
(For simple)
1. Place about 2mL of the sample in a test tube
2. Add 3-5 drops of iodine and mix

1. Place about 2 ml of the sample into a test tube and add 5 drops of sodium hydroxide.
2. Add 5 drops of copper sulfate.
3. Shake the test tube gently from side to side.
Results:
We didn't end up being able to do the simple sugar test on the pattie but that was the only one we weren't able to do.Conclusion:
If the test was negative, there was no trace of a certain chemical or nutrient.Thursday, 16 August 2018
The Biuret Test
Aim:
To test if a sample of food contains proteinEquipment:
Test tubeSodium Hydroxide
Copper sulfate
Food sample
Method:
1. Place about 2 ml of the sample into a test tube and add 5 drops of sodium hydroxide.2. Add 5 drops of copper sulfate.
3. Shake the test tube gently from side to side.
Results:
The egg (the top photo) and the milk (Bottom photo) both went purple, though they were different shades of purple
Conclusion:
Both our milk and our egg went purple, it did take a lot more copper sulfate and sodium hydroxide than it was meant to but we got there. The purple means there is protein present in the sample.
Tuesday, 14 August 2018
Testing Sugars
Aim:
To test if a sample of food contains complex sugarsEquipment:
Test tubeFood sample
Iodine solution
Method:
1. Place about 2mL of the sample in a test tube2. Add 3-5 drops of iodine and mix

Results:
The bread in the test tube went from a reddish brown like colour to a dark brown or black colour. This means there are complex carbs
Aim:
To test if a sample of food contains simple sugarsEquipment:
Test tubeFood sample
Benidicts Solution
Bunsen burner
Test tube tongs
Method:
1. Place about 2mL of the sample in a test tube2. Add 5 drops of the benidicts solution and mix
3. Heat, not boil, over a bunsen burner
Results:
We kinda failed it the first time around, as seen in the video but we tried a second time with a different solution (Benedicts and orange juice), as seen in the photos.
If you want to watch a failed version of this experiment, 2 girls freaking out about boiling liquids, and a random conversation about trapping bugs and killing them, here you go.
Monday, 13 August 2018
My Car(r) License
In English, we've recently been introduced to "Carr licenses." 'What is a carr license?' you may ask. Well, basically, they are metaphorical licenses that give students certain restrictions when it comes to the work they do and how they do it. The four licenses are; Expert, Full, Restricted, and Learner. To move up a license, you have to be doing high standard and consistent work and behaviour for two weeks straight.
This is the first tier, known as the learner tier. This tier is extremely restricted when it comes to how the people under it do their work. They have to have basically everything they do with permission from the teacher.
The next tier up is the restricted tier. Though it's the next up, not much has changed. It's not as restricted, contrary to the name, as the tier prior.
This is the full tier, which just so happens to be my license. This tier is a lot less restricted than the last two.
Why do I think I'm at this level?
I think I'm on this license because I'm usually ahead of my work, I get my work done, I stay on task most of the time and am able to get back on task when needed

And now for the final tier, the expert tier. I believe nobody, at least in our class, is on this tier yet. This tier has barely any restrictions, the ones that exist are purely school rules or are quite necessary. I'm going to be working towards this one and I'll do that by researching more topics in my own time, helping other people stay on task and suggesting ideas for projects
This is the first tier, known as the learner tier. This tier is extremely restricted when it comes to how the people under it do their work. They have to have basically everything they do with permission from the teacher.
The next tier up is the restricted tier. Though it's the next up, not much has changed. It's not as restricted, contrary to the name, as the tier prior.
This is the full tier, which just so happens to be my license. This tier is a lot less restricted than the last two.
Why do I think I'm at this level?
I think I'm on this license because I'm usually ahead of my work, I get my work done, I stay on task most of the time and am able to get back on task when needed
And now for the final tier, the expert tier. I believe nobody, at least in our class, is on this tier yet. This tier has barely any restrictions, the ones that exist are purely school rules or are quite necessary. I'm going to be working towards this one and I'll do that by researching more topics in my own time, helping other people stay on task and suggesting ideas for projects
Health - Assertiveness
What did you learn about?
I learnt what 'NUTS' stands for (Nonnegotiable, Unalterable terms)
When discussing conflict styles what did you notice about yourself?
When I am faced with conflict from parents I am often assertive.
However, if I'm having a conflict with a teacher, I'm more likely to be passive
How can you reduce conflict during the Business & Enterprise kete? Give an example
If an argument or conflict arises in my group in the business and enterprise kete, I can help reduce it by listening to other's opinions and taking them into considerations and being mindful of their feelings and how they react to things.
Give an example of when you might need to keep calm during Business & Enterprise kete...
During the business and enterprise kete, I might need to be calm if another person and I in my group have a disagreement or an argument over an idea or another topic.
I learnt what 'NUTS' stands for (Nonnegotiable, Unalterable terms)
When discussing conflict styles what did you notice about yourself?
When I am faced with conflict from parents I am often assertive.
However, if I'm having a conflict with a teacher, I'm more likely to be passive
How can you reduce conflict during the Business & Enterprise kete? Give an example
If an argument or conflict arises in my group in the business and enterprise kete, I can help reduce it by listening to other's opinions and taking them into considerations and being mindful of their feelings and how they react to things.
Give an example of when you might need to keep calm during Business & Enterprise kete...
During the business and enterprise kete, I might need to be calm if another person and I in my group have a disagreement or an argument over an idea or another topic.
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
Social Studies Maori Presentations
LI (Learning Intention):
To understand the life of Maori prior to Europeans arriving and it's connection to today's society.
My research is about the Maori Waiata (Song) Nga Tamariki O Matariki.
I found the information about the composer, Erana Hemmingsen and the connections the stars have to everyday things quite interesting.
I think I presented my work well as well as finding decently interesting information
Next time I would want to choose a different subject, one with more information to find.
To understand the life of Maori prior to Europeans arriving and it's connection to today's society.
My research is about the Maori Waiata (Song) Nga Tamariki O Matariki.
I found the information about the composer, Erana Hemmingsen and the connections the stars have to everyday things quite interesting.
I think I presented my work well as well as finding decently interesting information
Next time I would want to choose a different subject, one with more information to find.
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