Algebra in Science - Maths

For the past 13 weeks, my class Bn and Wh has been doing Hurumanu 5, Making Waves. We have been learning different topics in Maths such as, Geometry, Rotation and Reflection, Symmetry, Algebraic Expressions, and etc.

Here is my group and I's slideshow displaying our learning in algebra:

My Reflection about Hurumanu 5, Making Waves:

I think that this Hurumanu was okay and fun but I had my ups and downs. 

I had some moments where I didnt understand some of the work, but eventually I got there with the help of my friends and teacher.  

I enjoyed working with others and learning different strategies.

I had fun working and learning with a different teacher, Mr Carter. He was a really funny teacher who can make learning fun.
The topics were interesting as well, but overall it was a enjoyable Hurumanu.

Mac n Cheese - Home Economics

Today in Home Economics, we made Mac n Cheese. This time in my group I had Toni and Abbagale. Our Mac n Cheese had Ham, Elbows Pasta, Tomatoes, Cheese and more. My group did well today with not many arguments, so today was better. The taste results was actually good but it was too salty. It was salty because we added the salt into the sauce instead of the pasta. 

Overall I enjoyed cooking again, and I can't wait for the following lessons.

Ingredients:

- 2L Water
- 2 t salt
- 1 1/2 c Pasta
- 3 T Butter
- 3 T Cornflour
- 2 c Milk
- 1c Cheese - Grated
- 1 Tomato - Sliced

Cooking Method:

1. Bring water to boil. Add salt and pasta. Boil for 12-15 minutes then drain.

2. Pre heat oven to 180°C fan bake.

3. Melt butter in saucepan. Gently saute onion and Garlic (optional). Stir in cornflour and cook, stirring, until bubbles appear on surface (cooking the roux)

4. Remove from heat and gradually add milk and grainy mustard (optional), stirring constantly.

5. Return to heat and cook stirring constantly until it boil and thickens.

6. Remove sauce from heat, gently stir in cheese and parsley (optional), season with salt and ground black pepper (optional).

7.Stir cooked pasta gently into sauce and pour into a greased ovenproof dish.

8. Put tomato slices on top, sprinkle over some breadcrumbs (optional) and some extra cheese.

9. Bake for 15-20 minutes until well heated through.


Here are some photos of the cooking process:
Hope you enjoy.

Piano Research - Music

The Piano

1. Where was the piano invented and by who?
Inventor: Bartolomeo Cristofori
Where it was invented: Italy

2. What did the first piano look like?



3. What is the difference between a piano and a keyboard?
A piano is an acoustic instrument with weighted keys.
A keyboard is an electric instrument.

4. What have you enjoyed about learning the piano/keyboard? 
I have enjoyed learning the different keys and how they are different in all kinds of music. 

What have you found challenging?
I found adding my left hand, playing the piano challenging.

Spaghetti Bolognese - Home Economics

Today in Home Economics, we made Spaghetti Bolognese. Our Spaghetti Bolognese had carrots, spaghetti, tomatoes, mince, cheese and more. My group did well today better than last time, which we are still improving on. The taste results was okay because our spaghetti was still a bit raw, but I still enjoyed it. Overall cooking was good once again, and I can't wait for the following more.

Ingredients:

- Olive Oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Carrots
- Celery
- Mince
- Basil
- Can of tomatoes
- Tomato puree
- Spaghetti Sticks

Cooking Method:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot and add the onion and garlic.
2. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stir frequently until onion is soft.
3. Stir in carrots a celery and cook for another minute. 
4. Add mince, stirring until the beef has lost its pink colour.
5. Add basil, tomatoes and tomato puree.
6. Bring mixture to boil then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cover for 10-15 minutes.
7. Boil water and then add spaghetti sticks to cook for 10-12 minutes.
8. Drain spaghetti and toss with a little olive oil to avoid sticking.
9. Then arrange your plates dividing the mixture up evenly.
10. Serve and enjoy.

Here are some photos of the cooking process:
Hope you enjoy.

Wonderings - Wananga

Wonderings

What is the meaning of life? 

The meaning of life is to fulfill your purpose in life and accomplish your goals. The meaning of this is, everyone has a purpose, of why they are living. 

Why is water clear?

Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen. Both elements are gases in nature and are invisible. This gives the water a cloudy appearance commonly called turbidity.  

 

Lemon Power

Lemon Power

Voltage: Voltage is the energy that electrons get from a power supply.

Current: Current is the movement of electrons.

Aim: To create voltages out of lemons.

Method:

• Roll the lemon out so the inside is liquidy. 
• Stick pieces of zinc and copper into the lemon.
• Connect the lemon up to a voltmeter.

Results:

1. 2

3. 2.3

Discussion:
When we rolled the lemons we made the inside liquidy. Because we rolled the lemon we freed the acidicly charged particles. The acidicly charged particles moved around, creating a current. More lemons, more acidicly charged particles, means more voltage.

Conclusion:
This experiment worked successfully and we got different results by trying different strategies. Overall I enjoyed today's lesson and I'm looking forward to the following lessons.

Nachos - Home Economics

Today in Home Economics, this time we made Nachos. In our Nachos we had Peas, Corn, Beans, Mushroom and corn chips. My group did a little better working together today but its still a work in progress. The taste results was better and I enjoyed every bit. Overall today's cooking lesson was good, and I can't wait for the following more.

Ingredients:

- Oil
- Mushrooms
- Onion
- Corn
- Beans
- Tomatoes (Chopped)
-Corn Chips
- Grated Cheese

Cooking Method:

1. Gather equipment & ingredients in correct amounts.
Reheat the grill to high.

2. Slice mushrooms
3. In a large non-stick pan:
Saute onion with a 1T of Oil for 2-3 mins (until clear)

4. To the pan add:
Corn, beans, 1/2 can of tomatoes, 1/2 can of beans
Stir, for 3-4 minutes until tomato is just softened

5. Arrange a large handful of corn chips around a plate
Spoon the bean mixture into the middle of the plate
Sprinkle cheese on top, place under the grill to melt

6. Remove from oven with gloves
Serve with sour cream (Optional)

Here is a similar photo of our Nachos:

Chicken Stir Fry - Home Economics

Today in Home Economics we made chicken stir fry. In our chicken stir fry we had chicken, carrots, broccoli, onion, peas, corn and noodles. The taste results was okay but I think I could do better. It was a difficult and stressful lesson and I hope next time will be better.  Overall I enjoyed today's cooking lesson, and I can't wait for the following more.


Ingredients:

- Chicken (Breast) 
- Carrots
- Onion
- Broccoli
- Sesame Oil
- Noodles
- Peas 
- Corn


Cooking Method:

1. Chop up chicken into strips.
2. Place in glass bowl with sesame oil.
3. Chop up vegetables in julienne strips.
4. Saute (Brown) chicken and onions together.
5. Add broccoli and carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add remaining vegetables of your choice and cook for a further 5 mins.
7. Boil a pot of water
8. Place the broken noodles into the boiling water and cook for 2 mins.
9. Drain noodles in a colander and add to the vegetables and chicken mixture.
10. Serve and enjoy

Here is a similar photo of our chicken stir fry: