Hurumanu - Decomposing and Recycling

Aim: To learn about the rate that different materials decompose. 

Hypothesis: I think that either the banana or the bread with water is going to rot the fastest.

Materials:

1. Bread  
2. Water  
3. Paper 
4. Banana  
5. Styrophone  
6. 4 Test tubes  
7. Test tube rack  

Steps:

1. Collect materials from the teacher.  
2. Sort out the materials in the correct order. 
3. Add in each of the 4 equipment in each separate 4 tubes. 
4.  Get a sticky note from the teacher and write your names on it.

Findings:

3 weeks	Colour	Change	Observations
Banana	Green	Rot	It turned into green rot
Paper	Brown	Nothing changed	Nothing changed, it still looks the same
Styrophone cup	White	Nothing changed	Nothing changed, it still looks the same
Bread	Light Brown	Mushy	It melted and turned Mushy/Watery

5 weeks	Colour	Change	Observations
Banana	Green	Rot	It is still green rot
Paper	Brown	Nothing changed	Nothing changed, it still looks the same
Styrophone cup	White	Nothing changed	Nothing changed, it still looks the same
Bread	Light brown	Mushy	It melted and turned Mushy/Watery

  

Conclusion:

Last term in week 10 in science, we have been focusing on decomposing and recycling. We had to get into groups of three and I was with Janel and Keyana. We had to write our hypothesis on which item is going to rot first and then set up our materials and follow the steps that Mr Palmer told us to follow. After that we had to leave the materials set for 3 weeks and then write down our findings on what happened and what had changed.  

Orana Park Reflection

This week is the last week of the term and the year 7s and 8s got the opportunity to go on a trip to Orana Park. On Monday, 7/8Tz and Bh went to Orana Park first, then 7/8Sh, Ts and Wh went on Tuesday and on Wednesday, 7/8Ds, Al and Mt went last. We got to explore around the park looking and learning things about the different animals that were there and also talking about Climate Change. We saw the Lions, Gorillas, Meerkats, Spider monkeys, White Rhinoceros and other animals that I cant remember the name of. It was a fun time and experience seeing the animals again and I would like to go back and visit them some time soon.

The three things I've enjoyed at Orana Park was learning new facts about each of the animals we saw, seeing them again because I don't really see them as often and being outside in the sun away from all of the technology we are always on.

Here are some facts I've learned about some animals I saw:

• Meerkats - There is one meerkat that is a guard looking out to see if their is danger nearby them, and if they spot something or someone, they will bark as a warning to signal the other meerkats to tell them that their in danger.     

• Giraffes - Giraffes have a purple tongue to prevent it from getting sun burnt. Giraffes use their legs and neck to protect themselves and there babies when they're getting attacked.   

• White Rhinoceros - White Rhinoceros were named vight rhinos but an English man called them White Rhinoceros. Rhinos use anything to shape there horns so they don't grow down.   

• Cheetahs - When all cheetahs are sleeping, lions will sneak and steals all of the cheetahs food.

Facts about the Climate Change affecting the animals:

If the Climate Change destroys the earth, that means there will be not water for plants and trees to grow for the animals such as White Rhinoceros and Gorillas, because the White Rhinoceros always loves to eat grass and Gorillas also love to eat plants and climb on trees.

If deforestation continues, giraffes will have no more trees to eat off from.

Kea's are been feed junk food such as fish n chips or lollies from people and people don't realize they can kill them with that type of foods. Kea's will also keep going to people for food and will not learn how to get there own food themselves. 

Here are a couple of photos at Orana Park:

  

 

Safety/Equipments

Today in period 4 in science, we had to make a blog post talking about the 10 safety rules that we need to know in a science lab. I will also be listing some equipment that is used in a science lab.
These are the 10 safety rules used in a laboratory:

1. Put you bag underneath a table or take it outside where it is not in the way of people.
2. Don't run around the lab other wise you will knock over any equipment.
3. Wear the correct shoes before walking into the lab.
4. Do not taste or smell any of the chemical mixtures.
5. If you break any of the equipment or spill any of the liquid, you will need to tell the teacher immediately.
6. Follow the teachers rules before doing any experiments.
7. Wash your hands after touching any liquid or chemicals.
8. Do not eat or drink in the science lab.


Equipment:
1. Test tube
2. Funnel
3. Beaker
4. Conical Flask
5. Crucible Tongs
6. Test tube rack
7. Measuring Flask
8. Glass stirring rod
9. Spatula
10. Measuring Cylinder

New Buildings/Classrooms - Kahui's

This week the year 7s and 8s finally moved into our new kahui's which was the building that were still getting built. We got to have a tour on Monday by year levels and we were the first ones to explore the new buildings. There are three names for each building that was named after local native birds. They are called Mohua, Riroriro and Tieke. My class moved into Tieke and we were also sharing with another 7/8Ts.

It took more than a year for our buildings to get built and it also was a lot of money to have it been built in our school. 27 million dollars for the buildings.

- When I walked into our new buildings I saw a lot of furniture ready for us to start learning on, I saw a triangular sitting area, TV's with colorful lights changing every minute, stairs leading up to the teachers working area and a huge orange wall of the break out space room.
I also saw some hills, grass and benches outside the front of the buildings for us to hang out on.

- When I walked into our new buildings I thought each building was just for the year 7s and 8s because we were the only ones who had to shift out things from our old classrooms. I also thought the whole classroom was just for my class and 7/8Ts, but then I found out that the seniors were moving in with us as well.

- When I walked into our new buildings I felt excited because we got to learn and share with another class. I also felt surprised because I didn't expect the inside of the buildings to be very huge and spaced out opened out to everyone and it was nothing like the way how I pictured it before it was all completed. 

Market Day

On Wednesday the 26th of September, it was the year 7 to 10's Market day. My company was the Rainbow cupcakes and we had fun and enjoyed being there. Today my favourite part was cooking and giving the costumers the sausages. I liked working as a team with my group and seeing people having fun and with happy faces. If I did it again I would try something different.