Mandarin

At first when I started mandarin I didn't really wanna do it. For me the language sounded weird at first. But when we started I started to understand it more and realise that it doesn't sound that weird. when I learned that they had 5 tones that they use it got confusing but once you get the hang of it, its actually interesting to learn about. I made this comic strip of a mandarin conversation: (click the picture if too small)

I really enjoyed this module.

Year 9 Art

Year 9 Art 2017

1. Learning
2. Safety
3. Responsibility
4. Respect
5. Self management

Key Competencies

I can show relating to others in the art room by: Helping each other, Be Friendly,

I can show thinking in the art room by: Think about the art you are making, Relevance, Creative

How can I show managing my self in the art room by: Leaving the art room tidy, Being prepared for work, Keep bags under desks, 2 students per table only, Manners, Look after your artwork.

L can show using language, symbols and text relating to other in art by: Using a log for art, Famous art,

I can show participating and contributing in the art room by: Contributing to class conversations, Try to answer questions.

Symbols Of Me

Mach and Cheese: Cheesy, Delisous, Yellow
Red Panda
Yellow
Foot Size 8-9
Movies
Imagine Dragons
I don't like singing
Arts all right
Batman
Basket Ball

Science PMI (Positive, Minus and Interesting)

In science this electricity topic I have had a really fun time doing experiments and calculations. The not so good thing was that a lot of the class was working loudly making it hard to concentrate in the classroom. It was very interesting to learn about science and how to make an electric motor because I could see all the parts working properly. I also enjoyed dong this instead of a test because this is much more intriguing to do. This topic has been very interesting and fun in science.

Science Electric Motor Work

Group Members

Sam, Sophie and Isaac

The world is full of electrical technologies that help our lives.
Magnetic locks, spark plugs, fuseboards, motors,
speakers, touchpads, the list goes on!

Your group is going to be designing, making and testing an invention. This is something that uses electricity to do a job or solve a problem.

Some ideas for inventions are here

You can try one of those, or your own idea but
make sure you run it by your teacher first.

Lesson 1: Our Goal
What are you going to try to make?	Electrical Motor
Has it been checked by the teacher?	Yes

Lesson 1: Our Plan
Draw a diagram of how you think your invention is going to be assembled. The diagram should be good enough someone else could make it the same way as you.
What parts are you going to need?	Copper, magnet, battery, blue tack, safety pins, Insulation tape
What safety concerns are there when making/using this invention?	Electrical shocks, burns,
Has it been checked by the teacher?	Yes

Now you can go assemble and test your invention!

Lesson 2: Our Invention
What changes did you have to make from your original plan? Why did you make these changes?	We used some wire instead of safety pins and that did not work, so we just used safety pins Cause we did not have safety pins at the time.

Lesson 2: Testing our invention
Video
How well does your invention work?	Really well
What could you do to make it work better in the future?	Bigger battery

Lesson 3: How it works
Draw a circuit diagram showing how your invention is connected. You might need to look up some symbols for unusual components you have used.	Put a photo of your circuit diagram here
Explain how your invention works. Use what you have learned about electricity in class to do this.	The battery sends energy up the safety pins and into the copper circle making it turn.
What is a real world use for the device you have made?	Powering things like fans which would give airflow.

Today I am working on...

Playing in the right volume so we can hear everyone instead of just the drums. I will also work on what I failed last week witch was transitioning from chord to chord.

Guitar Techniques

The two techniques I am working on is transitioning from chord to chord without bumping other chords and trying to play together.

After the practice session I realised that we played together really well. I do need to touch up my chord playing a bit just to make it that little bit better. Are group sounded well when we played and I am proud of the group.

Music Chords

Today we learnt how to play 4 chords on the piano (CFG, AmFG, GCD, EmCD). Chords are made up of 2 or more chords. Miner chords sound dull and mager chords sound bright. We tried to guess chords that are partner was playing. It was really fun to explore with all the different sounds.

Music Structural Charts

In music on the 8/5/2017 we looked at music from different periods of time. The main thing we were learning was how to make and read structural charts. We learned this because it can help us right music.

Harpsichord and Piano difference

The harpsichord plucks the strings and a piano hammers the strings making a totally different sound.

Instrument Challenge

http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/aq_identify_the_instrument_sounds/quiz.html

I got 70% have a go and see if you can beat me.

Baroque and Classical music

In music we are discovering Baroque and Classical music, here's what Bailey and I got:

• Baroque music is more upbeat than classical music.
• Classical music is slow which makes it sound depressing.
• Baroque music was originated from 1600 to 1750.
• Classical music was originated from 1730 to 1820.
• They are both a western type of music.

I prefer Baroque because it is an up beat tempo and is really cool.

Health Shift Happens

Learning experience - Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Learning objective:  Demonstrate understanding of change situations Success criteria: Identify a change situation Explain how this relates to your own experiences Share your learning experience Learning experiences: Access the Year 9 Health site and watch the YouTube video - Dr Seuss “Oh, the places you’ll go”. Choose a quote from the book/video. Write a paragraph that explains how this quote relates to a change situation that you have experienced. Share this learning experience on your blog.

The Quote

Some stuff can scare you and you won't want to go on, But on you will go though the weather be foul. You will go when your enemies prowl. On you will go though the hack and cracks howl. Onward up many freighting creek. Though your arms may get sore and your sneakers may leak. On and on you will hike and I’ll know your hike far and face you your problems whatever they are. And will you succeed yes you will indeed 98 and ¾ guaranteed.

My Experience

This long long Quote is about going in even it you don’t want to and facing the challenges set. It reminds me of when I biked you the power station. I wanted to turn back but I kept going.