Science: Making Water

Science: Making Water

Aim: 

To try and make water by using hydro gas vapor.

Hypotheses: 

I think that it will make a popping sound. 

Equipment: 

Hydrochloric Acid, Magnesium, Glass tubes, Bunsen burner 

Method: 

1.  First gently grab some glass tubes, a big one and a small one. After that get one piece of magnesium, then put it in the small tube. 
2. Afterwards go to the teacher to get some acid to pour it in the same tube and then put the big tube on top of it.
   Let it sit for a few minutes then quickly try and get the gas on to the burner and try and hear a pop sound.    

Observations: 

What we saw was people using the tubes and opening them and putting the flame on top of a bunsen burner and trying to hear it make a pop sound. 

Discussion:
What we found was that some of the experiments didn't quite work like some others, and some of the sounds were really good popping sounds which were cool to hear.  

Conclusion: 

At the end of the experiment it was cool to do and learn something new that was interesting.

Science Growing Seedlings

Last week and the week before Ds and Bh have been working with types of seeds to grow with only a paper towel and a beaker with a little bit of water then we put two seeds on each side then we waited for 1-2 weeks.

The Seed on one side

Science Hurumanu - Wind Power

Hurumanu - Wind Power

Extreme weather

Measuring weather.

Definitions:

1. Anemometer:
2. Beaufort wind scale:

MATERIALS

1. Tape
2.  Pin
3.  4 cups
4.  1 pencil 
5. 2 sticks  

STEPS

1. Tape the sticks to the cups 
2. Tape the sticks together to make a cross
3.  Pin the cross to the rubber in the pencil 

Group Investigation.

Groups size: 5
Roles:

• Timekeeper ( watch)

• Counter

• Recorder ( Chromebook or refill )

• Anemometer Manager ( Anemometer)

• Wind Manager

Instructions:

• Go to the measuring place and set up your wind gauge.
• Make sure everyone in your group is ready to start their roles.
• Record how many times it spins and record it in the table below.
• Count the number of spins in 15 seconds.
• Record it on your chart.

Findings

	Place name on school grounds	Number of Spins in 15 seconds
1.	Field	20
2.	Old J Block site	15
3.	Grass hill in quad	10
4.	Tennis Court gate	3

• USING A4 PAPER DRAW YOUR RESULTS ON A GRAPH.
• TAKE A PICTURE OF THE GRAPH AND UPLOAD IT TO YOUR BLOG

WHICH IS THE WINDEST AREA AND WHY?

WHICH IS THE CALMEST AREA AND WHY?

WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE ON LAND TO BUILD A WINDMILL?

ConCLUSIOn:

After moving around to place to place to find how much spins there was each one 

Wind

Beaufort Wind Scale

Beaufort Force	Wind Speed (KPH)	Spins	Indicators	Terms Used in NWS Forecasts
0	0-2	0	Calm; smoke rises vertically.	Calm
1	2-5	10	Shown by direction of wind smoke drift, but not by wind vanes.	Light
2	6-12	40	Wind felt on face, leaves rustle; ordinary vanes moved by wind.	Light
3	13-20	80	Leaves and small twigs in constant motion; wind extends light flag.	Gentle
4	21-29	130	Raises dust and loose paper; small branches are moved.	Moderate
5	30-39	190	Small trees in leaf begin to sway; crested wavelets form on inland waters.	Fresh
6	40-50	250	Large branches in motion; whistling heard in telephone wires; umbrellas used with difficulty.	Strong
7	51-61	320	Whole trees in motion; inconvenience felt walking against the wind.	Strong
8	62-74	390	Breaks twigs off trees; generally impedes progress.	Gale
9	75-87	470	Slight structural damage.	Gale
10	88-101	550	Seldom experienced inland; trees uprooted; considerable structural damage occurs.	Whole gale
11	102-116	640	Very rarely experienced inland; accompanied by widespread damage.	Whole gale
12	117 or more	730+	Very rarely experienced; accompanied by widespread damage.	Hurricane

Based on your findings what was the Wind Speed and the Beaufort Wind Force for each area.

	Spins per minute	Wind speed ( kph)	Beaufort Scale
Field	20	13-20	3
Old J Block site	15	13-20	3
Grass hill	10	2-5	1
Tennis Court Gate	3	13-20	3

Science Definitions

Definitions:

1. Anemometer:

An instrument for measuring the speed of the wind or any current of gas.

2. Beaufort wind scale:

The Beaufort scale is a measuring scale that relates wind speed to observe conditions at sea or on land. Its full name is the Beaufort wind force scale.

3. Typhoon:

The typhoon is a mature tropical cyclone that develops between 180°and 100°E in the Northern Hemisphere. This region is referred to as the Northwestern Pacific Basin, and is the most active tropical cyclone basin on Earth, accounting for almost one-third of the world's annual tropical cyclones. 

4. Monsoon:

Its a seasonal changes 

5. What is it when the weather is really like and turns to hail?:

When it turns Fast it is called a hailstorm were big hail stones fall from the sky

2040

2040 documentary by Damon Gameau.

What are 2 things you learned?
1 Things I didn't know what could/might happen in 2040 and what damage can happen

2 Knowing that there could be more electricity and power. But which we should have more trees because they get cut down and we need vegetation.   

What I would like to see in 2040? 
I would like to see more less pollution and no climate change that can happen to the earth and some electricity that can help.

Science: Solar Energy

Solar Energy

Aim: To find out which colour attracts the suns heat.

Hypothesis: I think that black attracts more heat because its a dark colour

Materials:

1. White Paper
2. Black Paper
3. Two Styrofoam Cups
4. One Plastic Cup
5. Tin Foil   
6. Water
7. Heat lamp 
8. Thermometer 

Steps

1. Get your materials and set up and find a power point for the heat lamp. 
2. Place white paper black paper and tin foil on the table or ground then plug in the heat lamp and set the cups up, put the tin foil around one cup put some black plastic around the plastic cup  
3. Pour water in the three cups wait 15 minutes then put the thermometer in one of the cups wait one minute and then take out after    
4.  
5.   
6. 
   

Findings:

We are looking at an experiment what one is hotter the Styrofoam cup and plastic cup with black plastic wrapped around and Styrofoam cup with tin foil wrapped around.

Time	Cup 1 White	Cup 2 Black	Cup 3 Tinfoil
0	16 Degrees	16 Degrees	16 Degrees
15	18	18	17
30	17	18	18
45

Conclusion

Science

Aim: To learn about the different emissions of climate change 

1. Methane is a greenhouse gas that is 25 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.

2. Our landfills are growing and using up more healthy land.

3. Electricity can come from renewable sources ( water wind sun) and non-renewable sources like fossil fuels (oil and gas). 

4. Making clothes, car's, electronics, and processed foods creates a lot of pollution. 

5. The carbon dioxide in oil goes into the atmosphere when the car is running.  

6. Clearing the land for farms and farming practices also creates greenhouse gases.

Learning Stories Home Chemistry / Writing Hurumanu

 

Title: Home Chemistry / Writing Hurumanu
Name: Chloe T		Teachers: Ds & Pl		Date: 6/6/2019
Year 8 Graduate Profile People Smart I listen to understand people’s ideas and opinions I can work successfully with others I understand how my feelings and actions can affect others I act responsibly even when no one is watching I can give useful feedback to others I take responsibility for my own actions I am an outstander – I choose to help others who are having a difficult time Active Learner I am a curious learner – I ask questions I use feedback to improve my learning I have a growth mindset I know what my next steps are I share my ideas and point of view with different people Learning Smart I am organised and have everything that is needed for my learning I complete my work in the time I’m given I am punctual by being in the right place at the right time I manage my emotions when I am frustrated or challenged I ask for help when I don’t understand what to do Thinking Smart I can reflect on my learning I understand others’ opinions and ideas I can think critically I can think creatively Cyber Smart I use the internet and devices in a safe way I can be trusted to use my device for the task I am meant to be doing I can use digital tools creatively I can use digital tools for different purposes	Values & Skills
	Commitment	Achievement	Resilience	Respect	Skills I have displayed
	I listen to understand people’s ideas and opinions I can listen to their open ideas or opinions I can agree and disagree if I think not to do the idea. If my group doesn’t want to do the idea either we’ll think of a different idea. I use feedback to improve my learning I use the feedback to help me know what to write for my work, I like use feedback to improve my work, so it doesn’t seem boring and seem like I don’t want to do my work. I am organised and have everything that is needed for my learning I always like to be organised and sorted so I don’t have to be going back to the class and back. Or grabbing things last minute so I’m not late to my classes I can reflect on my learning I can reflect on my learning by trying my best at my work and writing it down on a document and slide. Or writing down on paper so I can still reflect on it. I can be trusted to use my device for the task I am meant to be doing I can be trusted to use my device at home, school anywhere mostly. And what my task is I can do in the time I’m given.
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The case of the Barefoot Burgular

The case of the Barefoot Burglar

In groups of 3 you are going to need to use your forensic knowledge to solve a crime. You must use the web page: Barefoot Burglar Evidence

1. Determine which of the four suspects is the "Barefooted Burglar"? 
2. What do you think was the motive for this crime? 
3. Write the results of your findings and convince a jury of your peers

The Crime

At approximately 7:15 a.m., Friday morning, Mrs. King, the science teacher, thought something was fishy as she walked down the hall and noticed that her door was open. She walked into her classroom and immediately discovered that the small aquarium had been broken and her prized gold fish were gasping in the sink. Beside the broken aquarium were the shattered remains of the pink piggy bank that had been on the shelf above the aquarium. A can of blue paint was spilled on the floor. Footprints of a barefooted burglar led to an open window. Bits of a white powdery substance were found next to the broken, empty, piggy bank. The only other item found was a half-eaten large chunk of chocolate candy.

When the police arrived they immediately began to gather forensic evidence.

Dan the Man Height : 176 cm Alias: The General Dan was wearing a woollen general's uniform with small holes when apprehended in the woods. He claimed to be gnawing on wood for moisture and insects to practice his survival training. His teeth look like a beavers from gnawing. His wife complains that she never has any baking soda due to Dan's compulsion about storing clothes in mothballs. He thinks the baking soda takes away the mothball smell, so he stuffs his pockets with the substance. Also, his wife reports that her giant chocolate kisses continually disappear from the candy cupboard. He blames their dog Patton, an English bull terrier, who patrols the neighbourhood. His neighbours report that Dan loves the military. He was very regimented about playing taps on his bugle every day at sunset until an irate neighbour broke his bugle. Dan has been trying to save money for a new one. Peg the Leg Height: 152 cm Alias: Lucky Lady

Peg is a librarian known for hanging horseshoes and four leaf clovers in her library. Employees say she is so superstitious she insisted on carpeting in the library instead of laying tiles so she would not step on the cracks. She wraps construction zone tape around open ladders so no one can walk under them. Cola bottles litter her office, which she drinks with chocolate chunks. Her teeth are chipped from knocking the bottles against them. She is always throwing salt over her shoulder for good luck and keeps a salt shaker in her purse. Her alibi is that she was busy closing open umbrellas the morning of the crime.

Jake the Jock

                                                                         Height 201 cm

                                                     Alias: Armchair Quarterback

                                                                                         

Jake the Jock is known for quoting statistics on every sport from boomerang throwing to sled dogging. His neighbour report that he is the neighbourhood pitcher for baseball games. Last year a baseball hit him in the mouth and knocked out his front tooth. This has cramped his eating style of chocolate chunks, candied apples, and corn on the cob. His wife claims that on the morning of the crime Jake was rubbing his hands with cornstarch to keep them dry in preparation for an important baseball game.

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Lou Lou Height: 160 cm Alias: Sweet Tooth

Lou Lou is so addicted to sugar that she never leaves home without it. She loves to bake sweet things and has an entire pantry full of sugar bins. She claims to have been baking her famous chocolate chunk cookies the morning of the crime (although not a morsel of cookie or chocolate chunk was left when the police arrived.) Lou Lou rarely wears shoes, which often causes her to slip and break things, especially her collection of ceramic pigs. Evidence:

• Fingerprints: Sticky, 'swirl' fingerprints were lifted from the aquarium and piggy bank. 
• Footprints: The painted footprints were measured and were for 26 cm feet. 
• Teeth: The chunk of chocolate candy was collected for examination. It appeared there were teeth imprints.
• White Powder: The white powdery substance by the piggy bank was carefully placed in a plastic bag and taken to the forensic chemist for identification . It had very small grains and when mixed with Iodine it reacted making the colour brown. It did not have a smell.

Name: Dave                       

Fingerprints: No.

Mouth prints: Has a chipped tooth.
Shoe size: 16
White powder: None found.

Name	Evidence
Dan	Fingerprints: Whirl Mouth prints: No missing teeth Shoe size: None White powder: Baking soda
Peg	Fingerprints: Whirl Mouth prints: Chipped teeth Shoe size: None White powder: Salt
Jake	Fingerprints: Swirl Mouth prints: One missing tooth Shoe size: None White powder: Cornstarch
Lou	Fingerprints: Arch Mouth prints: No missing teeth Shoe size: None White powder: None

Findings: ( What did you find. Summarise what you have written in the table above)

I found out that nobody had a shoe size, Dan and Peg had the same whirl fingerprint Lou and Dan had no missing teeth

Verdict: ( Who is the burglar and why)

I think that Peg is the burglar because she eats chocolate chunks. Her teeth are chipped from knocking the bottles against them and she throws salt over shoulder for good luck so maybe she cant get caught.