NZ Musician Research

I researched Jamie Mcdell
She is a New Zealand singer and songwriter



What am I learning: To find facts about a New Zealand musician that I didn't really know about.

How does this work show my learning: Because in the slideshow I have said multiple facts and things about this musician.

What am I wondering: I am wondering if she is good friends with any other New Zealand singer?

Japenese Introduction

Japenese Introduction

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pxzknB9u2F2wIGzkOMBB_0nFojhhyVqIV02K4aTaotU/edit?usp=sharing

New Zealand Government

New Zealand Government

 New Zealand is a democratic country, which the Members Of Parliament are chosen in free and fair elections. People over the age of 18 that live/from New Zealand are enrolled to vote. Voting is not compulsory. Once every 3 years and two months, New Zealand holds elections for voting. This voting system ensures the protection of human rights. We use MNP to vote in New Zealand and for the Members Of Parliament. This is what a democratic country will be like.

I Wonder Why...

I wonder how many different countries have national dances and the meaning behind them.
Most countries have their own dances but other countries use their style to dance.

Cuba: Salsa
Russia: Ballet
United States: Contemporary
Ireland: Irish Dancing

The difference between all these dances if they have different meanings and styles between them all.

Ballet was first invented in Italy for a royal wedding. Ballet is a more romantic style of dance and is a classical style too.

Salsa has different styles to it such as New York style, Cuban and Miami style, Puerto Rican style etc.
Salsa is a form of social dance and originated in the Caribbean.

Contemporary dance is an expressive dance that combines different dance genres such as jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. They strive to connect the mind and body through fluid dance movements.

Irish Dancing is a style of an old dance which originated from the western region of Ireland. It is more of a regional style of step dancing.

                                       


I wonder how tall is the tallest diving board someone jumped off?

Dana Kunze is an eight-time winning high diving champion set the current world record of 172 feet in 1983 at Sea World San Diego. It was his seventh world record.

172 feet is the same as 52.42 meters.

Dana Kunze started his high diving career in 1974 at the age of 13.
He won his first champion in 1977 and kept his winning streak for seven years.
He now has a company that is to produce high diving shows.

In 2015 the current Cliff Jumping record is 193 feet (58.8 meters) set by Laso Schaller but is not qualified as a high dive.

This is NOT the longest diving board in the world.

                                 
I wonder what the longest place name in the world is?

The longest place name in the world is 
called Tetaumatawhakatangihangakoauaotamateaurehaeaturipukapihimaungahoronukupok.

It is apart of the Guinness Book Of Records. It has 92 letters in the name.

The place name is in Porangahau in New Zealand, North Island.

Tetaumatawhakatangihangakoauaotamateaurehaeaturipukapihimaungahoronukupok is a hill and is 305 meters tall. 

The name Tetaumatawhakatangihangakoauaotamateaurehaeaturipukapihimaungahoronukupok is often shortened to Taumata.

The name in English roughly means "The summit where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, the slider, climber of mountains, the land-swallower who travelled about, played his nose flute to his loved one".

                               

Curiosity

I wonder if it's ever possible to live on another planet?
If it had the same atmosphere yes it would be.

Out of all the planets, mar's is the most like earth.
The best place to live on besides Earth would be Venus or Mars.

Structures

Eiffel Tower 
The Eiffel Tower is strong and stable because it 's made of 7ooo tons of pulling iron to make it strong also the metal bars make triangles and four legs to make it stable

The Statue Of Liberty
It is embossed with copper, it is made from 300 copper plates.
It was assembled on a metal structure which ensures its stability.


Gateway Arch 
The steel triangles which narrowed as they spiralled to the top were raised into place by a group of cranes and derricks The arch was assembled with prefabricated stainless steel sections.
In order to keep the legs stable, a scissor truss was placed between them, was later removed as the derricks were taken down



Tension: The state of being stretched tight.

Compression: Flattened by pressure

Failure: Lack of success.

Tie: Attach or fasten with string or similar cord.

Bending: Shape or force (something straight) into a curve angle.

Observing Convection

Aim: I want to observe convection in a liquid.

Equipment:

• 200ml beaker
• water
• tweezers
• a crystal of potassium permanganate
• drinking straw
• Bunsen burner
• heat mat
• tripod
• gauze mat

Method:

1. Set up a Bunsen burner, heat mat, gauze mat
2. Fill 200ml beaker with 150ml cold water
3. Place the beaker on top of the tripod and gauze and allow to settle for a few minutes
4. Place your thumb on the end of the drinking straw then insert the drinking straw down one side of the beaker
5. Using tweezers, drop a crystal of potassium permanganate down the strew and wait for the crystal to settle in the bottom of the beaker
6. Very gently lift the straw out of the water
7. Light the Bunsen Burner and slide it under the tripod so that you are the only heating one side of the beaker

Results/Observations:

The colour was purple and it was at the bottom.

When it was heated, it travelled up to the top of the water.

The colour then circled around.

Explanation:

Reading

7.5.18
What was I reading:
This article was written by Nick Perry.
I was reading about an Island called Vanuatu having to be permanently evacuated.
They have to evacuate because there is a volcano and will most likely destroy the Island like they say in the article. It has also been temporarily evacuated before in September 2017 when the eruption cycle began.
I think the authors' purpose was too aware people of the dangers of volcanoes.
I think this article is suitable for anyone wanting to learn about volcanos and what can happen to the islands.

If you would like to read this article please click this link.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/south-pacific/103619200/vanuatu-plans-to-permanently-evacuate-entire-volcanic-island

8.5.18

This article was written by Amy Mitchell

What was I reading:

I was reading about a crocodile attack in Far North Queensland.

A woman named Cindy Waldron was attacked and killed by a crocodile at Thornton Beach while she was there celebrating her end of cancer treatment with her friend Leeann Mitchell.

I think the author's purpose was too aware the danger of crocodiles.

I think this article would suit people interested in the news.

If you would like the read this article click on this link.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/103704253/crocodile-attack-childhood-friend-tells-of-horrific-final-moments-of-hamilton-womans-life

                                   

                                                               Cindy Waldron

9.5.18

This article was written by: Unknown

What was I reading:

I was reading about the largest Hawaii earthquake that has hit since 1975.

In Hawaii, a big 6.9 earthquake has hit the Big Island near the erupting Mt Kilauea.

It started around 11am on Friday the Island was hit by a flurry of earthquakes.

Luckily no injuries or deaths have been reported so far.

I think the author's purpose was to inform people.

I think this article is suitable for people interested in Hawaii and Earthquakes.

If you would like to read this article click on this link.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/americas/103659490/quakes-hit-after-hawaii-volcano-eruption

10.5.18

This article was written by: Catherine Groenestein

What was I reading:

I was reading about a little boy by the name of Lucas Kiser who has a rare illness condition called Stickler Syndrome which causes many bad effects like heart, sight, hearing problems etc.

Students and old boys from a Taranaki school are wanting to help Lucas and his family and are working together to help his future.

I think the author's purpose is to share how helpful people can be.

I think this article is suitable for anyone to wants to find out about Lucas and his condition.

                                       

                                                                    Lucas Kiser

If you would like to read this article click on this link.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/103746243/schoolboys-to-help-family-with-rare-illness-quest

15.5.18

What was I reading:

I was reading about the Book Of Flags and I was reading about the different countries.

I think the author's purpose was to tell facts and help people learn about the different countries.

I think this book is suitable for people wanting to learn about different counties and their flags.

My favourite flag is Canadian flag because I like the colour combination and the maple leaf.

17.5.18

What was I reading:

Today I was on ReadTheory and one of my quizzes were based on Potlatch.

I learnt that Potlatch was traditionally held by Native Americans.

The main event was the gift giving. The Host gave gifts to each guest based on social ranks.

I think the author's purpose was to tell facts and help people understand what a Potlatch is.

I this is quiz is suitable for anyone that's learnt or wants to learn about Potlatch.

                                                     

Music Term 2 Matariki

My Piktochart For Matariki.

https://create.piktochart.com/output/29985894-new-piktochart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWhAoZZh8fc
Stan Walker, Aotearoa

What style of music is this/Who inspired them to write it?

Pop and Contemporary R&B

He was inspired by the 1984 song Poi E, which as of 2014 was the only Maori language song to reach the number one on the New Zealand Single Charts, so they wanted to get another Maori song on there as well.

What do you like about this music?

I like how it's in Maori and that it has some of the national anthem in it.

I also like how there's more than one Maori singer.

What do you like about the video?

I like how they're spelling out the word Aotearoa with New Zealand type things.

Find out what the song is about?
Wasnt sure what it was about.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXLE5VoUa9Q

Modern Māori Quartet feat. Awhimai Fraser 'Māreikura'

What style of music is this/Who inspired them to write it?

Modern, to celebrate Matariki

What do you like about this music?
That it's soft and not too loud and outgoing.

What do you like about the video?

That they didn't do a real music video and it was just themselves singing.

Find out what the song is about?

To celebrate Matariki.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgGr_n4fgyI

WAIRUA - Maimoa

What style of music is this/Who inspired them to write it?

Pop, couldn't find out who inspired them.

What do you like about this music?

That it's strong and powerful

What do you like about the video?

That it has different people with different personalities and they show themselves.

Find out what the song is about?

Is a song about encouraging ones belief in their natural instinct or spirit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIqQTrxc15E

KALEGA

What style of music is this/Who inspired them to write it?

R&B, The Great Aoteraroa

What do you like about this music?

I like the style its sung in.

What do you like about the video?

I like that it can relate to New Zealand a lot

Find out what the song is about?

To express joy, amazement, and stunned reactions. 

It's about the great Aotearoa summer pilgrimage back to the beach to chill, unwind and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the city.

My Choice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yblB87dpJGc

Maisey Rika - Tangaroa Whakamautai'

What style of music is this/Who inspired them to write it?

R&B/Soul, (Inspired by) "Te Tahi o Te Rangi" man on Whakaari: Bossy Hill

What do you like about this music?

The sound of the type of music

What do you like about the video?

That its really pretty and beautiful

Find out what the song is about?

The song pays respect to Tangaroa (God Of The Sea)

What am I learning?
To understand Matariki

How has this work shown my learning?
Because I have written about the songs and made my own piktochart about Matariki.

What am I wondering?
Is Matariki celebrated anywhere else in the world?