My Hauora — Water balloon toss

Today, I participated in an exhilarating water balloon game that emphasized the importance of teamwork, coordination, and strategic thinking. I was teamed up with Isla and Kaes. The game was outside which was better than sitting inside doing work.

The water balloon game positive impact on my Hauora, particularly in terms of my physical well-being. As we passed the balloon trying not to drop it we practiced our handeye coordination, I felt invigorated by the movement and the thrill of competition. It was not just a fun challenge; it was also an excellent way to get my heart rate up and to practice agility.

 

Moreover, the activity significantly enhanced my social well-being. The playful nature of the game fostered a sense of camaraderie and connection among us. We were laughing, cheering each other on, and celebrating small victories, which created a warm and inclusive atmosphere. The bonds formed during this experience were invaluable, as we shared not only the thrill of competition but also moments of joy and teamwork.

 

Additionally, my taha Tinana benefited greatly from our active participation. We spent a considerable amount of time outdoors, honing our hand-eye coordination as we aimed and threw the water balloons. This hands-on practice not only improved my physical skills but also instilled a sense of confidence in my abilities. Overall, it was a fulfilling experience that left me both energized and connected to my teammates.

 

 

 

End of Topic test – Science

So far this term we have covered a variety of topics but some of the key ones have been DNA/genes, mutations, inheritance, alleles, adaptations and evolution. 

DNA, also known as deoxyribonucleic acid, is the genetic code that makes up all living organisms. DNA is a double helix shape connected by strands of genes. Every strand of DNA is unique and codes for a different trait or look of the organism; these are also known as genes. A gene is a small segment of a DNA strand that codes for a

specific trait, e.g., your hair or eye colour, as well as how tall or small you are. These traits can also be how we act/ our behaviours. We inherit these traits from our parents as they pass on their traits to us. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes that are passed onto us from our parents these chromosomes are passed on randomly however some traits/chromosomes are more likely to be passed on. We can determine which chromosomes are more likely to be passed by using punnet squares. Punnet squares are squares where the two parent alleles are on the top and side and the dominate allele will always be chosen over the resistive allele.

As I said before a trait is how an organism acts or looks depending on the environment it lives in. E.g. fur or hair colour or if they have scales or not. Sometimes over time organism can change their traits to better suit their environment this is known as natural selection. Natural selection occurs when over time an organism has a better trait that is better suited to the environment e.g, there are black and blue bugs and the black ones survive longer to reproduce. This means the black beetles are more likely to pass on their traits so slowly all the blue beetles will die out because they struggle more to pass on their genes. This is known as reproduction. Over hundreds of thousands of years, bigger more noticeable traits are changed to better suit the environment this is called evolution. A good example of evolution is the way monkeys evolved into humans or the way kiwis slowly lost their wings.

The pedestrian future prediction

I do not believe the prediction that by 2053, we will all be glued to our TVs and reluctant to go outside; instead, I envision a future where advancements in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) create immersive entertainment experiences that promote interaction and community. As technology progresses, people will likely prioritize health and wellness, seeking a balanced lifestyle that combines high-tech entertainment with outdoor activities. Innovations in smart cities and urban design may further enhance outdoor experiences, encouraging community engagement. Additionally, social media will facilitate real-world interactions, helping individuals organize outdoor gatherings and adventures. Ultimately, I believe that technological innovations will inspire us to explore and connect with the world around us in meaningful ways, rather than confining us to our screens.

Zombie Punnett Squares

The purpose of us making zombies was to learn and understand how to write and read a punnett square.  When we were picking our parent alleles we would pick for example what colour hair or skin they had, or how many teeth they had.  After that we then put these alleles into a punnett square to decide which alleles the “offspring” would have. 

Gene:  A gene is a section in the DNA strand that is in charge of a particular trait. E.g what colour hair you have.

Allele:   And allele is a different type of the same gene aka brown hair and black hair.

Genotype:   Two inherited alleles (internal appearance)

Phenotype:    Your physical or outward appearance.

To fill out a punnett square you take both parents two alleles and place them down the side and the top. Like seen in the picture above. You then take one allele from each parent that is in the row and column.  And join them together to make a new group of alleles. Like in the picture above. You are then left with four new allele groups these are the different possibilities that the offspring will have.

We use punnett squares to try and figure out the different traits the offspring will have.

The Landlady — My own ending

“No, my dear,” she said, her voice silky and smooth. “Only you.” 

At this, a cold sweat broke out across his brow; who was this enigmatic woman, and what sinister fate awaited those poor young men who had come before him? 

 “Now, you did sign the logbook, right?” she queried, her eyes narrowed with a glint of curiosity. 

 “Yes, yes. Of course, I did.” He stammered, his voice trembling under the weight of her gaze. 

 “Good.” The landlady replied slowly, her lips curling into a slight, unsettling smile that illuminated her otherwise pale face. Suddenly, he began to feel a wave of dizziness wash over him, his limbs growing heavy as his eyelids drooped with an insistent lethargy. He glanced at her, noticing the tea cup still perched delicately on the table in front of her, untouched and brimming to the rim with a dark, steaming liquid. 

 Billy rose unsteadily to his feet, stumbling slightly as a jolt of panic surged through him. There had to be something wrong with that tea, he thought, his mind racing. 

 Before he could process his surroundings, the floor rushed up to meet him; his face collided with the hard edge of a chair leg. Pain shot through him, and his body tingled, paralyzed under the weight of an unseen force. Struggling to swivel his eyes, they finally locked onto the landlady. Her smile, once friendly, now twisted into something wicked and predatory.

 “You, my dear, are now number three in my collection.” Her voice dripped with satisfaction. “You will blend right in. I have a space just for you.”

As the landlady brought out her scalpel Billy thought This is how I die.

English- Senses writing

5/2/25 Wednesday

Tree branches sway giving the feeling they are reaching out to grab me, the forest awakening with a deafening silence. Even the birds don’t dare to make a sound. Leaves rustle and discarded branches snap easily underfoot as I pass. The soft morning glow of light breaks through the trees’ tight hold illuminating the unknownness of the path ahead.  Water softly drips in the distance, the slightly musty smell envelops my nose

Electricity Assessment 2024

  1. What is electricity, electrons, current, voltage, series circuits and parallel circuits.
     Electricity is the flow of electrons through a conductor. This happens when electrons move between atoms in
     a current because atoms have equal amounts of protons (POsitive charge) and electrons (negative charge) 
     attatched to them because of this when one electron moves between an atom it pushes another one away and 
     this process repeats its self creating the flow of electrons and electricity. 
     Electricity is also a form of energy being transformed into heat, light and sound energy. 
     Electrons are the particles that are around the nulears of an atom.They orbit the atom with protons(positive
     charge). Electrons have negative charge in electricity and they are found in all atoms.
     Current is the flow of electricity through circuits. The unit for currents in amp or (A).
     Voltage is how fast an electrical current if flowing by measuring the amount of preasure that pushes the 
     electricity. The unit for voltage is Volt or (V).
     Series Circuits are a circuit that has one line of travel for the electrical current it has componates one 
     after the other and of one fails then all of the componates will fail.
     Parallel Circuits are circuits that have multiple paths that the electricity can travel on and componants
     line up in a parallel line, if one of the componates fails then the others will still go.
  2. Diagram of the circuits
    Parallel:
       
     In this image I have made the    In this image I have made the   In this image I made the batterie 
     batterie read 10V so the         batterie V30 so the ammeter     51V so the ammeter on top reads 
     ammeter on top reads 2A          on top reads 6A and the         10.2A and the ammeter pn teh 
     and the ammeter on the           The V at one on the bottom      bottom reads 5.1A. Both lamps still read
     both the lamps reads 10V         reads 3A. Both lampsread 30V.   51V.
     Series:
         
     In this image I have made the    In this image I have made the     In this image I have made the
     batterie read 10V so both the    batterie read 20V so both the     batteries read 50V so both the
     ammeters read 1A and the lamps   ammeters read 2A and the lamps    ammeters read 5A and the lamps
     V reads 10V.                     V reads 20V                       V reads 50V
 Drawn:
    These are my drawings of a series and parrallel circuits.

Killer diseases–Health

Intro

In health this term we have been learning about death, dying and the afterlife. I learned about different beliefs and practices. Diseases are one the biggest factors in death killing nearly 41 million people each year. Some of the biggest killer diseases are Coronavirus, Ebola brain-eating cancer, M.E.R.S a respiratory disease and the black death which I will be sharing some facts about today.

What is the black death?

The black death was a deadly disease that spread throughout Europe mostly to humans by infected fleas that traveled on rodents. It was called the black death because it killed millions of Europeans during the Middle Ages and one of its symptoms were large apple-sized blisters that oozed black puss.

How it travelled:

The black death disease travelled through touch and air particles being contaminated by someone sick with the disease. But that is only in small populations; The Black Death spread through countries by the trade routes. This is because rodents such as mice or rats carried fleas which were contaminated with the disease throughout the countries and across the border. It could also travel through humans since the symptoms only started to appear about 2 days after you got it this means traders would have had time to cross the border and deliver the things before the symptoms kicked in.

Symptoms:

Some of the symptoms that people with the Black Death disease may have experienced were a fever, shortness of breath because of fluid in the lungs, shivering, diarrhoea, headaches, pain in the back arms and legs, sleepiness and the most common one huge black fluid filled sacks that were generally the size of an egg all over their body.

About the masks:

The masks and body suits that the doctors wore while they were treating patients typically looked like a bird in an oily rag and gloves but this design had a reason. The purpose of the mask was to keep away bad smells such as decaying bodies and the smell taken with the most caution was known as miasma, a noxious form of “bad air”. This was thought to be the principal cause of the disease.

Respecting Other Cultures during DDA

I respected cultural differences by taking time to understand why they might do the things that they do during death. Showing respect while you explore other cultures and beliefs can enhance your and others’ Hauora because It can give you an insight into how they celebrate death giving you a chance to see different ways you could celebrate death. Overall giving you different ways that may be better for your Hauora.

Taking care of your Hauora during grief

It is very important to take care of all aspects of your hauora during grief because a lot of changes are probably happening all at once impacting your mental health. For example, if someone close to dies you could become reserved during grief impacting your social well-being, and stop doing the things you love impacting your spiritual and physical well-being. All of these things take a huge toll on your Hauora and your life in general your friends may stop wanting to hang out with you making your once happy and bright day into a dark and gloomy one. That is why it is very important to look after and be mindful of your Hauora during a time of grief.