Chemistry ~ Filtering

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Today in Science we are learning about filtering.

Filtering is separating different sized particles out of a mixture.

Not everything can be filtered, only things that are not the same size particles can be filtered.

Hypothesis: While filtering these liquids, I don't think anything will change because they are both liquids.

Method: 

1. Pour approximately 50mL of copper sulfate solution into a beaker.

2. Add the same volume of sodium carbonate solution. A reaction will happen, you should see a cloudy blue precipitate form. Called copper carbonate. 

3. Watch demo then fold filter paper to fit inside the funnel

4. Place the funnel with the filter paper inside of it, into the mouth of a conical flask. 

5. Stir the mixture in the beaker, then carefully pour it into the funnel. 

6. Observe what happened.

Equipment:

Sodium carbonate

Copper sulphate

Conical flask

Stirring Rod

200mL Beaker

Funnel

Filter paper

Observations and Discussions: Once we put both liquids together it made a cloudy blue liquid and then once we put it through the filter they switched so into Sodium sulfate + Copper carbonate

Jacinda Ardern

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For the past few weeks in English with Miss Birch, we have been planning and then writing about our influential leaders, and why/how they are influential. I chose Jacinda Ardern, here is my writing! Enjoy.

Is Jacinda an influential leader? What makes her an influential leader? Let me tell you. But before I explain,

did you know that she had been counted the most popular leader of ten years? Jacinda is an inspiring leader.

She has made a huge impact and influence on New Zealand’s thinking.

Now, you may be wondering “what makes Jacinda an amazing leader?” Well, maybe it’s because she acted

swiftly when the Covid-19 outbreak happened, and her work was effective. Communicating the thinking

behind those actions to New Zealand's five million citizens. Maybe it’s because she's taken a 20% wage cut,

a gesture of solidarity with the many who lost their jobs throughout the lockdown. Jacinda had strong

leadership in the pandemic, which led to schools and restaurants reopening on May 14th.

That is an example of how hard she worked and how hard New Zealand worked to save New Zealand

from the pandemic

On March 15th 2019 New Zealand experienced a dreadful terrorist attack directed at the Muslim community,

in which 51-52 people lost their lives. Jacinda quickly made the gun laws tighter. After that she gave these

moving words which made New Zealand's thinking more positive. “They are us. New Zealand has been

chosen because it was safe, because we represent diversity, kindness, compassion, and home for those who

share our values. Refuge for those who need it.”

Jacinda has been vocal and passionate about climate change too. She has a desire to save the planet.

“We’re small, and our contribution to the global emissions profile is even smaller, but we are surrounded by

island nations who will feed the brunt of climate change acutely.” Jacinda said off New Zealand’s role in the

global battle against the climate crisis. “I see ourselves as having a responsibility to demonstrate that we can

and we will lead the change.” In 2018, Jacinda set out her plan to ban single use plastic bags throughout the

country, with retailers facing fines of $65,000 if they failed to do so. Jacinda has done this because she

received so many letters from school children about the issue that she had to act on it.

Jacinda inspires. She carries her difficult personal life with having a child, and a difficult work life being the

Prime Minister of New Zealand. Yet she still manages to do justice and bring New Zealand peace.

She’s accustomed to breaking glass ceilings, as she is only the third female Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Jacinda will go down in history for all of her efforts as a Prime Minister.

Different types of Government

 Democracy: A fair government where all people are allowed to vote. My opinion on democracy is I think this is how all governments should be. Countries with democracy are: Norway, Iceland, Sweden, New Zealand, Finland, Ireland, Canada, Denmark.

Monarchy: It is a place ruled by Kings or Queens. My opinion on monarchy I only really know one Queen and she's nice so yeah. Countries with monarchy are: Kingdom of Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Kingdom of Cambodia, Canada.

Dictatorship: A country or place run by one person. My opinion on dictatorship is I don't think it's good to have countries like this. Countries with dictatorship: China, Cuba, Eritrea, Laos, North Korea, Vietnam.

Communism: A place where everything is equal. My opinion on communism is that it's good and more places should be communist places. Countries with communism: China, Cuba, Laos, Vietnam, North Korea.

Totalitarianism: A government takes over and completely controls the country. My opinion on totalitarianism is it's like real bad yuh mhm. Countries with totalitarianism: Nazi Germany, The Soviet Union, Communist China, Fascist Italy.

Anarchy: No government. I don't know man. Countries with anarchy are: Exarcheia, Marinaleda, Puerto Real, Barbacha.

Oligarchy: A small group that rule the country. I don't know again bro. Countries with oligarchy are: China, Russia, Iran, Turkey.

Maths This Year

 This year we have Mrs Costello for Hurumanu 3, which is maths. One of the first things we did was parabolic curves. A parabolic curve is a curve stitching is a form of string art where smooth curves are created through the use of straight lines. ... The curve formed is a parabola. One of the easiest curves to create using curve stitching is a parabola. The straight lines do not actually create the curve, they merely approximate it. 

Here is mine:

 Keywords we have learnt:

4 things that are soluble and insoluble in water:

Soluble: Sugar, Coffee, Salt, Cordial Juice

Insoluble: Table, Jacket, Chair, TV

What are the three ways we can speed up dissolving:

Stir, Heat, Size

Mini experiment:

We got three beakers with 100ML of water and and 1 teaspoon of sugar. But the twist is that the waters were at different temperatures, two had hot water and one had cold water and one of the hot water beakers was being stirred. Then we had to identify which beaker had the sugar dissolve the fastest. First it was the hot water with stirring, next it was the normal hot water and last was the cold water.

week 4 do now

Topic: Schools should have more mufti days.

I agree with this topic that 'Schools should have more mufti days' and here is why. Uniforms are uncomfortable and can be itchy and annoying. Mufti days always makes everyone's moods happier and lighter.

Mufti days make kids happy to come to school and if there were more mufti days it would give kids more motivation towards their work. 

To conclude, this is why I think schools should have more mufti days.

week 3 do now

 Topic: Cat's are better pets than dogs.

I agree with this topic, here is why. Cat's are smaller, cuddlier and cuter. You don't have to put them down if they bite you and they're cheaper. Also, once they learn, cats poop outside and bury their own poop but dogs you have to pick up its poop like gross. Yea, that's my opinion.

:p

Week Two Do Now

Topic: Elephants are the greatest animal of all time! 

Elephants aren't the greatest animal of all and here is why. I don't know anything about them and they seem mediocre. All the do all day is walk around and flick mud on themselves (ew) and sleep. Like, how boring. Yea. 

:p

Week One Do Now

 Topic: School Holidays should only be one week long

I disagree with the topic and here's why. Students are at school for ten-twelve weeks with no big breaks. It gets hard and stressful for students, and it would be better to have a two week or even more long holiday to mentally cleanse ourselves from about ten weeks of work. 

I know this because just everyone says this including teachers. 

:p

English-Cultures at Crossroads !

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For the first day of Term 2 in english, we are doing something simple; reading comprehension. I read a book about different cultures and how different they were from us. Here is my work, enjoy !

Cultures at Crossroads!

Home Life                                              

• My dad makes dinner on Sunday                                                       
• Whenever we go on trips we make gingerbread

School Life

• We use CARR values
• We have Wananga time

Activities

• Walking places
• Play games with friends

My Family

• My mum, My dad 
• My sister, My kitty

My friends

• Kasha
• Malia

Other things

• I read things
• I watch tv