Chapter Response pt 12 Chapter 79

Inan’s amber eyes trap me in the truth of his betrayal, but it isn’t the gaze I
know. He’s a stranger. A soldier. The shell of the little prince.
Note: It is interesting to think about how Zélie became an empty “shell” after Saran
tortured her. After talking with Saran, Inan became a shell, also.
Think back to when Inan said they had no choice but to kill the maji.
Zélie said, “There’s always a choice.”
A message I have taken from this scene is that those who are close to you and made you believe in them can also be those who are evil or feel trapped into doing something they feel is right even though it may seem wrong and could affect the type of relationship you may have together. This also relates to the real world by when someone you loves may not be allowed to love or cherish you, this could be because they might be afraid to go against their parents orders or they might be threatened by someone, so the love you both share together, may never get a chance to grow during to something that may be tragically keeping yous apart.

Chapter Response pt 11 Chapter 74

Note: This time you have not been provided a quote from the story. This is an
explanation.
King Saran firmly believes in duty over self. Peace between maji and kosidán
failed in the past, so he does not want to try again.
Inan believes he must make a similar choice between his country and his
heart. He makes the same choice as his father, even though the majacite
sword blisters his own skin (this is symbolism). Inan gives up everything to be
everything his Father wants.

A message I have taken from this scene is that even though you may be in love, you might think it is the wrong thing to love someone unliked by many. This also shows both points of views so you may think they are evil but they could think you are, and you wouldn't know because you haven't seen it from their point of view.

Chapter Response pt 10 Chapter 66

Father stands in his night robes, scanning a faded map. No sign of hatred. Not
even a hint of disgust.
For him, carving MAGGOT into a girl’s back is just another day’s work.
…
In that instant, it hits me: Zulaikha’s death. Zélie’s screams. They don’t mean a
thing to him. Because they’re maji, they’re nothing.

A message I have taken from this scene is people in power and are doing the wrong thing for example dictators etc, they probably had some mishaps in their childhood life causing them to act how they are to this day. This also shows that they have a heart, but it takes the wrong things to get it.

Chapter Response pt 9 Chapter 63

“You know what intrigues me about your kind? You always start in the middle
of the story. As if my father didn’t fight for your rights. As if you maggots didn’t
burn my family alive.”
“You can’t enslave an entire people for the rebellion of a few.”
Saran bares his teeth. “You can do whatever you want when you’re the king.”
A message I have taken from this scene is that even those in power can have deadly orders, they still feel to themselves that they are doing the right thing, and these thoughts could've occurred from trauma or something that had a big effect on them. This could have changed them and their perspectives on people and life drastically.

Fish n chips Practical Week 4

Teamwork aspects:
Task: Making fish n chips
Skills within the team: Communication and sharing ideas.
Improvements: To read the instructions instead of relying on the teacher.
Time management: The food was on time but we needed to be faster with our dishes.

Product/Outcome:
Feedback: The chips were a little undercook, the fish was nice and juicy, and some of the chips had a little bit of crisp to the edges.
Taste/Texture/Colour of Product: The texture of the fish was nice and soft, the chips were uneven sizes so we got some nice crunchy ones and then we had ones that needed another minute in the oven.
Improvements/Modifications which can be made: We accidentally turned the oven 20° lower than it should've been, this was the cause of the undercooked chips.

Next step for my own learning:I should've asked for help when it was needed.

Electricity and Magnetism.

Today I will be doing a blog post on what electricity is and what metals are magnetic and how magnets work.

What is electricity?

Electricity is the flow of electrons as a current.
How an electrical circuit is usually made.
The electrical componants and pieces of wire are linked together in a circuit/circular motion and electrons cannot flow through this circuit if it is either open or uncomplete.  
What is a conductor?
A conductor of electricity is a substance that allows the flow of electrons through it, for example, copper, steel and iron are all conductors.
What is a insulator?
An electrical insulator could be anything which does not allow the flow of electricity through it, here are 4 examples of insulators that does not allow electricity through it, wood, rubber, plastic and glass.
Batteries;
Two common things you would inside of a battery would be metals and a chemical paste.
Why do batteries go flat?
When the battery goes flat it is because the metal or chemical paste has run out.
What is a term to describe devices, such as light bulbs that use electricity to work?
A load is a device that uses electricity to work.
What happens to a bulb when the wire inside, burns out?
The electrons have stopped flowing and the wire begins to shut down.
What happens to a bulb when electricity flows through it?
The electrons start flowing through a tiny wire and then that wire begins to get hot and begins to glow.

Technology

Here is a small slide/presentation of what my class have been doing in Social Studies.
We are learning about how technology has changed over the years from when it began, to now and what has replaced each technology piece. We are also learning the different types of technology and how it has affected people's lives.

Chapter response pt 8 Chapter 61

Tears sear my vision, falling fast down my face. A Healer. A child.
Yet her last moments are stained with hate.
A message I have taken from this scene is that even the young and innocent can die by the cruelty of another's hand, another message I have taken from this scene is that people can die unexpectedly and in a horrible or cruel way. This relates to the real world because, people's deaths are unknown, and I feel that young children in poverty are suffering and are in need of help. People with power and feel like they are above you, may treat you like trash and can even threaten your life.

Jam Drops- Practicial week 3

(Side note- I was away this day).
Teamwork aspects:
Task: Making a biscuit Jam Drops.
Skills within the team: Communication and sharing ideas.
Improvements: Listen more thoroughly to instructions.
Time management: They were on time.

Product/Outcome:
Feedback: It was really good.
Taste/Texture/Colour of Product: The texture was good. They taste good and had a yellow tint.
Improvements/Modifications which can be made: They should've been in the oven a bit longer just to get more of a golden colour. Listen to instructions more thoroughly and paying more attention.

Next step for my own learning:
I think that I need to include myself more, and maybe that I need to measure more accurately.

Chapter response pt 7 Chapter 59

“How will me coming back to Lagos solve any of that?” I ask. “As we speak,
your father calls for my head!”
“My father’s scared.” Inan shakes his head. “He’s misguided, but his fear is justified. 
All the monarchy’s ever seen is the destruction maji can bring.
They’ve never experienced anything like this.” He gestures to the camp, face
alight with so much hope his smile practically glows in the darkness. “Zulaikha
created this in one moon, and there are already more diviners in Lagos than
anywhere else in Orïsha. Just imagine what we could accomplish with the
resources of the monarchy behind us.”
A message I taken from this seen is that when you have doubts and may be confused, you can always find help from someone close by, and when you're misguided you can always ask for others opinion. I also feel that this seen allies with the real world, when people do actually get confused of hard decisions or choices and they may need help by either a lover, family member or friend, which they would be happy to give. This also shows how people can easily convince or influenced others and how others are either easily fooled or smart.

Corrosion

Aim-
To investigate the factors that cause rusting in iron.

Equipment-
-Six test tubes
-Test tube rack
-A bung
-Six iron nails
-Boiled water
-Tap water
-Saltwater
-Cooking oil
-Calcium chloride
-Nail polish
-Magnesium

Method-
-Label six test tubes A-D and place in a test tube rack
-Test tube contents: A=Iron nail and tap water
                                B=Iron nail and salty water
                                C=Iron nail, boiled water, oil
                                D=Iron nail and calcium chloride, sealed with a bung
                                E=Iron nail and nail polish (thin layer)
                                F=Iron nail and a magnesium piece wrapped around the nail.

Observations-
All the nails that had contact with liquids had begun to rust and the one with calcium chloride sealed with a bung, did not rust.

Chapter response pt 6 Chapter 52

“I’ll prove myself to you, to all of you,” Inan declares. “You’re on the right side
of this. My only desire is to stand there as well.”
“Good.” I lean forward to hug him, holding on to his promise.
But when his hands wrap around my back, all I can think of are how his fingers
are resting just above my scars.
This could be compared to / A message I take from this scene is
Do you trust Inan? Does he deserve a second chance?
Do people in real life deserve second chances?

A message I have taken from this scene is that some people can change even if you've had arguments or disagreements on things, they can still change if you have both seen the story from a different point of view/perspective. It also shows that your worse enemy can become your greatest ally. Do I trust Inan personally? I think that he does deserve a second chance and I do trust him, mostly because either way he HAS to work with them, this being because he is a maji and he has no choice but to go against his father's orders so he can save himself along with all the other majis and deviners. I also think people do deserve second chances but it may need good reasons.

Chapter response pt 6 Chapter 49

Strike, Amari.
Father’s voice rings in my head, but it’s not his strength I need.
Be brave, Amari. Binta soothes instead.
Be the Lionaire.
A message I have taken from this scene is that, someone closer to you can overpower another person's words, and that someone you love and cherish as a friend, family member or more could have powerful words, which can help your mind ease if you're ever in a difficult position or just need some time to think. This also shows that even some of your closest friends can help remove your darkest demons.

The power of one- (My assessment term 2) Reflections

(This is my Assessment on The Power of One, My thoughts and reflections will be below).

During the first 35-46 dreadful years of apartheid, it was at it’s strongest point, people who had darker skin were labeled as “coloured” people. It was racial segregation created by the Afrikaaners. In the film The Power of One, directed by John Avildson, during the scene where Peekay and Gideon Duma were running through the village narrow pathways,  whilst passing through the crowd Peekay notices a prolonged extended line which had confused him, so he questioned Gideon about it, saying “What’s the queue for?” “toilet” Gideon replied, “Toilet?” Peekay questions, “The government only allows one of every 200 people”. In this scene you can see the racial differences made and you can see how white people were juxtaposed to black people, this scene, for example, you can see how the people in Alexandra have to share one toilet between 200 people, whereas the Afrikaaners or Englishmen had a toilet in each home, maybe even two if they wanted.

In this scene, we have a glimpse sight of a dolly shot, which can also be known as a tracking shot. This is validated by, when Gideon and Peekay are jogging to the drinking fountain, the camera is seen following the main characters first from in front, then from the side, this being called a tracking/dolly shot. Avildson’s purpose of this shot was to keep the main protagonists in the scene whilst moving into another area or atmosphere. This helps us come to an understanding of how the director wants us to mainly observe the scenery,  their body language and the dialogue. This scene can be juxtaposed from when the raid happened and when all the Afrikaaners such as Sargent Borman, were looking for Peekay and so they jostled their way through Alexandria, harming those who happened to be in the way, until he finally found Peekay, just to try eliminating him, but failed miserably.

In this scene, Avildson had chosen a warm homely atmosphere and particular diegetic and non-diegetic sounds. This is exemplified when Peekay and Gideon were running through the village, the non-diegetic sounds that can be heard are the sounds of a happy town, people having normal conversations, cars turning on and everything you'd see in a happily natural town. The diegetic sounds that can be heard, are a faint sound of a happy melody played by a flute. Avildson’s purpose of using both non-diegetic and diegetic sounds, was to help set the scenery, showing that people of Alexandria were in their own calm environment and that they also feel happiness even though they were treated differently. This technique impacted because, even though there were racial segregations against coloured people, if they still had each other, then they were accepting of how things were and were able to carry on living in peace as long as they stayed quiet. The sounds that are used can be contrasted to when everyone was screaming for their lives whilst the Afrikaaners raided their city. 

In the film The Power of One, long shots were used very effectively. For example, in this scene, just before they begin running, both Peekay and Gideon were to be seen in a long shot with the students and Gideon’s wife also known as Miriam Sisulu. The director’s purpose of using this type of angle is to show the characteristics of the person and their body language, also to show everyone who seems to be talking and the atmosphere behind them. This helps the audience come to an understanding of how he wanted to show us how he would perceive them to be. He is also trying to show us his perspective on how he thinks they would act, their body movement and clothing. This can also be juxtaposed to close up scenes, whereas in those particular scenes, you cannot see their costumes and you are unable to see their body language.

Overall I think that the film, The Power of One, was a very eye-opening film that was well related to the past and was like a vivid imitation of what actually used to happen during apartheid and racial segregation. I think Avildson had a wild but powerful imagination on how he has seen apartheid back in the early 1900s. I feel like this film is a direct message to the world, telling and showing them what the world used to be, and how “coloured” people were separated from white people. The film itself includes more than just apartheid but, racial segregations, wars also between white people, for example, when the Germans had a war against the Englishmen which happened to carry on for months. This particular film also shows parts of normal reality, such as how people treat each other just because looks may be different. This is a really good movie that should be showcased in all schools over the globe, this being so students of each generation should know what has happened in the past and what can happen in the future, showcasing this film to students can make them think about how each person is treated differently, and that a single person can make a big change.

My Reflection.

One thing I'm proud of in my assessment is I'm proud that I got my work finished on time and I am proud of my scores from it. Another thing I am proud of is that I stayed on task and I achieved my goals towards making the assessment. One thing I enjoyed about my assessment would have to be, being able to watch the movie twice, and how I learned more about Afrikaaners and Apartheid. For example, I didn't know what apartheid was and what it meant, now I know when it happened, how it occurred, the reasoning for it, and how long it has been around for, this assessment helped me also learn new camera techniques and camera angles. Something I found challenging about this assessment may have to be writing everything in a body paragraph, in a SEXXY formation and when I had to write my conclusion. Things I found helpful and useful for this, would have to be the example sheet my teacher had given us, I hope it will be given again for the next assessments because it is very useful. One thing I am wondering about is when am I going to use these tactics in real life and does it really help.