Sprints (Physical Education)

Today in PE we did sprints I managed to run 100m without needing to stop midway, my finishing time was 16 seconds.

Different Types of Government (Social Science)

What is the Government?

A government could be one or multiple people working in a collective group.

1. Write down any words you have never heard before and find the dictionary definition for them

I recognize the words.

2. Do you think that countries or communities that are bigger need a complex government system than small countries need?

I do think larger countries/communities require larger more complex government systems.

3. What benefits do you think people gain from being in a group?

The benefits of being in a group are being able to rely on somebody or if you need assistance there are a number of people to help you.

4. How can having a leader or group of leaders help people?

Having a single leader/dictator would mean they're able to immediately respond to situations without consulting a group of people. Having a group of leaders allows the government to diversify themselves into communities and know exactly what people need.

5. Why do you think some countries prefer to have no Government?

I feel it's because they want to stay free and have to listen to somebody or be directed on how to do something.

6. A government is considered to be fairer when different people/groups of people are responsible for each of these roles rather than one person is responsible for all three. Why do you think this is?

I think it is fairer because certain people specialize in specific topics, for example, police work, education, etc. Because they specifically specialize in those topics they know exactly what to do and how to do it.

Democracy
Democracy has four different elements they are:
1.  A political system for choosing and replacing the government through free and fair elections.
2. The active participation of people, as citizens, in politics, and civic life.
3. Protection of the human rights of all citizens.
4. A rule of law, in which the laws and procedures apply equally to all citizens.
From watching the human rights explained video I learned that after WWII people decided to have a list of rights and not rulers e.ge freedom of expression.

Dictators

A dictator is somebody with absolute control over the government and his/her country.

1. Adolf Hitler

2. Kim Jon Un

3. Joseph Stalin

4. Mao Zedong

5. Saddam Hussein

Countries still governed by a dictator.

1. Russia

2. Cambodia

3. Afghanistan

4. Cuba

5. Saudi Arabia

6. Somalia

7. Turkey

8. Uganda

Other questions.

1. What is the country that is called Burma also known as?

Myanmar

2. Who is the leader of the country?

Win Myint

Monarchy

Health (Well Being)

A conclusion on what the 'Whare tapa wha' is and how it illustrates Hauora.

Whare tapa wha is a building that contains everything related to well being (Spiritual, Physical, Family, Mental & Emotional).

How did you participate in this lesson?

I participated well during Health and other classes.

What is the current state of your Hauora?

My Hauora is fine.

Taha Wairua (Spiritual)

I have been setting myself goals and following my personal values. I have also started to believe I may actually do well this year.

Taha Tinana (Physical)

I am healthy and flexible but more notably I am confident.

Taha Whanau (Family)

I am very social and I enjoy helping others I have multiple friends.

Taha Hinengara (Mental & Emotional)

I have a very strong sense of achievement as well as enjoyment.

Physical Education (High Jump)

Today in physical education we did some high jump we learnt a form known as a Fosbury. We also found out which angle we run from (left or right).

High Jump

Fosbury flop.

1. Land with your arms and feet up, on your back.

2. When you take off it should on one foot.

3. When you leave the ground you must spin around by using your knees.

Social Studies (Line Chart)

Today in social studies I was placed in Mr Wilson's workshop, and we learnt how to create a line chart.

Line Chart

Creative Manufacturing Metal (Personal Protective Equipment)

In Creative Manufacturing we were told to post three different types of signs. (Mandatory, Prohibited and Hazard.) We had to describe each of them their colours, shapes etc.

Mandatory Sign

A mandatory sign is something that shows exactly what you must do for instance it's mandatory to wear a certain item of clothing or gear.

Mandatory signs tend to have a yellow background with a black shape in New Zealand.

You could find these signs in workshops specifically welding rooms, or the entire workshop/workplace.

Prohibited Sign

A prohibited sign shows something that you cannot do at all for example it is prohibited to run.

These signs often have white backgrounds with red shapes.

You can find these signs in the workplace or near machinery.

Hazard Sign

A hazard sign is something that is warning you about hazardous materials or objects in the room.

A hazard sign could have a white background with black shapes and sometimes orange shapes.

You will often find these signs in storage rooms, or on cupboards containing hazardous material etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT1Po250C0k

Physical Education (Shot Put & Long Jump)

Today in physical education we learnt the positioning of your feet and arms during shot put, we also learnt which foot is our launch foot for long jump.

Shot Put Techniques

Face behind you from where you want to throw the shot put,

Position your right foot in front of you,

Place your shot put up to your neck,

Position your left arm in front you,

Turn around and push with your right arm.

Long Jump

Walk twenty one steps away from the jump line,

Familiarise yourself with your position e.g 16m.