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Monday 24 June 2013

How the Contents can help


How the contents can help

L.I. - Library/Research skills
How to use the contents page to research effectively

The table of contents lists the chapters and other main parts of the book.  It is helpful because it gives you a general idea about the book so you know which chapters apply to your research.  Below is an example from a book about the moon.

Table of Contents


Introduction                                                                                                                                                       1
Chapter 1      The size of the moon in relation to the earth                                                            5
Chapter 2      How the moon influences Earth’s tides                                                                      17
Chapter 3      Full, half, and quarter moons                                                                                          31
Chapter 4      The lunar landscape: craters, mountain ranges, plains and faults               45
Chapter 5      The maria of the moon                                                                                                       57
Chapter 6      Theories about the origins of the moon                                                                    69
Chapter 7       Lunar geology                                                                                                                      77
Chapter 8       The moon and the age of the telescope                                                                   89
Chapter 9       Spacecraft and their impact on our knowledge of the moon                        103
Chapter 10     The Apollo programme                                                                                                    119
Index                                                                                                                                                                   135

Before you start highlight 4 words you don’t know and look them up in the dictionary.
DICTIONARY MEANINGS

GEOLOGY - The science that deals with the dynamics and physical history of the earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the physical, chemical, and biological changes that the earth has undergone or is undergoing.
LUNAR - of or pertaining to the moon: the lunar orbit.
MARIA - LARGE DARK FLAT AREAS ON THE MOON
INFLUENCE -the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.

Answer these questions from the contents page above:
Which two chapters will have the most information about human beings travelling to the moon? Chapter 9 and chapter  10.
Which three chapters will tell you about aspects of the moon in relation to the earth? Chapter 1, 8 and 9.
Which three chapters will tell you things about the surface of the moon? Chapter 4, 5 and 7.
Which chapter will tell you the most about the Earth’s tides? Chapter 2.

Algebraic Techniques

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Superlatives


Superlatives

L.I. Find the superlatives for these words


Bad, Worse, Worst
Good, Better, Best
Fair, Fairer, Fairest
Least, More, Most
Fit, Fitter, Fittest
Unfit,  More-Unfit,  Most-unfit
Scary, Scarier, Scariest
Quick, Quicker, Quickest
Slow, Slower, Slowest
Fast, Faster, Fastest

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Tuesday 18 June 2013

Studdyladder

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Studdyladder

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Monday 17 June 2013

Calculations

Calculations By Quaid. 9/10 is good for me.

Studdyladder


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Studdyladder

Studdyladder Result. I scored 10/10 for this fraction excercise.

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Interviewing People - Quaid


Interviewing People

L.I. - Library/Research Skills
Know that we have access to people as experts about subjects

Match the person to the reason for being interviewed


PERSON
REASON
A local festival organiser
What major events are celebrated and why are they celebrated in our local area?
A representative of the fire department
What methods are used to fight fires?
A leading member of the Maori community
What is the Maori history of our area?
A researcher on local transport

What public transport is available?  Does it meet peoples needs?
A member of the local historic society
What are some past events that have happened in the local area?
A park ranger
What are the native flora and fauna in our area?
A manager of the shopping centre
How does a major retail centre, with many shops work?
A representative from Tamaki College
What opportunities are there at the local secondary school?
A lifeguard at the local pool
What programmes are available at the pool for children?
A member of the local council

What work do councillors do in the local area?


Thursday 13 June 2013

Quaid on Vimeo


Quaid from Kiri Kirkpatrick on Vimeo.

Speech Assessment

L.I. - Present a formal speech

Introduction:
Captures your attention 3/5

Delivery:
Voice clarity / Pace 4/5
Volume 4/5
Posture / Eye contact 5/5

Content:
Topic is of interest to the audience 4/5
Meaning is clear 3/5
Ideas are presented in a logical order 4/5

Conclusion:
Summarises ideas 5/5
Leaves audience with something to think about 4/5

Personality projected in speech:
Enthusiasm 5/5

Total:   41/50

One thing I think I did really well was... Spoke clearly
An element of persuasive speech that I used was... Quotes and Logos
One thing to work on for next time is... The time and speak slower.

Monday 10 June 2013

Places to get Information


Places to get information
L.I. - Library/Research skills
Understand that there are a lot of places we can get information

Print Media
Multimedia
People
Experience
Books
Website
Guest speaker
Microscope
Newspaper

YouTube
University lecturer
Telescope
Articles
Blog
Email
Trip
Magazines
Television
Family
Science
Dictionary
Social Media
Special Guest
Zoo

Wikipedia
Teacher
Celebration
Pictures
Camera/ Webcam
Assembly

Thesaurus
Radio




Looking at the table above put these information sources under the correct headings:
Can you add any more?