Elmer the elephant

This is my version of "Elmer the Elephant", base on the book. We used 3 Litre Milk Bottles, glue and cut up tissue paper. The process for me took about 1 hour, every day, for 2-3 days. The colours I chose were red, green and blue but for no exact reason except the contrast between them. We also cut ears out of cardboard and used builders tape to put them on either side of the elephants head. 

Inquiry Reflection - Global Warming

Inquiry Reflection

I am satisfied with my presentation as it displays the gif (animated/moving) images at the correct time I placed it and also has valuable information showcasing how to get rid of Global Warming.

During the process of creating my presentation I discovered more about the app I used (Powtoon) and even through typing information down that I didn't know about, I learned more about things such as the greenhouse gas, C02 and more.

Throughout creating my inquiry project I fell upon challenges like summarising information I found, placing images at the right time and also figuring out how to use Powtoon.

If I were to change anything at this moment I would chose an easier app and go more in depth with the information by explaining what some things were.

My partners Neesha and Zariah helped and provided good sites with valuable information that we were able to display and simplify in kid language.

To modify this I would use a more serious or fast music to encourage emotions of cautiousness for Global warming.

Overall, I am most proud of how the presentation came out with no doubt.

Tapa Cloth

Tapa Cloth Reflection

I am proud of my accomplishment because to it represents my culture and ended up looking better than I expected.

A part of the process was scrunching the paper to make it look old and when Miss Paton (my teacher) did mine
I thought it strange and unusual. However, even with a few rips it looked better than I would have thought. Another
interesting discovery I made about the task itself was that bleach could be used to whiten dark coloured paper.  

A challenging moment was creating a perfectly symmetrical and identical pattern on either side of the paper.

If I were to create this differently I think I would have tried a different pattern that was less detailed and easier to
draw, dye and bleach in small places.

A few things that inspired me to do this pattern were on google images. I also had help from my friends suggesting
where I could dye or bleach. My teacher was also a large help as she provided instructions on how to create this
artwork.

To modify these patterns, I could of chosen a more authentic and less easy pattern to go around the centre or bolden
the lines so they were more seeable from a distance.

The aspect of my tapa cloth that I am most proud of is the colour contrast and the pattern I chose to draw in the centre
and the borders.

Cadbury Chocolate - Should They Keep It?

Cadbury Chocolate

The history of Cadbury Chocolate in New Zealand ended on Thursday March 29th. Located in Dunedin, a man named Richard Hudson opened his first Biscuit Bake House in the year 1868.  He was the creative mind behind the Hudson’s Chocolate Chip Cookies and the Hudson Cookie Bear. Later on in 1884, Richard Hudson first opened his chocolate and cocoa manufacturing plant. This was where New Zealand chocolate originated from. Then in 1930, Richard Hudson started collaborating with Cadbury to create their first Dairy Milk Bar. The foundation has been made here for 150 years.

Theoretically, a change in the recipe could possibly create an interesting flavour and something better. The new twist could be suitable and more delicious for the consumer and it could make new history for the Cadbury name. However it could also turn out to be a embarrassing failure that could make New Zealand wonder why they even tried. Cadbury original chocolate blocks consist of Fruit & Nut, Milk Chocolate, Crunchie, Picnic, Jelly Crunchie Bits, Jelly popping candy, Energy, Turkish, Top deck and Snack but, what if they added a new flavour that consisted of popcorn or cotton candy. These add ins could add an interesting flavour.

To some it doesn’t make a difference and to others like me, it is sad and aggravating to know that another one of New Zealand’s product is to be imported rather then exported.  Items like clothing, tinned food, household items, cars and more has previously been taken from us. It is deeply crucial that our successful companies and delicious foods made in this country remain here so that our creativity is not credited to another country. This could also contribute to a possible price raise. This has an unfortunate effect on our society, by which people are losing their jobs and are not able to pay for things like taxes, bills and payments for shopping, gas and much more.

To conclude, the now Australian company is a depressing reminder of what New Zealand has lost. However, maybe this new change could bring a brighter and more successful future for the Cadbury Company. We must accept this change because who knows, maybe we’ll bring it back or create something better.

Analysing Foods

 A few weeks ago, a group of students from my school walked to New World in Mt Roskill. We were given a piece of paper by a woman that had a bunch of columns. The columns are shown in this presentation. We had to write down 2 different types of meals for each section and write down the amount of sugar, fat etc from the per 100g section. I have chosen to present my work on a google slide.

The Plastic Age

The Plastic Age

The common saying “the grass is greener on the other side” is a lie. The other side is filled with tremendous

amounts of plastic and waste thrown there by you. This substance that cannot be digested by earth, is a

constant threat to earth's sea life, but humans too. This is the age of humankind.

Open your eyes, when did we become a plastic society? Understand that this place we call home is not

a dumpster truck. Your thoughtless actions have consequences that affect everyone. It seems silly that

a little plastic bag could do such harm. However, that little plastic bag contributes to environmental issues

in several ways.

For one, plastic smothers the earth. Our lands and seas are littered all over the world and continue “unnoticed”.

You walk around seeing a need but not responding. Another point is they kill our marine and wildlife threatening

them to extinction. Lastly, Scientists believe that plastic will out-weight our fish by 2050, which is a scary and

brutal to our environment. However, these situations do not have to occur.

To my relief, this atrocious and impulsive problem is able to be cured.

By having families use alternatives for glad wrap, foil etc, such as reusable bags and containers, we can create

litter free lunches and become a litter free school/community. Another way is by switching from plastic bags to

paper or ordinary bags from home as they are better for the environment. You could also use reusable bottles or

mugs instead of buying plastic bottles full of water, juice and more.

Surprisingly, plastic has been one of the most lethal inventions of mankind. They have a major negative impact on

humanity, animals and the environment. If you see a need but don’t respond you are the problem. So take action

and motivate others to reduce their use of plastic.

By Ferah

The History of Electric Cars

For reading, my group and I have been reading a book called "Driving us into the future" which inspired me to create this emaze based on the History of Electric Cars. This Presentation  talks about the early stages and also the future of electric cars. However these are only theories.