Current Events 4

What cereal does Rosado use to create her portraits?
Rosado uses cornflakes. She thought of the idea whilst she was eating music and listening to her oldies and R&B Music.

Why does it take so long to create each master piece? 
It takes Rosado 5 hours for each masterpiece because she has to sketch the image of the artist, then begins the most annoying, painstaking process. Rosado then proceeds to crush the cereal to the right size so that it can be places to the outline of the sketch. Once she's done the outline, she can then start shaping the artist's features with a pin.

Name some celebrities that have featured in her cereal art series. What kind of art did Rosado unveil in 2013?

Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Alicia Keys and former Beatle, John Lennon. In 2013, Rosado unveiled her artwork made completely out of dirt. The picture show was a masterpiece of a girl, swinging off a tree.

Critical Thinking
Why do you think the artist picked Cornflakes and not any other cereal? Can you think of any other everyday food that could be used to create art.

Maybe just because she was eating corn flakes at the time. Maybe it's just an easier material to use, unlike some other foods.
A good food for art in my opinion would be raisins or something small and easy to break apart and work with. I know from experience that it's much easier when something just... Glides across your paper.

Who Knew Corn Flakes Could Looks So Good?

Current Events 3

Where was the most recent tallest Lego structure built? Who built it? 
The most recent tallest Lego structure was built on front of the Saint Stephen's Basilica in Budapest by a team of official Lego builders from Denmark and children from an elementary school in Budapest.

What are the two requirements imposed by the Guinness World Records before a Lego tower can be eligible for inclusion?
They must remove all wires they used to help the structure stand to prove that the tower can stand by itself. They are also not allowed to use any sort of adhesive to keep the structure together., and also so that they can easily disassemble the structure easily.  


Why does the author believe that a new Lego record will be attempted soon?

The author believes that there will be another attempt to break this record soon is because this record was broken 3 times alone in 2012.

Critical thinking:
What in your opinion makes the building 'the world tallest lego structure' so popular?

I personally don't really care for this topic. I did play with legos as a little girl, but I quickly got over that phase and traded painful blocks with barbie dolls and stuffed toys. I guess people would find it interesting to build such a thing.

114-Foot Tower In Budapest Is The World's Tallest Lego Structure

Current Events 2

What is unusual about the crocodiles that live at Nyanyana farm?  

The crocodiles at Nyanyana farm are vegetarians. The crocodiles are a lot more mellow than other crocodiles that eat meat and they also have skin that is softer than other crocodiles that eats meat. These crocodiles also sleep 23 hours a day, this makes it easier for the caretakers to clean the enclosures.

How did they turn this way?

In 2006, during Zimbabwe's economical crisis, the farm found it almost impossible to be able to afford meat to feed the 164,000 crocodiles. Nyanyana farm then began feeding the crocodiles pellets that were a mix of vegetables and meat. After noticing that the crocodiles did not seem to affect the crocodiles health, they gradually began to abolish the meat in the pellets. This turned the crocodiles into 100% vegetarians. 

What are the crocodiles being bred for? 

The crocodiles at Nyanyana farm are being bred for their soft skin. The skin is then sold to European tanneries and formed into leather. This leather is then sold to companies like Hermes and Gucci to make expensive handbags, shoes, belts and other clothing. 

Critical Thinking: 

How do you feel about the crocodiles being bred for their skin? It is different from breeding cows or chickens that are killed for meat? Why? 

I think it's unnecessary to kill any sort of animals for clothing or house ornaments. 

It's just selfish.

Killing cows and chickens is for food. We need food to survive. 

But leather for shoes, handbags and belts? 

As I said. It's just man kind being selfish. 

They may be 'free ranged' but they are still being killed for un

It's kind of different when it comes to cow farms and all that.

This farm is for their skin, whilst other farms are for their skin and meat. 

We need meat. 

If it's cage farms, then I'm completely against it.

If it's free range, I'm... okay with it.

I'm kind of a fence sitter. 

Vegetarian Crocodiles? You Better Believe It!

Current Events

1. What did Malavath do? Why does the author believe it is so admirable? - Malavath is the youngest person to climb Mount Everest. 
2. What did she have to do to get selected for the Mount Everest climb? What happened when Malavath reached the advanced base camp?  - Malavath had to pass a professional training session at the Darjeeling Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. She then hoisted the Indian flag.
3. How long did it take the team to get to the summit? What does Malavath hope her achievement will do to help other people? It took them 52 days. Malavath hopes her achievements will inspire other under privileged children.  

13-Year-Old Indian Girl Becomes The Youngest Female To Conquer The Everest!

Gate Pa Commemoration Inquiry

The first person is Bill Henry "Willie" Apiata

Willie Apiata is a former corporal in the New Zealand Air Service. He was the first recipient of the Victorian Cross for New Zealand. Willie Apiata received the award for  bravery under fire during Afghanistan Conflict during 2004, after carrying a gravely injured wounded comrade across a battlefield, under fire, to safety.

Jerry Mateparae

Jerry is the Governor-General of New Zealand. He was chief of the New Zealand defence between 2006 and 2011. He is the second Māori person to hold the office (After Sir Paul Reeves) and the Director of the New Zealand Government Communications Security Bureau from 7th February 2011 til 1st July 2011 

Homework 4

Khan Academy 

Science Fair 

Homework 3

Khan Academy 

Prototec Maths

Karakia

"Student led conferences blog post - create a blog post with your parents about your student led conference. How did it go? What was it like having them in class? What did they like about the process? What did you like? What would you/they like to do differently next time? Take a 'selfie' of you all and add it to the post."

My Mum and I thought my student led conferences went well. It was interesting having her in the class, seeing how she's usually not there as often. It was also interesting to see her reaction to what I've been doing. I liked talking through it all with my mother. The fact that she knows where I am in everything is just a nice feeling. The only thing my mother and I would have differently next time is not wait in the rain.

Jack the Ripper.

(Excuse how sloppy it is and the terrible lighting. Blogger has the tendency of doing that. Originally the background was darker and the gradation was more visible. The version on my computer looks a lot better)