Children of Blood and Bone ll Chapter 30

Chapter 30 - Amari

Chaos.
Before this moment, I never truly understood the word. Chaos meant
Mother’s screams before a luncheon. It meant the scramble of oloyes to their
gold-lined chairs.
Now chaos surrounds me, pulsing through every breath and heartbeat. It sings
as blood splatters through the air, snickers with delight as boats explode into
oblivion.

A message I take from this scene is that chaos can mean different from everybody or can be different from what you experienced in life. In this scene, Amari never understood the word 'chaos' since she's always in the palace. The chaos she knows is her mother screaming before a luncheon. She realised that there's a big difference in chaos from what she experience now between her old life.

Wind Racers

In Science, my friends and I made a wind racer using sticks, trash bag, and a bamboo stick. 

Distance: 9m

Time: 16s 61

V = ∆d / ∆t

Speed: 0.542 ms

Why did you choose your design?

We chose this design because we knew that the sail will help it move with the help of the wind.

How could you have changed that design to make your racer go faster? 

Shorter sail because I thought it was kinda long.

Egg drop experiment

Aim: To build a structure that will prevent the raw egg from breaking when dropped from a significant height.

Method: We used sticks, foam, cotton, bubble wrap to build our structure.

Results: Luckily, we didn't break our egg. We actually never thought that it will work.

Weight:

a. Egg mass = 40g

b. Egg & lander = 824.9

Children of Blood and Bone ll Chapter 22

 Chapter 22 - Amari

I pause for a moment, aghast at the number of them filling the narrow path. Before today, I caught only glimpses of the labourers brought in to staff the palace-always pleasant, clean, groomed to Mother's satisfaction. Like Binta, I thought they lived simple lives, safe within the palace walls. I never considered where they came from, where else they might have ended up, 

"Skies...." It's almost too hard to bear the sight. Mostly diviners, the labourers outnumber the villagers by hordes, dressed in nothing but tattered rags. Their dark skin blisters under the scorching sun, marred by the dirt and sand seemingly burned into their beings. Each is hardly more than a walking skeleton.

This reminds me of people living in poverty.

A message I take from this scene is that we think that all people lived happily. But we never really thought about people living in an unfair life. 

Children of Blood and Bone ll Chapter 13

Chapter 13 - Zélie

I turn back toward Amari and try to let it go. But in her eyes, I see her brother’s. I feel his hands choking me. 

“I want to trust her—”

“No, you don’t.”

“Well, even if I did, I can’t. Her father ordered the Raid. Her brother burned down our village. What makes you think she’s any different?”

A message I take from this scene is that Zelie wanted to trust Amari because she kinda feels bad for her.  But Zelie hated Amari at the same time because of her father and brother who did brutal things to her family.

Career

In Social Studies, we are learning about different Careers. The career I chose is being a Dentist. I found it really interesting the more I research about it. I also wanted to do this career because I want to help people with their smile. 

FQ 1: What does my chosen Job entail? 

1. Provide a one paragraph written overview / summary of your job.

• Dentists study and treat diseases, injuries and problems of the mouth, teeth, gums and jaw. They also educate patients on how to avoid oral health problems.

2. What are the working conditions like?

• Usually, work regular business hours, but may be required to do some evening and weekend work.

• Work in office and surgeries in places such as private practices, hospitals and community health centres.

3. What skills and knowledge are required for this career?

Dentists need to have knowledge of:

• how to assess and identify dental problems

• the structure and functions of the teeth, jaw and mouth

• the structure and function of the body, and general injuries and diseases of the body, especially the head and neck

• injuries and diseases of the mouth

• dental and oral health care methods, materials and medicines

• hygiene and sterilisation procedures

• first aid

4. What are the personal qualities that you require to do this job?

Dentists need to be:

• able to relate to a wide range of people

• accurate, with an eye for detail

• able to work well under pressure

• good at problem-solving and decision making

5. What are the key tasks that you will do in this job?

• examine the patient’s mouth, teeth, gums and jaw

• identify and treat diseased teeth and gums

• replace missing teeth with implants, bridges, or partial or full dentures

• improve the appearance of teeth with veneers, crowns, bleaching or braces

• advise patients on how to keep their teeth clean and prevent diseases

• refer patients to other dental specialists and health professionals

6. How much will you earn? Salary? And what are the work hours like?

Dentists with up to three years’ experience usually earn $65-$85k per year

Dentists with more than three years’ experience usually earn $85k-$186k

• Usually, work regular business hours, but may be required to do some evening and weekend work.

7. What training and education is required for this career? How long does the training take and cost?

Length of training: 5 years of training required. 

8. What pre-requisites are there to get into the training course?

To become a dentist you need to:

• complete the Health Scientist First Year at programme at Otago University

• complete a four-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree at Otago University

9. What subjects will you need to study in school to prepare you for this career?

• Maths, chemistry, physics, biology, health and English.

10. Add any interesting information about your chosen career that you may find

11. Add in an image / photo / picture that relates to your job

FQ 4: Evaluating your Job – the what and why you are interested in this career

1. Why do you think this job is important, what values does it promote?

• I think this job is important because with this job you are able to help people smile proudly. 

2. Why have you chosen this career to investigate?

• I’ve chosen this career because I was inspired to be one whenever I visit the dentist.

3. What qualities and skills do you already have that suit this career?

• good at problem-solving and decision making

• accurate, with an eye for detail

4. What qualities and skills do you need to develop for this career?

• able to relate to a wide range of people

5. The job market is competitive, what can you do now or in the near future to out-compete others for this job.

• To do my best and being

FQ 5: What were your sources of Information – bibliography
Include a bibliography which lists the details in full of the different sources of information used. If

you are unsure how to set out your bibliography, check the Library webpage.

Site 1: Careers

FQ 6: Reflecting on the Research Process

1. What worked / went well for you during the research?

• Answering questions about my job

2. What have you found challenging during the research?

• Answering some questions[It was hard for me to find an interview with a Dentist]

3. How did you try to overcome these challenges?

• I wasn’t able to overcome it because it was hard to find some information that I needed.

4. If you were to do this again what would you do differently and why?

• If I were to do this again, I don't think I would do anything differently.

Learning Reflection

This week in maths, we have been focusing on percentages. We learned how to calculate a certain percentage of an amount. 

[percentage ÷ 100 x amount] 

E.g    Calculate 10% of $150

          [10 ÷ 100 x 150 = $15]

Children of Blood and Bone ll Chapter 9

Chapter 9 – Zélie

“Mama, are you okay?”

Tears come to her eyes, spilling into the wrinkles of her dark skin. “It’s been so long,” she whispers. “I never thought I would feel the warmth of magic again”…

“I feel,” she chokes through her silent sobs. “I feel like I can breathe again.”

A message I take from this scene is that Mama Agba finally felt the warmth of magic again because it's been a long time since she felt it. She never thought that magic will appear again.