Santa Claus

 3 interesting things I have learned about Santa Claus:

- Saint Nicholas used to ride a white horse instead of reindeers.

- Saint Nicholas feast day is on December 6.

- Saint Nicholas is a saint of children and sailors.

- Santa Claus has a partner called 'Black Peter'. Black Peter deals with naughty kids whereas Santa Claus deals with good kids.

Raglan Golf Course

In Social Studies, I've made a slideshow about the Raglan Golf Course Protest.

Mihi

In Social Studies, we made our own mihi.

My Mihi

Ko Faith toku ingoa

Ko Dina toku mama

Ko Adelino toku papa

Ko Pavia toku whanau

Ko te huruhuru ao o horomaka te kura

Ko Otautahi te iwi

Ko Otakaro te awa iti

Ko Mount Aoraki te maunga

Pictogram - Treaty

In Social Studies, we started are learning about the Treaty of the Waitangi. Our task was to write a definition for each of the given word and to add pictures with it.

Word / Kupu	Definition	Picture / Pikitia
Treaty	a formally concluded and ratified agreement between states.
Mana	Highly respected person
Crown	- a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority, usually made of or decorated with precious metals and jewels. - royalty(king & queen)
Tangata Whenua	used to describe the Maori people of a particular locality, or as a whole as the original inhabitants of New Zealand.
Iwi	a Maori community or people.
Colony	a country or area under the full or partial political control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country.
Sovereignty	supreme power or authority.
Rangatiratanga	the right of Maori people to rule themselves; self-determination.
Governorship	the office or position of being governor of a town, region, or public institution.
Kawanatanga	governorship; the authority of a governor or government.
Taonga	(in Maori culture) an object or natural resource which is highly prized.

Technology and Change

 In Social Studies, we have been working on technology advancements through time. We got into groups and chose a time of period to research about(Stone age, 20th century, etc). My group and I chose the 20th Century. After this task, we made an essay about it.  

Technology and Change Essay 

Paragraph 1: Introduction.

Re-state what the question is in a paragraph

During the 20th Century period, there were many significant technological advancements. Some of the

important inventions during this time were television, Motorola DynaTC 8000x, and vacuum cleaner.

These inventions are still widely seen and used today.

Paragraph 2: Invention 1 explained

State what the invention is, what it does and how far it has come up until today

A significant invention during the 20th Century is television. This technology was invented in 1927 by the

inventor named Philo Taylor Farnsworth. Television is an electronic device that displays sound and

image which creates programs for information, entertainment and education. With this device, we are

able to learn what’s going on around the world with the help of news. Interestingly, televisions before the

1950s were displayed in black and white. In today’s time, televisions are displayed in colour. They are also

lighter and bigger than before. The most common television used right now is a flat panel and a LED TV.

A flat-panel TV is a television displayed in a flat, thin format. A LED TV is the same as the flat-panel TV

but it has a LED light behind it. TV nowadays allows you to access many things which makes this

invention important during this time era and today.

Paragraph 3: Invention 2 explained

State what the invention is, what it does and how far it has come up until today

Another significant invention during the 20th Century is the handheld cellular phone which is called

‘Motorola DynaTC 8000x’. It was invented on April 3, 1973, by an American engineer named Martin

Cooper. He was also the first person to make a phone call. This device was first launched in 1983 and

cost $4,000. Its battery life can last between 30-35 minutes and takes 10 hours to re-charge. It weighs

1.1 kg and is about the size of a brick. Despite its heavyweight, poor battery life, and its other flaws, it

was widely known for its significant used during 20th Century period. It was the first device that allows

people to call someone without it attached to a wire. The Motorola DynaTC 8000x is still used today but

it’s reconstructed differently. Today, this device is called ‘cell phone’. A cell phone doesn’t only allow you to

call but you can take pictures, play games and text messages with it. Currently, there are 3.5 billion

cellphones sold around the world which makes it popular and significant to human beings. 

Paragraph 4: Invention 3 explained

State what the invention is, what it does and how far it has come up until today

A different significant invention during the 20th Century is a vacuum cleaner. A vacuum cleaner is a

technology that sucks up dirt and dust. It cleans floors as well as other surfaces. This was invented in

1901 by Hubert Cecil Booth. Before he made his invention, he placed a handkerchief on a chair and put

his mouth on it. He then sucked the air in and realized how much dust he gathered using a handkerchief.

This idea inspired him to make the vacuum cleaner. Unfortunately, the invention he made was so large

that it had to be carried by a horse. Today, there are many types of vacuum cleaners and it can come in

different sizes and models. Some can move by themselves and some can even collect liquid. Vacuum

cleaners are now one of the most popular technologies which are very helpful and important to people. 

Paragraph 5: Conclusion

Go over the points you have just made above

In conclusion, there were many significant inventions seen during the 20th Century time period. Some of

these inventions were television, Motorola DynaTAC 8000x and vacuum cleaner. These are all

commonly seen today all around the world and are still important.

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.

Used of technology

Positives of technology	Negatives of technology
Getting information Easier to communicate Easy access to essential things Saves time	Sleep problems Less social time Extreme dependability Too convenient Increased isolation Lack of exercise Lack of physical interaction

Am I addicted to my cellphone? If so, is it a problem?

I’m not really addicted to my cellphone. I only use my phone to listen to music and do other things. I mean I also use social media but I’m not always on it. I’m mainly on my Chromebook watching things.