This week I completed my assessment also we did some Quizlet and we made a question and answer activity, and also we did speed dating to practice our English speaking. I learned a lot, I feel I have improved my English speaking skills and confidence when I’m talking. This really helps me a lot when I’m going to the mall and also when I go to the store and talk with sales people.

This week we do some writing about festival event and i choose to do new year celebration and I write how we celebrate the new year in my country and our tradition of welcoming the new year. In my writing I explain some way of welcoming the new year and how special this event to Filipinos and how they prepare and celebrate it.

Today in esol we did writing recount, this task is help me to fix my writing and some of my language feature. also I learned how to do my writing correctly, and I feel i improve my writing and I learn a lot of strategy on this task.

The task that we did today was a listening task. In this task I learned how to understand and listen carefully to what the speaker is saying or the person speaking. This task also helps me and I can use this when I’m listening to tv or radio also to my friends.

Today we played a game which is about practising past tense. This activity is really helpful to me because it helps me to fix my sentences. Also, I can use this in some assessments. The challenging part of this game is there’s a timer to test my speed of thinking to correct the sentences. After doing this game I learned how to fix my past tense, and this game is really helpful and I enjoyed it.

We are learning about the consequences/effects of taking drugs

1. Effects on your bodyFaster heart rate, raised body temperature, feel sick and/or want to go to the toilet more. (BAD)

2. How you might feelExcited, confident and/or anxious, happy, panicky, risk-taking. (Taha tinana) (GOOD)

3. Anyone can have a panic attack, heart attack and/or stroke if they take too much cocaine. Regular use can make you feel depressed and run down. (BAD)

4. Some cocaine users report feelings of restlessness, irritability, anxiety, panic, and paranoia.(BAD)

5. Users may also experience tremors, vertigo, and muscle twitches.(BAD)

I LIKE TO LEARN OR I LEARN MY BEST BY………..

I like to learn how to jump higher because I want to touch the basketball ring. I’m trying my best to do what I want. 

YOU MAY SEE ME DOING ________, THIS MEANS THAT………

You may see me focusing on my work. This means that I don’t want anyone to disturb me. 

I LIKE WHEN MY TEACHERS:

I like when the teacher is talking about what i like Example when my teacher in PE is talking about basketball. It makes me happy because I really like playing basketball. 

Genetic Monsters

Q.  What are some of the “monsters” out there?

_{I hope you run like a horse when you see this Filipino monster called Tikbalang in the middle of the night.}

Found in the Philippines’ far-flung mountains, he watches over his domain like a guardian and looks over anyone who enters. As stories go, the Tikbalang is a mischievous god and can trick you into losing your way in the forest, trapping you forever by making you walk around endlessly in circles.

They said that the secret to lifting the magic of the Tikbalang is by taking your shirt and turning it inside out. Only then will you be able to see the forest as it is and maybe find your way home.

The Sigbin is a dog-like creature that is visible only to its owner. It eats any raw meat, preferably bloody and freshly slaughtered. When you keep a sigbin as a pet, it will be your silent guardian. It will protect you from danger, bring good luck, and will even let you ride it though you will only appear to be walking briskly to other people.

However, let a sigbin starve, and it will not just turn on you; it will savage and eat your entire family as well.

Cloning

Q. 

What is cloning? Cloning is the process of producing individual organisms with identical genomes, either by natural or artificial means. In nature, some organisms produce clones through asexual reproduction; this reproduction of an organism by itself without a mate is known as parthenogenesis.

What should we clone? Genes, cells, tissues, and even whole animals can all be cloned. Some clones already exist in nature. Single-celled organisms like bacteria make exact copies of themselves each time they reproduce. In humans, identical twins are similar to clones.

What should we NOT clone? Human beings should not be cloned for several reasons that are going to be further discussed in this op-ed: cloning is a risky, imperfect procedure, it does not create an exact copy of an individual, and it poses ethical concerns by using human beings as a means to an end, opening up possibilities for abuse and allowing eugenic selection.

Statement: They way in which diamonds are mined vary significant between the legal regulated trade vs the illegal blood diamond trade.

The blood diamond trade refers to the illegal and unethical practice of mining and selling diamonds in war-torn regions, often in Africa, where the profits are used to fund armed conflict and human rights abuses. these conflict diamonds are mined under extreme conditions, with workers often being subjected to dangerous working conditions and forced labor.

The revenue generated from the sale of these diamonds fuels violence, oppression, and the displacement of local communities. Efforts have been made by the blood diamond trade, including the implementation of the Kimberley process certification scheme, which aims to ensure that diamonds are conflict-free and do not contribute to human suffering. However, despite these efforts, the complex and challenging issue that requires ongoing global cooperation and vigilance to eradicate.

The impact of the blood diamond trade on local communities and the environment has been devastating. Miners, often forced laborers or child soldiers, endure dangerous conditions and receive little to no compensation.

Where are most of these countries located? These countries are located in south west Africa 

What do they have in common.? These countries are associated with the trade of blood diamonds, efforts have been made to address the issue of blood diamonds, including the implementation of the Kimberley process   

Who works collecting  diamonds?

Who makes all the money?

Research Question: How Does Mining Affect New Zealand?

Why Do We Mine in New Zealand?

a. Why does New Zealand mine? Mining contributes socially, environmentally, and economically to the benefit of New Zealand.

b. How does mining help New Zealand’s money? the Waihi Operation contributing over $127 million dollars in total expenditure (excluding payroll) to the New Zealand economy in 2022 alone.

c. What kinds of mining happen in New Zealand, and where do they happen? underground mining methods

d. How has mining changed in New Zealand over time? The total value of mining output (excluding oil and gas) increased steadily after the Second World War, and exceeded $1 billion for the first time in 2004.

Harm to the Environment

a. What bad things happen to the environment because of mining in New Zealand, like trees getting cut down and animals losing their homes? This causes deforestation and couses harm to animals and causes them to go extinct. This also causes contamination, wetland, and erosion. 

b. What rules and plans does New Zealand have to stop the environment from getting hurt by mining? 

Getting a permit is necessary, but not sufficient, to be able to begin mining.

The operator needs to make sure they also:

• have the environmental consents needed
• meet all health and safety requirements, and
• have access to the land covered by the permit.

c. Are there ways to fix and make better the places damaged by mining?

Simple solutions like replenishing native soils and grasses, cleaning excess waste, proper waste removal, site inspections and replanting trees and natural forestry can rejuvenate a long-term ecosystem repair and sustain the environment for years beyond when the mine is no longer operating. 

Effects on People and Culture

a. How does mining affect the Māori people and their special lands and things? 

Accordingly, the loss of land is considered to have had a detrimental impact on the cultural and spiritual wellbeing of Māori. It has separated and destabilized whānau, hapū and iwi and the place-based identities central to these rōpū (groups), interrupting the transmission of cultural knowledge

b. What special things and feelings do people connect to the places where they mine in New Zealand? Many mining towns or regions rely on mining as a major source of employment and income.

c. Do the Māori people have a say in what happens with mining? 

Yes, the Māori people in New Zealand often have a say in mining activities, particularly when it comes to issues related to land and resources that hold cultural significance to them.

Money and Jobs

a. How does mining make money and jobs for people and the places where they mine?The primary source of revenue from mining comes from the sale of extracted resources such as minerals, metals, and fossil fuels. These resources are often used in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and energy production. 

b. Is it good for New Zealand’s money, or does it bring problems for the future? 

c. What plans are there to make sure everyone gets a fair share of money from mining?

Implementing clear and transparent regulations helps ensure that everyone knows the rules of the game. This includes rules on revenue sharing, environmental protection, and community benefits.

Safety and Health

a. What dangers and problems come with different kinds of mining in New Zealand? All different mining has an environmental impact, including habitat destruction, water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. 

b. How do they try to keep people safe and healthy while mining and in nearby places? New Zealand has specific regulations governing occupational health and safety in mining. These regulations outline standards for equipment, procedures, and training to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.

c. Can we learn from accidents or problems in mining to make it safer?

Working environments in the mining industry can often be hazardous, with the threat of a fire, flood, explosion, collapse, or other accidents affecting a large number of people simultaneously.

Should natural resources from Antarctica be mined?

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Should natural resources from Antarctica be mined?

Read the following blog posts. They contain a range of ideas and views about whether or not the resources of Antarctica should be mined 

Blog post 1

Antarctica is one of the few places on the entire globe where science has been allowed to succeed. Even though several countries have made territorial claims on the continent, no one lives in Antarctica on a permanent basis. There are scientists at research stations that are manned for the entire year. If you make the decision to mine the natural resources, you will be opening the flood gates for various companies. 

There was another time that people decided to use Antarctica for its resources. This had devastating effects. Both on the environment and the animal life. Whaling stations were set up in the 19th and 20th centuries. They were profitable for the owners. Profitable to the point that several types of animals were hunted almost to the point of extinction. Is there any reason to think that the mining industry would treat the fragile environment any differently?

Blog post 2

What do we really have to gain from drilling in such remote places? Of course a few people may be able to line their pockets by doing so, hence the push by some to open up places like Antarctica, but how does this help everyone else? What kind of environmental damage will this do and how much will we expect to get from such mining? It seems to me that mining in Antarctica won’t solve our energy problems at all. Most likely it will cause far more problems rather than solve anything. Mining Antarctica and places like it won’t solve the energy issues we face today nor will it give our economy any long term benefits. 

Antarctica holds most of the earth’s fresh water reserves and ice – both fresh water and ice are things the human race depends on in order to survive on this planet. Why should anyone believe that our fresh water is safe if drilling and mining is allowed in Antarctica? What about the ice that cools the planet and keeps it from becoming an unliveable hothouse? 

Blog post 3

Antarctica is loaded with natural resources and minerals such as iron ore, gold, nickel, copper, chromium, and platinum among others. According to the Antarctic Treaty, mining is prohibited. But that could change as the world demands more and more metals to feed a hungry industry and for technology.

Extreme care would have to be taken if any sort of mining were to take place on this frozen land. The ecosystem is just too fragile there, even though not many living things are native to Antarctica. Penguins come to mind, but they live mainly on the coast and the Weddell Sea. The question is does it make economic sense to invest the time and money to work there?

If proper precautions were to take place, then maybe, just maybe a small trial run of mining could happen. 

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Blog post 4

If we have the technology to mine in the Antarctic then that’s exactly where we should be heading. The Antarctic is just one of several places that are inhospitable to most life. We should be taking advantage of the opportunity to develop mining and drilling in areas where the destruction will not have the same effect as it would in more populated areas.

We should be exploring and exploiting the resources of those areas of the world where the impact of our presence would be minimal. It’s a situation of realizing that human society depends on these resources to maintain itself. Without taking advantage of natural resources, life as we currently know it, ends.

Until we can find better, cleaner, ways to support our society, we need to keep the damage to a minimum. If that means damaging a mostly barren ecosystem (like glacial Antarctica) to protect viable ecosystems (like the Amazon rainforest) then I am all for it.

TASK 1:

Identify whether or not the views expressed in each of the blogs are FOR or AGAINST the mining of resources in Antartica.

Complete the For and Against Mining column of the chart on page 4 with your choices.

TASK 2:

Which of the following people might have written each of the blogs? 

• Scientist 
• Oil Company Executive 
• Politician 
• Environmentalist

Complete the Possible Blog Writer column of the chart on page 4 with your choices.

TASK 3:

Highlight the reasons for the views expressed in each blog. 

Write a summary of these reasons in the Reasons for Point of View column of the chart on page 4.

TASK 4:

What do you think about the mining of resources in Antarctica?

In the space provided at the bottom of page 4, write your own blog on this issue and then copy paste your words and blog it on edublogger.

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Fill this table in from the above information

Blog post 5 (My Blog)

I’m against mining in Antarctica because mining in Antarctica would be very difficult, dangerous and expensive as the climate is so harsh, the ice is very thick and Antarctica is very remote from major centres of population. And mining in Antarctica can cause floods in some other countries like New Zealand, Chile And Argentina. So that’s why I’m really against mining in Antarctica. There was another time that people decided to use Antarctica for its resources. This had devastating effects. Both on the environment and animal life.

Extension 

• What is Antarctica used for today? As well as being the world’s most important natural laboratory, the Antarctic is a place of great beauty and wonder. Its frozen wastes have fired the public imagination for generations, and around 30,000 tourists now visit the Antarctic each year to experience what life is like in the Earth’s last great wilderness. https://www.bas.ac.uk/about/antarctica/why-antarctica-matters/

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   Three “Special Organizations” of the United Nations 

Name three of these organizations, write in what they are trying to do for the world, and draw a diagram, picture, or logo that will help you remember it.  

Signs of Development 

Definition of GNP – Gross national product (GNP) refers to the total value of all the goods and services produced by the residents and businesses of a country, irrespective of the location of production.

Definition of Mortality – the number of deaths due to a disease divided by the total population.

Definition of Malnourishment –  Malnutrition is an imbalance between the nutrients your body needs to function and the nutrients it gets.

Definition of Physicians –  a health-care professional who has earned a medical degree, is clinically experienced, and is licensed to practice medicine

Definition of Infant Mortality –  Infant mortality is the death of an infant before his or her first birthday.

Definition of Literacy – the ability to read, write, speak and listen in a way that lets us communicate effectively and make sense of the world.

Red cross 

The Red cross helps improve the lives of thousands of people both here and overseas.

provide relief supplies such as bedding and shelter, give psychological first aid to support emotional wellbeing, and raise funds to assist with recovery.

The Red Cross is usually focused on looking after people’s emotional and physical welfare. This might include: 

• Setting up and providing support in evacuation centres.  
• Undertaking needs assessments to understand what support people need.
• Providing psychosocial support, which includes peoples’ emotional, practical and social needs.  

As we continue to transform the Red Cross, we still face multiple challenges, including a stagnant economy, rising costs and donor fatigue.

New Zealand Red Cross helps the public, the government and other organisations better understand IHL though education and information programmes.

Our organisation and our humanitarian work is funded in a range of ways including donations, bequests, corporate partnerships, Government contracts for services, investments and our annual appeal

The Red Cross is involved in various humanitarian efforts, so there are several ways you can contribute as a Year 10 student: 

Volunteer: Many Red Cross chapters have youth volunteer programs. You could help with events, blood drives, or disaster relief efforts. 

Fundraising: Organize a fundraising event at your school, like a bake sale or a charity run, to collect donations for the Red Cross. 

Awareness Campaigns: Use your social media skills to raise awareness about the Red Cross and its activities. Share information, success stories, and ways others can get involved. 

Blood Drives: If old enough, consider donating blood or organizing a blood drive at your school. 

Educate Others: Give presentations or organize workshops at your school to educate your peers about the mission and work of the Red Cross. 

Create a Club: Start a Red Cross club at your school to bring together like-minded students interested in making a difference. Remember, even small efforts can have a big impact when many people come together. 

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army has fought poverty and social and spiritual distress in New Zealand.

We’ve been there to help more than 150,000 people in need each year—with budgeting advice, food and clothing assistance, life skills programmes and other comfort and support. 

The work we do is varied, from helping victims of modern slavery, to nurseries, community choirs and food banks.

Its founders sought to bring salvation to the poor, destitute, and hungry by meeting both their “physical and spiritual needs”. It is present in 133 countries, running charity shops, operating shelters for the homeless, and disaster relief and humanitarian aid to developing countries.

Our staff work with people to assess their correct benefit entitlements and help deal with various government departments.

Any church or religious activities are funded by the church community. You don’t have to be religious or a member of the Salvation Army to support its work. In addition to financial donations, they always welcome donations of food, clothing, furnishings and household goods.

The Salvation Army does fantastic work, and there are several ways you can contribute, even as a Year 10 student. Here are some ideas: 

Organize a Fundraiser: You could arrange a fundraising event at your school, like a bake sale, car wash, or a fun activity day. The proceeds can go to the Salvation Army. 

Collect Donations: Set up collection points at your school or in your community to gather items like clothing, canned goods, or toiletries. Make sure to coordinate with the Salvation Army to know what items are needed most. 

Volunteer Your Time: Offer your time to volunteer at a local Salvation Army center. This could involve helping with meal services, sorting donations, or assisting in their various programs. 

Spread Awareness: Use your social media platforms or school announcements to raise awareness about the Salvation Army’s initiatives. Encourage others to get involved and donate. Coordinate a 

Clothing Drive: Collect gently used clothing from your friends, family, and schoolmates. Make sure to check with the Salvation Army for specific needs and guidelines. 

Educate Others: Organize presentations or workshops at your school to educate your peers about the challenges faced by those the Salvation Army helps and why their work is crucial. 

Create Art for a Cause: If you’re artistically inclined, create art or crafts that can be sold, and donate the proceeds to the Salvation Army.

Child Fund

It takes a holistic approach to help children thrive. We build meaningful relationships in communities and collaborate with local organizations to implement programmes and solutions that address barriers caused by poverty. The ultimate goal is for each community to achieve self-reliance, where local organizations and families can continue their journey independently.

ChildFund works with local partners to help provide communities with education and resources they need to provide nourishment and health care for their children. This includes tools to grow and prepare food and programmes to provide food for children in schools.

Child funds, like any charitable organizations, face various challenges when trying to help people. 

Limited Resources: Child funds often operate on limited budgets, which can constrain their ability to reach and assist a larger number of children in need.

Emergency Response: In times of crises or natural disasters, child funds need to respond rapidly. However, logistical challenges, lack of infrastructure, and security concerns can impede quick and effective responses.

Child Protection: Ensuring the safety and well-being of the children they are trying to assist is a top priority. Child funds need to navigate child protection issues and create environments that prioritize the safety of the beneficiaries.

ChildFund works in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities, where conflict, political instability, violence and climate change can impact the daily lives of millions of children, youth and their families.

Child funds typically receive money through various sources, including donations from individuals, corporations, and governments. Many organizations also organize fundraising events and campaigns to raise funds for their programs. Additionally, some child funds may receive grants and support from international agencies or partner with other non-profit organizations to pool resources.

Child funds often benefit from a variety of skills and resources.

Financial Support: Of course, financial contributions are always appreciated. Even small, regular donations can make a significant impact over time.

Time and Volunteering: If you have time to spare, consider volunteering. Many child funds have programs that involve working directly with children or assisting in administrative tasks.

Educational Support: If you have expertise in a particular subject, you could offer tutoring or mentoring services. Education is a key factor in breaking the cycle of poverty.

Skills Training: Share your skills with the community. This could be anything from teaching a vocational skill to helping with job readiness and resume building.

Awareness and Advocacy: Spread the word about the child fund’s mission and needs. Advocacy is crucial for generating support and raising awareness about the challenges faced by children in need.

In-Kind Donations: Some organizations accept donations of goods, such as clothing, school supplies, or toys. Check with the specific child fund to see what items they may need.

Professional Services: If you have a professional skill (e.g., legal, medical, counseling), you might be able to provide services to the organization or the community they serve.

Event Organization: Help organize fundraising events or community outreach programs. This could be a fun way to engage more people and raise funds.