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Grade 9, Science 9

=DNAModel=

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So today we made DNA models out of marshmallows and twizzlers.

It was fun, Maebel was a fun partner. Along with that I had to answer a few questions.

  1. How are chromosomes, DNA, and genes related to one another (you will need to research this) They are related because since the DNA are important to make you unique and special so to make you, you. You have Genes which are located on the chromosomes which give the DNA specific traits that act like code for how you are made.
  2. Explain what these pieces represent:
    1. Licorice represent the backbone holding the strand together
    2. Marshmallows represent the four bases in DNA (Thymine=Orange, Adenine=Yellow, Guanine=Green, Cytosine=Pink)
  3. How did this activity help you understand the structure of DNA

          It helps me understand which DNA bases go together, how it looks, and what the backbone is for.

That was a fun lab.

Have a great day!

 

Grade 9, Science 9

=CellLab=

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So in Science we did a lab about looking at cells under a microscope and… It was really odd… I mean, it was fun but most of the time I was kind of confused with “IS THIS IS THE CELL???” So yeah.. Sorry to all the science experts out there.

But now I shall share my findings:

  1. (Right circle is the plant cells, Left is the animal cells)

a)Under the microscope, the plant cells looked like bricks of a wall. So I guess I saw the cell walls? Second biggest part of a plant cell is the vacuole but I don’t know if I saw that.

b) Under the microscope, the animal cells looked like confetti dots. I think I saw Cytoplasm? I don’t know about the Ribosomes, Nucleus and Mitochondria

2. For my logic, I think I would’ve figured it out with the idea of the plant cells look like a wall and only plant cells have plant walls?

3. I think it’s because dead skin doesn’t really have a colour because since it’s not part of your body anymore it shows no real colour of blood or pigment so in order to see it you need to dye it something.

4. I learned that A) A microscope is hard to use, B) I should not be trusted with one, C) Cells look cool through a microscope, D) It’s hard to take a picture through a microscope, E) Plant cells to me, look cooler than animal cells, and F) Setting up a slide is pretty difficult.

So that’s what I learned about the lab. My lab partner Kass also took a picture of my cells through the lens, which look pretty cool.

Have a great day, I have nothing else to say.

Grade 9, Science 9

=HologramsProposal=

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Our proposal is to create holograms for the public.

Define: Pros to Holograms:

  • Holograms could provide a 3D space for presenters that need a 3D model
  • Special effects for entertainment
  • Prototype model for inventors
  • 3D effects movies, tv shows, and videos
  • Used for online communication worldwide

Discover:

Using the “Pepper Ghost Illusion” https://diyhacking.com/diy-hologram/ and the idea for a How To Make Light Bulb Smart Phone Projector At Home Easy DIY Light Bulb and Shoe Box Projector.

We learned that holograms have been made (ish) but not like in Star Wars, so we’re doing a basic hologram with plastic and a smartphone. We’re taking a really intense idea and kind of simplifying it so that it’s doable but still representing our bigger idea. We learned that holograms or Holography (Study of holograms) can range from actual light distortions from shadows and mirrors so we’re using a mix of both with mirrors and light distortion.

Holograms can replace 3D printers which cost a lot of materials and damage the ecosystem and with the built in speaker enhancer  it can play videos in movies instead of going to the movie theatre to watch something 3D.

Dream:

  • Replace 3d Printers
  • Can save money from going to the theatre
  • Helps 3d modellers create objects easier
  • Minimizes the amount of electronics you need to buy

Deliver:

We were able to come up with a device with a built in speaker enhancer, hologram and light inside it so people can see it inside out:

This is what we hope to make.

Hope you enjoyed!

 

 

 

Grade 9, Socials 9

-BritshGoverningPolicy-

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In socials we’re writing paragraphs of what we would do with our new land after the Seven Year war. This is what I got.

 (Me as a British official, this was a simple 3 minute doodle.)

“As a British official, I realize there are many alternatives to governing Quebec. I have chosen the policy of Isolation to ensure the colony is properly run. I feel it is the most “Passive” way to handle things instead of forcing people to be something they don’t want to or just deport them. If you assimilated them, then it would most likely spark a rebellion which would create another war. In isolation, people would get to live life their way without the pressure of society while also being protected by the government. As I have outlined above, I believe the best policy for governing Quebec is Isolation This will ensure that the colony will remain under British control and provide wealth for our glorious country. “

So that’s what I’d do…

Grade 9, Science 9

-StaticElectricityDiscoveries-

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Hey! So in Science we’ve been learning about Static Electricity and it’s pretty fun coming from someone who’s not that passionate about science.. It’s a simple topic but there are some things to note about it that really surprised me the most:

 –Static electricity hurts (Trust me)

 -Electrons are for the Negatively charge atoms, not the Neutrons (I’ve made this mistake too many times)

  -The metal robs on some buildings are used to ground electricity

 -Socks are great conductors (Don’t ask)

 

It’s very easy to understand with some labs and the one that worked the most for me was our “Car Race” where we balanced a meter stick on something and used static electricity from two objects to rotate the stick. It made me question a lot of things as well as answer things for me. So that’s science so far!

English 9, Grade 9

-BardOnTheBeach/TamingOfTheShrew-

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So in English we were involved in a “Bard on the Beach” in class thing and I really love it. The two instructors were so kind and they really immersed us into the play which I loved so much.

We learned about the play “The Taming of the Shrew” which I already know but I was surprised with how many things I looked over.

=Bad Summary=

These two sisters named Bianca and Katherina lived in Italy with their dad and Bianca was this lovey, dovey, sweet girl who many people wanted to court but their dad won’t let them until Katherina gets married but Katherina was this mean and cruel person. One day this guy was like “Hey I like Bianca” and dressed up as a teacher to teach Bianca and they fell in love but Bianca tells him that Katherina has to get married first before they get together and the guy was all “Okay, I know a guy” and calls his friend over to court her. Now this guy was a jerk which matched up with Katherina’s personality perfectly so he made her married him right away and as a husband he was way way way too mean. He wouldn’t let her eat and sleep until she obeyed him and basically brainwashed her into the perfect wife. At the end turns out Bianca married but Katherina was still a better wife than her the end.  Katherina and her “husband”

(I know it’s a bad summary so don’t shoot me)

So we had to learn the major parts of that play and act out some scenes which again, I loved.

10/10, would bard on the beach again.