Hearing Test

Today in science we learned about longitude wave and transverse waves, we also did a hearing test.

Experiment: Hearing Test
Aim: To find out how high the frequency must be for my ears to hear it.
Hypothesis: I thought that my hearing would be really good in the test.
Method: 1. Listen to the sound test
              2. Record my hearing score
Findings: My hearing was really good and I started to hear the sound at 17392 HZ
Conclusion: My hearing was exactly what I thought it would be like and it was better than average, getting 17392 HZ.

BYE!

What Is A Government

Today in Social Studies We did the matrix workshop and I decided to choose the topic "What Is A Government"

What is a Government?

A government is the term used to describe:

• The system of rules used to run a community,
• The people who make and administer those roles.

All around the world different countries and communities have different types of governments. In New Zealand we have a democracy for a government. This means that people vote on which rules we have and which people are responsible for making and administering these rules.

In some countries there is only one person who is in charge and they make all the rules that people are responsible for following. This is a dictatorship.

Some countries even have no government which is called anarchy. This means that people live without any rules but often when there is no government someone will try to step in and take power for themselves.

Questions - either make a copy of this document and save it into your social studies folder or write the questions and answers into your book.

1. Write down any words you have never heard before and find the dictionary definition for them e.g. anarchy.

1a. I know what they mean.

2. Do you think that countries or communities that are bigger (more people) need a more complex government system than smaller ones need?

2a. No because then it will get more confusing?

3. What benefit(s) do you think people gain from being in a group?

3a. They may feel that they don't have as much pressure put on them which takes off stress.

4. How can having a leader or group of leaders help people?

4a. A group of leaders can help because everything won’t be put on one person.

5. Why do you think some countries have or prefer to have no government (anarchy)?

5a. Maybe because they feel as though that everyone can speak freely and have more choice in a decision.

Democracy

Democracy has four different elements (parts) they are:

1. A political system for choosing and replacing the government through free and fair elections.
2. The active participation of the people, as citizens, in politics and civic life.
3. Protection of the human rights of all citizens.
4. A rule of law, in which the laws and procedures apply equally to all citizens.

5 Dictators Of The Past And Present

1. Kim Jong-Un
2. Xi Jinping
3. Vladimir Putin
4. Hun Sen
5. Paul Biya

Eight Countries That Are Still Governed By Dictators

1. Afghanistan
2. Angolia
3. Cameroon
4. Brunei
5. Russia
6. China
7. North Korea
8. Belarus

What Is Burma Also Known As?

The country Burma is also known as Myanmar.

Who Is The Leader Of The Country?

The current leader of Myanmar is Win Myint.

Monarchy

• A Monarchy is a form of government in which a group, generally family representing a dynasty embodies the country's national identity and its head, the monarch (King/Queen) exercises the role of sovereignty. 
• These were very common in ancient times right through to early 20th century.
• Most Monarchs today are nearly all symbolic rather than actual rulers. There are still a few exceptions in Africa and Asia but Great Britain, Netherlands, Sweden and Spain are now governed by the national Parliament.

Theocracy

A Theocracy is a country ruled by a religious elite.  

It is a system of governance composed of religious institutions in which the state and the church are traditionally or constitutionally the same entity. If you are clergy you have the right to govern. 

Examples: The Vatican (Pope), Iran (Supreme leader), Tibetan Government (Dalai Lama), Caliphates and other Islamic States are historically considered theocracies. 

Find these countries and add them to your map. Colour them in differently to Dictators and Monarchs. Add them to your key.

Communism

A theory or system of social organization in which all property owned by the community and each person contributes and receives according to their ability and needs. Can we think of any communist communities in New Zealand? 

1.Where did Communism begin?

Europe, and the first country was Russia

2.Who was the father of communism? 

The father of communism was called Karl Marx

3.What are the main points?
(come up with 3) 

The aim of communism is to set up a better version of society

The goal of communism is to create a stateless, classless society

Karl Marx wrote a book about The Communist Manifesto

My Current Hauora

My Current Hauora

Hi Guys

Today we learned about Whare Tapa Wha and talked about what our well being is like.

Taha Tinana(Physical)

At the moment my physical well being is really good because I'm doing touch after school, and going for runs.

Taha Wairua(Spiritual)

My spiritual well being is good, I believe in god and maybe there's another species out somewhere in the universe.

Taha Whanau(Social)

My social well being is good. It was hard at first because I switched schools but now I'm gaining more friends at this school.

Taha Hinengaro(Mental & Emotional)

My well being in this area is also really good, I’m feeling pretty good at this new school and not much worry about anything(until homework).

What is Whare tapa wha?

Whare tapa wha is the four walls that keep our well being stable and keep it interconnected.

How did I participate in this lesson?

Today in this lesson I participated really well, first we did a game with play doh and then we made a doc about my current well being.

What is my current hauora?

My current hauora is really good in all aspects of whare tapa wha and I dont have much to talk about.

BYE!

Spiritual Well-Being

Hi Guys

This week we had to show one act of kindness to someone. For example, giving someone your lunch when they don't have some or carrying someone's bag when their shoulders hurt.

Spiritual well-being is the values and beliefs that determine the way you live and it's also about your religion, culture, dreams and your goals.

My act of kindness was giving Evan and Tobey a high five yesterday and today.

BYE!