Personal Blog

On Monday, we took a walk through Hartland and looked for spots where we could put security cameras.   We have been learning about having security, but not invading.  That is why we did that walk.  We also have been learning about Libya.  We did a group project to help us learn about Google docs, but we also learned about things that happened in Libya.  We also had another project due this week.  For this project, we had to research internet and technology laws in the US.  Then we had to look through the Constitution and find an amendment that we thought applied to the internet.  The presentations were supposed to give us ideas for a Libyan Constitution we will be making.  Another thing we learned this week was how to make an APA reference page.  We also learned about measurement and the tools in the science lab.  In art class, we have been working on a drawing by making a grid on the picture.  On Tuesday, we had a "College and Career Readiness" presentation.  In that presentation we learned about careers that will be available when we get to the age where we will be ready for work.  

This week we did a lot, and I learned about security, references, Libya, Google docs, and US laws about technology. 

Career Presentation

     "College and Career Readiness" means that I am informed about different jobs and the learning tactics for college.  We have used 21st Century skills in the Academy when we work with computers and doing different activities and projects along with our work.
     I want to become a teacher, or any job that involves working with kids. Teaching was number one for the most predicted available jobs by the time I would be working.  That is a good thing for me if I would want to do that job.  Some skills I would need for teaching are being creative/innovative, being a good leader, having good communication/collaboration, having dedication, and probably being good with technology since that is becoming a big part of our lives.  I think that being a teacher would be fun, and I look forward to learning more about the job.

Measurement Practice Questions

1. Accuracy is how close the measurements are to the correct value.  Precision is how close each measurements are to each other.
2. An electronic balance is precise and accurate, but a triple beam balance is precise and not accurate.
3. A significant digit is all non-zero digits.
4. According to my data, there would be 1,999.273 grams in 2 Liters.
Summary:
I did not know how to find a volume of an object.  I learned that to do that, you need to fill a graduated cylinder with water and put the object in.  However many milliliters the water rose is the volume.  I also learned about a significant digit and the difference between precise and accuracy.  I learned that it is very important to be as precise as possible.

Achieve 3000: "How does the iPad stack up?" Response

iPads and laptops and netbooks have many differences and similarities.  Some things about the iPad are better than some things on a netbook or laptop and vice-versa, but I think that a laptop or a netbook would be more beneficial for our academy.  First of all, on a laptop or a netbook, you have the ability to print and save things on a flash drive.  With that, you could work on those documents on another computer.  On a iPad, you don't have the ability to save on a flash drive and work on a different computer.  Another reason why I think using a laptop would be more efficient is because most people know how to use them, and for some, it would be hard to learn how to use an iPad.  Also, iPads are more expensive than most netbooks or laptops.  Overall, I think it depends on the user whether they prefer something like a laptop or netbook, or something like an iPad.  Everyone probably has different thoughts.  

Challenge Course

On Thursday, when we did the challenge course, I had so much fun.  The challenge course was a great way to build teamwork.  I thought our class did a good job working together in groups.  First of all, this activity helped me learn peoples names I didn't know.  It was nice that when people were climbing, other kids in the class were cheering each other on giving them courage to keep going.  I learned that teamwork is very important.

Room Design

I really enjoyed this designing the room project. I think we did this project so we could practice our art skills by making a diagram, on the computer or by hand, measuring the length of different objects, practice debating skills, and to design our room the way we wanted to. This project taught me that it was important to listen to others to make the project the best it can be. I also learned how to use a new program that may be helpful for me in the future, Google Sketch Up. Doing this project in a group helped me learn the right people to work with. This project was very helpful in many ways.