Mythology 2.0 Reflection

Ok. Everyone nowadays uses electronics and computers, but how about the Greeks? What would they do with computers and electronics? Well, that is what we are trying to find out. If they had technology and used 21st century talk, what they do, say, and how would they use it? Now, using Fakebook, we have found the answer.

I tried this software that imitates Facebook, and hand picked one of my favourite myths: Jason and the Golden Fleece. It is a story that is about the Argonauts, a group of talented people, lead by Jason, going to search for the Golden Fleece. I chose the Fakebook page to be from Jason’s perspective as he was the main character and the leader of the Argonauts. I also chose Jason because most of the turning points in the story affect and change him, and his personal feelings can be put on the page. The Fakebook page shows how he progresses through the times and changes.

I think that the story made me realize how brave and courageous Jason is in the story, and an in-depth idea of how the main characters felt throughout the story. I also used the features of Fakebook to show what Jason would feel and do with technology. I thought that I learnt a lot about the main character through this way of learning, and I hope you will too by reading my Fakebook!

Link: http://www.classtools.net/FB/1786-GursVt

The SugarPact

As a part of our ratio unit we investigated the ratio of sugar in a variety of sodas. We were pretty alarmed at how high the sugar content was so we investigated some of the harmful effects of consuming too much sugar. This lead to us working in teams to create a math based video that presents a recommendation of what the government could do in order to reduce soda consumption in Singapore.

What I learned from the video is how much soda impacts us, and how important it is to regulate the amount you sugar you eat and consume in a day. I also learned in a group that collaboration and teamwork is really important as you can't really get work done if you don't collaborate and work well. The most enjoyable thing that I did in this project was the filming, as I could have a laugh and make some jokes in the filming process. Learning and applying math through these type of projects is very useful as it is memorable and a great experience.

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Global Water Crisis

A video on protists.


Three important facts that I saw about the water crisis is:

1. Changes in food habits may reduce the problem, as different types of food use up more water than others.
2. 3900 children die every day from water borne diseases.
3. 1.1 billion people live without clean drinking water.

I saw from today's samples under the microscope that how many protists could be in a drop of water, and how contaminated water would be in other countries that have to drink from unclear water. In the above fact you can see how sick these protists make humans!

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