Science - Volcanoes

What is a volcano? 

A volcano is an opening in the Earth’s crust through which lava, volcanic ash, and gases escape. Beneath a volcano, liquid magma containing dissolved gases rises through cracks in the Earth’s crust.

How does it produce lava? 

It is created deep beneath Earth’s surface often 100 miles or more underground, where temperatures get hot enough to melt rock. Eventually, some magma makes its way to Earth’s surface and escapes via a volcano eruption. When magma erupts onto Earth’s surface it begins to flow, scientists then call it lava. 

How are volcanoes formed? 

When a tectonic plate collides and goes through the process of subduction, it sets the foundation for a volcano. The overlapping of the tectonic plates causes magma to break through the crust, which is the cause of a volcanic eruption. 

Food Tech - Milkshakes

Today in food tech, was actually fun because we made milkshakes.

I was joined up in a group of four. We all had four different milkshake flavors

to choose from, mint white chocolate, oreo cheesecake, strawberry

shortcake, and firecracker. My group and I decided to make oreo cheesecake. 

All you need to do is have three scoops of cookies n cream ice cream,

a splash of milk, three spoonfuls of cream cheese, and one handful of crushed

oreos for decoration. You will be needing a blending to do this. 

If you see the photo of me on the left, that is what my oreo cheesecake

my group and I made. But if you see the photo on the right, there I

added some strawberries for fun. 

Hope you enjoy your milkshake, because I know I did! 

Social Studies - Understanding Migration Theories

 Social Studies : 

Today in social studies our task was to understand migration theories. We had to understand the different Polynesian migration theories. There is a guy that goes by the name of Thor Heyerdahl who believes that Maoris originally came from South America. He is the man who built a raft called the Kon Tiki. 

Some Maoris believed that they came from a place called Hawaiki.

Others believe that they came from Asia. They had evidence to their theory, one of them being that their language is a lot similar throughout the Pacific.

Some Maoris believe that they came from a place called Hawaiki. There are distinct similarities between Maori languages and culture and others of Polynesia including the Cook Island, Hawai, and Tahiti.

Food Tech - Mac and Cheese

 

Today in food tech, my fellow friend and I made Mac and Cheese with help from Miss Ferguson and Mrs Heka. Before we started we put our bags away and got an apron, and also washed our hands. The first thing we did was, we got the macaroni and put in a pot with water just above it. Then we let that cook. While that was cooking we melted the butter into a saucepan, then we removed it from the heat and mixed in the flour until it smoothed. When we finished mixing the butter with the flour, we returned it to the heat and cooked, stirring until the mixture was frothy. Remove it from the heat and mix in a little milk at a time, stirring after each addition to smooth. Then we return to the heat and cook until the sauce boils and thickens. Mix in the salt and cheese. The last thing we did was, we drained the pasta, shaking the macaroni to remove as much water as possible. Then we dished it out evenly amongst the two of us in a serving dish and let it grill until lightly golden.

Here is what Mac and Cheese looks like.

  

Food Tech - Vegetarian Nachos

Today in food tech, my class and I made vegetarian nachos. 

Ingredients : 

1/2 red onion (finely chopped)

1 red capsicum (finely chopped)

200 g cherry tomato (chopped)

1/4 cup canned corn (drained)

400 g canned kidney beans (drained)

1 cup Grated Cheese

1/2 avocado (chopped)

175 g corn chip

sour cream (*to serve)

Method : 

Preheat the oven.

To make the salsa, place the chopped onion, capsicum and cherry tomatoes into a large bowl. Add the drained kidney beans and corn. Season with salt and pepper, then mix well to combine all ingredients. 

Place the corn chips into the base of 4-6 single-server ovenproof tins or dishes and top with the fresh salsa you’ve just created. Then sprinkle the Bega Farmers’ Tasty Cheese over the top.

Place in the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted. 

Carefully remove the nachos from the oven, then top with the avocado before serving. Add a dollop of sour cream to taste.   

 

Made in Taiwan

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ꜱᴏᴄɪᴀʟ ꜱᴛᴜᴅɪᴇꜱ
ᴍᴀᴅᴇ ɪɴ ᴛᴀɪᴡᴀɴ

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Today in Social Studies our task was to review about what happened in each country Oscar and Nathan visited. We had to watch a film called "Made In Taiwan" about two men finding more about themselves through some DNA results, and sharing it with their parents. Oscar and Nathan had travelled to five different places to share their DNA results with their families and to also talk about their ancestors and where they originated from. They visited Mahia in Aotearoa, Rarotonga, Samoa, Vanuatu & Taiwan.    

Food Tech - Katsu Chicken

Today in food tech during the third and fourth period my class and I with Miss Ferguson and Mrs Heka made Katsu Chicken, a known as Panko Chicken a Japanese dish of fried chicken made with bread crumbs and rice with garnish too (optional). Before we started we grabbed an apron and washed our hands, and got into seven groups of two or three. I worked with two other fellow students in my class. First we started with making the Katsu sauce, then moved on to prepping the chicken to be cooked and lastly, we made salad.

What Katsu Chicken looks like.