Tina's Blog

Humans did evolve from primates.  We were all evolved from apes. Human was evolved from apes because throughout their lives they develop new thing as they try new things, therefore, the brains get bigger. Back then, in the time of the apes, their jaws were very big because they only know how to eat meat and hard food. As they develop their teeth gets smaller and smoother because they learn to eat cook hard foods into softer ones. They also started walking so their backs got straighter

This is a recording of my voice reciting my own poem:

 

Why?

What are you doing?

Having fun without me, huh?

You are totally out of your mind.

Problem/Question:

How does different size of sediment

affect water drainage?

Hypothesis:

If  the size of the sediment is different,

then the water will drain at an different time.

I think gravel will drain down the fastest,

because there will be gaps in between and water will drain through the gaps easier.

Variables:

Method of Management and/or Measurement

Independent (Manipulated)Variable: Soil, sand, gravel ——————————————–50g of each type of sediment
Dependent (Responding)Variable: Amount of drainage—————————————————–Measure in mL
Controlled (Constant) Variable: 
1. Amount of water ———————————————————————————————50mL per Graduated Cylinder

2. Amount of sediment—————————————————————————————–50g of each sediment in a cup

3. Water type—————————————————————————————————————Tap water

Materials List:

Include a detailed list of materials (including quantities) needed to carry out the experiment.

Resources Quantity                       Resources Quantity
1.)  Gravel —————————————50g

2.) Sand—————————————–50g

3.)  Soil——————————————50g

4.) Filter—————————————–3pcs

5.) Water (per G.C)—————————–50ml

6.) Graduated Cylinder————————-3pcs

7.) Funnel—————————————3pcs

8.) Beaker (100ml)—————————–1

9.) Stopwatch———————————–3

Procedure:

Include an easy-to-follow, step-by-step, set of instructions repeating the experiment.

1.  Prepare three graduated cylinder, three filter, and three funnel.

2. Take three different types of sediment and pour it into the filter on the funnel.

3. Then pour 50ml of water into each graduated cylinder

4. Use a stopwatch to time 10 minutes

5. Then take the funnel out and record the result

Data:

                                                    Independent Variable              Dependent Variable
Manipulated Value #1:  Gravel———————————–39ml
Manipulated Value #2:  Sand————————————21.5ml

Manipulated Value #3:  Soil————————————10ml

Graph

Conclusion:

Connect to the Hypothesis – Was it supported or rejected?

Make a concluding statement related to the Problem – Use data to support the statement.

Explain the Data – Provide reasons why the data is what it is and how it connects.

My hypothesis was supported because when the result was was out, gravel collected the most water out of all. Gravel collected 39ml while the others only collected 21.5 and 10ml. I think that the gravel let the water drain down faster because when you pour the gravel in, there would be little gaps left in between the gravels and so that the water can easily drain through

Evaluation:

If we had to these experiments again, I think we should improve on working on time, for example, when we were about to pour the the water in, someone should say “1, 2, 3, GO!” so we can all start together but in this experiment our time was a little off. Also we should improve on working faster so we can have a lot done before time is up. I think we did really good on not touching and effecting the drainage, even though one of my teammates did touch it, she did not just do it for one, she did it to every graduated cylinder

Now in humanities class we are learning about poetry and we were making Haiku Poems and here are some of mine:

Little Bud                                            

The cute little bud

Starting to bloom in the sun

Forming true colors

 

Rainbow

Up high in the sky

The rainbow shining brightly

Like a piece of art

Overview:

In science we had a project which we were supposed to build a Distillation Apparatus using only materials our teachers allow us to. We had a amount of money (fake) to buy only the materials needed during the experiment. Our goal was to make the cheapest and most water distilled during the experiment.

Building and Arguments:

While we were building the Apparatus, our group had some consequences. Though I was the tech ninja, I can tell and hear my groups arguing. One of the argument was that one member bought plastic warp and that is something that we didn’t need and another person ruin it. So then, our group decided to buy a aluminum foil but the person bought another plastic warp so our group didn’t want to waste it so they had to stuck it somewhere.

 

Experiment Time!

The time is up and we had to start. We opened the heater to the max and watched it boil. We waited and waited. We saw steam comming up but it was getting away  and nothing came down only 1 drop of water a it equals to 0.8mL which our teacher let us make it to 1mL. Also looking at other groups, it made me feel like we were the worst group, the group with only 1mL of water.

In our ITC class we are writing a adventure story, me and my partners wrote a story about 2 couples that were lost in the middle of the mountain. And in humanities we were to make a video to make people want to read our story

Video:

Our video might be confusing, but we tried or best:

Lost in the Middle of Nowhere

Story:

“Rrriiiinnggg” the school bell was ringing. Ashley and Pauline got out from class.

“It’s Summer, why don’t we go climb the mountains, you and I?” asked Ashley.

Pauline replied, “Yeah sure, do you want to invite our boyfriends too?”

“Sweet!! I LOVE THAT!”

When Ashley and Pauline, talked to their boyfriends, they agreed. So, when they met at the mall, then they went straight to climb the Ranost mountain adventure. When they arrived at the mountain, to check that they were ready, they had to get their stuff, such as, axes, ropes, crampons, belts, tents, and helmets. When they’re halfway on the mountain,  they decided to sleep because it was getting dark. They made a fire and set up their tents.

The next morning, when Isaiah, Pauline’s boyfriend woke up, he knew they were lost,  they didn’t even bring a map or GPS. He instantly woke the others up, “We’re lost! Come on, let’s start packing and go down the mountain.”  They didn’t know where to go, so they decided to split up into groups.

When Pauline and Isaiah walked on the right path, Ashley and Ashton went on the left. Because both couples wanted to know which way to go down. When Ashley and Ashton was looking for the right path, they saw a forest from above the mountain so they knew that was it. So they wanted to find Pauline and Isaiah to tell them that they thought they found the way.

When Pauline and Isiah was on the right side of the mountain, they had thought that it was the way out too. When they were finding the way they wanted to find the others, so when Pauline and Isaiah tried to find the other couple they just went straight down to the mountain’s path, and turned left, and found the Ashley and Ashton.

So, at the end both couples met. And Pauline and Isaiah said we found the way! And the other couple said no, and both couple explained that the right path is the way while Ashley and Ashton said no. When the argument had gone too far, Pauline and Isaiah had to do something about it. They thought if they just let Ashton and Ashley go their own way to the left, the argument would end.

When Ashton and Ashley had gone to the left path, Pauline and Isaiah went to the right path. Then all of a sudden, Pauline heard Ashley shouting and told Isaiah, when they went to saw what was going on, the left path they went was the dead end, not the path that was left that when they were searching for. They saw Ashton falling on the dead end. When Pauline and Isaiah had went to help. It was too late and saw both couples dead. They figured out that Ashley was pulling Ashton up but then a rock from above had fallen and hit Ashley’s head.

Not long before they heard the helicopter coming for them. When the helicopter had saw them, it got down the mountain and rescued them. Especially the dead couple, while Pauline and Isaiah was crying that they had lost their best friends. They knew they had to tell their parents too. When they got back to their home, they went directly to Aston’s house and told Ashton’s parents. Ashton’s parents got shocked and couldn’t believed it at first. After that they went to Ashley’s home, to tell Ashley’s parents, and it was the same reaction. Both of Ashton and Ashley’s parents cried. And they did not lived happily ever after!

By Tina, Jarynth, and Hayeon

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In this story I’m very proud of the way we ordered the plots of the story, the ideas we thought about them getting seperated into two, and how they got recused.

Life around here at SSIS is very fascinating. We have great teachers, they are benevolent and are very friendly. In middle and high school, there are 8 subjects in total. Each day, there are 4 subjects. Some of our subjects are: World languages (Spanish, Mandarin and ESL), Math and Exploratories (Dance, Music, Drama, and Art). We also have Humanities (daily), Integrated Technology, Science and Sports (Health, Swimming and PE). Since we have a lot of subjects, some teachers teach for more than one.

Teachers in SSIS are remarkable and talented in many ways. When teaching ,they try to encourage students to learn by making the lessons fun and exciting. As, the teachers are highly educated, they have attended a variety of excellent universities and colleges. Since they have also taught in other schools, the teachers have a wide range of experience. Overall SSIS teachers are thoughtful and considerate.

Ms.Bucher (Humanities)
What is your style of teaching?
I want them to be comfortable and to push themselves both academically and creatively.
How many years have you been in SSIS?
2 years
What school were you in before you moved here?
I was at Sussex School in Montana,US
What do like about teaching?
It is fun to be around students.
How do you grade students?
When I grade students I use a rubric and I don’t want to have any surprises. Furthermore I also want them to understand why they get the grade.
What are your interests?
I love to read, write, travel, and cook.

Mr. Johnston (Science)
What is your style of teaching?
I usually teach by using rockstar productions.
How many years have you been in SSIS?
This is my 7th year.
What school were you in before you moved here?
I was at Lanna International School
What do like about teaching?
Everything, from working with fun people to learning new things and new technology.
How do you grade students?
I grade them by how they do their Independent Practices, Labs, Quizzes and Summative Labs.
What are your interests?
I like to Scuba Dive, play golf, and basketball.

Mr. Post (Humanities and Math)
What is your style of teaching?
I teach by giving options for students to work on challenges that match their skill and interest level. I try to create a safe and supportive learning environment, where it is more important to take responsible risks than to be perfect. I like for students to be involved in meaningful projects as much as possible.
How many years have you been in SSIS?
This is my first year at SSIS.
What school were you in before you moved here?
I was at Carol Morgan School, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
What do you like about teaching?
I like to be creative, and get to work with different people
How do you grade students?
I grade them with a combo of students self-assessment, rubrics, and opportunities to show improvements.
What are your interests?
My interests are biking, tennis, environmental protection, and tech education integration.

Mr. Appino (Technology)
What is your style of teaching?
I teach by project-based learning.
How many years have you been in SSIS?
I’ve been in SSIS for 7 years.
What school were you in before you moved here?
I was in China, Guangzhou, PZIC.
What do you like about teaching?
I like the students energy, enthusiasm, and ideas.
How do you grade students?
I grade the students with rubrics.
What are your interests?
I like having tea, learning new technology, traveling, reading, and playing games.

Please read interviews with more of our wonderful teachers HERE.

 

In Integrated technology (IT) we were suppose to play a game called “fantastic contraption” and reflect on it:

The first few levels were not that hard but when you get to about level 5-6 it gets harder, because you’ll have to make the machine more different. So, I think that the most challenging is when making the machine, because it has to work or else you can’t win. It is also confusing when using the 2 connectors, because I don’t know what the difference is.

I enjoyed looking at the screen when I am about to win. But, that isn’t a good answer, so I also, at the same time liked to create the machine, because you get to test out different things.

From playing this game, I learned that you have to watch how and why your machine doesn’t work. For example,  you need to fix the wheel or that it is too short.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Over the break, we finally got a new oven. Our oven broke long ago and my mom never even thought of buying a new one until 2012. We were so excited that we used it so often. One day we decided to make a plain and simple cake. My mom has a recipe from before so she didn’t look online. She tells me the recipe for me while I do as I was told.                                                                                                                     (Image From Milena)

• Materials needed:                                                                     
• a few bowls (for containing)
• mixing machine
• cake tin
• Spatula
• mixing bowl tin (maybe 2)
• egg separator

Ingredient- (servings for 7-9)

• 10 eggs
• 300g of sugar
• 250g of flour
• baking powder

First, you need to crack 10 egg, but use the separator to separate the yolk from the white (Tip: crack the egg in a small bowl first to make sure the egg isn’t rotten, or else it will ruin the cake) Put the white into a mixing bowl. Then, using a mixing machine, beat the egg until it is fluffy. Next you put about half of the 300g sugar into the mixing bowl and mix it. When that is done, pour the rest of the sugar into the yolk bowl and stir until it is even. Pour the egg yolk into the mixing bowl and beat it together with the white and sugar. After that, you need to pour the 250g flour and baking powder into the bowl (pour both slowly) and make it well combined. Last, pour everything that is in the mixing bowl into the cake tin and put it in the oven with the heat of around 170 Celsius and from both up and down. Bake for about 30 Min’s, when it is finished use a chopstick and poke in the middle of the cake. Then, lift the chopstick up and see if there is something sticking on the chopstick, if there is, that mean the cake is still a little not cooked. The easiest cake to bake is plain cakes, it is so easy that you can finish in less than one hour.

In science we were doing an experiment about which medal heats up faster. Here is our data:

During this experiment I learned that some medal heat faster than other medals. As you can see, on the chart it shows that the medal Sung Bin is looking and controling heated up more than the other and the medal that Dan Dan and I were controling was about the same.