Vanadium

Thursday, 9th May 2019

• If I was an element I'd be Vanadium and my symbol is V
• My atomic number is 23 which means I have 23 protons in my nucleus and 23 electrons around my nucleus.
• My melting point is 1,910 °C
• My boiling point is 3,407 °C
• At room temperature (20*c) I will be a solid.
• I was first discovered by Andrés Manuel del Río, New Spain (Mexico), 1801.
• I am found in nature as Magnetite.
• My uses to humans are manufacturing, tools and other moving parts that generate a lot of heat.
• Some interesting things about me are:

- "vanadium" was named after the Scandinavian goddess of beauty and fertility, Vanadís (Freyja).

-It has very colourful oxidation states including purple (+2), green (+3), blue (+4), and yellow (+5).

- One of the first uses of vanadium was in the steel chassis of the 1908 Model T Ford

Critical Literacy 2

Friday 17th May 2019

1. What do the images suggest?
In the Macbeth film, it shows hallucinations of Banquo and people he has killed to imply Macbeth's sanity slowly deteriorating and be grieved by guilt.

2. Why has the author constructed the characters this way?

William Shakespeare might have portrayed the Macbeth characters to suit the role they are given to give significance to the plot.

3. What has been left out of the text?
In the Outsiders film, at the nearing of the end, the scene of where Ponyboy goes through deppression aftermath Jhonny's death has been left out as it is mentioned in the book.

Textile Terms: Pattern Definitions and Container Explanation

Pattern Definitions

1. Nap: the raised hairs or threads on the surface of fabric or suede leather.

2. Contrast:  differences in color, tone, or shape that contribute to the visual effect of a design or image.

3. Knit: make a stitch or row of stitches by interlocking loops of wool or other yarn.

4. Notions: Cloth, Pins, Thread, etc. Used for sewing.

5. Woven: interlace threads so as to form a fabric.

Bodice

6. Bias: A direction diagonal to the weave of a fabric.

7. Plaid: chequered or tartan twilled cloth, typically made of wool.

8. Petite: A clothing size for small women.

9. Grain: A rough surface or texture.

10. Bodice: the close-fitting upper part of a dress, covering the chest and back above the waist.

12. Fusible: Fusible is a type of fiber that will melt when heated. When placed between two pieces of fabric.

13. Interfacing: an extra layer of material or an adhesive stiffener that is applied to the facing of a garment to add support.

14. Lining: A layer of different material covering the inside surface of something. 

15. Yard: A term used to describe any cut length of fabric.

My Container

                                                       

  I decided to design a 

more simple container. Everything is hand-stitched and cut-out, from the patterns to the planning. This was inspired by the ideas I took from the internet.

Critical Literacy

What genre does this text belong to?

• Tragedy

Why are you reading this text?

• It will raise our reading comprehension. Acknowledge facts about Shakespeare's Work- Macbeth. 

What does the author want us to know? 

• Macbeth is all about Conflict, death, revenge, ambition, power, and betrayal. But what Shakespeare wanted us to know is that Witchcraft or unfettered ambition is dangerous. 

Music Appreciation 1

• Name of song and performer

Havana - Camila Cabello

• What instruments are being used?

A mixture of xylophones, maracas, melodica, ukelele, triangles &  bongo drums 

• What do you find interesting about this piece?

In the beginning, the song slowly transcends into a more harmonious tune, with the artists each individually wearing black shades. 

Research: African-American slaves, Harriett Tubman.

Music Appreciation

Thursday 28th February 2019

1. Name the song and performer.

Despacito, played by Peter Bence

2. What instruments are being used?

Acoustic Piano

3. What is something you find interesting about this piece?

Peter Bence plucked the strings of the piano whilst combining it with keys while being simultaneously played, he built the melodies by stepping on the looping pedal.