dissection of the heart science

What were we learning? 

we were learning to dissect the heart and see all the mussels, arteries, veins, heartstrings and valves and how they work. Also, we were learning about how they work in the body and how the heart transports the blood around the body.

why where we dissecting a heart?

To see the inner workings of the heart and examine it. And because we were learning about the circulatory system.

what were the parts of there heart? and what parts did we see 

the parts in the heart are veins, arteries, atrium, ventricles, septum, valves, heartstrings. 

The parts that we saw where veins, arteries, ventricle, septum, a random blood clot.

did we enjoy the dissection? 

it was ok but maybe the heart should be more washed because while we were doing the dissection the heart smelt terrible and when we were cutting it blood would often come out.

coraline film study themes

Theme Guide "looks can be deceiving" 

Using the sexxxy paragraph writing 

"looks can be deceiving" things aren't always how they seem.

Statement - In the film caroline themes, are used effectively throughout the film.

Example - 1. The world looks happy and nice, clean and tidy. But actually, it's just a web to catch Coraline. 2. The world seems large but only really consists of the house, forest and a bit of land around the premise.  

Explanation - This makes the audience feel safe and happy. with the world seeming perfect who wouldn't want to stay. but at the same time, the button eyes are very off-putting.

Explanation - through out the start of the movie we see the house warmly lit with warm reds and yellows making a happy and welcoming scene to be in. however, as the movie goes on the scenes get darker with the progression of the story and the unravelling patience of other mother.

My link - this reminds the viewer of the start of the movie where in contrast to the near ending of the movie, the house is very poorly lit with dark colours as the house is falling apart, the house is very warmly lit and is a nice and happy place to be with 'other mother'. 

film study 2. Impacts of angles, movements and shots

Film study 2. Impacts of angles, movements and shots.

High angle - makes the character 'Other Wybie' look small, week and vulnerable.

POV - Other mothers dominant and powerful.

Medium shot- gives us some ideas of background but not fully.

The audience feels - powerful we are looking down on wybie through Other mothers POV.

-sad/ worried for wybie he looks small, sad and innocent 

-the first character in the 'other world' to be sad would suggest something is not right.

Directors purpose - make us feel sorry for wybie

- makes the audience think that maybe the other mother isn't so nice foreshadowing.

In the shot with the other wybie and the other mother, high angle shots are used effectively to show the theme 'looks can be deceiving'. 

This is demonstrated thought a high angle shot from the point of view of another mother. she is looking down the front porch steps at a scared other wybie. this makes the audience feel sorry for wybie and to make the other mother seem all-powerful.

The propose of this scene was to make the audience think that maybe the 'other mother' isn't so nice after all. Combined with the use of lighting, wybie is in a warm light but is surrounded by darkness, the director has created an atmosphere of caution, something is not right. this reminds the viewer of a later scene caroline is looking up to the other mother in horror as she throws her into a magical portal to a locked room. This shows that 'look can be deceiving' because the other mother sent nice like we thought.

Low angle dutch tilt hiding behind something- gives off the feeling of being watched while not knowing,

caroline is unknowing, of her situation.

low angle dutch tilt with something on the way of the viewer to show that the doll is hiding, with caroline in the background looking for it. 

who does it make the viewer feel?  It makes the viewer feel like they are spying on caroline.

  

 

arthritis

What are the causes of arthritis?

Most forms of arthritis are thought to be caused by a fault in the immune system that causes the body to attack its own tissues in the joints. This may be inherited genetically.

Can everyone get arthritis? who is most likely to get arthritic?

The chance of developing the disease increases with age. Most people over age 60 have osteoarthritis to some degree, but its severity varies. Even people in their 20s and 30s can get osteoarthritis, although there is often an underlying reason, such as joint injury or repetitive joint stress from overuse.

What are the two most common types of arthritis?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful, degenerative joint disease that often involves the hips, knees, neck, lower back, or small joints of the hands. OA usually develops in joints that are injured by repeated overuse from performing a particular task or playing a favourite sport or from carrying around excess body weight. Eventually this injury or repeated impact thins or wears away the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones in the joint. As a result, the bones rub together, causing a grating sensation. Joint flexibility is reduced, bony spurs develop, and the joint swells. Usually, the first symptom of OA is pain that worsens following exercise or immobility.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease that usually involves various joints in the fingers, thumbs, wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees, feet, and ankles. An autoimmune disease is one in which the body releases enzymes that attack its own healthy tissues. In RA, these enzymes destroy the linings of joints. This causes pain, swelling, stiffness, malformation, and reduced movement and function. People with RA also may have systemic symptoms, such as fatigue, fever, weight loss, eye inflammation, anaemia, subcutaneous nodules (bumps under the skin), or pleurisy (a lung inflammation).

what are ways to prevent arthritis?

Eat fish

Certain fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a healthy polyunsaturated fat. Omega-3s have a number of health benefits, and they can reduce inflammation in the body.

A study in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases found that women who eat fish regularly may be at lower risk for rheumatoid arthritis. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends eating fish high in omega-3s — like salmon, trout, mackerel, and sardines — twice a week. Fish caught in the wild is usually recommended over farmed fish.

Control your weight

Your knees have to support your body weight. Being overweight or obese can take a real toll on them. If you’re just 10 pounds overweight, the force on your knee as you take each step increases by 30 to 60 pounds, according to Johns Hopkins.

Overweight women are almost four times more likely to get knee osteoarthritis than women of a healthy weight. Diet and exercise can help bring your weight into a healthier range.

Exercise

Exercise not only takes the stress of excess weight off your joints but also strengthens the muscles around the joints. This stabilizes them and can protect them from added wear and tear.

To maximize the benefits of your exercise program, alternate aerobic activities such as walking or swimming with strengthening exercises. Also, add in some stretching to maintain your flexibility and range of motion.

Avoid injury

Over time, your joints can start to wear out. But when you injure your joints — for example, while playing sports or due to an accident — you can damage the cartilage and cause it to wear out more quickly.

To avoid injury, always use the proper safety equipment while playing sports, and learn the correct exercise techniques.

Protect your joints

Using the right techniques when sitting, working, and lifting can help protect joints from every day strains. For example, lift with your knees and hips — not your back — when picking up objects.

Carry items close to your body so you don’t put too much strain on your wrists. If you have to sit for long periods of time at work, make sure that your back, legs, and arms are well supported.

See your doctor

If you do start to develop arthritis, see your doctor or a rheumatologist. The damage from arthritis is usually progressive, meaning the longer you wait to seek treatment, the more destruction can occur to the joint.

Your doctor may be able to suggest treatments or lifestyle interventions that can slow the progress of your arthritis and preserve your mobility.

how is it treated?

Treatment of arthritis generally includes rest, occupational or physical therapy, exercise, drugs, and sometimes surgery to correct joint damage. Treatments for osteoarthritis generally can help relieve pain and stiffness, but the disease may continue to progress.

film study

looks can be deceiving

- things aren't always how they seem.

Example 1: The beldam/ The other mother.

- she started off as good/kind but is revelled to be an evil soul-devouring metal spider demon.

- shows theme because the other mother changes gradually over time so that Coraline and audience don't notice.  

- important to the story because helps the audience understand corallines choice when she realises that having everything perfect won't make her happy.

Example 2: The Otherworld vs the Real-world.

- The otherworldly is a perfect web/trap to trap Coraline, whereas the real world is boring but safe.

- shows theme because even though the other world seems better in every way, the real world is actually better/safer because it isn't a trap. 

-important to help the advance understand why caroline goes back to the real world 

s,e,x,x,x,y paragraph

Statement - in caroline, themes and ideas are used effectively.

Evidence- for instance, the theme 'looks can be deceiving'  is shown through the character of the other mother. the other mother started kind but is revealed to be a soul-devouring demon spider. 

eXplanation (audience) - this makes the audience feel that we shouldn't trust things or people that seem perfect at first glance. 

eXplanation (director) - this was done to make the advance feel weary or develop a science of caution towards new situations.

eXplanation (compare) - coinciding with this is the use of colour to show the other mother is becoming eviler. at the start, she is surrounded by warm colours that make us feel safe, but by the end of it, it is dark with neon greens which makes her seem dangerous. 

Your link - this theme is also shown through the changes in the other world as it is revealed to be spider web disguise to trap caroline. 

speed stacking

last week we did 3-3-3 cup stacking where you have 3 stacks of 3 cups where you have to stack them from one end to another and you have to go back the beginning to restack them into a stack of cups.

today we did 3-6-3 where you use 12 cups to stack a cup formation of six with two on either side of the pyramid of 6 it was very hard grabbing 3 in one hand 2 in the other and leaving one on the ground.

Muscles and Joints

we made a hand out of paper, straws and string mimicking the 

Muscles and Joints in the human body.

The muscles in the our lower arm contract to move the phalanges or the bones on the hand they are connected to the bones in the finger by tendons. The bones are held MMS apart by ligaments and cushioned by synovial fluid and cartilage, the name on this gap is called a joint.

Philippines independence day

Philippines Independence day 

Magandang Umaga, this week we are learning about the Philippines Independence day.

The Philippines Independence Day is on Friday, 12 June 2020 

This is the flag of the Philippines. 

The Philippines Independence day is a national holiday. This date represents one of the most significant dates in Philippine's history is Independence Day because it marks the nation's independence from the Spanish rule on June 12, 1898. Filipinos celebrate it annually on June 12.

what do they do as a celebration? well, Independence Day is a day when many people, including government officials, employees, and students, participate in nationwide parades. However, the main highlight is the police and military parade in Manila headed by the country's incumbent president, followed by a speech and a 21-gun salute.

• ADOBO. Adobo has long been regarded by many as the country's unofficial national dish. 
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• BEEF TAPA. Tapa involves curing or drying meat with salt and various spices, similar to beef jerky. 
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• LECHON. 
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• SISIG.
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• KARE-KARE.
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People celebrating Independence day.