Filtration

Today in hurumanu 3, for chemistry we did a filtration experiment.

Aim:   To Separate a solution from a precipitate (precipitate is the name for a solid that forms in a liquid during a chemical reaction).

Hypothesis: I think that everything is going to go through the filter

Method:  1. Pour approximately 50mL of copper sulfate solution into a beaker.

2. Add the same volume of sodium carbonate solution. A reaction will happen, you should see a cloudy blue precipitate form. Called copper carbonate. 

3. Watch demo then fold filter paper to fit inside the funnel

4. Place the funnel with the filter paper inside of it, into the mouth of a conical flask. 

5. Stir the mixture in the beaker, then carefully pour it into the funnel. 

6. Observe what happened.

Observations: After following our method we finally got the results and it wasn't what we expected. After pouring the mixture into the funnel, it went through and it came out clear.

In health class, we are discussing about relationships, and weather online relationships is more important or if real life relationship is important. Some people may think that real life relationships is more important than online relationships, and others may think the opposite. I think they are both important as long as it is a healthy relationship, which include good communication, feeling comfortable with that person ( he/she) . And when talking about " relationships" it's not all about romantic relationship. It could be a relationship with your friends, your family or even with your teacher. Online relationship could be a little dangerous because you may consider that person who you are talking to a friend, but that person could totally be someone different, and it is really important to make sure to avoid that kind of situation. Real life relationships is where you can see that person in real life and not behind a screen. In conclusion online relationships and real life relationship are both important as long as they are healthy relationships.

4 Dimensions - HEALTH

In health, we have been learning about the 4 dimensions, which are Taha tinana ( Physical Well being), Taha Wairua ( Spiritual Well being), Taha Whengaro ( Emotional/Mental Well being) & Taha Whanau ( Social Well being).

Taha tinana is your physical well being. Your physical well being is about being active, going outdoors and getting fresh air, and playing sports with a team, or even taking a walk in the park. Not only is Physical well being about keeping fit, it is also about eating healthy, which is eating fresh vegetables and fruit everyday, always remembering to wash them before eating them. And making sure to get enough sleep, so you will be energetic the next day, and physical well being is also about staying hygienic, which is tidying your room, washing your bed sheets and pillow, so it will be a clean space in your bedroom, bathe or shower regularly, washing your hair often, trim your nails,  wash your hands before eating or sanitize, and most importantly is brushing your teeth before sleeping and flossing.

Taha Wairua is spiritual well being, and spiritual is definitely that everyone can connect to, because its not only about being spiritual, which is having your own beliefs or you having to believe in something because your family believes in it, for example being religious, having connections with god, which is what i believe in. Spiritual well being is also about having connections with your culture, maybe learning something from your grandparents or other family members, or having a specific item or valuable jewelry that represents how important your culture is to you. One thing that can also be a part of spiritual well being, is having hopes for the future, or knowing what to do when you leave school, or knowing what is important to you or what you think is important in life, so your making sure your taking the right path to a good future, or it might be spending time with your loved ones, or just living life.

Taha Whengaro is emotional and mental well being, which is one that can connect to the other 3 dimensions.  Taha Whengaro is about being in love or loving someone, which can also mean having a relationship, like boyfriend and girlfriend, not only that but it can mean having an honest, loving, caring  relationship with your friends and family, which is a healthy relationship. An unhealthy relationship is a relationship you have with someone, which you feel uncomfortable, controlled, violent or disrespect, and you feel sad and lonely, and sometimes you feel like you don't know what to do.