Friday 26 October 2012

How does wind make energy?


WAL about different power sources (where we get power from), and whether they are renewable or non-renewable:

Renewable (will not run out) energy source:
solar (sun)
wind
water
plants/animals (biomass)
geothermal

Non-renewable (will run out) energy source:
oil (petroleum)
coal
natural gas


This is how wind is used to generate (make) power:
 

The process behind wind energy is pretty simple. It starts, of course, with the wind, which is actually a form of solar energy. Wind is caused by the sun’s heating of the atmosphere, the irregularities of the earth's surface and its rotation.

The wind turbine captures that energy through propeller-like blades attached to a rotor, usually atop towers to access faster, less turbulent wind. Turbines can operate at variable or fixed speeds. Most new projects use variable speed as it more efficiently converts wind to electricity.

Friday 19 October 2012

Narrative Story Writing - Lost and Found

WALT write a story with an orientation, problem, solution, and ending, using correct sentences and punctuation






Julie watched the  clouds as they passed by in the blue sky. It was a hot and sunny day, and Julie was playing outside in the backyard with her favourite toys. Julie was 4 years old, she lived with her Mum and Dad. Julie lived on the North-shore.


Mum and Dad decided it was a beautiful day so they decided to go to the park for a picnic. Dad picked up Julie and put her in the back seat while Mum quickly put together a picnic lunch. When Mum finished putting together the picnic lunch she put it in the boot of the car.Then she  hopped in the car and Dad drove to the park.
When they got there Mum and Dad laid out the picnic, then they picked up Julie and sat her down on the picnic mat. Julie started to cry because she wanted to play on the park so Dad puts her on the slide. When Mum and Dad looked away for 10 seconds then looked back, Julie was gone!

They called her name but she never replied. They searched all over the park but she had vanished. After about 3 hours of trying to find her they called the police. The police rushed down to the park.

“Hello my name is Eric, now what's the problem” said the policeman.“My daughter is missing” Mum cried.“Do you have and of her clothing” asked Eric in a deep voice. “Yes here”. Mum passed one of Julie’s T- shirts. Eric took his dog out call Mars (his name is mars because the color of his fur is mars). Mars smelled Julie’s T- shirt, then barked.  He ran into the forest and he found  Julie quickly.“My job is finished here” said Eric. “Nice meeting you Eric” dad replied.Eric took his dog Mars and went onto the next problem.

Julie went home with her Mum and Dad. The next time they  went to the park they would remember to always keep an eye on Julie.