Links: Sir, Isaac Newton, harles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Katherine Freese, Maria Goeppert Mayer, Sau Lan Wu, Stephen Hawking, Ada Lovelace, Katherine Johnson, ‘Hidden Figures.’
Activity 1. Through Careful Observation
There are many incredible people in history who have changed the world. Some have changed what we know about the world and about how it works. We often call these people ‘scientists’ or ‘theorists.’ Famous scientists include Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Katherine Freese, Maria Goeppert Mayer, and Sau Lan Wu.
Each of these scientists came up with a new theory (idea) about how things work. Much of what they discovered came from observing (watching) things closely.
The image I chose
I see Stars and The sky is all swirly. I see waves and the statue of liberty.
Activity 2. Overcoming Adversity
Stephen Hawking (1942-2018) was an English scientist who was interested in studying the origin (beginning) of the universe. When he was just 21 years old, he was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease and, over time, he lost the ability to walk and talk. He needed to use a wheelchair to move around and a computer to help him to talk. The computer made his voice sound a bit funny but, most importantly, it meant he could still communicate with people. Despite his diagnosis, Stephen Hawking lived a long and very productive life. He showed great determination and perseverance because he didn’t let his physical challenges stop him. He didn’t quit. Instead, he ‘overcame the odds’ and achieved a huge amount in his life.
One day my dad decided to by a truck he bought the truck because I said that I could never be a doctor.
He went out at bought a truck because he wanted to prove there was no such thing as can't
He over came this by doing his best to get as much done as he can he is still over coming this challange but he is still working on it.
Bouns Activity.Hidden Figures
He went out at bought a truck because he wanted to prove there was no such thing as can't
He over came this by doing his best to get as much done as he can he is still over coming this challange but he is still working on it.
Bouns Activity.Hidden Figures
Ada Lovelace, born in 1815, is considered to be the ‘first computer programmer’, even though computers had not yet been invented. She was called a computer programmer because she worked out a series of algorithms (instructions) that a machine could use to compute (calculate) difficult maths questions.
Katherine Johnson was another brilliant mathematician who worked with NASA - the North American Space Association. NASA was responsible for sending rockets and people into space. It was Katherine’s job to check all of the calculations that the engineers and astronauts used when designing the spacecraft and flying them into space. In 2016, a movie was made about Katherine Johnson and the other women who worked at NASA during this time. It is called ‘Hidden Figures.’ In the movie, the women had to learn how to do basic coding when NASA started using computers.
Have you ever tried coding?
The Coding app was really good some of the activities got me stumped but I got through them with the help of mum and dad I had a lot of fun on this app and I suggest that many people should use it.
Kia Ora Nici!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation on another epic post for the Summer Learning journey. Coding is really fun, but as you said, it can be very challenging, especially if you haven't done it before. I remember when I first did coding in year 6, I found it super difficult because I didn't know what to do. Do you think you will be coding any more in the future? You did a great job doing this coding.
Next time, do you think you could do a screencastify tutorial about how to do the coding. I think it would make it easier for the viewers that do not know how to code. Because it will inform them on how to code when they try themselves.
I really like how you included various images throughout your post, but I recommend including links to where you got the images from, just so you don't get an copyright claims for plagiarizing (stealing) images.
Also, if you post each individual activity on a different post each time, you will get more points with each post.
I also really like how you included what your Dad did for you to prove that there is no such thing as "can't". That is a very important life lesson for you to learn. What did you learn from what your Dad did?
Congratulations on the epic post, keep up the excellent work
I hope to see a reply or two from you!
Until next time
- Nadia :)
Hey Nici!
ReplyDeleteI'm Natasha - I'm a year 11 at Hornby High and I'm going to be checking out some of your Summer Learning Journey blog posts over the holidays and trying to give you some helpful feeback to improve your posts!
I like the image you chose! That's a painting called 'Starry Night' from a very famous artist named Vincent Van Gogh, very beautiful. You've very cleverly pointed out that you can see swirls - these same swirls and similar patterns can be seen in a lot of Van Gogh's work!
I also love the addition of your experience with your Dad. What an awesome way of teaching such an important lesson! He is 100% right - everything is theoretically impossible, until it is done :)
If you wanted to go a step further with your blog posts, you should think about embedding youtube videos that relate to your posts - this could draw more attention to your blog!
Have you ever watched Hidden Figures? It's an excellent movie I would recommend watching it one day if you haven't already!
Well done Nici, this is a super impressive blog post. Have a great night and I hope to hear from you soon - remember, replying to comments earns you more points!