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Saturday 4 January 2020

Summer Learning Journey Week 3 Day 3

Ki Ora Everyone for the next few weeks I will be posting blog posts continuously for something that is called the Summer Learning Journey. Today I am doing Week 3 Day 3. I will always put the links under this blurb so that you can go to the sites I had.
Links: NanogirlmoleculesNew Zealand Women of Influence in Innovation and Science Award, The New Zealand Order of MeritChuck Hull3D printerbuildingshereBill HamiltonJohn Britten jet boatHuka Falls JetBritten Motorcycle CompanyChristchurch,
Activity 1. Nanogirl
Michelle Dickinson, AKA “Nanogirl”, is a nanotechnologist. That is an engineer or scientist who works with very small items called “molecules.” Michelle is famous for creating cool shows about science which she performs in schools around New Zealand. When she isn’t performing, she is working as a scientist in her own lab in Auckland. Over the years she has written two books and won many awards including the New Zealand Women of Influence in Innovation and Science Award and The New Zealand Order of Merit for her innovative work. Like Michelle, many people in New Zealand like to create nano-sized (tiny) things. Some people even like to build tiny houses.



One day I might live in a tiny house because they can be really pretty and can hold many things that the name doesn't really state. 



Activity 2.Printing Prosthetics
In 1983 a man named Chuck Hull invented the first 3D printer. A 3D printer follows a design that has been created on a computer. The printer simply ‘prints out’ the design in layers, often using a material like plastic.3D printing has changed the way we are designing and manufacturing (creating) all sorts of things. It is possible to 3D print parts for machines, buildings, and even humans! If you have ever broken an arm and needed a plaster cast you will know that they’re not much fun to wear - especially in summer! Here in New Zealand, a man named Jake Evill has designed a lighter 3D printed plaster cast that is strong, recyclable, waterproof, and ventilated (let’s air in). Check out his design here.
That I learned
1. That some people are born with a disease that gives them no finger or palm (etc.)
That Surprised me 
1.They Give them out for free the cost nothing. 


Bouns Activity.Need for Speed
We have had many inventors here in New Zealand who have created things that have changed the world. Two of these inventors were Bill Hamilton (1899-1978) and John Britten (1950-1995).Bill Hamilton grew up on a farm in the South Island of New Zealand. One of his first inventions was a tow rope to pull skiers up a ski field. His most famous invention, however, is the development of the modern jet boat engine. It allows boats, like the Huka Falls Jet, to travel at lightning speed along rivers. Bill Hamilton invented the jet boat to solve a problem.John Britten, on the other hand, loved to rebuild vehicles, including motorbikes. He set up the Britten Motorcycle Company from his garage in Christchurch, New Zealand. One of his bikes, the V1000, won a number of international races and set a world speed record for going 304km per hour! Wow! Now that is fast…!

The car I drew looks like this I got a little bit of help from my dad tho 


1 comment:

  1. Hi Nici

    Nice work. It would certainly be interesting living in a tiny house, what do you think was the best use for a house like that would be?

    I really like how you have included pictures of your car into your blog, you could also expand upon what you have written so that us readers get to know you even more!

    Keep it up,

    Gabe

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