Science and Technology

• • ●  What role did architecture play in ancient Greece? What are some of the buildings and monuments that stand out to you? The Ancient Greeks were one of the cultures that were important in modern culture. The Acropolis.
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    ●  Who was Archimedes? How did his scientific advancements impact the world? The most important greek mathematician and inventor. His development of inventing and math helped to create modern math and inventing.
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    ●  Which of Archimedes inventions or discoveries do you find most impressive? 
    His discovery of the relation between the surface and volume of a sphere and its circumscribing cylinder.
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    ●  Who was Aristotle? What impact did he have on the world of science?
    He was the first scientist in Ancient Greece. His ideas of science and philosophy helped to shape what we know today.
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    ●  Does it surprise you to learn that ancient Greeks were fairly advanced scientists and architects? Why or why not? It surprises me that the greeks were advanced scientists and architects because, at that point of time they would be at war with the Spartans and I don't think that they would have time.

  
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    ●  In your opinion, what helped the ancient Greeks to become scientists, philosophers, and architects? The fact that all other societies were staring to move in that direction.
    
    
    
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    ●  What kinds of scientific knowledge did the ancient Greeks have?
    They knew that the world was round and that the earth revolved around the sun. 
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    ●  Why do you think some inventions and technologies last longer than others?
    Because they are more commonly used and work perfectly well.
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    ●  If you have previously studied a different ancient civilization, how is Greece
    similar or different in this area? (Describe and explain)
    Ancient Greece was the main founder of modern science and such. Other ancient society's at the time were starting to develop like the greeks but were never as advanced. 
   

Properties of Atoms and Molecules

Atoms and Molecules

-Intro to Chemistry
1. What is Matter?  Anything that has mass and takes up space.
2. Does air have mass?  Yes
3. What do chemists study? What thing are made of, how they react to one another, and how they react to the environment.

-Atoms
1. What is an atom? The building block of life everything is made up of atoms.
2.  What are the three parts of an atom? Electrons, Neutrons, and Protons.
3.  What electrical charge does each part of an atom have? Electrons=Negative Charge, Neutrons= Neutral Charge, Protons=Positive Charge.
4.  What is the nucleus of an atom? the nucleus is the part in the centre with the Neutrons and the

Protons.
5.  What part of the atom determines what type of atom it is? The number of Protons in the Nucleus.
6.  What is a valence electron? the Electrons farthest from the Nucleus.

-Atomic Mass
1.  What are the three particles that make up an atom? protons, neutrons and electrons
2.  What is the atomic number of an atom?  The number of protons in the atom.
3.  What is the atomic mass of an atom?  the protons and neutrons added together.
4.  How can you determine the number of electrons, protons, neutrons in an atom if you are given the atomic number and atomic mass? Take the number on the top of the periodic table of elements that is the amount of Protons  The number of Electrons is equal to the number of Protons so you now know the number of Electrons and Protons. Now take the number of Protons and subtract it from the atomic mass and you have your answer.

-Molecules
1. What is a molecule? A group of Chemically connected atoms.
2. What is a diatomic molecule? When two atoms of the same material combine.
3. What is a compound? When two atoms of different elements combine.

Elements

-Periodic table of elements
1.  How many valence electrons do the elements in each column have?
2.  What four pieces of information are included for each element in any periodic table of the elements? The name, the symbol, the atomic number, and the atomic mass
3.  What do all elements in a column on the periodic table have in common? The number of Electrons.

-Metals
What are the six characteristics of most metals? Silvery Luster on the surface, Solid at room temperature, Malleable, Ductile, Good conductor of electricity, tend to be very reactive.
How many valence electrons do most metals have? Three.
What is a metalloid? A diagonal line of metals.

-Nonmetals
Wat are some common characteristics of nonmetals? They generally  do not have a silvery luster or shiny appearance. they are poor conductors of electricity, at room temperature some nonmetals are solid some are liquid  but most are gasses.
What is the most common state, solid, liquid, or gas, for nonmetal elements? Gas.
Why are halogens very reactive? Because they only need one electron to fill their outer shell.

Why are noble gases very non-reactive? Because they have a full outer of electrons.  

Experiment 

We first soaked half of an egg in toothpaste for three days

Then we put the egg in vinegar for a day.

At the end of the day half of the egg caved in and the other half stayed strong.

-Hydrogen

1. What is the most common element in the universe? Hydrogen.

2. What is the atomic structure of hydrogen? 1

3. What is the atomic number for hydrogen? 1

4. Why is hydrogen sometimes grouped with alkali metals? because hydrogen can give up one electron.

5. Why is hydrogen sometimes grouped with the halogens? Because hydrogen reacts like a halogen.


-Carbon
1.What is the atomic number and atomic structure of carbon? 6, 12.
2.What makes a compound an organic compound? A compound made out of carbon.
3.Name two common forms of carbon. Diamond, and graphite.
4.What is one by product of buying coal? Carbon Dioxide.



-Oxygen
1.What is the atomic structure of oxygen? 16
2.How is ozone different from the oxygen we breath? It filters out radiation from the sun and it is toxic.



-Ionic Bonding
1.What is the main feature in a atom that determines how it will bond with other atoms? The number of valence electrons.
2.What kind of bond is formed when one atom gives up electrons and the other atom takes the electrons from it? An ionic bond.
3.What is electronegativity? The ability of an atom to attract electrons.
4.Why are compounds that are formed when one element takes electrons from another called ionic compounds? Because an ion is formed when electrons are added or taken away.
5.What are some common characteristics of ionic compounds? -different negativities -one has high electronegativity other one has low electronegativity -ionic compounds have high melting points.
6.Which element has a higher electronegativity chlorine or potassium?  chlorine


-Covalent Bonding
1.What is a covalent bond? When atoms have a similar amount of valence electrons and do not give them up but when they bond they share electrons.
2.What are some common characteristics of covalent compounds? They are strong and flexible, they are lightweight, and do not dissolve easily in water.
3.What is the most common covalent compound on earth? Oxygen.


-Metallic Bonding
1.What is the free electron model?  Metals that share electrons on a grand scale.
2.How many valence electrons do metals usually have? 1 2 or 3
3.What are common characteristics of metallic compounds? Metals do not form ionic bonds with other metals.  Metals do not form covalent bonds.


-Mining & Metal Alloys
1.What element is combined with most metals to form metal ore? Oxygen
2.What must be done to metal oxides to obtain pure metal? They must be smelted
3.What is an alloy? A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion.
4.Why are alloys produced? Because alloys are more resilient and easier to work with.


-Crystals
1.What is a Crystal? Solids whose atoms  are arranged in an orderly pattern.
2.How do Crystals form?  Some materials for crystals when the liquid form freezes or becomes a solid.
3.What is an artificial gem?  An artificial gem is a gem that is produced by the same chemicals as a natural gem and are melted and cooled very slowly, sometimes under pressure.
4.Where would you look to find Crystals?  Among rocks and minerals.


-Ceramics
1.  What is a ceramic?  A ceramic is a non organic, non metallic material that is formed by heat.
2.  What are some examples of traditional ceramics?  Pottery, brick, porcelain and glass
3.  What makes ceramics hard?  The clay inside.
4.  What are some advantages of modern ceramics?  They can make article joints in medical procedures, as heat absorbing tiles in the underside of the space shuttle, or for tools.


-Chemical Reactions
1.What is a chemical reaction? A chemical reaction occurs when atomic bonds are formed or broken.
2.What are the initial ingredients in a chemical reaction called? Reactants or Reagents.
3.What are are the resulting substances of a chemical reaction called? Products.




-Chemical Equation
1.What is a chemical equation? A method of describing what happens in a chemical reaction.
2.What are the elements or compounds on the left side of a chemical equation called? The reactant.
3.What are the elements or compounds on the right side of a chemical equation called? The product.


-Catalysts
1.What is a catalyst? It is a substance that speeds up a reaction.
2.How does a catalyst work? It reduces the amount of energy needed in a reaction causing the process  to speed up.
3.What is an inhibitor? A negative catalyst.
4.What is a enzyme? A part of a cell that helps to speed up bodily reactions.

Horse Job

Last Monday I got to go to my Dad's friend's house.  I got to help out with the horses and do things like brush them, feed them and give them treats.  I also got to go on a 45min trail ride.  I think it was a really fun experience and I can't wait to go back again.  My goal is that I will learn to ride well from this experience and that I'll learn how to take care of a horse.

Science Experiment

Experiment #3 Bring Back The Substances

Here’s what you’ll need:

•2 tablespoons of flour

•2 tablespoons of salt

•Clear drinking glass,washed and dried

•Clean spoon

•Hot tap water

•Coffee filter

•Wide-mouthed jar

•Rubber band

•Shallow dish

Instructions

1.  Add the flour and salt into the glass.  Stir well to mix them.
2.  Fill the glass with hot water.  Stir well.  Let the glass sit for 20 min.
3.  Collect a spoonful of water and taste it.  
How does it taste? Very Salty
 What happened to the flour?  It sunk to the bottom
4.  Put the coffee filter.  Hold the sides and attach with an elastic.
5.  Stir the mixture to put back the flour back into suspension.  Pour slowly to allow water to pour through the filter.
6.  Pour some of the liquid into a shallow dish.  Put the dish in a sunny spot.  What do you see once all the water is done.  Salt particles

Hypothesis
The water will evaporate and leave the items that didn't get filtered in the dish.


Conclusion
Salt dissolved into the hot water and when you put it in the coffee filter it filtered out the flour but since the salt was dissolved, it was able to pass through the coffee filter.  When you put the dish out in the sun, the salt particles were able to re-join.

Government, Trade, Conflict & Connections

• ●  What kind of government did they have in ancient Greece? Democracy. Was the government system the same in each of the city-states? No.
  
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  ●  How did democracy develop in Athens/ancient Greece? Athenian democracy developed around the fifth century BC in the Greek city-state (known as a polis) of Athens, comprising the city of Athens and the surrounding territory of Attica, and is the first known democracy in the world In what ways is the democracy of ancient Greece similar to the democracy we have in Canada? In what ways is it different? Same -they both have jury's in court cases
  -had some form of democracy 
  -had different levels of government(the council of 500, the assembly, the court, federal, provincial, municipal)     
• Different -woman were citizens but could not vote
  -only free male citizens could vote
  -council was chosen by lottery
  -laws were voted on
  -no judges or lawyers
  -if council member is not doing a good job they can all choose to exile him for 10 years
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  ●  Who was the head of the government and what kind of power did they have?
  
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  ●  Who did the ancient Greeks trade with? Greece's main exports were olive oil, wine, pottery, and metalwork. Imports included grains and pork from Sicily, Arabia, Egypt, Carthage.
  
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  ●  Why is trade beneficial for countries? Countries trade with each other when, on their own, they do not have the resources, or capacity to satisfy their own needs and wants. By developing and exploiting their domestic scarce resources, countries can produce a surplus, and trade this for the resources they need. Do you think that countries benefit from
  having relationships with one another? Yes Why or why not? Because they could get the resources they can't produce. 
  
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  ●  Who did the ancient Greeks have conflict with? Persia. What caused the conflict? Wanting to be better than the other 
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  ●  Why do you think Greece is known as “the birthplace of Western civilization?”  Athens – Birthplace Of Democracy. The concept of a democratic society, such as the one our country enjoys today, began in the Greek capital some 8,000 years ago. The city of Athens is sometimes referred to as the cradle of Western civilization

Art and Music

• ●  What are some of the unique features of ancient Greek art? Ancient Greek art stands out among other countries for its  naturalistic but idealized depictions of the human body.
  
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  ●  What interests you about ancient Greek art? The bright fun colours and beautiful shapes and textures.
  
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  ●  Why do you think that different cultures develop different styles of art? So that they have a style of art that represents their culture.
  
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  ●  What instruments did ancient Greeks use? Lyre, Kithara,  Aulos, Pan pipes, Hydraulis, Salpinx, Tympanum, Crotala, Koudounia.
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●  Why do you think art and music are important to people throughout time and
history? Because they can use music and art to express themselves. 

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  ●  What sorts of things can be communicated through art and music? Feelings and religions and anything that is happening in your life. 
  
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  ●  Who was Aristophanes? Who was Sophocles? How did they contribute to the
  development of theatre?  Aristophanes was a comic playwright of ancient Athens. Sophocles was one of classical Athens' three great tragic playwrights. The best known of his 123 dramas is Oedipus the King By making the greatest contributions to playwriting.
  
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  ●  Why do you think the ancient Greeks developed theatre as an important art
  form? To honour their God  Dionysus Do you enjoy participating in theatre activities or productions? Yes. 
  
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  ●  How was the theatre of ancient Greek different from the theatre of today? Today’s theatres share many similarities things with the Greek 
  predecessors however they are also very different. There are in fact many differences for example; for example; layout, special effects, seating 
  arrangement, the importance of drama and religion, setting, location 
  and architectural features. 
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  similar or different in this area? The ancient Egyptians wrote on papyrus paper and so did the ancient greeks.  The ancient greeks sculptured and the ancient Egyptians carved.  The ancient greeks used bright colours and the Egyptians used duller colours.  They both used art to tell about themselves and the civilization. 
  

Science Experiment

You will need.
-1 teaspoon baking soda
-1/4 cup of vinegar
-1 jar
-clay
-and a candle

Attach the candle to the bottom of the jar with clay

pour the vinegar into the jar and light the candle

Pour the baking soda in and watch.

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Emily's Birthday Party

On Saturday Emily invited me and Lizzie over for a birthday party.  When I got there, we played with the cats and then we build a giant cardboard RV.  We took a break and made cupcakes, decorated them and then finished our RV.  It's fun to create things with my friends.

Making a cardboard RV

Inside the RV

Cupcakes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Windshield

Ancient Greece-Language

• ●  How did the ancient Greeks write? With ink made of soot and gum, or of the juice of the cuttle-fish And papyrus. What form did their writing take? Phoenician writing system  (Describe and explain)
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• ●  Did ancient Greek have an influence on English? Yes. If so, what was the influence? Many words like Antique, idol, dialogue, geography, grammar, architect, economy, encyclopaedia, telephone, microscope are derived from Greek. 
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• ●  Why do you think civilizations develop forms of writing? To be an educated society. What benefits are there to being able to write things down? To write down important events so they are not forgotten. 
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• ●  What most interests you about ancient Greek writing? The cool sounds that the letters make. Would you want to learn to read and write ancient Greek? Yes. Why or why not? So that I could write in greek and know 3 languages.
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• ●  If you have previously studied a different ancient civilization, how is Greece similar or different in this area? Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt both have interesting symbols and sounds. (Describe and explain) 

Socials #2

For Socials I created a help wanted poster for one of the greek gods.

 To add an authentic effect I wrote it in ancient Greek.

Greek poster

Translation: We Want You
Pay None
Must Be Fire Resistant
I Shoot Lightning Bolts
Zeus Wants A Servent.

Socials #1

In Minecraft I built a giant ancient Greek temple.

Front View

Top View                   

Inside View

Inside View