Genetics - Thinking about cloning

Cloning technology should be used to create clones to staff our armies.

I personally don't agree with this. If you really think about it these people won't be mindless they will still be real breathing people they will still feel and be just as aware of what is going on like us. Although they will never know anything different they will still know that they have been created in place of others. It wouldn't be nice to be born only to fight and die. it would be just the same as us being used for that purpose. These people that would be labelled as clones wouldn't be treated as humans. They would live with the knowledge that they have no family and are purely made to fight for people who genuinely don't care for them.

We should create clones to extract organs from them for people who need them to survive.

This would be morally wrong to create someone only to use them for organs. These people would need to be raised to be adults almost because the organs would need to be the correct fit for the patient because of this these people would only live a short life and would be expected to die at a certain age. this would not only be a horrible life but just imagine how brutal it would be to be created and raised only to be told that you have to die to save someone who you don't know or care for. 

We should use cloning technology to create highly productive plants and animals this could end world hunger 

This to me is a good idea. If we replicate these plants and animals then it could be used to save many people who live in the poorer areas of the world it would make it easier for people to find food and because of production being so easy the prices could drop making life easier for most people who don't have a lot of money.

Cloning technology should be used to replicate a child that is dying of a terminal illness.

I can't even begin to explain how bad of an idea this is. The child who is created may not even have the same personality as the deceased child. there is nothing saying that clones are identical in personality and voice. This would also stop the grieving process for the parents and family. after suffering such a great loss they should focus on recovery not creating a replica of their deceased child.

We should clone endangered animals and bring back to life animals who have become extinct.

This one is debatable because in one case they're just harmless animals but at the same time, these animals could cause harm to our environment although I see the point in cloning the endangered species but bringing animals that have become extinct is probably not the best idea. These animals have become extinct for a reason and they should stay that way.

We should bring back to life famous and influential people from the past.

These people being "brought back" wouldn't even be the same person they would have completely different lifestyles and personalities. Yes maybe if you brought back Einstein he would have a high intelligence but there is nothing saying he would still become a scientist. He could grow up in different circumstances. even if we did bring these people back they would have to start as a baby from square one. They wouldn't be automatic adults. 

Tomorrow, when the war began - Before reading - English

Tomorrow, when the war began - Before reading 

How do you think the story will be written?

Maybe in first person. It could also switch POV. It could be a story told by someone as a memory or real time. It could also be told by an unrelated person (author)

Why do you think the story is entitled as it is?

The story may show a happy teenager trip but it will also show the traumatic experiences they will encounter when a war begins.

Where do you think the story will take place?

Australia. The author is Australian.

What time period do you think the story is set in?

Modern or maybe 2000-2010

How is the cover composed?

There is a warm sunset tone with the silhouette of 3 people with a gun aimed towards an even fainter ferris wheel. There are words (the title). The word tomorrow is larger, when the war began is under that. The shot is taken from further away there is a single piece of barbed wire through the center, maybe it shot through a barbed wire fence.

How is the lighting used?

The lighting is warm, its a sunset. But to me it gives off danger vibes. Paired with the surrounding things it makes me think maybe there is something bad that is going to happen at night.

How is text used?

The text is a main focal point in the cover with the word Tomorrow drawing the most attention. The text is the part that actually confuses me the most because it uses two different types of tense, past and present.

What symbolism is used?

The barbed wire could mean that they are trapped. The ferris wheel could also be there to show their innocence or the fun they used to have together before the war.  

Turning copper coins into Gold

Aim: To turn a copper coin into gold

Equipment:
- Copper coin/copper strip
- Bunsen burner
- Tripod
- Heat mat
- Gauze mat
- Beaker
- Tongs
- Zinc metal
- Zinc nitrate solution

Method:
1. Wash copper coin thoroughly
2. Add fresh strips of zinc metal to the solution. Heat to boil over a bunsen burner.
3. Drop washed copper coin into the solution. Make sure it is touching some on the zinc metal or the reaction won't work.
4. Leave coin in the solution for 5-10 minutes (check back to observe changes)
5. Remove coin with tongs, and hold under running water to wash.
6. Use the tongs to hold the washed coin in the Bunsen flame. Observe the changes.

Result:
Sadly the experiment was ineffective the copper strip remained copper with no change.
Although my experiment was ineffective one group seen a small change.

SEXXY Paragraph - English

In this close up shot Sergent Borman is holding Geel Piet against the wall with a weapon. The close up shows Sergent Borman holding Geel Piet against a wall with a baton on his neck. This shot was needed to show the emotion between the two actors and to put a spotlight on Geel Piet's situation. The emotional impact this has on the audience is supposed to be big, they are supposed to feel sadness or fear for Geel Piet. This scene has a very similar feel to the scene where Geel Piet is almost caught with tobacco and is punished for technically doing nothing as the Sergent has no evidence.

How technology has changed

This slideshow is about how technology has changed and the effect that change has had on the way we live. It describes specific types of technology and the specific effect that it has had on us.

Change in technology slideshow

I love you (Story)

I love you.

I open the large glass door and enter the lobby of the dance studio. After 2 weeks of staying inside my house, it feels odd to be back. I can't hear the usual music coming from the dance studio, Min must not be here. I enter the large room -- with mirrors from floor to ceiling -- and turn on the bright lights. My footsteps echo through the empty room as I make my way towards the sound system --With only one person on my mind -- I start my playlist and begin to dance.
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The first time I saw him was through the glass door. I was mesmerised by him and the way his muscles contracted. It looked like he was floating. He was so graceful, every movement was thought out and executed to immaculate precision.
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After the first encounter in the dance studio, we went to the coffee shop to get to know each other. Even sitting there he became a masterpiece. He never noticed but whenever he looked away I couldn't help but stare at his ethereal beauty, and his smile, it was contagious.
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My first private lesson went better than expected. The feeling of his hands lingered on my body, the way he would teach me, standing so close behind me, guiding my body, it was a trance.
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My heart skipped a beat at the sound of his voice. The low velvet tone sent shivers down my spine.
"Will you go on a date with me?"
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He was captivating. From the moment I opened the door, I couldn't take my eyes off him. The whole night I could feel myself getting more and more lost in his dark amber eyes.
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If I admired him so much then why did I pull away? He was so close, his alluring lips only centimetres away from mine.
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"You're still doing it wrong"
I turn to the glass door.
"Min..."
 It is easy to tell he hasn't been sleeping. His usually vibrant smile is nowhere to be seen.
"Let me show you"
He slowly makes his way towards the sound system. The routine song echoes through the large empty space. It's not long until I feel the familiar warmth of his toned body behind me. The melody plays as we move taking in the feeling of each other as if it was our last moments together. Time stops the moment our eyes met, our faces so close. Even after all this time, his eyes are still like a void that I am forever lost in.
His intoxicating scent pulls me in. His eyes glance down at my lips and he pulls me closer. I can feel his warm breath only inches away from my face. He closes the distance, his soft lips on my cheek send shivers through my nerves making my whole body tremble.
"If you want me to stop, tell me now" He whispers breathily.
I remain silent, not trusting my voice. He moves to the hollow of my temple, leaving an array of kisses down my face.
"or now" His fingertips leave a trail of tingles as they trace my cheekbone. "or now" His lips lingered only centimetres away from mine. "or--" My hands pull at his shirt, his words are lost as our lips connect.
My eyes close as I try to take in the feeling of our lips together. He responds almost immediately pulling me even closer. The kiss started out small but grew bigger, and more intense. My hands move to his neck and tangle in his silky stygian hair. My body has become more alive, every touch amplified. The scent of his cologne makes me dizzy. It feels as if electricity is running through my veins, and fireworks are going off in my stomach.
We pull away still holding each other, our foreheads resting together. We stare into each other's eyes, both of us breathless.
The silence is suffocating.
"I love you"
"I love you too"

Human rights & Slavery 13/04/18

Human Rights

During this term, we learnt about slavery and human rights. We have done a lot of work on Iqbal, we learnt about his story and how him escaping has helped save many other people involved in bonded labour.

Because we looked at a specific case I feel that it helped me understand more. Learning about a specific person makes you really see it in a differently. You become more emotionally involved in a way. Instead of looking at percentages and just seeing the numbers and graphs you see a single young boy who was taken from his family and forced to work for a man who treated him as if he wasn't even human. Because of this, it is easier to understand just how cruel it was. When reading about an individual case you don't just see a number, you see a face and a name and a family.