In the classrooms
BEST
The BEST group had a cooking class where they made the Turkish dish Borek. It is a phyllo pastry dish filled with spinich and feta cheese. Yum!
BEST have also welcomed to the group 2 new Cuckoo Orpington hens, Maggie & Sharna.
Year 9/10 Global Foods
Year 9 & 10 Global Foods is first looking at Australian cuisine and whilst we have prepared old favourites like the mighty meat pie and lamingtons we are now going 'bush' and making campfire damper and billy tea.
Students enjoyed the hands on task and ruggedness of todays cook outside in the fresh air ( and yes we got a permit from the CFA!!)
Year 10 Humanities
Year 10 Humanities are currently studying a geography unit on environmental change and management, with a focus on the Murray Darling Basin. We have learnt that wetlands are important ecosystems that reduce the impact of floods, absorb pollutants and improve water quality. Wetlands also provide habitat for many animals and plants that are not found anywhere else. This week, we are creating our own mini wetlands so that we can see first-hand the impact that they have on improving water quality. Thank you to Ms Kilmartin for organising all the materials for the Baimbridge mini wetlands.
What did you learn from the introduction video?
I was informed that wetlands are lands which contain a lot of groundwater. Their purpose includes absorbance and filtration of water and are created through flooding and periods of heavy rain. Many unique animals live in wetland areas.
What was the aim of creating our own wetland?
Our aim was to experience the workings of a wetland. We were able to understand how the wetlands can filtrate water.
What steps did you take?
We began by filling the drinking end of the bottle with grass clippings. We then layered course sand across the bottom before another layer of fine sand was added. A pile of rocks was added to the base of the bottle, before water was poured through the rocks. This showed us how much groundwater can be contained in a wetland. We then placed the bottle on an angle and added dirty water (water mixed with soil).
What happened when you poured the dirty water in? Is this what you expected?
Once the dirty water went through the grass clippings the water was clearer – this was due to the fact that the dirt was collected by the grass; this is what I expected.
What worked well? What would you recommend to others doing this experiment?
The amount of each material was well balanced, so was the amount of water (3/4 of a cup). I recommend that others try tilting the bottle so that it is almost vertical to fill it, so that more water enters the neck of the bottle.
Ella Warnock, 10A
Year 10 English
In Year 10 English we have been practicing using doodle notes to improve engagement our with texts. We have also been learning to use persuasive and emotive language. At first, we struggled to grasp the concept of doodle notes, as they are a bit abstract, but we are practicing using different types of texts to get better at it. We have also been watching some TED talks to learn how best to speak to an audience.
