Are humans to blame for certain animal extinctions?- ESSAY

Are humans to blame for certain animal extinctions? I believe that humans caused a lot of animals to go extinct for example there is the thylacine ( Tasmanian tiger). The full reason for then going extinct is unknown but part of their extinction was because humans hunted them because they were eating livestock. So basically we hunted them to extinction. The last known living thylacine lived in Hobart zoo for 3 years after being captured from the wild, it died on the 7th of September 1936. The thylacine is a great example of how humans drove them to extinction way before the technology we have now.


To be exact, humanity has wiped out about 60% of animal populations since 1970. What animals have gone extinct because of us you may be thinking? Well, there is the Thylacine, the Pinta Giant Tortise, New Zealand's South Island Kokako, The Dodo, Moa and many more. These extinctions are a result of potching/ hunting, loss of habitat and global warming. If we continue to hunt endangered animals for trophies and food, then we are going to continue to wipe out populations in mass. Do you want to be part of that? Or do you want to be part of the solution?

Factors that animals are facing because of us are saddening. We are either part of the solution or part of the problem. Because of us, animals are being wiped out because of climate change, poaching and loss of habitat. Why are they losing their homes? They are losing their home because us greedy humans that want substances like palm oil to make that chocolate that you like, that popcorn that is finger-licking good and that conditioner that makes your hair soft and shiny. Yes, we enjoy these luxury goods but do you know where it has come from and what animals it is causing to go extinct? No, not really.

What are my thoughts on animal extinction cause my humans? Well, by my investigating on the internet, there are so many things we could do but we aren't. Such things like palm oil are used in so many products that we can't get away from and sustainable things are more expensive. Plastic is everywhere, bottles, food packaging and straws. Straws are killing turtles and other plastic is killing our ocean wildlife. That affects me, you and your mum. I think that this is sickening and disgraceful in the way that a lot of us think that we can't do anything about it. In reality, we can make a change, I can make a change and you can make a change.

Did you know that 99% of endangered species are at risk from human activities, introduced species and global warming? This was an eye-opening essay to write and find out information, I hope we can find a way to slow down animal extinction. This persuasive essay explains what is happening and what needs to happen. Will you be part of the solution or part of the problem?

careers research

In Social Studies I'm studying a cabinet maker and planning out how much money they get, annually and monthly. We are learning how to budget. The reason we are doing this because we will be choosing the job that we want to do and the same. This is for/ our careers.

Boomerang

In social studies, we have been learning about the boomerangs and we had the opportunity to paint one and throw one.
What was the purpose of this activity?
To learn the skill of the boomerang and learn about their culture.
What's the story on my boomerang?
well, there are three branches to represent trees and the sun represents the sun.

Art drawing- research drawings

This week in art we are learning to understand the different artist and their techniques and street art.

why do we look at street art? We look at street art because we are learning their techniques.
Why do we stop and look at street art? because it's big, bold and beautiful.

Children of blood and bone essay

Do all Humans deserve to be treated equally?
Well, in the book Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi,
Amari the daughter of the ruthless of Orisha what the victim of the subject
because of her Father ( King Saran) was a ruthless, overpowering
ruler that only cared about himself.

In Chapter 9, Zelie miss judged Amari because of her family background
and her heritage. This is shown when in chapter 9 when Zelie drags Amari
into the fire because she sees Amari’s father in her. Amari screams but Zelie
doesn't want a bar of it. Zelie hates Amari’s family because her father and his
men killed thousands of Maji’s. At this, Amari and Zelie bearly know each other
and don't understand one another nor do they understand that they are different
from their family's. although, like the hunger games both people are from
different families and different backgrounds. Zelie and Amari just met and
Zelie already has a hatred towards Amari because of her family.


In chapter 45, Zelie judges Inan (Amari’s brother) and treats her like the rest
of their family. Like when Zelie says “Your people, your guards.
They’re nothing more than killers, rapists and thieves.
The only difference between them and criminals is the uniforms they wear.”
Zelie categorises all of Inan’s and Amari’s family and people as criminals
and terrorist just because of what King Saran (their father) and his guards
have done to the Majis. Does Zelie not know that there are more fish in the sea?
That there are more than evil? Well, she soon finds out.

Well, in chapter 41 Inan finally sees how evil and heartless his father is.
When Inan cuffs Zelie’s wrist tight, he said to himself “I let go of her wrists,
but inside I let go of so much more. Father’s tactics. His Orïsha. Everything
I now realize I don’t want to be”. He wants to be King of Orisha, a better king
for Orisha. Inan wants a better Orisha, An Orisha that gets along and doesn't
fight but his father is still in power and his father wants the opposite.
You see, Inan has never been out of the castle and has never experienced new
people and people with different views but since he had been out he wants to
do better for Orisha. His duty has always been to Orisha but he wants Orisha
to be a better place for all and so no one suffers.


In conclusion, Amari and Inan finally see what the rest of Orisha is like
and wants to change what their father wants. Zelie could see past all history
and now is trying to save her people and Inan wants the best for Orisha.
People deserve forgiveness if they earn it and we need to stop judging books
by their covers.

My Food Bag Semester

The design process:

What was my profile target?
My profile target was a 25-year-old who is allergic to egg. I got this idea from myself as when I was younger, I was highly allergic to egg so I wanted to find more recipes and try more out.

What was my recipe decision based on?
My decision was based on mainly budget and because I had previously made Green Thai Curry before. I felt like it would be a good recipe to make and it was also a family altered Green Thai Curry.

My recipe for Green Thai Curry:

Original recipe

 ½   broccoli head ( this goes into the green curry)

 (250g) Stir fry veggies ( In microwave until defrosted)

1 packet of spring onion 

2 cans of coconut milk (400ml each so 800ml) 

2 chicken breasts 

51 grams of green Thai paste 

136 grams of rice (1 cup)   (get the rice on to cook asap)

Whole Green beans 

Preparation time:

 10-20  mins

Cooking time:

10 to 30 mins

Serves:

Serves 4

Method:

1. Cook time 10-30 minutes
2. Cut chicken into pieces ( size?)                             
3. Cut beans in half ( remember to cut ends off too)
4. Cut spring onions into small rings (use 3 spring onions)
5. Cooktop (hob) to medium temperature. Put a frying pan onto the hob
6. Add a splash of oil to the pan
7. Brown chicken in pan, add Exotic brand green curry paste. Stir
8. Add coconut milk. Stir
9. Add beans and spring onions. Mix gently 
10. Simmer (how long?) to cook chicken and vegetables, stirring every so often
11. Cook the rice, don't overdo the rice.  Just want it soft not too soft.
12. Check other vegetables are cooked also(this stir fry vegetable)
13. Once all cooked serve green Thai Curry on rice.
14. Garnish with chopped Spring onion 

Why was my recipe chosen?

My recipe was chosen because Mrs Hindson and my group wanted to see what it was like and what it would turn out like.

How does it fit into the nutritional model of 'the dinner plate'?
Well, it bearly has fat, sugar or non-healthy foods.

What changes did we make during the 2 practicals?
We added capsicum and we left sauce in it.

Why did we make these changes?
We made these changes because it needed more flavour, colour and sauce.

What were the positives about the final practical?
Well, it was tastier, colourful and saucier.

What were 2 things I have learned in this semester?
I learned how to work better and quicker with a group, I also learned how to add more flavourful things into dishes.

Testing for hydrogen gas

Aim: To show that hydrogen gas is produced when a metal reacts with an acid


Equipment:
Test tube
Boiling tube
Retort stand
Wooden splint
2M Hydrochloric acid
Magnesium
Safety glasses


Method:

1. Attach the boiling tube upside down to the retort stand. 

2. Add your sample of metal to your test tube. Pour 2ml of 2M Hydrochloric acid into the test tube.

3. Keep gently shaking/swirling the test tube until the metal is gone.

4.When you think the tube is full carefully remove the test tube.

5. Light a wooden splint and put it into the opening of the boiling tube.

The flame s go out with a loud pop.

Results:

Discussion:
Mg + HCL= Hydrogen
The metal was consumed by the reaction, a new product (gas) was formed. The energy was released by the reaction. When the metal dissolved it formed a gas and the test tube became warm.



Evaluation: The first few times it was not Succesful. We did not do it properly the first couple times so we had to improve the way we did things. We weren't fast enough so some of the Hydrogen gas escaped.