Passion Project

29th November 2018:

Today I am helping to make the sand, and hokey pokey for our set. We are hoping to put everything together and take photos, ready to present next week.

Weather With You

Skies grey as ash,
 Not moving an inch,
 Covering the horizon.
Rain dripping down the girls cheeks

Horror Camping Trip

Skrrt Skrrt the sound of the cars tyres screeching around the corner, Ounce Ounce Dub WubWubWub the dubstep blasting out the speakers. My mates and I are on our way to a camping trip to one of our special spots, it's currently summer so of course it'd be the lake. We get closer and closer to our destination but then my stomach lets out the biggest growl as if it was a leopard, I ask the backseat snack co-ordinater to pass some food up front. As time passed we eventually made it to the cabin in the woods.

Life After Technology

Growing up in a generation with absolutely no technology? It's not as bad as you think, living off the land isn't all that bad. I've lived my whole life hunting end exploring

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Twenty One

What is it that primarily attracts Fi to Homer? That he was shy towards her and the fact he's quite mature and reliable
What are Fi’s intentions regarding Homer? She wants to learn to farm for him. So she is expecting to have a future with him
Why does this surprise Ellie? She didn't think Fi would think that far ahead for her's and homer's relationship
How do Ellie and Fi feel as they are leaving the scene on their motorbikes? Are these realistic feelings? I think she didn't feel that much apart of it but she was quite relieved that she didn't get shot
Why do you think the group decided to blow up the bridge? The bridge is one of their main routes
How is this exploit different from the other exploits the group has been on? The risk of this is very high but i guess they have to take that risk

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Nineteen

What makes Ellie think the soldiers walking past them are professionals? The way they act gives her the idea they are professional and their alertness
What do the soldiers fire at in the bushes?

A Little RabbitWhat are some clues that the group is starting to think ‘more like soldiers’? They look at their options and think about the pro's and cons of their actions
Do you think Homer’s plan will work? What problems do you think they might encounter? They could get spotted and killed
What does Homer suggest they do when the group goes up to the Heron? He suggested to blow up the bridge
What are his strategies to put his plan into action?

He has the idea to use Ellie's idea for the previous incident with the lawn mower, and to use cattle

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Eighteen

What does Ellie find primarily attractive about Lee?

That he has a intelligent side and she feels safe with himWho is she attracted to physically?

She's physically attracted to HomerWhat are the group’s options according to Homer?

To sit in Hell and wait or to join the army and fightWhat do they decide to do and why?

They decide to use cobbler's bay for their set-up

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Seventeen

Why does Ellie feel uncomfortable with Chris bringing

cigarettes and alcohol into Hell? She just feels uncomfortable with Chris bring alcohol and cigarettes into Hell
What is meant by a “clean war”? Why are the invaders

so intent on having a ‘clean war’? I'm guessing clean war means they aren't intending on doing brutal stuff to the civilians. They just don't want other countries to interfere
What happened to the soldiers involved in the lawnmower

incident, according to Robyn? How does this make Ellie feel? They died and she still feels guilty

Why do you think prisoners are sent to clean up the houses

around town? They make them clean up to make the houses usable
What does Kevin want to bring into Hell by way of

livestock? Do you think his idea is a good one? Why/why not

I'm not too sure, To Kevin it may be

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Sixteen

What is the Hermit’s mother in law’s attitude toward him

as seen in her letter? She doesn't think he'd be the type of person to do something like that

What does this suggest about the way in which the

Hermit’s family actually died? The town people could've set it up considering they didn't particularly like the family
What makes Ellie change her mind about Lee on

the way back from the Hermit’s hut? That Lee is really the one she has feelings for

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Fifteen

What do Ellie and Lee find in the Hermit’s hut that the others

don’t know about? They Find a box that contains some details about the Hermit's life
According to the coroner’s report what are the two possible ways the Hermit’s family died...
Which do you believe? Why? They either suffered from severe burns and the Hermit put them out of their misery. Or he shot them then burned the bodies to hide them.

I guess if he really loved his family i'd believe he put them out of their misery

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fourteen

What reasons does Ellie give Lee for not wanting a relationship

with him? I guess they were confusing reasons
What do you think are the real reasons? I think the real reasons are that she is confused by her feelings

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Thirteen

All the teenagers have a specific role to play in their group. Describe the roles each teenager plays?

They all have certain roles to fulfill
According to what the teenagers hear on Corries radio, why

would America be best not to get involved in Australia’s struggle?

It would be long bloody and costly
Why is Australia being invaded?

For the land
A reader can infer many things from the snippet of news heard

over Corrie’s radio. Which country or countries are likely to

have invaded Australia?

Korea?
How are the prisoners being treated?

Better than you’d expect
What do Kevin and Robyn argue about? They Were arguing about the invaders

Do you think Robyn’s points are fair?

I guess it’s fair?

Tomorrow, When the War Began Chapter Twelve

Chapter Twelve

“They say teenagers can sleep all day”. Is this true? Do you agree? Does Ellie still see herself as a typical teenager?

Well teenagers do sleep a lot in my opinion.

She used to see herself as a teenager like that but after the events she’s experienced not so much anymore
Ellie’s dream at the beginning of the chapter is rather nonsensical,

as dreams are wont to be.

Is there any meaning to it?

Try and explain what Ellie’s subconscious could be thinking about:

why is her dad cooking for the whole town?

Why did Father Cronin ignore Ellie’s greeting?

Why was Corrie 8 years old again?

Why were they sailing off on a  boat? Why was Lee undressing?

I think it was her subconscious telling her to wake up and get out of the sun
Why is it so terrible that Chris falls asleep while on sentry duty? How does Ellie react? Why do you think she reacts this way? How does she feel about her reaction later? He's had the most sleep so he should've stayed awake
Back in Hell, Ellie’s dreams are far more ominous. Explain why Ellie is dreaming of her fears.

i guess she's scared of everything that's happening

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Eleven

Chapter Eleven

How does Ellie feel as she is waiting in the truck at the Council Depot? Where do her emotions come from?

She feels nervous or having second thoughts as if the plan is going to go wrong
Why are the girls smiling when in danger?

Is this a logical response?

They have a thrill of adrenaline

What does wearing a helmet and buckling up mean to the girls? Getting ready for something to happen
What does Chris’s story say about the town?

That everyone disapeared from the night at the showgrounds

What impact does the BMW have on the story?

Does Chris seem lonely? Explain your answer?

He felt really buzzed out, but it also helped it understand there are others around
What is Homer’s explanation for the need to swap cars at

Chris Lang’s place?

What does this show about the way he is thinking?

The merc was more durable and had more gas
What are your thoughts on the story so far

I think it’s pretty good, I don’t normally read books but I’m quite enjoying this

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Ten

Chapter Ten

Why does Homer insist on going on with the plan after Corrie’s house blows up?

How does he convince Corrie that this is a good idea?

Because it’s their chance to get resources and get away from wirrawee
Describe the strategy Homer and Ellie use to ensure their

safety when riding their bikes into town.

What does this show about how they are starting to think?

They held hands and went at the same speed then they’d walk the bikes around corners
Why do you think Mr Clement is reluctant to help Lee and Robyn? How would you react in his position.

He didn’t want to risk being caught
How has Homer changed in Ellie’s eyes since the invasion? He’s become more of a leader
What are the 2 different types of soldiers and how do they each treat the inhabitants of Wirrawee? Conscripts and Professionals, Conscripts treated them badly while the professionals treated them better
Why do you think Robyn had the strength to carry Lee?

It was a life or death situation so I guess it just happene
How have the group decided to rescue Lee, whose idea was this and why do they think it will work.

They decided to use a bulldozer, it’ll catch the soldiers by suprise and they’ll be at their weakest when they do it
What do you think happened to people who ‘tried to be heroes?’ They got killed

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Nine

Chapter Nine

Why, in Ellie’s opinion, is Cobbler’s Bay and Wirrawee so

important to the invaders?

The invaders could have came from the harbour and

wirrawee is connected to the rest of the country
Corrie and Ellie reminisce about how innocent they were in

high school and even a few days ago.

Why were they still innocent then?

Why are they no longer innocent?

They used to play games in the treehouse but when t

he mower blew they didn’t feel so innocent
Why does Homer think splitting up is a good idea?

So his plan can work
Why do you think the author added the few lines about an

Australian jet flying overhead

To give hope
By blowing up Corrie’s house, what does the invading

force demonstrate to the teenagers?

That they should leave
Why do you think Corrie reacted the way she did?

Because it was her home, she had memories there

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Eight

Chapter Eight

How does Ellie feel after the lawn mower incident?

She feels bad after taking the life of the three soldiers

but she’s also worried about Lee and Robyn
How does she think the others will react to her story when

she tells it?

She thinks they’ll be shocked, but she thinks the

males in the group would think she’s some kind of hero
How do they actually react? Why?

They react pretty well to it, Homer comforts Ellie
Homer says, “This is war now, normal rules don’t apply.

They’re the ones who tore up the rule book, not us”

What does this say about his character? What do you think of he validity of his opinions?

I think it’s fair, they invaded their country their homes,

took their families.
Fi talks about the ‘shadows’, during their reconnaissance.

What are these shadows and what are the implications due to their

existence?

That they didn’t look like soldiers an ran off when Fi called out
What pieces of evidence from the book inform the reader that

this invasion wasn’t entirely peaceful? Find at least 3 examples. They looted all the stores, Everyone was missing,

They were carrying guns

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Seven

Chapter SevenWhich people in the group are starting to stand out as leaders, is this surprising? Why/why not?

Ellie, Fi and Kevin I guess just because they sorta take

charge more than anyone

Do you think that taking Kevin’s dog Flip to Corries house was a mistake? Explain your thoughts.

It did make them have more responsibilities
What does Lee mean when he says

‘we might have to make some ugly choices?’

Leave or shoot the dog
How is Ellie’s image of Kevin changing in this chapter?
Is the decision to split into smaller groups a wise one?

Give reasons

They could find where everyone is plus if they get caught there’s still a chance for the rest
Why is it that Ellie’s group decides to act ‘illogically’

and survey the Showgrounds together?

They decided to go to the showgrounds despite seeing cars coming out
Why does the idea of a female soldier surprise Ellie?

Because It could not be as common in Australia?
If your parents were captured in a situation like this,

would they have been ‘sensible’, or would there have been violence? Probably Sensible
How is Ellie ‘transformed’ once she steps out from

behind a tree near the Showgrounds?

She was starting to become a better version of herself or become more knowledgeable with the situation
Ellie and Kevin’s quick-thinking allowed them to turn a ride-on

lawnmower into a bomb. Was this moral behaviour

? Did they do the right thing, or  should they have surrendered themselves? 

I think they did the right thing like they could’ve been killed
Predict what you think has happened to Lee and Robyn.

I think they’ve been or are in hiding

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Six

Chapter Six

What is the first sign that something is wrong at Ellie’s house?

The dogs weren’t jumping around or in sight
Who is the first person to really realise what is happening?

Ellie?
What is Ellie’s reaction to this person’s caution? Why do you think she reacts this way?

She was worried and frightened because there was no sign of life at the house
How is the pace in this chapter different from the chapters before? It’s going slower but it’s giving a lot of detail
If you were in this situation, would you test the radio or not? Give reasons for your thinking

Yes, There could be an emergency radio broadcast
Do you think the way the teenagers reacted to the realisation that

Australia may have been invaded or at war was realistic?

Why/why not

Yes, Like the points they had were reasonable so they obviously got scared
What possible reasons exist that could spark war or invasion of Australia? For all the land

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Five

Chapter Five

What does Corrie’s choice in career say about her character?

The group’s ability to avoid arguing with each other is rare- do you think that there would have been more drama if you and your friends went bush for a week?

Probably, Well it depends how much we all agreed on everything like the serious choices

Why do you think Ellie and Lee feel uneasy just before their return to Wirrawee from the Bush?

What do you predict will await the group back home, why do you think this?
I think trouble awaits because like they said the fire looks a bit
too big and its not the right season for bushfires or burning off

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Four

Chapter Four Questions:

Do you think the way they handled the snake incident was appropriate? What could they have done differently?

I think it was appropriate, obviously he got scared
and didn’t have time to react

Ellie claims that ‘Hell’ is only a label and that people label things all the time, often ignoring or overlooking certain labelled places or things.

She then comes to the conclusion that ‘Hell was people’.

Is she right? What’s your opinion, on labelling and Hell?

I guess she could be right, I'm not too sure

What was especially peculiar about the planes that flew over Hell? ‘Their ------, their ------, their----- frightened me.’ Do these characteristics have any significance?

Corrie and Kevin are the only couple in the group, but
the trip was bound to bring friends closer.
So why does Homer’s interest in Fi seem so odd to Ellie?
He didn’t seem like someone to be interested in Fi.
he also encouraged people to believe he had no feelings

Fi brushes off the planes coming back from Commemoration Day.
Why do you think the planes were flying over Wirrawee?
To get back to base

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Three

Chapter Three Questions

Why does Robyn think they are the only people ever to have gone into Hell?

Because she doesn't believe the story

Why do you think the valley is called Hell?

Because it decends from satans steps

Why must the teenagers seem like visitors from hell to the wild things living in the clearing? How is this ironic?

I'm not too sure

What does Ellie liken Fi to? Do you think this is a fair assessment of her character. Use examples from the text to support your thinking

I'm not too sure how to explain it

At times Ellie switches her narration from retelling the story to commenting about her life in the present - why do you think the author has chosen to write in this style?

To give her side of the story and update what has happened

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Two

Chapter Two Questions

How did the group of teenagers ascend Tailors Stitch? With a truck

What are the two special events happening the day after the teenagers
leave for the bush? They were at a party and it was christmas

How many days were they planning on staying? How much food do
you think is reasonable to bring, split between 7 teenagers? A week or two I think

Who is the Hermit and what is he supposed to have done? An ex
murderer

Do you think the Hermit will be significant to this story? Why/Why not?
No I don't think so since he's only a small part of the story

Is their decent down Satan’s Steps into Hell dangerous? Discuss
what are the dangers, how could they have made it safer,
what would you have done? Because there were murders there

Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter One Questions

Chapter One Questions:

What are the advantages and disadvantages of first person narration? The advantages are that we are getting it from mostly her point of view and the disadvantages are that we aren't hearing much from the others right now

Why do you think Ellie needs to tell the story in chronological

order? Because it wouldn't make sense if she didn't

John Marsden foreshadows several events and characters in this chapter. Make three predictions based on the evidence in the text about what may occur later in the story. Someone was gonna die? Get invaded etc,

What kind of story do you think Ellie is going to tell?

Uses evidence from the text to support your answers.

A interesting one with a sorta dramatic flow?

What set of skills do these characters have that convince their

parents that they can ‘go bush’ independently. Find examples

for three characters. They're pretty energetic and always hype and

seem really outgoing

Fortnite App Design

FORTNITE APP  DESIGN

Intro 

Kia Ora my name is Kodie, For the past term myself, Zavier and Olivia have been working on a Fortnite app with landing spots and load outs for beginners as well as the 'dps' for all the weapons/items that you can find across the map.

We started by practising to code then we started gathering information and images, Then Olivia started coding the app. 

 Reflection

It's been fun working on an app with my group. We worked well together we all had our set roles that we had to do Zavier was to get all the images for the app Mine was to get the dps/all items/Weapons that you can get get and Olivia's job was to do the coding.

At first the coding was quite difficult but once i got the tutorial done it was a lot easier plus with the support my group gave me it helped me a lot in the process. 

Digital Learning Objective

Our objective was to make an app or game, my group and I decided to make an app with tips on the hit game Fortnite! With help from Mr Carter we got started. 
The app we were creating was done on app Lab  

tps://studio.code.org/projects/applab/6ke75yZfOJUoV2U9mg0jcqR7ihYiYhcxjUK-3iK4QGU

Source 

 The site I used to get accurate stats for the dps and weapons this site here 

Questions 

 Is there any ways that you can suggest to improve our app? Also leave a comment on how you think our app is!

Neolithic Stone Age

Stone Age Tool Intro

1. What problems did people face in the stone age?
People had nothing to defend themselves from big animals in the forest and they had no knowledge of farming or cooking food
2.What food did they eat?
Fruits roots and raw flesh
3.What were used to hunt for food?
They used stones to throw at big animals but later shaped the stones to make into weapons
4.What was difficult about about using stones?
Shaping the stones and they were too big and heavy
5. What did they do about this problem?
They used stones to make tools and weapons
6.What kind of tools were used?
Rocks and wood that were formed into weapons like a axe, Pick axe, bow and arrows and spears
7. What type of tools could they make when adding wood and stones together?
Spear, Axe, Pick Axe, Bow,
8.What is an axe and a pick axe used for?
The axe was used chopping trees and the Pick Axe was used for breaking stones and shaping rocks and digging