blitto\’s blog

Helping Science Students at Balcatta SHS

Q5. Your Newspaper Article about the Environment

November 15th, 2007 by · 23 Comments · Biology, Uncategorized, Year 8

Hi Guys.
As part of your Science Portfolio (due next week) you had to find a newspaper article relating to the environment.

Which article did you choose?
Please tell us briefly what your article was about and why it relates to the environment.

cimages.jpg

idmages.jpg

Q4. Give examples of Friction being a problem.

November 12th, 2007 by · 34 Comments · Getting Into Forces, Year 8

ifmages.jpg
Hi Guys

Give me some examples where friction is a problem.
eg – Friction causes the space shuttle to heat up when it re-enters the earth’s atmosphere.

No Surnames Please

November 8th, 2007 by · 9 Comments · Year 8

Hi Guys.

You are doing really well, but please don’t post your surnames. Just First name and Surname initial.
Remember your Internet Safety. Never post identifying info including surname, address, phone number etc.

eg Matt C

Q3. Friction – Friend or Foe?

November 6th, 2007 by · 39 Comments · Getting Into Forces, Year 8

Hi Year 8s!

How can we reduce friction?
How can we increase friction?
Is friction our friend or our enemy?

xentxfamily1.jpg

Q2. What Is Friction?

November 2nd, 2007 by · 40 Comments · Getting Into Forces, Year 8

Hi year 8s.
Give the meaning of the word “friction”.
What does it do?
What does it cause?

Is it good or bad?

friction.jpg

Q1. What is a force?

October 30th, 2007 by · 49 Comments · Getting Into Forces, Year 8

forceHi Year 8s!

Can you tell me what a force is?
What does a force do?
Can you list the various types of forces?

Did lizards come from the ocean?

October 29th, 2007 by · 21 Comments · 8.1, Biology

Please add you answers below.