Debating Championships

Go to http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4239961.htm and complete the questions in sentences by Wednesday 3rd June 2015.

1. The teams debating in the BtN story were competing in the...
2. In your own words, describe what a debate is.
3. How many speakers are there on each debating team?
4. How long did the students get to prepare their argument?
5. How can you make a good argument?
6. Who won the debate?
7. What advice do the students give about debating?
8. How does debating help students with their school work?
9. How can it help with different jobs?
10. What was surprising about this story?

Battery Breakthrough

Go to http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4235185.htm and complete the questions in sentences by Wednesday 27th May 2015.

1. What was the main point of the Battery Breakthrough story?
2. Most of our energy comes from burning...
3. What are renewable energies? Give an example.
4. What is the problem with storing solar energy?
5. What is the solution?
6. Use words or pictures to describe how batteries work.
7. What are some problems with the current batteries?
8. What are the advantages of the new batteries that are charged using electricity generated from solar panels?
9. Why could the new battery change the way we generate power?
10. What do you think is the future of renewable energies? Explain your answer.

Revisiting Nepal

 

Go to http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4235183.htm and design and produce a poster to support aid to communities affected by the Nepal Earthquake by Wednesday 20th May 2015.

IPC: FORCES

Donations for those affected by floods

As you probably know, a couple of weeks ago, the Salvadoran coast was hit by some devastating floods, leaving many without any of their earthly possessions. These floods are predicted to repeat themselves at some point this week. We're aiming to collect and donate certain foods and basic necessities for those struck by these floods, such as:

- Non-perishable foods (water, canned foods, pasta, oil, milk, beans, rice, corn, dehydrated soups)

- Clothing, sandals and shoes in good condition (for adults, children and babies)

- Baby food and diapers

- Toilet paper

- Mattresses and blankets

- Building materials (shovels, buckets or crates, sheets)

There are two boxes where these can be deposited, one in Roxana's office and one outside the TSP/PE office, please help inform students about this!

Thank you so much and have a wonderful day!

School for Parents

“The 30 Most Frequently asked Questions that Parents have about Addictions”

Date: Monday 18th May, 2015
Time: 7:20am
Place: Lecture Theatre

Upcoming Trip to Bimbo

Please remember that children must wear, jeans, PE T-shirt and school shoes with socks. Please be aware of the rules they need to follow on the visit to the Bimbo factory. No watches or jewelry please.

Nepal Earthquake

Go to http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4226597.htm and complete the questions in sentences by Wednesday 13th May 2015.

1. What magnitude was the earthquake in Nepal?
2. Describe the devastation the earthquake caused.
3. What is the top layer of the earth called?
4. What are tectonic plates?
5. Where do most earthquakes occur?
6. Tectonic plates often move at a very __________ rate.
7. Why are big earthquakes not as likely to occur in Australia?
8. What do people in Nepal need help with?