ENGLISH AND TECHNOLOGY

ENGLISH AND ELECTRICITY - I

Explaining circuits

1. V is electromotive force which we measure in volts.
2. R is resistance which we measure in ohms, and the symbol for ohms is the omega symbol.
3. I is intensity and that is our current flow that we measure in amps.
4. For now, we're (only) going to focus on using (three) simple formulas.
5. We can determine how many amps we have by dividing our volts by our resistance.
6. We can determine how many ohms we should have by dividing our voltage by our current.
7. We can determine how many volts we should have by multiplying current times resistance
8. By knowing two values we can calculate the unknown value, in this case our unknown value is...
9. As we want to find out how many amps are going to flow through our circuit, we take our voltage and divide it by our resistance

Do you remember the ohm´s law?

After watching the above video , answer the following questions:

1. - Which are the two types of current? What are the differences between them?

2. - Which units do we use to measure: Voltage (V o E), Current (I) and Resistance?

3. - How can we determine the value of R, V (E) o R? Try to explain with your own words how you´d calculate each value.

4. - How (with which unit) do we measure power?

5. - What does the term watts refers to?

2 Wich are the main differences between the two types of bitmap format you have mentioned in the question above.

The main differences are that the bmp spend more memory and has higher resolution than the jpg the jpg spend less memory and has less resolution.

4.-Explain what is meant by the term vector format.

A vector format is using mathematical equations of geometrical primitives such as points,lines,curves, and shapes, or poligon's to represent images in computer graphics.

Activity 1 .

1.-Explain what is meant by the term bitmap format.And give two examples of bitmap format file types.

Bitmap is a type of graphic composed of pixels in a grid.Each pixel or "bit" contains color information for the image.Some common bitmap formats are GIF and JPG.

3.- Name some disadvantages of using bitmap format graphics.

Bitmaps have two disadvantages. In terms of the amount of digital storage, bitmaps are memory intensive, and the higher the resolution, the larger the file size. The other disadvantage with bitmaps is when an image is enlarged, the individual coloured squares become visible and the illusion of a smooth image is lost to the viewer. This 'pixelation' makes the image look coarse.

5 .- Give some advantages and disadvantages of using vector format graphics.

Advantage:

-Each vector objet is scalable and can generally be resized without any loss of memory.

Disadvantage:

-Vector images though they are highly defined, are not appropiate for use in producing realistic-looking photos and images. Vector images have solid color and they are not conducive to sequences of subtle color tone and shade.

ENGLISH AND COMPUTER

Unit 1 - COMPUTERS AND THE PASSIVE VOICE

- When the computer is switched off, the contents of ROM are not lost.
- The main use of ROM memory in a computer is to store a program that runs when the computer is turned on.
- The contents of RAM can be changed because it only stores programs temporarily.
- Binary numbers are used by computers because they are very simple to make electronic circuits for.
- A binary number is represented by a pattern of 0 and 1.
- A single unit in binary is called a bit.
- Computer memory is measured is bytes.
- One byte is needed for each letter.

RAM and ROM

RAM and ROM are both types of memory used by personal computers.

1.- Which one of these types of memory is volatile?
2.- Explain the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory.
3. - Why does a personal computer need both of these types of memory?

COMPUTERS - Bits and bytes

Watch the video and answer the questions bellow:

1. How many bits are in one byte?
2. How many bytes are needed to store one character of text data?
3. How many bytes are needed to store the sentence shown below:

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

4. - Which is the largest number (decimal) you can represent with a byte?

5.- Sort the computer memory sizes listed below into increasing order of size with the smallest first and the biggest last:

10MB 100KB 5GB 50 MB 500KB

PLASTICS

Plastics are versatile and flexible materials .
All plastics are based on polymers and they are created by bonding molecules together.
The terms monomer and polymer are very important in the plastics industry. A monomer is a relatively small molecule that can chemically bond to other monomers, forming a polymer. Remember, all plastics are polymers.

There are different types of plastic:

Thermosettings plastics
Once 'set' these plastics cannot be reheated to soften, shape and mould. The bond between the molecules is very strong.

Thermoplastics
These plastics can be re-heated and therefore shaped in various ways. They become mouldable after reheating. Reheating and shaping can be repeated. The bond between the molecules is weak These types of plastics can be recycled.


1.- Read the text, looking for the meaning of those words you do not understand.
2.- Write down this vocabulary in your notebook

Cecilia I don't know how to do it.

Cecilia I have a problem with the powerpoint because I don't know how to put off the questions and put my questions¿?

If you can solve my problem coment this entry please.
Thanks.

Energy production and environmental damage

Electrical energy is produced in many ways.

Energy is sometimes produced in such a way that the environment around us is damaged.

But... in which way is the environment damaged? Answer the following questions to find out a bit more about how our planet is in danger...

http://www.technologystudent.com/energy1/less2.htm

Write down the new voacbulary you have learnt in your notebook.

A bit more about poer stations...

Now you Know the vocabukary you need to understand how a power station works, let´s see a bit more...

1. Write some advantages and disadvantages of the conventional power station (Fossil fuels)

2. Classify the energy sources in Renewable and Non renewable:

3. Explain the greenhouse effect and the acid rain.

THe video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.greenpeace.org/espana/campaigns/bosques/kit-kat-take-action-2

AN IDEA TO THE NEWSPAPER!

People! I have an idea to the english's newpaper work. To take advantages tu Lucy's idea (NGO) but like it is a lie, we can say that we are doing the *BOICOT to some multinational. I was thinking to NESTLE->KIT KAT, because just some days ago, I saw this video and it really affected me because I didn't know this(I like kit-kat haha). So........ say your opinions.
*BOICOT: a group of people who are agree to don't buy a product in orden to the multinational companies don't make more this product because it is damaging the world.

How Does a Power Station work?

A power station (also referred to as a generating station, power plant, or powerhouse) is an industrial facility for the generation of electric power.








Electrical power can be generated through CONVENTIONAL technology or ALTERNATIVE technology.
For understanding how does a power station work (in english, of course) you should work some vocabulary first....

Vocabulary:

1. Write the name of these words in your notebook:
· Heat:……………….
· To burn:…………..
· To boil:…………….
· Steam:……………..
· Coal:……………….
· Boiler:…………….
· Turbine:…………………
· To spin:…………………..
· Voltage:…………………..
· Power station:………………..
· Generator:……………………
· Cooling tower:……………..

2. In Power stations we can produce electricity in four steps. Read these steps and put them in order.
· Step _______: The steam makes a turbine spin
· Step ________: We burn the fuel to boil water and produce steam
· Step ________: The electricity goes to the transformers to produce the correct voltage.
· Step _______: The spinning turbine moves a generator and produces electricity.

3. Copy these steps in order in your notebook.

Tesyyyyyyy!!

28, Federico Viera street
18th, february 2010

I met you when we started 1st year. Since 1st year you have taught as maths. I think you must to continue teachting as because we have never had another maths teacher and we know you and you know as and you help as with your english, it's an important thing. I don't like when you're angry :( ahahah.
In this time we've learned a lot of maths and english like in other subjects of the english project, so I'm grateful to all of you to trust in as and teach all in english, because it's an effort you do, and when I think all time we've been in the project, I realise all english we know.
See you my darling!

Sergio

28, Federico Viera street
18th february 2010
Dear Sergio,
I'm writting to you to tell you things have happened since you went to Colombia.
We celebrated the Christmas singing a famous carol, Jingle Bell Rock, we did the flea market and in the last Christmas we did a special thing, foreign people did things of his countries, colombian people did typical christmas food, "buñuelos con chocolate". We had a good time!
After Christmas we did a lot of exams and we've learned a lot of things. In this term our class are speaking with swedish people, all week we have a topic to speak about, it's great!
In phisycal education we've danced Bachata, we divided in groups and each gruop did a choreography. My group: Fabi, Fer, Dani, Ale, Alex, Airam, Carla, Jhosua and I did a fabulous dance!
I hope see you soon.
Julis.

AULA DE LA LAURISILVA 2007-2008

Do you remember when was this picture taken? Who took the picture?
Where was it taken?
Why were you so happy?
Where were you going?
What were you wearing?
What was the weather like?

AULA DE LA LAURISILVA 2007-2008

I think this blog needs colouring. How about uploading photographs or images? It´s amazing how you´ve grown up since you started in the project.

Hi Sergio, I'm writing to you to tell any things that we did in the school while you are in Colombia.In chritsmas we sing a Christmas carol,I am absent this day I take the hollidays before because I went to Valsequillo.How are you ? I hope that you return soon and a hug.

Just to say hello

Hi everybody,

I´m glad that you have made your minds up and have started to write in the blog. This is one of the things that will help you to improve yor English. I´m very proud to see how you´re improving your writing. Keep trying hard and don´t give up. Sooner or later your efforts will be rewarded. I suggest that you use the blog more often to communicate between you and to upload videos or other things that you come across while you are surfing the net. How about spending less time with the play station and devoting some more time to brush up your English?. There are plenty of videos that can help you to improve your English in your free time. Watch the following ones and let me know if you like them,will you?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19EsGwZVNe4&feature=related

THE GIRL WHO SILENCED THE WORLD AT THE UNITED NATIONS

I LOVE THE WORLD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BxNJRxGbgE&feature=related


http://www.america.gov/multimedia/video.html?videoId=42055398001

GLOBAL FOOD

http://www.america.gov/multimedia/video.html?videoId=42055398001#pi1

GLOBAL WARMING

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4OeYvOdL8o

HELPING GIRLS STAY IN SCHOOLS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4OeYvOdL8o

THE TWIN TOWERS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReRx12QUv54

THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS CAMPAIGN- VIDEO


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yRm3GCZ2U4

SHAKIRA´S SPEECH IN OXFORD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sh9OPBx2Ms

I want to be a pilot


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1EbNvHDxbA

EL VIEJO Y EL MAR

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/lang/spa/isabel_allende_tells_tales_of_passion.html

DISCURSO DE ISABEL ALLENDE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRie_cRxFfY&feature=related

IMPERSONATION OF A SMART KID

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc-4cDhDmZY&feature=related

IMPERSONATION OF A DUET VOICE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SjKFVtFzpY&feature=related

AMAZING RAP FROM A 5-YEAR- OLD

http://www.teachingvideos.co.uk/index.php/find-videos-by-subject-topic/pe/viewvideo/204/pe/gymnastics-a-tumbling-lessons-for-beginners--how
P.E.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhkI62p9OLU

P.E.

http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/humanbo.html
P.E.

TESYYY

Hello Tesy, Lucy asked us to tell you the things that we have learned this year.We have learned the Present Perfect and a lot of new vocabulary.I think tha you are a good teacher But I don`t like as you explain mathematics .:)But I think that this year I am study more than the last year:::)

Sergio!

Address:5,Cuatro Cañones street - Date: 9/02/2010 Dear Sergio: Hi,who are you? I'm writing to you to tell many things that have happened after you went to Colombia.I haven't heard from you for a long time. Tatiana has won a prize,i'm very happy for her.We have learned to dance bachata in physical educacion.When you return to Las Palmas we will tell you about that. Kisses and hugs!

Letter to Tessy.

My adress: 146, Pedro infinito Street.
Date: 9th February, 2010.


Dear teacher,

I´m writing to you to tell that these years Y have learned many things in English, as words about the environment, weather, adjetives, adrdesses, phrasal verbs, verbs. I have also learned expressions, etc... Y haven´t learned so much English as these three years. In conclusion the project has helped me a lot. Best wishes and I see you tomorrow.

Many thanks for your letters

Hello Kids

I have just read that you have learnt a lot in different subjects, that´s great.
I have always said that you are good students, so I´m pleased with you.

See you tomorrow

Dear Tesy,

Hello teacher, I am talking to you to tell you what have we learnt recently.
We have learnt interesting things of the body in biology , we have learnt the present perfect in english, we have learnt the successions in maths , we have learnt new things about the electricity and finally we have learnt to dance in P.E.

bye bye
Lionel

TO TESY

adress: 13, doña perfecta
date: 9th February 2010
Dear Tesy:
I'm writing to you to tell you what have we done recently.
We have learnt the structure of a letter in english, we have learned bachata and my group and I dance very well and my group is Carla, Dani G, Alex, Juliana, Fabiola, Joshua, Ale, and I.
Sorry on monday and tuesday I didn't go to any meeting of the students representative, but I have got one excuse I had study maths, technology and read the book.
Goodbye teacher please make the test easy please see you tomorrow.

My best wishes.

Dear Sergio
I'm writing to you to tell any things that we did in the school while you are in Colombia. Im christmas we sang a christmas song. Cristian went to another class and Siria to another school.
So we wont to see you early :)

Dear Tesy:

My adress: 21, Dña Perfecta St.
Date: 9th February 2010.


Dear Tesy,

I am talking to you to tell you what have we taught recently. We have learned algebra in Maths, the present perfect in English, the parallel and the series circuits in Technology, bachata in P.E.
And we also have taugh runs in maths. See you tomorrow in the exam.


Alexander Cruz Oliva.

hola esto es una prueba

Dear Tesy ! (Laura)

Dear Tesy :

Hi teacher, I do not know you very much, but what I know you , I liked . You are very graceful and enterteining. I like and make me happy that you are my teacher of maths.

PD:Don't explain the mathematics very rapid. =)

Dear Sergio ( Laura )

Dear Sergio :

Hi honey !So we here waiting for you for a lot time. We have done many things Critian and siria aren't in the class. I am the only one that remains new in the class.Sergi I hope that you return soon that we wait for you. Look after yourself kisses !

PD: bring me something ! =)

My adress Lauraa !

When you are in front of the school, turn to the right, straight ahead for the Mariucha street as far as the first roundabout, pass the the roundabout and in the first exit, turn on the right and the flat is number one.

Dear Sergio

Hi Sergio, I'm writing to you to tell any things that we did in the school while you are in Colombia: In christmas we have sung Jingle bell rock, we have done many many test and we haven't done any school trip yet, cristian armas have moving to another class.
What have you done in Colombia?
Come here soon

Dear Sergio,

Hello Sergio, I am writting you to tell you what have we done since you went to colombia and to know how are you ?
We have done many test and we have won three football matches in the break time.
We have't done any trip yet, the teachers are cheeky.
So , I hope to see you early
An embrace
Lionel

Dear Tesy:

Hello Tesy, Lucy asked us to tell you the things that we have learned this year.
We have learned the Present Perfect and a lot of new vocabulary.
I know more things in English than last year. Now I can play games in English easily. It is better.
See you tomorrow.

Dear Sergio:

Hello Sergio, we have done many things since you went to Colombia.
We have had a lot of tests, but we haven´t gone to any special place yet.
What have you done in Colombia?
You must study a lot to pass this term.
Come here soon

a letter for sergio

dear sergio

hi sergio i want to you to come now i´m going to tell you something new for you
cristian have moving to another class and we haven,t do any school trips

letter for tesy

dear tesy

hello i write you a letter because Lucy tell us to do it.
I don´t understand the exercise six b and don´t put me a negative for this.

bye bye i see you tomorrow

Adress: 13, Doña Perfecta street
Date: 8th, February 2010
Dear Sergio,

I'm writing to you to tell you that we have done many things like the peace race, the flea market and many things.
We have done many test and we've worked hard in english with Cathrine. In the future you must work very hard if you want continue in the project, but I know that you are a good student and you can do it.
On 2nd, February there was a storm and we missed classes it was great.
I want you to come early we miss you.
Kisses and hugs.

Letter to Sergio

My adress: 146, Pedro infinito Street.
Date: 7th February, 2010.

Dear Sergio,


Hi Sergio, I am writing to tell you some things we did while you were not here. In school we have practised Christmas carols, we have put up some poster for the Peace Day (in religion), we have done much test since you left. Some easier than others. Now we also have test, some oral and other writings, also works. In these days it has rained a lot, and classes were suspended one day. I hope you come soon, bye.

I have a miskate!! *Nico is crazier than Juancho.

My Adress: 21, Doña Perfecta St.
Date: 5th February, 2010.


Dear Sergio,

I'm writting to you to tell you what have we studied while you haven't been here and to know about you.
We have done many test. In biology we only did one test in the term. So,many people of the class haven't passed the subject. I know that when you come you are going to work very hard and you must make an effort. I imagine you in Colombia when the teacher use the register and say your name. It's all my friend Sergio. I hope to see you when you come here.

Alexander Cruz Oliva.
Bye Bye.
See you when you come.

My dear brothers!!

My brother Juancho is older than my brother Nico and he is darker than Nico too. But Nico is fatter than Juancho (Juancho is a sphagetti hahah) and he's more crazy than Juancho.
Nico is not as responsible as Juancho. Nico is as beautiful as Juancho, they're the most beautiful boys in my house.

Kathryn I want you find this:

First for leave the school turn right and walk 100 meters, cross the zebra crossing and turn right 20 meters, climbing stairs, go ahead for about 200 meters, turn left, go straight, crossing two streets. To three meters of the second street, cross the zebra crossing, go left about fifteen meters ¿where are you?

You are in the school. First , go up mariucha street and turm right at the park. Go up that the road.There is a bank on the left.continius and turm left at the crossroad .Thereis a shop , up the staris and walk as far as the nurcery.

COMPARISONS

My father is more nervous than my mother..My father is as younger as my mother.My mother is shorter than my father.My mother is as cheerful as my father.My father is more adventurous than my mother.

My mother is taller than my father.
My father is older than my father.
My father is shorter than my mother.
My mother is more cheerful than my father.
My father is more adventurous than my mother.
My mother is younger than my father.

Katherine

You are in front of High School. Cross the road and go down the street as for as Cumbres Fontanales. Cross the road and go down the street as for as Portobello´s Bar. Walk for about 20 meters and cross the road. Go down the street as for as the end and cross the road. Where is you?

Comparisons.

My father is more nervous than my mother.
My father is as young as my mother.
My mother is shorter than my father.
My mother is as cheerful as my father.
My father is more adventurous than my mother.

Kathryn,this is for you!!

You are in front of the high school.Then,go down as far as Zaragoza street.After that,turn right and cross over the road.Later,turn left and straight ahead as far as Núñez de Balboa street.Cross over the road and go down until the first pedestrian crossing.Cross over the road again and you are in the place.What place is?

Kathrin, I have something for you.

You are in the high school. First go up Mariucha street as far as the Escaleritas Avenue. Then tourn left and go straight ahead as far as a roundabout. Afther that pass the roundabout and go straight ahead as far as a petrol station. Continue straight ahead as far as an other high school. It is Alonso Quesada high school. Finally go straight ahead about 35 meter and tourn left as far as the entrance of something. What place is?

Catherine, I want you to go here:

You are on the school door.Go down to the street about one hundred meters and take the first turning on the right.You are in Zaragoza street cross over the road and take the first turningo on the left,you are in pablo penaguilas street. Go down to the street as for as Don Benito's park,take the first turning on the right and walk about fifty meters, turn left and cross over the road, you are in a little park , go up the stairs. Where are you ?

Comparison

My mother is more intelligent than my father.
My father is taller than my mother.
My father is shier than my mother.
My mother is shorter than my father.
My father is more adventerous than my mother.
My father is older than my mother.

Comparison of my parents

My father is taller than my mother.
My father has more black hair than my mother.
My mother is more nice than my father.
My mother is as intelligent as my father.
My mother is as worker as my father.
My father is thinner than my mother.
My mother's eyes are darker than my father.

Pollo Super

You start infront of the IES Schamann, cross over the zebra crossing & go down as far as Zaragoza street, turn right and in the Pedro Infinito street turn left as far as the 3rd zebra crossing, in the left is ''Ca' Manolo'', it's a neighborhood sandwitch shop. I advice you that buy a Pollo Super (I always get out the pepper, but it's up to you).

My nieces

I have two nieces, Itziar & Atteneri. Itziar is older than Atteneri, Itziar has 6 years old & Atteneri 3. Itziar is blonder than Atteneri & she have the eyes lighter than Atteneri, she looks like a ''guiri''. Although Itziar is the oldest, Atteneri is cheekier than Itzi. I love them.

Comparison

I am younger than my sister.
She is old enough to drive a car.
I am taller than her.
I am as thin as my sister.
She is more intelligent than me.
I am shier than her.

Catherine I want you to go here:

You are on the door of the school. Go down the street as far as Zaragoza st, turn right then go straight ahead and take the fourth turnning on the right then go up this street until you get a big roundabout, turn left and cross over the zebra crossing turn right and walk for about five meters and cross over the road then turn right again, go up and take the first turnning on the left, go straight ahead and go pass a bus station as far as a zebra crossing then cross over the road, walk about fifteen meters an you are in a big entrance.
¿Where are you?

This is my parents' comparissons

My father is taller than my mother and older too, he is the oldest in the family and my mother is the shortest, my mother is better cook than my father, my parents are too old to do sports, but my mother plays with the wii. My mother speaks english better than my father because he doesn't like the languages.
But for me they are the best parents.

English Activitie. Comparisons. (Comparatives and superlatives)

This is the activity about my parents.

My father is older than my mother.

My mother is shorter than my father.

My mother is as beautifull as my father.

My father is more chierfull than my mother.

My father is bigger than my mother.

My father is more adventorous than my mother.

My mother is more intelligent than my father.

My father is more friendly than my mother.

Alexander Cruz Oliva. Bye Bye