Succes Criteria for Smart Searching

To learn how to search effectively.
To understand a different type of researching
To practice this.

Gantt Chart Reflection

A Gantt chart is something to help you organise your projects. You can use it to see when you could do more things at the same time, as well as what is linked to each other. Also, you can figure out what definitely needs to be done after another and what you can't do before another important thing in your project. Gantt charts are incredibly useful to organise projects. As I said before, it makes you realise what things you can do at the same time, what you can't do without another task and which tasks are linked to each other. It's easy to see and easy to use. My top tips would be to colour code tasks. Each member of a group has a different colour that they represent. And if there is something that all members need to do, then I'd suggest taking another colour that means "every member" so that you only have to look at 2 colours for the tasks that you need to do. I'd also suggest linking important tasks together and to see which tasks you need to do before you can do another.

Group Reflection

I think we work all right with each other. We talk to each other, discuss our ideas and split our group into different things that we had to research. Then, we figured that we would do our fishbone diagram on friday (today) and we split our research into headings to make it easier for us. It was nice to work with each other as we all have different opinions, though they do overlap sometimes. Thanks to this practice group project we learn how we work together and how we can improve it. I do think that we need to discuss more, and not it the nice and easy way that we do right now. A little bit more heated would be cool. That way it might be more interesting as we now have quite similar opinions.

Team Work!!!

A successful team is a group of people who are able to work together without any conflicts or arguments. And they are also a group of people who have good teamwork.

The definition of teamwork:
Teamwork is when all the people contribute, communicate, are open to ideas and opinions and each have an equal amount of work.

Team expectations :
- To be able to create a successful end-product
- To be able to work efficiently and effectively together as a team
(contribution, time management etc...)
- To be able to find a way to make our sleep-a-thon successful

Humans And Other Species

What Makes Us Human?
Well, let's first break it down into: "What makes us different from animals?" Well, (Gosh, again with the 'well', I have to find another word) first of all, and I'm guessing the most obvious, we can actually talk. We can say what we think, unlike parrots or canaries or whatever kind of bird just copies someone's speech. Also, we are more intelligent than other animals, even if we aren't all Einsteins. We also are the only 'organism', 'animal' to discover, and make, fire.

So. What does make us human?
Well, (Yes, I know I'm using it again, but I couldn't find any other words. I even looked up in the dictionary and couldn't find any alternatives. I also asked Nadiah....) first off, we all make mistakes. We aren't perfect, even if we appear to be. There will always be a flaw. It's what makes us human. Second, we use tools. Such as but not limited to (MUN :D ) computers, pens, machines etc. Actually, basically everything we make is in some way a tool. Except babies. And third, well, (Ugh, I know. Again.) I can't think of any more reasons, 'cause this is a very hard question. Maybe I should say that we are human because we don't have any horcruxes, like he-who-must-not-be-named, Lord Voldemort.

What if...? (Punishments)

Defamation – harm done to a person’s reputation, and slander (spoken) versus libel (written)
Whether a statement is seen or heard by a third party or parties
Whether the identity of the target is clear
Anonymity – does it make the perpetrator more or less responsible?
Harassment – what does it involve?
Duty to provide a safe work or study environment – what roles do schools and teachers play?
Right to freedom of expression – what limits should be placed on it?
Right to security of person – should people be protected from written or verbal attacks?
Defences and confounding factors – what makes a possibly libellous statement okay?
Truth – when the statement is accurate
Fair comment - a legitimate journalistic intent
“The reasonable person” - how offensive does something have to be before it becomes libellous?

Perception

Sensory perception is when you use your senses, sight, touch, smell, hearing and taste to identify and witness something.

Interpretations is when you see, hear, touch, smell or taste something and your mind links it with your existing ideas.


What would a biologist think of a tree? Or a logger? Or an environmentalist? And what does a native from Sarawak think of a tree?

A biologist would probably think that a tree is made up of a cells and that a tree basically 'swaps' carbon dioxide with oxygen. A logger thinks that a cutting down that tree will bring him money. An environmentalist will probably think that the tree is something we have to save, because it brings us oxygen. A native might think that the tree has some useful properties for medicine.


So, how does our education and culture affect our perception?

Not only each person has a different perception, also our culture and education play a huge role in this. Nationality and religion will probably have an effect on it as well. This is because in some countries the death penalty is a way to escape the crime someone committed, while in other countries they think it's good to get rid of criminals. Of course, there are other examples as well, but I can't really think of any on the top of my head. I'm blank -.-"

What crimes/offences are most common in The Netherlands?

Damaging of cars:
Teens think that it's cool to damage cars or other vehicles. I don't know why they like to do that - maybe because it feels good destroying something? I've, luckily, never seen it and I hope I will never see it, too.

Bicycle theft:
The Dutch people love cycling, we even have special roads for cyclers. People, most probably, steal bikes because they don't have one or they see one standing there without any locks on it, or, they see a very expensive bike.

Among the top 10 crimes, there are also some more serious crimes, such as sexual offenses. For example, in The Netherlands there are frequently rapes, or gang rapes. This is, of course, horrible. Also there is breaking in and abusing in the top 10 crimes in The Netherlands.

Crime and Punishment

Different offenses should have different punishments. What about these here?

• Shoplifting
• Breaking into a car
• Picking a fight
• Drink driving
• Driving under the influence of drugs
• Solvent abuse
• Urinating against a wall
• Doing a paper round at the age of 11
• Shouting racist abuse
• Being sold alcohol in a bar whilst under the age limit


All of these offenses are crimes. The only exception might be the paper round under the age eleven. In this case, the person who commits the crime would be the person who employs the kid under the age of eleven.

I don't think any of them are victim less, but of course, this could be argued against. There could always be a consequence of the crime committed.

Some committers of these offenses could be thrown into jail, for example, if you break into a car, or shoplift. Others might get away with a fine, like drink driving or driving under the influences of drugs. It actually depends on how heavy the crime is committed. For example, if you were heavily drunk while you were driving, you might be thrown in jail or have a very heavy fine.

I'd say that the person who commits the crime several times should be getting heavier punishment than the punishment before. Each time it should be intensified.

Feedback. What the hell is it?

Feedback is your opinion on someone’s work, both good and bad. It is important to have feedback on the things you do because you learn from it. With feedback you can improve your weaknesses to improve the things you do. Good feedback helps us in learning, as I said above, because we find out what our weaknesses are and learn to improve our things.

The impacts of good feedback are that you’ll be able to learn from them and improve yourself while with bad feedback you can’t really do anything. Also it can bring down someone’s self esteem and really hurt people.


I watched this video about blogging used by students and a teacher on a certain school/collage (whatever they are learning in) and they explained that using the blogs, the students would be able to see their progress and reflecting on them. Also they could see the progress of other students and help them with things they don't understand or ask other students to help. They also said that all the criticism they get from the teachers and students helps them improve themselves. As well as that the blogs they created helped them understand the things they needed to learn more. The students also post comments on each others work that they would've probably never said to each other face-to-face. I agree with the lady talking about how blogging is good for feedback because, come on, aren't we all scared of what people might say of our work?


This would be an example of bad feedback:

I mean, I said I loved the song but didn't explain what exactly I loved. Did I love the lyrics? Their musical talent?

This, however would probably be a good feedback:

Here I explained what I liked about the post and how she could improve it. I also had a little bit of humour in it in order to make it more casual and friendly. Come on, no-one likes stern criticism.

I think I have been trying to give good feedback. I always try to include at least one positive point and one negative point.

Ways To Conserve Water In The Kitchen III

- To avoid wasting drinking water from a running tap, collect it in a bottle or jug and store it in the fridge until it is cool enough to drink.
- Garbage-disposal units use about 6 litres of water per day. Put suitable food scraps into a composter or worm farm rather than down the kitchen sink.
- When you clean your fish tank, use the ‘old’ nitrogen and phosphorous-rich water on your plants.


- Look for dishwashers that have a National Water Conservation or WELS Label. The best water rating achieved by dishwashers is 5 star.
- Only use the dishwasher when you have a full load.
- Use the rinse-hold setting on the dishwasher, if it has one, rather than rinsing dishes under the tap.


- When washing dishes by hand, don’t rinse them under a running tap. If you have two sinks, fill the second one with rinsing water. If you have only one sink, stack washed dishes in a dish rack and rinse them with a pan of hot water.
- Use washing-up liquid sparingly as this will reduce the amount of rinsing required when washing dishes by hand.
- Use a plugged sink or a pan of water. This saves running the tap continuously.
- When boiling vegetables, use enough water to cover them and keep the lid on the saucepan. Your vegetables will boil quicker and it will save you water, power, and preserve precious vitamins in the food.
- Flow-controlled aerators for taps are inexpensive and can reduce water flow by 50%.
- Don’t use running water to defrost frozen food. Ideally place food in refrigerator to defrost overnight.
- Catch running water whilst waiting for it to warm up. Use it to water plants, rinse dishes, or wash fruit and vegetables.
- If you have a leaking tap, replace the washer or other components as required. Dripping taps can waste 30–200 litres of water per day.
- Insulate hot water pipes. This avoids wasting water while waiting for hot water to flow through and saves energy.
- Make sure your hot water system thermostat is not set too high. Adding cold water to cool very hot water is wasteful.


- Remove ice cube trays a few minutes before you need them, to loosen them at room temperature instead of under the faucet.
- Keep a covered container of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the faucet for cool water. - Shake the container before serving to incorporate air in water and eliminate “flat” taste.
- Serve drinking water only if people request it.

Ways To Conserve Water In The Kitchen II

·      When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water.

·      Some refrigerators, air conditioners and ice-makers are cooled with wasted flows of water. Consider upgrading with air-cooled appliances for significant water savings

·      Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost vegetable food waste instead and save gallons every time.

·      Run your dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.

·      For cold drinks keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap. This way, every drop goes down you and not the drain.

·      Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.

·      Collect the water you use for rinsing fruits and vegetables, then reuse it to water houseplants.

·      Designate one glass for your drinking water each day or refill a water bottle. This will cut down on the number of glasses to wash

·      Don't use running water to thaw food. Defrost food in the refrigerator for water efficiency and food safety.

·      Soak pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.

·      Install an instant water heater near your kitchen sink so you don't have to run the water while it heats up. This also reduces energy costs.

·      If your dishwasher is new, cut back on rinsing. Newer models clean more thoroughly than older ones.

·      One more way to get eight glasses of water a day is to re-use the water left over from cooked or steamed foods to start a scrumptious and nutritious soup.

·      When washing dishes by hand, fill the sink basin or a large container and rinse when all of the dishes have been soaped and scrubbed.

·      If you accidentally drop ice cubes when filling your glass from the freezer, don't throw them in the sink. Drop them in a house plant instead.

·      Purchase a green efficient dishwasher machine.

·       Wipe dirty plates down immediately post-use, and if you have dishes that don't really have junk on them, just don't rinse them.

·      Avoid using the heat-dry, rinse-hold and pre-rinse features of the dishwasher. Instead use the dishwasher’s air-dry option”. 

·      If you wash a head of lettuce all at once and then wrap it in a thin kitchen towel or paper towel, you will actually save water instead of washing the lettuce every time you make a salad or have a sandwich, literally at times piece by piece.

·       Most people use a new cup every time they get a drink of water, but what's the point? Why not just keep using the same cup all day. You know it’s yours so you won't contract any germs but your own, and if you switch up your beverage choice then you just give it a quick rinse and it is as good as clean. This conserves water because you only need to wash one cup per person per day.

·      The key to dish washing in an environmentally-conscious way is to plug up a sink and fill it with warm water and soap. The bubbles are what kill the germs and having a full sink prevents you from washing dish by dish with constant running water. Once your sink is filled, drop the extra sticky dishes to the bottom of the sink so they can soak while you are cleaning the rest to eliminate the hardship. 

Ways To Conserve Water In The Kitchen I

·      Use paper plates. They'll reduce the dishes you have to wash, and they are biodegradable. There are certain species of worms that will compost several pounds of paper plates a week! So before this water conservation is over your worms could turn those plates into compost for your garden.

·      Hand wash dishes. The government estimates a savings of about 15 gallons per load if you opt for hand washing over dish washing. You can reduce this even further if you use the "two tub" method: partially fill one side with hot soapy water and another with cold water for rinsing. Dip and swish your dishes in the rinse water to rinse them and then set in a rack to dry. When you are done, remove the tub of the rinse water and use it as pretty "clean" grey water to water your garden or plants. Even the dirtier "wash" water can be dumped into the bowl to flush the toilet.

·      Prepare your veggies in batches. Instead of running fresh water over your veggies, fill up a small tub of fresh water and soak your veggies instead of rinsing them. Save the soaking water for other uses. Cut up all the veggies you'll be using for the week at one time, so you only use one knife and one cutting board. Plus this saves you time down the road!

·      Use dry cooking methods. Try grilling and roasting instead of steaming and boiling. Frying and sauteing are also less desirable because fats are often more difficult to remove when washing later, and the fats do more to contaminate the grey water left over after you do the dishes, which means that grey water is less useful for reusing to water your plants.

·      Conserve on pots. Time to break out the crock pot and other one-pot cooking methods that dirty up a bare minimum of dishes.

·      Enjoy finger foods. Buy a ball of pizza dough, spread on some ready-made sauce, and top to your heart's delight. After it is baked, bring it out on your back porch and enjoy a slice in your hand. At the end of it all, you will only have dirtied the pan you baked on and the knife you use to cut the toppings. As long as it wasn't in contact with any uncooked meats, the knife can be reused after baking to cut the pizza.

·      Reuse your water glass. Keep one large glass for drinking water from throughout the day. I personally use a giant Three Stooges mug I inherited from my father. 



·      Reduce your sodium. Pass on the salty fries. Salt, caffeine and sugary drinks can all dehydrate you and make you thirsty, so you will have to drink more water to satisfy your thirst. Conserve by just sticking with drinking water and opting for lower sodium foods.

·      Go bento. If you are packing your lunch, traditional bento style packing uses a bare minimum of containers.

·      Consider reusing your kitchen's "grey" water. Grey water is already used water that has no fecal matter in it. A little bit of googling will get you plenty of information on how to reuse your kitchen's grey water. The simplest way may be to do your washing in rubber tubs and then use those tubs to transport water to either your garden, or your bathroom. The Colorado State Extension Service has a pretty serious look at grey water usage.

·      Reduced water flow faucets. Modern low speed faucets increase the flow of water with increased air flow. To avoid water wastage, install faucets with infrared sensors as they will automatically shut off when your hands have pulled away from the faucet.

·      Also check for leaks and fix even small leaks on time without procrastinating for days. 
 

·      Drinking water can be stored in water jugs or in the refrigerator. There is no need to run the tap each time to take a small cup of water. One other way to avoid running the faucet is to set individual water bottles for everyone in the household. 
 


·      Never throw the cooking water down the drain if that can be used for some other purpose. The water used to steam veggies can be used for watering plants or to fill the pet water dish. It can even be used to clean something else.

·      The same water used for steaming can be used for defrosting some other food items. 
 
Avoid letting tap water run while washing dishes. Pre-rinse the dishes with a very small amount of water before scrubbing. Scrub and then rinse the dishes in slow running faucet. If you are running the dishwasher or washing machine, try to run them on full load. Invest in water saving brands of appliances.

·      Set the water level for the right amount of load. Skip the pre-rinsing step while using the dishwashers. Simply scrape the food particles out of the vessels and place them in the dishwasher. Avoiding the pre-rinsing step saves about 20 gallons of water. 
 
Never allow water to run while water heats up. It can be avoided by installing an instant water heater to the kitchen sink and by insulating the water pipes. It helps save not only water, but also conserves energy at the same time. 

·      While cooking, use small pots that are just right for the dish. Using over-sized pots causes water to be evaporated.  

·      A pressure cooker saves water, time and energy while cooking. If you happen to boil water for noodles or any other dish, use lids for the pan. It will avoid water from boiling away by evaporation. 
 


·      Stop using garbage disposal that needs water for disposal. Instead, use a compost pile that helps save both water and energy. 

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