Ads and prices

These are the prices for our key rings and bracelets that we are selling

These are the different ways we can tell everyone to come buy our products. 

Our ideas

Today my group focused on designing my product. To do this we decided to use raw materials. These are some ideas we came up with for our keyring product. There is also a bracelet. 

Science tech

My ears were filled with laughter and shouting. The noise didn’t stop me from all the excitement in me though. I had been wanting to learn more about science and this was just the start. We met with our science teacher, whose name was Mrs Gowith and we were seated at tables which were going to be our permanent groups.

First we needed to listen to instructions, obviously, so we knew what to do. We started our first experiment, which was putting colors into milk. We had to observe what was happening when we added dish washing liquid. Before adding anything, we had to predict what would happen. We then practiced lighting a meth burner with a match and how to suffocate the fire/put it out. Then we had to burn a piece of paper and put it out with a cloth. That was our task for the next week we went tech.

It was the same the next week we went. We lined up and sat in our usual spots. Today's experiment was with fire, just the same thing we did last week. But when it came to my turn, something really frightening happened. Instead of placing the paper on the table, it flicked and landed on the carpet and it rebounded off Agnes’ lap. I was terrified and tears trickled in my eyes, it had frightened me. I had to be more careful around fire.

The last activity for the day was with ice and water. We had to see what happened when we put two ice cubes into warm/hot water. Then we had to check the temperature and record it from before we  put ice cubes in and when we added the ice cubes. Then we done the same with cold water. It was funny because the temperature rose instead of going down. We then packed up and walked to the bus. Maybe I could try those experiments at home.

The rain and hail

“Goodnight everyone”, I said as I made my way to bed. It was raining really hard and there was hail. The hailstones were pattering against our window and it made it hard to get to sleep. I thought I’d skip through channels on T.V and see what was on. After about half an hour, I finally drifted off to sleep.

I awoke with a start because I could feel wet drips on my head. There was pitch black around me and it was cold. As I hopped off the uncomfortable mattress, I could see nothing but I managed to escape the empty room without falling. I carefully went down the stairs. There were leaks in the roof and it was raining really hard. There was something weird about the rain but I couldn’t quite figure it out. Maybe that was the reason no one was around. I was outside and it was dark, but I quickly went into the big apartment because it was pouring down. I felt dizzy, a hailstone must have knocked me unconscious. I could just see a figure of ice the size of a tennis ball.

I woke up in a much more different place. This place was a bit cozier, with a fireplace and more light. I could still hear the pattering of raindrops outside. ‘Why was it always raining’, I thought to myself. There was still no sign of anyone and I wondered why I was here. There was dripping in the bathroom. At first I was scared but then I just remembered that it was raining. I went to the door and finally saw a light, it must have been a car. The light got really bright, my eyes felt like they were burning. Suddenly, it all stopped and I woke up.

It was all a dream. It was pouring with rain outside and my head was a little sore. I must have hit it on the wall, maybe that was why a big hailstone had knocked me unconscious in my dream. And my sister had turned the light on and it was shining bright on my face. It was time to get read for school ‘What a dream’, I thought to myself. It felt real and everything that had happened in real life was put into a dream. Hmmm weird!

My group logo

This is my kidpreneur group logo. The name is Pac Dem Ringz because of pac man and our group is making keyrings.

Logo designs

This is when you plan your own logos. Draw any kind but make sure it's you own or made up then decide which one your going to use.

What will your logo be?

 First you need to design a logo for your group but it has to be one you make up.

Dai ju zhe mi!

In Chinese this week we have learnt a Chinese proverb. 'Dang ju zhe mi' means 'You can't see the forest for the trees, but onlookers see the whole game'.

The zoo

I thought Tuesday was going to be another average day but instead we went to the zoo. After hopping off the motorway and turning onto the road the zoo was on, we couldn’t find a parking until what seemed like a whole day. We got a good parking spot, right across the road. As fate would have it these holidays, it had been raining and fortunately today was one of the first sunny days. However, despite the sun, it was still chilly.

After we paid and walked through the entrance, a worker asked if we wanted to take a free photo.  It really turned out to be a trick question - a gimmick!  Oh yes we got free photos taken but then, can you believe it, we had to buy it! Anyway, off we went to explore..

First we went to see the water dragons. They looked like lizards with wings and scaly skin, but then we got bored because they didn’t move a muscle. Next we went to see the red panda but despite closely scanning the entire setting, but we couldn’t find it.  After approximately two minutes we were about to give up when a rustling noise alerted us and at that point we spotted it high up in the tree.  The giant saucer  eyes of the Panda looked down at us, the kind of stare that you can feel when you walk away. Next we went to see the meerkats. The design for viewing these interesting creatures was formed by concrete tunnels where people were able to pop their heads up and get a closer look of the meerkats in their natural habitat - or at least one that had been constructed to represent that.  Seeing them munch away at the nibbles they found, was enough to remind us that  we had not eaten lunch.  Some hot chips, sandwiches and some treats soon provided us with the energy needed to continue our zoo adventure.

After lunch we went back to the entry and followed the path leading off in the opposite direction to the one we had already been. It was very different.  One foot in front of the other, with both excitement and some hesitance, we went to see the wild animals, like lions, giraffes, hippos and more. Exploring and looking at all the wild animals was like being in the wilderness. The giraffes were really tall, they ate green leaves from a towering tree. The lions lazed about like someone sun bathing in the sun this was certainly not like the tigers we saw, they were in walking around like they were guarding a chamber of gold. Entering the elephant house, I was a bit disappointed to find the enclosure empty, we couldn’t spot any elephants but we saw it come out to take it’s daily exercise. My dad bought us some ice creams to watch the show. I got plain chocolate, my favourite.

We visited the rest of the animals. After visiting the kiwi’s, we met with the elephant who was going for it’s walk. Everyone took photos while it stopped to eat. A few other animals we saw were tortoises and alligators. The last thing we went to see were the spiders. There were two big ones and I couldn’t imagine what would happen if they got out of their glass cases. We took my little brother to the park and then we were off. My dad decided to buy the photo of us.

Sound

Last term we had to create a presentation on sound. My slideshow tells you all the information on sound.

What your going to make and sell

 Choose what you are going to make and sell.

Planning your business

First you need to plan your business like what you are going to do and how your going to do it.

First step of starting a business.

 The first step is 'Ready', be inspired.

Entrepreneurs

 Entrepreneurs are people that turn a good idea into something big. You can create anything, even at a young age, making things to sell.

A business

 There are all sorts of businesses where they sell products and make money.

Three easy steps for a business

 These are the three easy steps to get your business started. 'Ready', be inspired, 'Set', be informed, 'Go', be involved.

Cub kidpreneur crew

 There is a Club Kidpreneur bag with materials which you get to create your products with.

Kidpreneur

This term Room 8 is learning to create business. To help us learn this process we are using the Club Kidpreneur programme.