Comments for Science Infoblog http://johnwest.edublogs.org assisting learning inside school from the outside.....JOHN WEST HOD SCIENCE Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:04:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Grand Theft Auto 4….PHUN….Science I.C.T. Challenge trophy by Gaming: The Nintendo Wii in a science classroom | Science Teaching v 2.0 http://johnwest.edublogs.org/2008/03/12/phunscience-ict-challenge-trophyjunior-senior-and-parents/#comment-34 Gaming: The Nintendo Wii in a science classroom | Science Teaching v 2.0 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:08:46 +0000 http://johnwest.edublogs.org/2008/03/12/phunscience-ict-challenge-trophyjunior-senior-and-parents/#comment-34 [...] Physics engines and the need to understand basic physics in the real world before the virtual world can appear realistic. [...] [WORDPRESS HASHCASH] The comment's server IP (72.34.62.40) doesn't match the comment's URL host IP () and so is spam. [...] Physics engines and the need to understand basic physics in the real world before the virtual world can appear realistic. [...]

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]]> Comment on Year 11 Physics. Aircraft design. by chynna http://johnwest.edublogs.org/2008/08/20/year-11-physics-aircraft-design/#comment-33 chynna Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:29:16 +0000 http://johnwest.edublogs.org/?p=124#comment-33 1) 288km/hr 2)25sec 3)3.2m/s-2 4)640000N 5)As an airplane speeds along the runway, the airplane's wings disrupt the flow of the air. This disruption causes the air above the wings to move faster than below the wings1. As a result, the air pressure above the wing is less than below the wing. As the airplane speeds up, this pressure difference increases until the lift is stronger than the gravitational force, and the airplane takes off. In order to remain in flight, the thrust must be greater than the drag, and lift must be greater than the force of gravity. 1) 288km/hr
2)25sec
3)3.2m/s-2
4)640000N
5)As an airplane speeds along the runway, the airplane’s wings disrupt the flow of the air. This disruption causes the air above the wings to move faster than below the wings1. As a result, the air pressure above the wing is less than below the wing. As the airplane speeds up, this pressure difference increases until the lift is stronger than the gravitational force, and the airplane takes off. In order to remain in flight, the thrust must be greater than the drag, and lift must be greater than the force of gravity.

]]> Comment on Year 11 Physics. Aircraft design. by Joshua B http://johnwest.edublogs.org/2008/08/20/year-11-physics-aircraft-design/#comment-32 Joshua B Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:19:48 +0000 http://johnwest.edublogs.org/?p=124#comment-32 1) 80x60x60=2,880kmph 2) 28 seconds 3) 2880/28=103 103kmphs-1-1 4) 2,000,000x103=206,000,000N 5) Because of the aerodynamics of the plane so that it can fly in a straight line rather than ascending or descending 6) Auckland, because it is surrounded by water just like the airport in the movie clip Can i have a Mars Bar for this now please? :-) 1) 80×60x60=2,880kmph
2) 28 seconds
3) 2880/28=103 103kmphs-1-1
4) 2,000,000×103=206,000,000N
5) Because of the aerodynamics of the plane so that it can fly in a straight line rather than ascending or descending
6) Auckland, because it is surrounded by water just like the airport in the movie clip

Can i have a Mars Bar for this now please? :-)

]]> Comment on gaming:Nintendo Wii in the science classroom by johnwest http://johnwest.edublogs.org/2008/08/17/gaming/#comment-31 johnwest Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:02:43 +0000 http://johnwest.edublogs.org/?p=120#comment-31 Thanks for that James. I had been unaware of the history of games and the physics behind them. Thanks for that James. I had been unaware of the history of games and the physics behind them.

]]> Comment on gaming:Nintendo Wii in the science classroom by james http://johnwest.edublogs.org/2008/08/17/gaming/#comment-30 james Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:06:02 +0000 http://johnwest.edublogs.org/?p=120#comment-30 An essay on physics in video games. Physics in videogames is important because it contributes to the realism and entertainment value. Many factors must be considered including speed, weight, friction and gravity. The first major games to involve physics as a core part of its gameplay were valves Half-life series and its spin off Portal (both of which have been nominated for numerous awards for thier revolutionary physics technology). The Half-Life series was the first game to feature physic as an integeral part of its structure with many puzzles involving the bouncy and thrust of objects along with the manipulation of gravity itself. Portal as its name suggests uses portals to overcome obstacles e.g the speed gained from jumping off a high ledge into a portal could be used to propel the player from another portal horizontally over a obastacle you could not overcome otherwise such as a large chasm. More recently the nintendo wii has been released with multiple sports mini games which could teach students the im portants of speed in relation to kinetic energy, weight and gravity, with the selection of tools the possibilities are seemingly endless. In conclusion Physics has become more relevant as games become more complex and could be a very usefull tool in teaching students about the world around them An essay on physics in video games.

Physics in videogames is important because it contributes to the realism and entertainment value. Many factors must be considered including speed, weight, friction and gravity. The first major games to involve physics as a core part of its gameplay were valves Half-life series and its spin off Portal (both of which have been nominated for numerous awards for thier revolutionary physics technology). The Half-Life series was the first game to feature physic as an integeral part of its structure with many puzzles involving the bouncy and thrust of objects along with the manipulation of gravity itself. Portal as its name suggests uses portals to overcome obstacles e.g the speed gained from jumping off a high ledge into a portal could be used to propel the player from another portal horizontally over a obastacle you could not overcome otherwise such as a large chasm. More recently the nintendo wii has been released with multiple sports mini games which could teach students the im portants of speed in relation to kinetic energy, weight and gravity, with the selection of tools the possibilities are seemingly endless.
In conclusion Physics has become more relevant as games become more complex and could be a very usefull tool in teaching students about the world around them

]]> Comment on FIRST New Zealand Robotics competition by Jason B http://johnwest.edublogs.org/2008/07/18/first-new-zealand-robotics-competition/#comment-26 Jason B Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:43:40 +0000 http://johnwest.edublogs.org/?p=115#comment-26 The highlight of the workshop was definitely building the kit-set robot and the games. Congratulations to Mason, Chris and team for winning!! The powerpoint lectures were a bit tedious at times though, and Mr. West took us on a tiki-tour of the North Shore while trying to find the motorway with the orange fuel light on!! Overall though, an exciting introduction to robots! The highlight of the workshop was definitely building the kit-set robot and the games. Congratulations to Mason, Chris and team for winning!! The powerpoint lectures were a bit tedious at times though, and Mr. West took us on a tiki-tour of the North Shore while trying to find the motorway with the orange fuel light on!! Overall though, an exciting introduction to robots!

]]> Comment on Test your chemistry knowledge. Try the “reactions of metals quiz” by Rob http://johnwest.edublogs.org/2008/05/26/test-your-chemistry-knowledge-try-the-reactions-of-metals-quiz/#comment-25 Rob Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:18:00 +0000 http://johnwest.edublogs.org/?p=110#comment-25 John- great stuff! I must update my blog and this is a great looking widget. John- great stuff! I must update my blog and this is a great looking widget.

]]> Comment on Test your chemistry knowledge. Try the “reactions of metals quiz” by johnwest http://johnwest.edublogs.org/2008/05/26/test-your-chemistry-knowledge-try-the-reactions-of-metals-quiz/#comment-24 johnwest Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:06:58 +0000 http://johnwest.edublogs.org/?p=110#comment-24 thanks, will visit the site as soon as I have had some coffee and porridge! thanks, will visit the site as soon as I have had some coffee and porridge!

]]> Comment on Test your chemistry knowledge. Try the “reactions of metals quiz” by sciteacher http://johnwest.edublogs.org/2008/05/26/test-your-chemistry-knowledge-try-the-reactions-of-metals-quiz/#comment-23 sciteacher Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:56:47 +0000 http://johnwest.edublogs.org/?p=110#comment-23 This is very cool! I am new to blogging and looking to use it for my class. Is there a place I can find out how to do a quiz like you have for my blog? I am a Science teacher in the US hoping to grow a network of teachers helping teachers particularly in science. I would love it if you would visit my new blog and add your thoughts and please spread the word about the site. http://sciteacher.edublogs.org/ This is very cool! I am new to blogging and looking to use it for my class. Is there a place I can find out how to do a quiz like you have for my blog? I am a Science teacher in the US hoping to grow a network of teachers helping teachers particularly in science. I would love it if you would visit my new blog and add your thoughts and please spread the word about the site. http://sciteacher.edublogs.org/

]]> Comment on Test your chemistry knowledge. Try the “reactions of metals quiz” by johnwest http://johnwest.edublogs.org/2008/05/26/test-your-chemistry-knowledge-try-the-reactions-of-metals-quiz/#comment-22 johnwest Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:00:44 +0000 http://johnwest.edublogs.org/?p=110#comment-22 web 2.0 tools have great potential. Good luck with your project and visit us if you ever come to New Zealand web 2.0 tools have great potential. Good luck with your project and visit us if you ever come to New Zealand

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