Japanese Scientist Builds Robots That Look Eerily Human! Current Events Reading!

Japanese Scientist Builds Robots That Look Eerily Humans! Article Comprehension:

What are androids?

Androids are robots that  act like humans and look like humans.

Name the three robots Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro has created for the 'Android: What is Human' exhibition?

The team of robots being exhibited including females - the adult Otonaroid (Otano means adult in Japanese) and the juvenile Kodomoroid (Kodomo means child in Japanese) as well as a tiny cuddly infant-like robot called Telenoid.

What are their respective roles?

All three have a specific purpose. The Otonaroid will act as the museum's robot science communicator for the exhibition. Her duties include having one-on-one conversations with visitors. Kodomoroid who is being touted as the world's first robo newscaster can skillfully tell us the latest news gathered from around the world via an internet feed. The young girl can also speak several languages in a variety of tones ranging from a girly squeal to a deep male voice. Telenoid was built to behave like a child, he resembles a cuddly baby that visitors can pick up for a quick hug and even have a conversation with.

Why are androids more difficult to build then normal robots?

Because they are took blink and look like humans.

British Competition Honors Naughty Pets! Current Events Reading!

Article Comprehension:
British Competition Honors Naughty Pets!

Why did Direct Blinds ask people to post pet pictures on their Facebook page?
Direct Blinds an online supplier of custom window coverings, asked owners to upload photos of their pets caught performing their naughtiest deeds, on the company's Facebook page.

What title did Yodie win?
The naughty dog earned himself the title of Britain's Naughtiest Pet and his owner, £500 Pounds Sterling and some free custom Direct Blinds.

What did he do to deserve it?
Yodie was rescued by a British charity from where he was adopted by 25-year-old Laura Vitty. Over the years, Yodie has destroyed many items including, his own dog bed. Yodie loved to destroy cushions! Yodie was unwell and ordered by the vet to stay at home. Vitty believes that he was so bored that he decided to attack every cushion he could put his paws on and distribute the shreds all over the house.

What are the 2nd and 3rd place winners known to do frequently?
In second place was another dog called Harry, whose favorite hobby is to shred newspapers and magazines. Stoops, a black cat who came in third place. She loves to open the fridge and hop in to lick the tops of the cold milk bottles.

TE REO MAORI

RIMA

The Story of Ranginui and Papatuanuku

1. Who is Ranginui? The sky god.
2. Who is Papatuanuku? The earth god.
3. Who is the god of the forests? Tanemahuta.
4. Who is the god of the winds? Tawhirimatea
5. Who is the god of war? Tumatauenga.
6. Who is the god of the sea? Tangaroa.

1. The spring where water runs? Te Puna

2. The ground where a giant bird roamed? Papamoa

3. A sacred mountain? Mt Maunganui

4. The name given for a bird? Manu

5. The meaning to Europe? Ūropi

RUA

Islands in Tauranga Moana

Leisure Island - Moturiki Island

Peach Island - Motuopae Island

Rat Island - Motuopuhi Island

Mayor Island - Tūhua Island

These islands are well known to locals but to Maori of Tauranga  these island have their own respective Maori names. Find out these names.

TORU

Towns in the Bay of Plenty. Can you name the towns situated between Tauranga and Whakatane? Using Maori names

Joey Chestnut Wins Hot Dog Eating Contest for Eighth Consecutive Year! Current Events Reading

Article Comprehension:

Joey Chestnut Wins Hot Dog Eating Contest for Eighth Consecutive Year!

Who was responsible for making Nathan's hot dog contest famous?

The reason that Nathan is famous from his hot dog eating is because of the person that held the title before him Takeru Kobayashi, Takeru Kobayashi devoured 50 hot dogs in 12 minutes, it gained him international fame.

How many hot dogs did he eat?

61 hot dogs in the given ten minutes. Though sadly he did not beat his 2013 record of 69 hot dogs.

How many years has Joey Chestnut won the contest prior to this year?

He has held the title for 7 years!

What significant event occurred before the contest began?

Joey Chesnut proposed to his wife before the competition began.

What happened in the women's contest?

Three years in the lead Sonya Thomas did not do as well as she might have planned. She was defeated by Miki Sudo from Las Vegas who devoured 34 hot dogs alot more than Sonya's 27 & 3/4's!

Bali Inquiry

These little parcels are left outside everyday. You see them everywhere. What are they for?

Three times a day Balinese Hindus place small offering baskets in temples or prominent places outside their home or business. Typically made of palm leaf, flowers, and foodstuffs, canang sari are an art form unto themselves. In it's simplest form, the offerings are basically a ritual about giving back what has been given to you by the Gods.


It was the first day back at school when we arrived. These kids meet their teachers at the beach. They were about your age. Find out about school in Bali.

School in Bali. The start times vary from 9am - 11am the times they finish vary from 1pm - 4pm. They go to school 6 times a week.


They have tanks of these fish everywhere. You pay $3 to soak your feet in them for 15 mins. The fish nibble at your feet. Find out what type of fish they are and what they are doing?

The fish are called Garra Fufa. The tiny toothless carp that nibble away dead, callused skin from your feet. It has been rumoured that they can cause infection on your feet and can make you very sick.


This was taken at a batik factory. What is batik?

Batik is a fabric dyeing method using wax to create patterns and designs. The art of decorating cloth in this way, using wax and dye, has been practised for centuries. In Java, Indonesia, batik is part of an ancient tradition. The word batik originates from the Javanese tikand means to dot. To make a batik, selected areas of the cloth are blocked out by brushing or drawing hot wax over them, and the cloth is then dyed. The parts covered in wax resist the dye and remain the original colour.


This is the Saraswati Temple in Ubud. Who is it dedicated to?

The Saraswati Temple in Ubud is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning, literacy and art.

Term 2 PMI

Current Events Reading Caveman Poop

SC:

- Use at least 3 of the 7 servants

- Questions must make sense

-  Question MUST  have a question mark.

Write questions about the article where the following words or phrases are the answers.

How many years ago were there cavemen? 

50,000

Where did they live? 

Southern Spain.

What did all of there poo have in it? 

Traces of meat.

What else did they eat other than veges and meat? 

Plants, such as tubers, berries, and nuts.

Who said this? "We believe Neanderthals probably ate 

what was available in different situations, seasons, and 

climates,"Anaira Sistiaga.

What kind of teeth were microfossils trapped in? 

Neanderthal teeth.

Neanderthals were close evolutionary cousins of our own species they were? 

Homo sapiens.

SC:

- Use at least 3 of the 7 servants

- Questions must make sense

-  Question MUST  have a question mark.