English - Essay layouts

I found this example of a good essay layout:

Read the full article here:  http://www.writefix.com/argument/fivesteps.htm

Essay Layout:  3773  

(Comparison or presenting both sides)

This means four paragraphs: introduction (3 sentences) one side (7 sentences), the other side (7 sentences) and the conclusion (3 sentences). 

This will give you 20 sentences. 

An average of about 12 words each, that is 240 words.

If you are only looking at one side then you use a 3-14-3 method.  3 sentences for introduction, 14 sentences for the main body and then 3 sentences for the conclusion.

PE: Exercise and Fitness Program

We are looking at the importance of an exercise and fitness program that works each part of the whole body in a holistic way.

Currently we do the following each month;

• cycling                (weekly)
• highland dancing (2x weekly)
• yoga                   (weekly)
• horse riding         (daily)
• ball skills             (weekly)
• running / jogging (weekly)
• stretching           (daily)
• Exercise Ball      (weekly)
• Swimming          (weekly)

We want to also start doing the following:

• Skipping  (Weekly)
• Gym - walker, cycling machine, rowing machine, weights (weekly)
• Aerobics (weekly)
• Torso Trainer (weekly)

We recently bought a Body Sculpture Torso Trainer and decided to use it for PE today.  There is a gale blowing outside so we need to do something inside.

A Torso Trainer looks like this:

 

A Torso Trainer is supposed to firm and tone your stomach and exercise your arms and legs.

One of the main exercise equipment in any gym would be the torso trainer. 

The lower torso of the person exercising is fixed to the platform while the upper torso is used by the user who wants to employ his waistline muscles to develop a slim waistline.

Once the rotating shaft is diverted to different angles, the different muscles are employed that means the entire set of waistline muscles gets some exercise.

The amount of pressure that the user has to apply varies on the different tilt angles of the shaft. This kind of a work out ensures a flat stomach, a thin waistline and the muscles around the waist are tightened due to this exercise thus making it look firm.

The Body Sculpture torso trainer is one such exercising equipment that is absolutely compact and slim. It weighs about 2.5 kilograms when packed. This product comes with several features that make the Body Sculpture Torso Trainer ideal for home use and you can set up a gym at home.

It is an easy to use ab toner that can tone your abs perfectly. It is very smooth and easy to handle. Thus you can enjoy some perfect and toned abdominal muscles after working out on it.

Ref:  

Body Sculpture Torso Trainer

http://www.bigfitnesspro.com/exercise-equipment/370/body-sculpture-torso-trainer-simple-and-surprisingly-effective-way-to-train-your-abs.html

SCIENCE: Revision - the human body

Today I was revising the human body.  We decided to do acrostic poems to help remember important facts.

Skeleton
Support, movement and protection
Keeps the body in good shape
Every part is essential
Ligaments hold the bones together at the joints
Even muscles work in pairs, contracting and relaxing
Tendons hold the muscles to the bones
Organs are safe inside
Never break your bones - keep them inside not out!

Blood Vessels


Blood in capillaries
Lets food and gasses move in and out
Organ that pumps blood around the body is the HEART
Oxygen is taken from the lungs by the blood
Deviously CO2 is given back
Veins, arteries and capillaries work together
Every heart beat creates a pulse
Seventy beats per minute when resting
Sets the pace for the adult heart
Essential for
Living
So look after it and be careful who you give it to


Teeth

Try to brush all 32 of them 2 x every day to keep Mr Plaque away
Enamel on the outside, dentine on the inside, rooted in the gum
Eat the right foods to prevent tooth decay
Tearing canines, cutting incisors, and grinding molars
Have to work together to get the job of chewing done!

SMILE a lot to show them off!


Exercise

Exercise strengthens the muscles
'Xhilerating', 'xtremely' invigorating
Everyday you should do some.
Really develops the lungs
Co-ordination building
Incentive to use up food
Sleep tight
Every night


Health Risks

Healthy living is vital for a long and prosperous life
Every drug is addictive and damages your brain
Alcohol harms your
Liver
Tobacco contains addictive nicotine
Heart attacks are a
Risk
Ingesting alcohol can slow your reactions
Smoking causes lung cancer
Kids should be careful not to do these things
Stay healthy, keep clear of dangerous habits!

Remember why things are good or bad for you.

Did you know?

Facts about the UK

The total land area is 244820km squared.

The UK has over 12000 miles of coastline.

There are 5000 rivers.

The highest point is Ben Nevis @ 1344m.

The lowest point = Fens @ -4m.

There are 874 miles between John o'Groats to Land's End.

and

Did you know that your body is made up of between 50 trillion and 100 trillion cells?


Ref:
The world of Geography (Revision) - Letts
The world of Science (Revision) - Letts

The Human Body

I'm doing some revision on this section of my text book.

There is a lot of interactive links on this site:

http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/science/sciencebootcamp.htm

Have a look!

Did you know that if you learn Braille, a part of your brain increases in size. This has something to do with your fingertips and sensations.

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/brainandsenses/


Your body is roughly 4 x the size of your femur. We tested this little titbit of info with a measuring tape and my dads femur is 45cm. 45 x 4 = 180 and my dad is 178cm tall so that seems to work out. Don't know what happened to the missing 2 cm? HEE HEE They say people start shrinking as they grow older.....