Learn Technology through Arts and Crafts. STEM Project-Based Learning. Lesson objectives: 1. Research and investigate simple electrical circuits 2. Design a simple greeting card containing a Led light (or more) that could light up 3. Develop artistic skills (arts and crafts). Explore cardmaking ideas 4. Learn how a coin battery, copper tape (sticky), a switch, and a… Continue reading Learn Technology through Arts and Crafts: for 12-year-old to 16-year-old students. Primary and Secondary School. Integrated Learning. Global Citizenship. Critical Thinking. Electrical Circuits. Programming. Multi-materials.
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The Fox, the Badger, and the Megalodon Shark Tooth (short story).
Excerpt: I can see the flaming Sun—it is spewing red and yellow—I am so close to it. If I reach out, I can almost touch it. It is very different here. It is dead quiet. Too quiet. ‘Am I really living here? It feels so surreal; I have to pinch myself.’ It is the year 2060. Someone… Continue reading The Fox, the Badger, and the Megalodon Shark Tooth (short story).
Rudders, Oars, and ‘Systems’ for Goal Setting.
Posted by William Van Zyl – May 3, 2020 Listen to the podcast (Podbean): https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-rrdzn-102059d Introduction Copyright©William Van Zyl – May 2020 Have you ever been rowing in a rowboat without a rudder? You paddle hard; however, you have no control over your direction. A proper rudder – with well-chosen oars –… Continue reading Rudders, Oars, and ‘Systems’ for Goal Setting.
Beddeken-tossels Red Baba se Lewe: Die Kambro-kind.
Gebasseer op n ware verhaal.
Mev Venter lê bewusteloos op haar bed; n sagte suiggeluid breek die stilte in die slaapkamer.
Mev Venter toon geen respons.
Daar is die suig geluid weer.
Mev Venter lê roerloos dwars oor haar bed.
Op die grond beweeg n klein bondeltjie.
Twee klein armpies swaai en gryp in die lug.
Die klein vasgedraaide klein mensie kan nie meer huil nie.
Dit is dag twee.
Dan ontwaak Mev Venter uit haar diep slaap.
“Waar is my baba?”
Haar liefdevolle hand soek oor haar bed. Hy is weg.
Sy raak angstig.
Dan, kyk sy na die vloer.
“Daar is hy, daar is hy! Hy het iets in sy mond. O nee!”
Fransie maak sy oë oop as hy sy ma se stem hoor.
Sy mond beweeg in a suig beweging.
Dan swaai sy arms asof hy nie asem kan kry nie.
“Wat is in jou mond?” roep Fransie se ma uit as sy opspring en hom opraap.
Sy is deur die slaap. N diep slaap…
Dressing Well: A Style Compass and Map for Rookies – the Stuck-in-a-rut Fly Fisherman Story.
By William Van Zyl (2020). The parable of the stylish fisherman and how he caught the most beautiful woman alive will get everyone’s attention; the word stylish will make men turn their heads in this direction. How did the fisherman land the extravagant catch you may ask? I am glad you have asked. Every beautiful,… Continue reading Dressing Well: A Style Compass and Map for Rookies – the Stuck-in-a-rut Fly Fisherman Story.
UNIQUE CHILDHOOD MEMORIES FROM MY SKETCHBOOK: THE BARBERSHOP, A VINTAGE RADIOGRAM, AND A NEW SLOT CAR SET.
UNIQUE CHILDHOOD MEMORIES FROM MY SKETCHBOOK: THE BARBERSHOP, A VINTAGE RADIOGRAM, AND A NEW SLOT CAR SET.
Pleasant childhood memory can provide us with pleasant thoughts. It is as sweet as honey. Our eyes light up when we tell these stories, and it elicits more and more delightful stories in the minds of those who are listening in — they just can’t wait to share their childhood memories. It is so exciting. We are created for the narrative – sharing personal stories – it satisfies our soul.
I have some childhood memories to share – I have sketched it for you. I have summarised it in a title of only six words. A six-word-memory. As you read this article, I hope you are prompted to think about some of your childhood memories.
Sketching regularly with a fountain pen and watercolours could change your life: Boosting your health, mental health and wellbeing!
By William Van Zyl (Published in February 2020). The sheer pleasure of seeing the black ink flow from different nibs onto a top-quality watercolour notebook or sketchbook will bring joy to your soul. When choosing, mixing and applying watercolours to those sketches – seeing the pigment doing magic on the page – with a watercolour… Continue reading Sketching regularly with a fountain pen and watercolours could change your life: Boosting your health, mental health and wellbeing!
Man finds $ 43,170 and returns it—he stuns the world by ‘building’ a lighthouse that attracts snow-white birds.
When the foam opened, green and white parcels of paper stared at Howard Kirby. He pushed his hand into the foam cushion; he could feel more packets! Kirby pulled a couple out. The green and white paper packets were wrapped in separate packages – transparent plastic neatly divided several stacks. Some notes – marking the packets – were written on the packets to label the small parcels. It was meticulously organised.
LESSON: Tips, ideas, and strategies to improve your writing as a teacher — have fun writing.
Use of the colon, semicolon, en-dash and em-dash in writing. Write that Essay (WTE) presentation PDL (Professional Learning Development) 6 Dec 2019 – By W. Van Zyl & F. Van Buren. *26 Powerpoint slides – converted to pdf format (download for free Five House Publishing). Ernest Hemingway was asked to sum up his life in… Continue reading LESSON: Tips, ideas, and strategies to improve your writing as a teacher — have fun writing.
Ten free lessons: I am an Aeronautical Engineer (Modeling in Minecraft and a STEM PROJECT – Water-propelled Rocket).
Lesson and resources for teachers and students: Aeronautical engineering. Modelling in Minecraft. Planning, designing, and making a water-propelled rocket (STEM-based). Complete lessons and resources for teachers and students (Secondary School). Free download at Five House Publishing https://fivehousepublishing.com/ OVERVIEW: This resource and lessons include everything related to aeronautical science and space exploration. Teachers and students will… Continue reading Ten free lessons: I am an Aeronautical Engineer (Modeling in Minecraft and a STEM PROJECT – Water-propelled Rocket).
Helium Balloons and Chinese Lanterns: Our New Jellyfish and Alien ‘Space Killers’ of the Future?
Lesson: Essay writing – compare and contrast (Secondary School level). Exploring sustainable practice and our oceans. A 1000-word essay. By William Van Zyl (2020) Soft bait is a silent killer. Synthetic fishing lures have been developed to catch any type of freshwater and saltwater fish. Designers and manufacturers have spent large amounts of money, time,… Continue reading Helium Balloons and Chinese Lanterns: Our New Jellyfish and Alien ‘Space Killers’ of the Future?
Helium Balloons and Chinese Lanterns: Our New Jellyfish and Alien ‘Space Killers’ of the Future?
Lesson: Essay writing – compare and contrast (Secondary School level). Exploring sustainable practice and our oceans. A 1000-word essay. By William Van Zyl Copyright © 2020 by William Van Zyl Lesson (Essay Writing) – Helium Balloons and Chinese Lanterns: Our New Jellyfish and Alien ‘Space Killers’ of the Future? Lesson: Essay writing – compare and… Continue reading Helium Balloons and Chinese Lanterns: Our New Jellyfish and Alien ‘Space Killers’ of the Future?
Space Wheel Gravity: Your Spiritual Force
By William Van Zyl *Science and spiritual life parallels. True North (Verse) My bones and muscles are feeling weak. I don’t feel any pull; The influence of magnetic North is waning. But wait—I feel something… It is unfamiliar. To go with the flow or to resist? – that is the question. What is this unseen… Continue reading Space Wheel Gravity: Your Spiritual Force
LESSONS ON GREATNESS: THE LIFE OF LUCIANO PAVAROTTI
‘Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness. People are just people, and all people have faults and shortcomings, but all of us are born with a basic goodness.’ Anne Frank Credit: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/anne_frank_752405?src=t_greatness Introduction. This article has unexpected rewards for the reader. Yes, I have delved into the deep… Continue reading LESSONS ON GREATNESS: THE LIFE OF LUCIANO PAVAROTTI
Creatica: A Believers Guide to Perfectica.
July 2019 By William Van Zyl – A long-form article (3900 words with several images). Will take about 23 to 28 minutes to read. Introduction: Overview: Looking at the possible annihilation and extinction of animals, birds, insects, fish, and other animal life species on earth in a scientific, novel, and unique way. Futuristic. The intricate… Continue reading Creatica: A Believers Guide to Perfectica.
Crushing: An Unexpected Route to Greatness.
Published June 20, 2019. By William Van Zyl Want to hear about the life story of someone who started at the very bottom and ended up at the top. Here is an exciting story of someone who followed a different path. Or, maybe not so unfamiliar. Ever thought about the invitation to become a Christian?… Continue reading Crushing: An Unexpected Route to Greatness.
River Rights: A United Approach to Improve Sustainable Practice.
Overview This article investigates three prominent cultures, namely Hinduism, Māori World view (New Zealand’s indigenous people) and Christianity. By comparing the different cultures or perspectives, the concept of giving rights to natural features like rivers are discussed. However, there are many more world views – or religions – to consider; the three mentioned are used… Continue reading River Rights: A United Approach to Improve Sustainable Practice.
Newly published Minecraft Education lesson (free download): ‘Design a Basic Research Centre in Antarctica.’
Activities and tasks: Do research on the research station aspects in Antarctica. See the learning intentions for details. Collaborate in teams on the design and layout of the station. Consider the goals and objectives of the station. Come up with a basic plan for the research station. Choose building materials. Construct the research station by… Continue reading Newly published Minecraft Education lesson (free download): ‘Design a Basic Research Centre in Antarctica.’
Newly released ebook by Kerry O’Brien: ‘Expression. My Cancer: a Gut Feeling.’
About the author Kerry O’Brien: Kerry O’ Brien lives with her partner, travelling in a house bus, in New Zealand. She has two adult daughters. A graduate from Massey University she spent many years working in the agricultural and horticultural industry. She has previously self-published a novel under a pseudonym and had a short story… Continue reading Newly released ebook by Kerry O’Brien: ‘Expression. My Cancer: a Gut Feeling.’
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