Persuasive writing - Current issues.

 LO: We are learning to express our opinions and thoughts on current issues using 'Write that essay' sentences. 

For LGBTQ+ rights to adoption.

5 - Surprisingly, 23% of the 122,526 people surveyed think that gay couples should not have the same rights as straight couples when it comes to Adoption.

11 - Whereas 77% of the people voted yes for gay couples should have the same rights as straight couples.

1 - I personally think that everyone should have equal rights if they are proven capable to adopt.

 Q1: How are Earthquakes measured? Earthquakes are recorded by a seismographic network. What level earthquake can destroy buildings?

5.5 to 6.0	Slight damage to buildings and other structures.
6.1 to 6.9	May cause a lot of damage in very populated areas.
7.0 to 7.9	Major earthquake. Serious damage.
8.0 or greater	Great earthquake. Can totally destroy communities near the epicenter.

Q2: What are the 3 waves given off by earthquakes and how are they different?

P-waves, S-waves, LOVE waves.

Q3: What ways are buildings earthquake-proofed? Give some examples e.g. The Burj Khalifa. How well does it work? create a flexible foundation, counter forces with damping, shield buildings from vibrations.

Q4: How are Tsunamis formed and are Tidal waves any different? Tsunamis are formed from earthquakes in the sea but tidal waves are caused by bad weather.

Q5: How do Tsunami warning systems work and what should you do when alerted? they detect earthquakes out at sea and if they think a tsunami will happen they let everyone know.

Impulse buying, what is it and why do we do it?

 Impulse buying

In Business studies we have been learning about impulse buying, why we do it and what the affects of it are. For this topic I have made a brochure with information about impulse buying on it.

Reflection: I liked learning about impulse buying because it made me more aware of it, and made me realise that at time I have impulse bought something and then later on had no use for it. This topic also gave me strategies on how to stop impulse buying.

Another personal reflection is next time I would manage my time better to get my DLO and post done and be able to fine a good website to create a brochure on as it was a bit difficult to fine one.

Have you ever found yourself Impulse buying? let me know in the comments.

Sources: https://brainfodder.org/ 

https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/stop-impulse-buys

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sold/201207/what-motivates-impulse-buying