Faqih's learning logs

Muhammad Faqih Akmal Learning Log 1

June Holidays Week 2

6am - 7am

10-6-16

Source:

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/solar-power-profile/

What I Did:

I decide to read about how the sun is useful to man.

What I Learnt:

Words I did not know:

lauded- transitive, intransitive to praise, to glorify

Summary:

The sun is a major source of energy for the earth. It has been shining onto the earth since 4.5 billion years ago. Plants need sunlight to make food while animals feed on plants to survive. We humans use methods to generate electricity from the sun. The methods are by using photovoltaic cells or mirrors to reflect the heat onto a concentrated area for generating electricity.

Muhammad Faqih Akmal Learning Log 2

June Holidays Week 2

8am - 9am

10-6-16

Source:

http://edition.cnn.com/2015/03/10/travel/sr71-blackbird-worlds-fastest-plane/

What I Did:

I decide to read about how the fastest plane in the world.

What I Learnt:

Words I did not know:

reconnaissance- The act of scouting or exploring (especially military or medical) to gain information.

Summary:

Planes are a well-known transport because travelling with it took very less time compared to ground vehicles. However, the fastest plane in the world is called Lockheed SR-71. The pilots were well trained and in the end, the plane travel at a speed of 2193 mph which is about as fast as a bullet.

Muhammad Faqih Akmal Learning Log 3

June Holidays Week 2

10am - 11am

10-6-16

Source:

http://www.globalissues.org/article/165/racism

What I Did:

I decide to read about racism.

What I Learnt:

Words I did not know:

Benevolent - Having the disposition to do good. Possessing or manifesting love for humanity. Altruistic, charitable, kind, just and fair.

Summary:

Racism is everywhere in the world to the present day. Some people are racist because they want to tell the victim that their race has more power or more civilised. Racism causes conflicts or even war. Thus, many people make campaigns to stop all the racism but instead it still continues. This shows how stubborn they are and that they only care about themselves.

Muhammad Faqih Akmal Learning Log 4

June Holidays Week 3

8am - 9am

13-6-16

Source:

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/freshwater-crisis/

What I Did:

I decide to read about the freshwater crisis.

What I Learnt:

Words I did not know:

Copious - Great in quantity or number, profuse, abundant; taking place on a large scale.

Having an ample supply.

Full of thought, information, or matter; exuberant in words, expression, or style.

Summary:

We need water to stay hydrated and alive. However, some parts of the world do not have access to freshwater as only 1% of all the waters in the world are drinkable. Those who do not have access to fresh water, take their water from unhygienic sources such as drains and dirty rivers. That water has viruses or even bacteria such as E-coli. This leads to the spread of diseases and thus, a lot of people are dying due to the lack of drinkable water.

Muhammad Faqih Akmal Learning Log 5

June Holidays Week 3

10am - 11am

13-6-16

Source:

http://wwf.panda.org/about_our_earth/blue_planet/coasts/coral_reefs/coral_importance/

What I Did:

I decide to read about the corals under the sea.

What I Learnt:

Words I did not know:

Commerce - The exchange or buying and selling of commodities; especially the exchange of merchandise, on a large scale, between different places or communities; extended trade or traffic.

Summary:
Sea creatures depend on corals for protection against predators or searching for food. Corals also attract tourist from around the world to admire the beauty of the corals. Thus, the country has a greater revenue. The reason why some countries do not have many natural disasters is that they have coral reefs. Coral reefs prevent or minimise the chance of having the tsunami, hurricane or even storms. These are why coral reefs need to be protected by us, humans.