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Jonny's Blog
We have three 6th grade Science classes and two 8th grade Science classes blogging here from the Pacific Northwest in Chimacum, WA! Sixth graders are learning a bit about Mt Saint Helens, environmental science through fresh water ecology, and physical science this year. Eighth graders are learning about life science this year. Please join us as we learn Science by exploring our world.
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Cockroaches!!! Yeeaahh buddy!!
Article posted June 12, 2012 at 05:15 PM GMT •
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Our cockroaches were alot of things, such as; brave, sleepy, and stupid. Our first cockroach approached the soap and emidietly fell asleep. After he woke up, he walked around the soap circle and eventually found the way out. The second cockroach was set down in the middle of the circle and marched right through the soap like a warrior. The third cockroach walks in circles for about five minutes then walked through the little door we made. So it's a little hard to say if cockroaches like soap of not...
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Article posted June 12, 2012 at 05:15 PM GMT •
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Cockroaches by Jonny
Article posted June 7, 2012 at 05:11 PM GMT •
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I know that these cockroaches like to hiss when they're mad or feeling an attack coming on. And they are kind of creepy. They look like aliens, and the female has a smooth head and the male has ridges.
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Article posted June 7, 2012 at 05:11 PM GMT •
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What Jonny Thought of Odyssey
Article posted May 29, 2012 at 05:25 PM GMT •
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I really liked Odyssey! I enjoyed every aspect of it except the weather could have been better. I loved waking up early and jumping into Lake Crescent. And I love the food. And I love the beauty of the world around me!
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Article posted May 29, 2012 at 05:25 PM GMT •
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Snail Conclusion By Jonny
Article posted May 10, 2012 at 05:52 PM GMT •
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The snail had food at the exit of the house at all times, but only found the way out 1 out of 3 times. :(
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Article posted May 10, 2012 at 05:52 PM GMT •
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Snails by Jonny
Article posted May 1, 2012 at 05:16 PM GMT •
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I know that snails are really slimy, small, they are bad for your garden, and they leave a trail of slime that is really annoying to clean up. The biggest snail was 15 inches long and weighed 2 pounds. That's disgusting.
What I would like to know about snails like what they eat and how long they live. And how they mate and stuff. This project is gross.
Peace.
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Article posted May 1, 2012 at 05:16 PM GMT •
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Jonny's Glog!
Article posted February 14, 2012 at 06:08 PM GMT •
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Article posted February 14, 2012 at 06:08 PM GMT •
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Bacteria By Jonny
Article posted February 6, 2012 at 06:22 PM GMT •
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Bacteria in our school is everywhere. So James and I decided to do an experiment! We swabbed 4 areas of our school to see the bacteria growth. We swabbed the gym floor, the water fountain, the toilet, and the bottom of my shoe. The area that had the most bacteria growth was the gym floor. Therefor, the gym floor is the most contaminated part of the four parts that we swabbed.
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Article posted February 6, 2012 at 06:22 PM GMT •
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New Zealand Biome
Article posted October 28, 2011 at 10:21 PM GMT •
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Article posted October 28, 2011 at 10:21 PM GMT •
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Jonny's Environment
Article posted October 21, 2011 at 06:05 PM GMT •
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Well, my class took 5 vials and put yeast, red sand, orbies, radishes, and brine in them. We waited a couple days and then recorded the data in our notebooks. After about 72 hours we found that none of the substances had any change except for the pink orbies and the radishes that had begun to sprout into life. My team realized that the only substances that were alive were the radishes and the brine. The radishes were alive because they began to sprout and the brine was alive because it is eggs that will eventually hatch. So environment affects organisms depending on what they are. For example, if you put a cotton ball and radish seeds in a vial, the environment affected the organism by giving it water, and a soft place to grow.
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Article posted October 21, 2011 at 06:05 PM GMT •
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Global Warming By Jonny R
Article posted October 21, 2011 at 12:13 AM GMT •
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Us human beings are now well into a polluted world. Some people say it's our fault, others say it's a natural thing. I think the #1 cause of global warming is industrial pollution. Because people need stuff, something (or someone) has to make that stuff. Factories pollute water and air. I would say #2 is car pollution. People drive to work, and the car leaves exhaust behind.
But as I get older, I see more and more people creating "green" and eco-friendly things, and carpooling or even riding bikes or walking places. I think we should definitely attempt to save this planet. I have a good feeling we can.
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Article posted October 21, 2011 at 12:13 AM GMT •
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What is living/what is living
Article posted October 20, 2011 at 06:26 PM GMT •
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Is it living? Well, my class took 5 vials and put yeast, red sand, orbies, radishes, and brine in them. We waited a couple days and then recorded the data in our notebooks. After about 72 hours we found that none of the substances had any change except for the pink orbies and the radishes that had begun to sprout into life. My team realized that the only substances that were alive were the radishes and the brine. The radishes were alive because they began to sprout and the brine was alive because it is eggs that will eventually hatch.
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Article posted October 20, 2011 at 06:26 PM GMT •
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One Great Surprise
Article posted October 11, 2011 at 04:48 AM GMT •
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I take a couple steps up my dirty, brown-carpeted stairs. I am thinking that I'll have to awake at 6:00 AM, drag myself out of bed, and eat yet another bowl of stale Cap'n crunch. And then I realize. It's early release! So much more time! An hour more. 60 minutes of more room. My happiness shot through the roof. I have a feeling tomorrow will be a great 3 hour day!
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Article posted October 11, 2011 at 04:48 AM GMT •
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Soar throat
Article posted October 7, 2011 at 06:26 PM GMT •
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I have a soar throat today. It's really annoying. Jeremy kept using the iPad for games and race apps so I had to step up and take it away from him. As you can see, I am using it for educational use only. Well, actually more like telling people about myself. Science related posts will come my friend, will come. I guess writing is good for your brain! That's a good thing because I love writing. I'll be a smarter, better writer by the end of the year. I guarantee it.
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Article posted October 7, 2011 at 06:26 PM GMT •
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This is what Jonny says
Article posted September 30, 2011 at 06:23 PM GMT •
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Yeah hi,
It's Friday and I love weekends. I can't whistle which sucks. I am really craving spaghetti. I just LOVE when my parents pay taxes for me to come to school to get served greasy crap at lunch. I also love going to football practice just to run my butt off. It's a good life we all have. We look outside and there're no bombs going off. For a person to complain about the life they live, they should just think, it could be worse. I just signed up for a social networking site that I will strictly only use for science. What is wrong with that? Mr. G has to approve this so I won't say. Just kidding science is cool. And what's the deal with airline food? I was on a flight the first time to Guam and the entree was horrible but the cheese was amazing. Peace.
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Article posted September 30, 2011 at 06:23 PM GMT •
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You have to read this, you don't have a choice
Article posted September 28, 2011 at 06:25 PM GMT •
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-I play sports
-I love hamburgers
-I love to travel
-I like to draw
-I am going to live in Guam for five years
-Sophia loves me
-I like mangos
There you go!
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Article posted September 28, 2011 at 06:25 PM GMT •
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Glog??
Article posted May 20, 2010 at 05:58 PM GMT •
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Article posted May 20, 2010 at 05:58 PM GMT •
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ELASTIC FORCE OF RUBBER BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Article posted May 5, 2010 at 05:51 PM GMT •
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What I learned about the elastic force of the rubber band is the more the rubber band is stretched the more force is being distributed to the rubber band. Until it is stretched so much that the rubber band snaps.
-Jonny
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Article posted May 5, 2010 at 05:51 PM GMT •
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Transferring energy
Article posted April 23, 2010 at 06:01 PM GMT •
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When you place a charged battery into a device, you are transferring the stored chemical energy from the battery to electrical energy then the device will turn on.
If you plug a lamp into the wall the same thing is happening but the energy is coming out of the wall. But this time it is charging a light bulb so when the electrical energy transfers to the bulb. The electrical energy turns to light and heat.
-Jonny
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Article posted April 23, 2010 at 06:01 PM GMT •
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MY NEW GLOG!!!!!
Article posted March 25, 2010 at 06:27 PM GMT •
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Article posted March 25, 2010 at 06:27 PM GMT •
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MY NEW GLOG!!!!!
Article posted March 24, 2010 at 06:13 PM GMT •
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Article posted March 24, 2010 at 06:13 PM GMT •
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Weed pullin' in Chimicum
Article posted November 21, 2009 at 05:56 AM GMT •
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The other day in science, my class went down to the grange to pull blackberry plants so they don't get in the way of the plants that they want there. We spent pretty much all 50 minutes of our period down at the grange. Kids also got to take turns going to look at Chimicum creek that runs through there. Our class found some pretty big roots when we were pulling the weeds and took them back to the classroom. We are also going to be doing other projects like this in the future. Hopefully!!!
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Article posted November 21, 2009 at 05:56 AM GMT •
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Click here to learn about freashwater pollution!
Article posted November 2, 2009 at 06:05 PM GMT •
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Why Is fresh water pollution so not awesome?
For the last couple of weeks we have been learning about freshwater pollution. IN this pamphlet we will tell you how the level of pollution in freshwater has raised...
What is fresh water pollution?
Its garbage contaminants in the water, it could be chemicals. Normally from people littering and farmers fertilizing with chemicals.
What are some sources of water pollution?
From farmers when fertilizing crops, and people not disposing of garbage properly. Industries sometimes have their toxic waste from the factory dumped (runoff) into the local body of water.
What is the consequences of water pollution?
Animals are dieing and going extinct. And it takes away natural resources. Some pollution may make it all the way into our drinking water and some people may get sick.
How can you improve water quality?
You can pick up garbage if in water or on the street, filter the water, even if from well.
How to prevent water pollution?
You can try to prevent oil spills, and pick up trash on land, or water. Also properly disposing of toxic waste.
What are nitrates, and how does it affect our water supply?
Nitrates are chemicals that are caused by farmers fertilizing crops with toxins.
How do nitrates effect people?
Too many nitrates in the water could result in natural resources disappearing causing the water to be unusually unbalanced. Also too many nitrates can cause blue baby syndrome.
What is the safe level of nitrates in tap water?
The safe level is 19.8%, if so changed the result of can be horrid affects on you and/or the Earth.
What should a person do if there is a high level of nitrates in they’re water?
Do not drink the water, call company, and if desperate try to filter the water.
How can you prevent nitrates from
entering your water supply?
Do not drink water and reduce high fertilizing area, dig tile drainage systems deeper in the ground, this only a couple of ideas.
What are point and non-point pollution and what is the difference between? The two?
A point source of pollution is where you can point out where it’s coming from and a non-point source is where you cannot tell where it’s coming from.
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Article posted November 2, 2009 at 06:05 PM GMT •
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VOLCANOS AND LAVA!
Article posted October 13, 2009 at 04:55 AM GMT •
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Over the last couple of weeks we have been learning about volcanoes and lava. I am going to tell you about the two. First lets talk about all the different volcanoes and what makes them different.
Lets start with the Composite Volcano. This volcano is usually tens of miles across and ten thousand or more feet in height. They also have moderately steep sides and sometimes small craters in their summits.
Then there is the Cinder Cone Volcano. This volcano consists of loose, grainy cinders and almost no lava. They are small volcanoes, usually only about a mile across.
The Shield Volcano can be hundreds of miles across and tens of thousands of feet high. They almost always have craters at their summits.
There is also a type of volcano called the Giant Caldera Volcano. Calderas, are simply circular depressions and are found on the summits of many of these volcanoes.
A Fissure Volcano has no craters at all--instead, they have giant cracks that open in the ground and expel vast quantities of gases and lava.
There are four types of Lava:
1. Low water/ Low silica---This lava is very runny. Not quite like water, but more like warm honey or hot wax. This lava flows for long distances before cooling enough to turn solid.
2. Low water/ High silica--SiO is melted in the lava causing silica molecules to have the tendency to stick together and form long chains. These long chains get tangled together and make it difficult for molecules
In the melt to slide past each other.
3. High water/ Low silica--With this lava it oozes slowly out to form a bulbous dome which hardly moves at all.
4. High water/ High silica--This lava has lots of dissolved gases and high viscosity which make it deadly. As the lava oozes to the surface, the gases quickly formed bubbles that turn the lava into a red-hot froth that explodes out of the ground as a searing, grayish cloud of superheated steam and tiny particles called ash. I hope that told you a little about volcanoes and lava!
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Article posted October 13, 2009 at 04:55 AM GMT •
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My trip to Cispus
Article posted October 3, 2009 at 03:15 AM GMT •
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Well I don't know what to say about Cispus. But I'll do the best I can.
On the day we got there I had the worst sore throat. Then to top things off, Mr.Meacham yelled: "O3 is going to angle falls"! Then I wasn't to happy. When we finely got to Angle falls it was like some guy was standing on top of a mountain somewhere poring a cup of water down it. Then when we got down the mountain it was time to eat. I was so happy it was dinner time. The food there was terrific. Then we went to our cabins for cabin time, my favorite.
So to make a long story short. Food: Good,
Beds: OK, Activities: Pretty fun.
So I had fun even though I was sick. I am glad I went to Cispus.
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Article posted October 3, 2009 at 03:15 AM GMT •
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7 things about me!!!
Article posted September 30, 2009 at 10:58 PM GMT •
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1. My favorite sport is baseball
2. My favorite food is pizza
3. I spend an hour on the computer a day. (about)
4. There are approximately 167,142,778 rocks in my drive way
5. I play the saxaphone
6. I'm tall
7. I love Facebook
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Article posted September 30, 2009 at 10:58 PM GMT •
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