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The End -- 05-20-12

2012-05-20T18:24:08-05:00

Well, that was fun. I think our class was successful in improving public speaking skills. On the other hand, I am still terrible at grammar. In the eighth grade, I would like to do something besides poetry and public speaking. Because, it seems as if that’s all we ever do in Language Arts classes. I learned that when making a movie, people who are completely in their character can be extremely dangerous. To all the new seventh graders wanting to know a trick to survive the seventh grade: there is none. Just deal with it, and do well on your World History Fair project and you’ll be fine.

Study -- 05-13-12

2012-05-13T14:43:59-05:00

Study these flash cards

iTowne Reflection -- 05-13-12

2012-05-13T14:30:55-05:00

That was fun. I was a customs agent, so the best part for me would be working as a peacekeeper. That was definetly the highlight of my day. I learned that if you work as a customs agent, there is always work. My hands were full with passports and making change for purchased items. If I could change anything, I would give us more time. The day felt extremely rushed, which hindered me from enjoying the experience.

World History Fair Finish -- 05-09-12

2012-05-09T16:17:03-05:00

World history definitely impacts the world of today because we look to the past to plan our future. For example, our form of government is a lot like the form of the Roman republic. We base things that we do from the past. I think the most interesting part of the World History Fair project was making the visual representation. It challenged people to make the most creative and interesting things possible.

I learned from one of my fellow 7th graders how Roman aqueducts work. He told me how gravity would push water from a lake, over the aqueducts, into Rome. I found that very interesting. Also, his visual representation helped me understand how the aqueducts were built.

Seedfolk Finish -- 05-09-12

2012-05-09T16:08:24-05:00

Well, I would say that Seedfolks was an interesting book. My favorite character would probably have to be Curtis. I like how he thinks he’s so big and strong and yet, he can take care of his tomato plants. I find that humorous. My favorite Seedfolks activity would have to be in Mr. Howard’s class. I liked the different things you could do as well as the break from math itself. The “big idea” of Seedfolks would probably be that communities could be families.

World History Fair Project Checkup -- 04-22-12

2012-04-22T13:03:37-05:00

My World History Fair Project is coming along fine. My research paper is finished along with my works cited and 3d project. I have a rough draft going for my answer to my guiding project and my procedure. I still have to finalize that though. As for the poster board, I should probably get started on that. So all in all, I am doing pretty well, hope I can finish off the year strong with this project.

Spring Randomness -- 04-15-12

2012-04-15T14:17:30-05:00

So, it looks like I am going to have to blog another random statement. Since it is spring, I guess I will talk about spring. It is nice to finally see some green grass and blossoms on the trees. I don’t know about you, but I am definitely hoping for spring to just end so we can just move on to summer. I am going to hike up a bunch of fourteeners this summer, so I can’t wait to get school over with.

Dissection of the Chicken -- 04-04-12

2012-04-04T18:57:17-05:00

My experience with the chicken wing dissection was very fun. Except for the fact that I was grouped with two vegetarians. Well, they did all the paper work, so I guess I can’t complain. I learned how the chicken can move and that fat was actually rare on the chicken we dissected. All in all, it was a very educating experience.

My Mild Mood -- 03-28-12

2012-03-28T16:59:26-05:00

My Mild Mood

I am excited
Not anxious
Not spazing out in anxiety excited
Not like I am passing out with excitement
But I am mildly and contently excited
Excited about a movie I am going to go see
Excited that I am going over to a friends house
Excited that I can write about my excitement

Ernest Green Reflection -- 03-15-12

2012-03-15T19:20:45-05:00

Honestly, I was horrified. The very thought that these white people would hurt, threaten, and even wish to kill the Little Rock Nine just because they look different is outrageous. It is scary that Americans would be so insensitive. I would not have had the guts to do what the Little Rock Nine did. I would have no courage when faced with the problems they faced. I think that the Little Rock Nine had a lot of guts to be the first to integrate. Even with mobs of dangerous people, they kept on going through the hardships. I admire the Little Rock Nine for their courage, and I wish I could be as courageous as they are.

Science That is Very Small -- 02-27-12

2012-02-27T17:51:20-05:00

Science has been very interesting lately. The parts of cells and what they do are very interesting because who would have thought that something so small could be so complex. The names of cells and what they do sometimes get very confusing but the comparison to a factory has helped me very much. For example, the mitochondria is the power house for the cell. Using these little tricks, I should be fine for the test.

Another Random Quote -- 02-27-12

2012-02-27T17:44:44-05:00

My quote is “If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is not for you.” That quote was said by an anonymous person.

Plummet

Falling, falling
Through the ozone layer
Make sure that you say your prayers

Falling, falling
You are terrified and screaming
While the other divers sure are beaming

Falling, falling
Don’t hit the ground
Because you’ll hear a splat-like sound

Falling, Falling
You won’t get the boot
Because after all, you’ve got a parachute

That is my poem that reflects on my quote. Whoever said that sure is a smart guy

Gavin Poem -- 02-16-12

2012-02-16T17:53:46-05:00

Gavin

In his dark lair
Under his stairs
In his chair
While he would stare
At his shortened hair

For he would cry
To the sky

Over the river
Through the woods
Went he, to his dog’s grave

Inside him went a warm glow
Of kindness
Of niceness
Within him after it melted the snow

Well, that is my poem. I hope that all words in it are a preposition. It is titled Gavin for that person sits by me in class. For those of you who know Gavin personally, this should be hilarious. To those of you who do not know Gavin, this should be very confusing.

Randomness Once More -- 01-31-12

2012-01-31T17:40:27-05:00

So, as the title states, I will once again blog about random things. We have all been doing the Greek olympics in humanities, and I just have to say that Sparta is DESTROYING! Just a little competitive spirit for you guys out there. I think that this year’s Sparta has a good shot to be the first Sparta to ever win the Greek simulation. Today, my group alone gained Sparta 1,545 points. Just thought that you other city-states would like to know how far ahead Sparta is. Sparta is ahead of second place by 1,000 points last time I checked. So my last words for this blog is that Athens will fall.

Poetic Justice -- 01-25-12

2012-01-25T18:05:32-05:00

Poems do change the way people think. For example, “The Black Cat” by Edgar Alan Poe made me extremely cautious whenever around cats. One of the tools that poets probably use to make you have some sort of emotional reaction is too leave questions. A poem that really makes you ponder what it meant is a good one. If Edgar Alan Poe left all the questions in his poems answered, he would not be as famous as he is today. Also, poets express extreme sadness, pain, or joy through their poems. The words that they use to describe their feelings are so powerful that it makes us fell what they are feeling. So, now that you know how a poet makes good poems, why don’t you go make one?

Random Quotes Reflection -- 01-17-12

2012-01-17T17:39:13-05:00

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." I think this quote means exactly what it says. To be curious of your surroundings and to have loads of questions are fine. Encouraged even. I could apply this in life by asking questions when I have them, instead of holding back. I am not exactly sure that asking someone plenty of questions would exactly make their mood change. It could make an impact on the world because if people asked questions, problems could be answered.

2012 Goal -- 01-17-12

2012-01-17T17:31:25-05:00

My goal for the New Year is to climb Long’s Peak. This mountain is a treacherous climb that instantly spells death and destruction to any that climb it. Well, maybe it is not as bad as it sounds. But it is going to be the hardest fourteener climb for me ever. I have known that I was going to climb this mountain since I was little. I just hope that I am ready for it.

Poetry Wiki Climax -- 12-16-11

2011-12-16T11:50:27-05:00

The Poetry Wiki in my opinion was better than past assignments. It was nice trying something new. Communication was about average in my group. It wasn’t great, but it wasn’t terrible either. My group did their best in updating the wiki to make it better. I still am waiting for a group member from pbms to record their part video. Other than that, I am finished. Some advice I would give to next year’s students is that to make sure you talk about everything before you do anything. That way you avoid complications. I enjoyed this process and thought it was better than making a boring research paper.

Greece not Grease -- 12-11-11

2011-12-11T15:05:16-05:00

Ok, the title was just for fun. What I know about Greece is very little. I do know that they practiced polytheism and that Zeus was their greatest god. Aside from that, I know some of the god’s names, but that is pretty much it.

What we are doing in class is building stuff that represents our city-states. We have made badges, practiced unity, created a chant, and made our own handshake. My city-state is Sparta, so GO AND BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES ATHENS PEOPLE! Sorry, natural Spartan instincts. Well, have fun in Humanities and hope that Sparta spares your city-states pride.

Randomness, Yet Again -- 12-03-11

2011-12-03T19:09:08-05:00

So, as the title states, I will be writing about random stuff. Christmas is coming soon and everyone is already vomiting with anticipation. (Just kidding, that would be pretty weird) I’m sure most of you have plans for the holidays. I am heading up to Keystone for a ski vacation. I am also heading out to Kansas for a few days. Have any of you thought Santa was pretty freaky? I mean, he is glaring down at you while you are snoozing in bed, he has a ton of tiny pointed ear men with green hats making toys for him. Does he pay his elves, or does he just have them binded in a contract? Those are the questions you should think about at night. Well, stay warm, eat gingerbread mens’ heads off, and drink that good ol’ beverage that has nog in its name.

Thanks -- 11-16-11

2011-11-16T18:54:23-05:00

I’m thankful for a roof over my head, my good friends, and the ability to be myself. I’m glad I have a home because without one, I would be cold at night and have no sense of security. My friends are really helpful and supportive when I’m going through something bad. They are always there for me. I’m glad to be myself because I can’t live a life being someone I’m not. Society is constantly making people change, but I am glad that I can ignore that and still be myself. There are many things to be thankful for this season, so count your blessings.

Blogging Experience From an Actual Blogger -- 11-03-11

2011-11-03T17:43:35-05:00

Well, I don’t know about all you people reading this, but I thought it was a fun experience. It was way better than just writing our “feelings” about an assignment on a piece of paper. I hope that this whole blogging experience would expand through our school, to all grades, and maybe even more schools whithin the city. Wouldn’t it be neat if we could comment on a friend’s blog from Timberview? Also, the writing was neat assignments weren’t boring and didn’t have the same old thing every single time. The only thing that I really want to change is to have some assignments that didn’t have the same form of writing. I would like to write stories that are narrative, persuasive, and stories that actually sound like stories (like my “Bear Cub Vegetable Madness story a few weeks back”). All in all, I would like a bit more freedom with what we write and how we write it.

Always Remember Paragraph -- 10-30-11

2011-10-30T14:48:14-05:00

But something that we should always remember is the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center towers. Many lives were lost in that tragic event. We learned from our mistakes to keep security tighter because the terrorist slipped right past us in order to accomplish their cruel plan, but mainly, we learned from other peoples’ mistakes. We learned pain and suffering that happens because of violence. Hopefully, what we learned from the Twin Towers tragedy will lead to a brighter future. I hope this because we learned from our mistakes and others, so now we can fix the things that lead to these mistakes to happen. We also remember from that experience that we are strong, because we learned that the people of America will keep standing, even in our darkest hour.

I think this is probably my strongest paragraph. The only problem with it is that it is kind of hard to be creative when writing about events like 9/11. I would like feedback on how to be creative when dealing with serious matters.

Bear Cub Vegetable Madness! -- 10-21-11

2011-10-21T21:02:47-05:00

You hear many people screaming, the sound of a measly little roar from behind allows you to curiously turn your head about ninety degrees to the left. In about two seconds for your eyes to actually register to your brain what you are seeing, it is already too late. A carrot is messily devoured on the spot, and hundreds of other vegetables pray that the monstrosity will not see them. Sadly, their prayers are unheard, and jaws of death consume them. The juices explode into all directions, including your face. You realize what is happening, and let out a perilous scream… A bear was cub seen at a grocery store on October 21, 2011 in the vegetable section. It was just curiously searching around, but had to be taken away by animal control. It did not cause any damage. The reason why I thought this story was interesting was because it allowed me to write a mini horror story to go with it. Also, you think someone at the door would have spotted the cub? But be careful, because you never know when the next bear cub will attack a grocery store near you!

http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/20/studentnews/sn-transcript-fri/index.html

Books! -- 10-12-11

2011-10-12T21:23:09-05:00

Ah, books. A great passing time and fine entertainment. I am currently reading Artemis Fowl and the Opal Deception. Artemis Fowl is a book series about a 13-year-old genius that makes one of the greatest discoveries of all time: a secret civilization underground. The civilization consists of a highly intelligent race including fairies, centaurs, warlocks, dwarfs, and goblins. These fairies are not your typical three-inch tall woodland pixies either; they pack awesome weaponry, have epic technology, and are currently rivaling with Artemis Fowl, who wishes to exploit them to the world in order to obtain whatever he wants. I like the action and story of this book and there is nothing that I actually dislike. After this series, I am thinking about reading the Percy Jackson novels. I’d like to know more about the series before I read it, so, post some facts! Oh, and make sure you read the Artemis Fowl series as well!

Randomness -- 10-05-11

2011-10-05T17:25:38-05:00

Well, today I will be talking about random things as the title says. So, first off, THREE DAY WEEKEND! Now that I think about it, that actually sounds kind of sad that a weekend with three days is really exciting. Oh well, at least next week is a FOUR-DAY WEEKEND! What are all of you people going to do this weekend? I don’t know about you, but I’m going to relax at home and sleep in. Well, since this is my last blog of the quarter, I am going to have a big finish, so,SEE YA! ( That was not as big as I had expected it.)

Banned Books Week -- 09-29-11

2011-09-29T19:34:04-05:00

I think Banned Books Week is a very important week in America. The only thing I don’t get though, is why its called Banned Book Week if we are trying to keep books from being banned. Well, this has to do with the freedom of speech because authors are expressing themselves in the novels they write. We also talk about good books we read. With good books being banned, our culture and rights will surely tumble off the shelf of security and plummet into a sea of chaos. A bit of metaphorical speaking for all you readers. I think books should not be banned, because that is a huge pastime for many people in America. Mrs. Lubich, I know you are one of them. If somebody tried to ban my favorite series, I would freak.

Fox Run Field Trip -- 09-29-11

2011-09-29T19:20:51-05:00

The Fox Run Field Trip was awesome. My favorite thing about the field trip was just the fact that I got to hang out with my friends. My favorite activity was Mr. Howard’s because looking at the pictures of the animals and other things that use camouflage was really neat. Also, the game was fun too. I was never found in all the rounds. Also, designing the plant in Mrs. Koster’s group was fun as well. I learned a lot about animal survival, including how they adapt. My favorite thing I did on that field trip, however, is a long game of “Extreme Keep Away” with my friends. As you can see, this field trip was awesome.

Creepy Math -- 09-23-11

2011-09-23T20:21:57-05:00

The guy who was explaining how to do the math incorrectly was obviously wrong. The way he screwed up with the division is taking out the two and adding it back in later. The way with he flopped with the addition was adding the tens and ones together instead of separately. Finally, the way he failed with the multiplication is that he did not carry his tens. I have tried many numbers, such as 4 into 26 and other numbers like that. None of them however worked. After doing math wrong on purpose, I hope I don’t screw up in Mr. Howard’s class.

Very Funny -- 09-13-11

2011-09-13T19:55:53-05:00

The funniest thing that ever happened to me is actually kind of gross. Well, I was home just minding my own business when my brother decided to pass gas. Right then, my nose exploded. There was blood just gushing out my nose. I was sitting in a puddle of blood and my hands were stained red. Of course, I got really mad at my brother, but he just laughed and laughed. Of course, that’s going to be a story told for years.

Rachel's Challenge Reflection -- 09-08-11

2011-09-08T21:30:29-05:00

Rachel’s Challenge I thought was a lot more moving than last year’s presentation. With more footage from the actual shooting, it made it much more difficult to watch. What I took away personally is that friendships are the most important thing you get from school. The clip of the teen telling someone about his friend’s death was really emotional. That one really hit me hard. It made me realize how important friendships are. I know realize that I must try harder to keep friendships going. I hope everyone else was moved by this presentation as much as I was.

7 Very Random Facts About Simeon -- 09-01-11

2011-09-01T09:57:20-05:00

Seven random facts about me are: I can’t skateboard. I am very short for my age. I like typing random things on the computer: chubba wubbb flunk chub wunka eyok nee chuk yub cub. I like changing the subject- do you like bacon? I LOVE bacon! I think Harry Potter is the best book series ever. My favorite song is "Move Along" by All American Rejects.