Thursday, May 31, 2012

Computer Lab!

        Today in Computer Lab we learned about careers and what we should look forward to. There were various websites in which we found out just how much money we'll need and which jobs support that amount. I always dreamt of having a very artistic lifestyle and job. With the help of these sites Mr. Jost gave us I think I would like to become a dance teacher. My favorite website would have to be the video interviews. On this site I was able to look at choreographers and see what I have to do in order to succeed at this job. I will definitely keep these suggestions in mind when I want to pursue my life in dance. I'm really glad I was able to explore these website, that will help me in the long-run.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Catching Fire 391 pgs.



Catching Fire is an intense an adventurous book. This novel is mostly about the aftermath of the first hunger games and the Quarter Quell. The Quarter Quell is a celebration for the 75th hunger games. This year the game consists of past victors. Which automatically enters Katniss. In this book we get to meet past victors such as Finnick, Johanna, Enobaria, Brutus, Beetee, and Wiress. I am very excited to find out what happens next in Mockingjay!

The Hunger Games 374 pgs.

 The book The Hunger Games is very a very brave and powerful novel. This book focuses on a girl named Katniss and the hardships she has to face. Such as going into the Hunger Games, a program the capitol throws which makes kids fight to the death on television. Her young sister Prim is chosen, to protect her Katniss volunteers. She goes in with a boy named Peeta, who ends up loving her. She must play along with him, but she is confused whether she loves him or if it was a game to her. Katniss is stuck in a love triangle between her best friend Gale and Peeta. In the arena, to keep up the "star-crossed lover" act, the head game maker makes a rule where the people from the same district can team up. In the end, Peeta and Katniss are left and they both think they have won. But, suddenly the rules change. But, what Katniss has in mind sparks an inferno!

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Science Lab


Today in science lab we learned about pollution and its harmful effect. We used two different colors of bears to represent the healthy bears and the polluted ones. we used a chart that had two different sections, as side for the polluted and a part for the healthy bears. Then, we used a chart that represented 5 generations. The chart was used four times, in which a pollutant was added. The way it worked was if two healthy bears were together they were still alive. Also, if a healthy bear and pollutant were together the healthy one died. Finally, if two pollutants were together another is added. With this lesson on pollution I now know the bad effects and the horrible things that could happen to animals and humans!

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Science Lab!!

       Today in science lab we learned about plastics in the world and there harmful affect. We were taught about how some people can die from this petroleum product if they get to much exposure. We made a list from the beginning of our day and saw how far we would get. Sadly, I only made it to sitting on my chair in school. Plus, a list showing five ways we can improve this tragic affect. The one I would carry through would have to be bringing paper bags instead of boxes for lunch. At first I was straight up paranoid and scared! But, even though this is a serious cause I'm only 12 and this is one of my fewer worries. I will definitely be trying to carry out my lunch box solution. This lab informed me of the dangers and worries of plastics.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

COMPUTER LAB!!!

    In computer lab today we got to explore Bitesize math and just play games. I chose the Trapped series of games which helped people with their writing.  The main idea of the game is that your trapped in a haunted mansion and you need to escape by answer various questions. In the first game they gave the player three choices of words and you had to chose the right word to go in the sentence. Then, you had to guide the apple towards the portal. The second game was focused on chosing the gramatically correct plural word. For example they would ask you the plural of box and it would give you three choices. These games help me with my writing and the plurals of words. The activities are going to help me with my ancient civilization writing.