Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Final Blog Post
I wasnt here until January so I only got to learn about three interesting subjects.
The first one I was here to learn was Geology. This was about the rocks that make up our Earth. My favorite tope was volcanoes. It was really interesting to learn about how they work and kind of get to see the inside. I didntk now that volcanoes errupted because of pressure build up. I always thought they were just overflowing when they errupted so it was very cool to figure out the truth.
Next I learned about Weathering and Erosion. In this book we learned about the many different hings that erode Earth like wind and water. I liked learning about this chapter because I thought that only humans could erode the Earth and I had no idea that there were so many other causes by nature that simply can be helped. I learned that erosion will wear down a mountain but over a long period of time they will come back. Although I didnt get to do a podcast since I was absent, plan B was still fun because I didnt want to stop findind information of how Weathering and Erosion works.
Our last subject was Earth's waters. We learned about the filteration of water, ground water, aquifiers, wells, and so much more. My favorite was learning about aquifiers and wells. I'd been thinking that wells were still a hole in the ground with a bucket, but I learned that now they have pumps drilled into aquifiers where you can just pump your water out. Also, there are artesian wells that dont even need a pump because the water comes up on its own.
Over all, I learned alot about Earth and the way it works. I also learned that I usually greatly misunderstand things until I learn the way they really are. This was the first year I was actualy interested in Science. Thanks Ms. Casey!
The first one I was here to learn was Geology. This was about the rocks that make up our Earth. My favorite tope was volcanoes. It was really interesting to learn about how they work and kind of get to see the inside. I didntk now that volcanoes errupted because of pressure build up. I always thought they were just overflowing when they errupted so it was very cool to figure out the truth.
Next I learned about Weathering and Erosion. In this book we learned about the many different hings that erode Earth like wind and water. I liked learning about this chapter because I thought that only humans could erode the Earth and I had no idea that there were so many other causes by nature that simply can be helped. I learned that erosion will wear down a mountain but over a long period of time they will come back. Although I didnt get to do a podcast since I was absent, plan B was still fun because I didnt want to stop findind information of how Weathering and Erosion works.
Our last subject was Earth's waters. We learned about the filteration of water, ground water, aquifiers, wells, and so much more. My favorite was learning about aquifiers and wells. I'd been thinking that wells were still a hole in the ground with a bucket, but I learned that now they have pumps drilled into aquifiers where you can just pump your water out. Also, there are artesian wells that dont even need a pump because the water comes up on its own.
Over all, I learned alot about Earth and the way it works. I also learned that I usually greatly misunderstand things until I learn the way they really are. This was the first year I was actualy interested in Science. Thanks Ms. Casey!
Friday, May 15, 2009
Waters Journey
Where does our water come from?
Well, I've learned that 75% of Colorado Springs' water comes from natural spring water and snow melt runoff from places like Aspen or Breckenridge. The other 25% comes from other recourses like Pikes Peak or the Peakview Reservoir in Monument. Manitou Springs gets its water from melted snow near Pikes Peak. The water is purified and then stored for drinking water.
Well, I've learned that 75% of Colorado Springs' water comes from natural spring water and snow melt runoff from places like Aspen or Breckenridge. The other 25% comes from other recourses like Pikes Peak or the Peakview Reservoir in Monument. Manitou Springs gets its water from melted snow near Pikes Peak. The water is purified and then stored for drinking water.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Penny Lab
In this lab we took a dropper and dropped water on it to see how many drops could hold on until it spilled over the penny. I predicted 2 or 3 drops and my results proved me wrong.
The highest amount of drops I got was 30. I think the penny could hold that much because water is sticky and it hold onto each other.
The highest amount of drops I got was 30. I think the penny could hold that much because water is sticky and it hold onto each other.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
The Water Cycle
The water cycle is a continuous movement of water from ocean to air and land then back to the ocean in a cyclic pattern.
The water cycle has no beggining or end and therefore it will go on forever.
The water in a puddle evaporates into the air and lifts into the clouds. when the clouds get too full of water it releases it through rain. That rain turns into puddles and the cycle stars all over again.
The water cycle has no beggining or end and therefore it will go on forever.
The water in a puddle evaporates into the air and lifts into the clouds. when the clouds get too full of water it releases it through rain. That rain turns into puddles and the cycle stars all over again.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Hawaii
Hawaii is an number of islands off the coast of California in the Pacific Ocean. My role would probably be a tourist and a scientist because I would want to be there on vacation to enjoy myself but I would also be curious as to their different ways of life, economy, and landscaping. The purpose of my visit would be to find out more about "Jaws" and how it effects Hawaii. There's grenn vegitation every where and you can almost always hear rushing water from the ocean or from a nearby waterfall. A color range from pink to salmon is very popular in alot of areas. Pink hotel, pink drinks, even some pink food(which I did not discover the name of, but ate anyway). This place reveals how powerful the ocean's waters can be. The "Jaws" wave is the biggest wave on earth. It happens only once a year and it happens right here in Hawaii. Humans and the water here have a great relationship. The water is used as a life source, beauty, and entertainment. the clear waters are ideal for watching a reflecting sunset off the horizon.
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