Thursday, October 29, 2015

On this day in 1929, the Stock Market crashed. A lot of people lost money and lives were changed forever. Explain what you would do with $1,000.

If i had $1,000 i would put $750 of it in savings. With the other $250 i would probably buy some small things and not using the other portion. I am not a big spender.

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, was born on this day in 1858. Research Theodore Roosevelt and learn five facts about President Roosevelt and summarize them in your own words. Try to discover why he is a part of Mt. Rushmore.

  • In 1906, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
  • He was known to go skinny-dipping
  • He was the youngest president
  • He was the first president to fly in a plane.
  • He was on Mt. Rushmore because of how great a president he was and his accomplishments.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

What does binary mean to you? Would you agree there are 10 kinds of people? Those that get binary and those that don't!

I do not know much about binary. Binary does not really mean anything to me except for something that involves the number 2. I would not agree that there are 10 kinds of people because i do not know what binary is yet.

Monday, October 19, 2015

In 1814, on this day, the Star Spangled Banner was first sung. This song, which is our National Anthem, is sung at a number of different events. Explain why it's important to carry on the tradition of singing this song.

This song is very important to America. It symbolizes many of our values. It is important to carry on the tradition of singing this song so we will not forget our values and the tragedies that we went through as a country. It also gives us a sense of patriotism to our country.

Friday, October 16, 2015

Today is National Dictionary Day. In your blog, explain to a classmate, how to look up the word “computer” in the dictionary.

To look up the word computer in the dictionary, first you have to get a dictionary. Then you need to look for the C's. After that you look for Co until you find computer and the you can see the definition.

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Today is "National Grouch Day." If someone around you is being a grouch, what are some ways that you could cheer them up and help them be in a better mood?

You could cheer them up and help them be in a better mood by joking and talking with them. This will help them open up and increase their mood. Nobody likes to be around someone who is grouchy all of the time.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

On this day in 1860, the first aerial photo in the US was taken from a balloon in Boston. What are the advantages or disadvantages to aerial photography?

I think that aerial photography is very beneficial. One benefit is that you can see your surroundings from a different perspective. You can also see what is around you on a bigger scale.

Monday, October 12, 2015

Today is "Columbus Day" in honor of explorer Christopher Columbus. Describe an area of Earth that you would like to explore and explain your reasons for wanting to explore that specific area.

An area of Earth that I would like to explore is the Amazon rain forest. I would like to explore here because I would like to see all of the animals and different plants. I would also like to find overlooks and waterfalls. I would explore with a camera so I could take pictures of all the cool things I see.

Friday, October 9, 2015

On this day in 1876, the first two-way telephone conversation took place. If you could call anyone, who would it be and why?

If I could call anyone i would call Kanye West. I would call him because he is cool and it would probably be really funny to talk to him. I would also call him just because.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Monday, October 5, 2015

What is your favorite kind of weather? Why?

My favorite kind of weather is gloomy weather. Another favorite is when it is pouring really bad. I like this kind of weather because you do not want to do anything and you just lay in bed all day watching tv.

Friday, October 2, 2015

October 2, 1950, the Peanuts comic was introduced to the world. Who is your favorite Peanuts character? How do you think technology would add to the story of the Peanuts.

My favorite peanut character is snoopy. I like snoopy because I like dogs and snoopy is a dog. Technology would add lots of life and interesting things to the story of the peanuts.