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Run for Fun In the Sun Angela P Grade 7

I am sure many of you have started track this year already as I have. While I enjoy the thrill of running, I’ve always been wondering what various world records in running are. I have also been wondering how fast and how far can a human run?

A person at the gym typically has their treadmill set to about 7 miles per hour. They can even probably run faster if they try.

Maybe even 8.5 miles per hour if they pushed it! I have been told that very few people at

the gym can run 9 miles per hour. 10 miles per hour is much harder.

The average human walking speed is in the neighborhood of 3 mph. How fast do you think you could run at a full pace?

10 mph? 15 mph? What speed could you average when you run over 26.2 miles?

The gym fans are usually in better shape than average couch potato: the average person probably can’t run a mile at all or possibly an 11-12 minute mile.

Olympic runners can do less than 4:00 minute miles.

Champion marathon runners

do 4:45 minute miles. A very good, but not professional, marathon runner can do a mile in 5-6 minutes. A good time for a recreational runner in a marathon is 4 hours.

Thirty percent of the US is obese (30+ pounds overweight). Two hundred thousand+ people a year are so overweight that they have surgery to shrink their stomachs. Like those people on “The Biggest Loser”, almost none of them can run a mile.

One way to beat Obesity is to run for fun in the sun!!! (Don’t forget to drink lots of water, so you won’t get dehydrated.)

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State & President

New Jersey

State Abbreviation State Capital Largest City Area Population Name for Residents Major Industries

Trenton, New Jersey’s Capital

Presidential Birthplace

Major Rivers Highest Point

Taylor F, 6TH Grade

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New Jersey was the 3rd state in the USA; it became a state in 1787.

Origin of the Name New Jersey - New Jersey was named

by James, Duke of York (the brother of King Charles II of England), who was given New Jersey by his brother. James later gave New Jersey to Lord John Berkeley and Sir George Carteret. James named the colony New Jersey to honor Carteret, who had been the Governor of Jersey, a British island in the English Channel.

New Jersey’s official state flag was adopted on March 26, 1896.

The flag has a buff (light yellow-brown) background; this is the color of part of the uniform selected by General George Washington in 1779 for his New Jersey Continental Line. Part of the state is in the center. In the center is a blue shield with three plows in it. On the sides of the shield are the goddess of liberty and the goddess of agriculture.

Above this is the head armor of a knight, a horse’s head, and blue filigrees. Below are the words “LIBERTY AND PROSPERITY” and the date “1776.” The goddesses symbolize liberty and prosperity.

Bordering States Bordering Body of Water State Nickname State Motto State Song Dinosaur Fossils Found in New Jersey

NJ Trenton Newark 8,722 square miles 8414350 (as of 2000) [New Jersey is the ninth most populous state in the USA] New Jerseyites or New Jerseyans farming (potatoes, tomatoes, peaches), chemicals, pharmaceuticals, petroleumbased products, insurance, tourism Grover Cleveland was born in Caldwell on March 18, 1837 (he was the 22nd and 24th US President, from 1885 to 1889 and from 1893 to 1897).

Delaware River, Hudson River High Point 1,803 feet (550 m) above sea level (located in the northernmost part of New Jersey) New York, Pennsylvania, Deleware Atlantic Ocean Garden State “Liberty and Prosperity” none Coelurosaurus, Diplotomodon, Dryptosaurus, Ornithotarsus

Thomas Jefferson Justin S 6TH Grade Jefferson grew up in Virginia and was raised with the orphaned children of his father’s friend, William Randolph.

He was educated from ages 9-14 by a clergyman named William Douglas from whom he learned Greek, Latin, and French.

He then attended Reverand James Maury’s School before attending the College of William and Mary. He studied law with George Wythe, the first American law professor. He was admitted to the bar in 1767.

Thomas Jefferson was elected President in 1800

(defeating Adams).

He was reelected to a second term in 1804.

His VicePresidents were Aaron Burr and George Clinton.

As President, Jefferson arranged the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803. The Louisiana purchase increased the area of the United States tremendously (it had an area of 828,000 square miles (2,155,500 square kilometers).

Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Music

Music Project:

Nickelback Camron R, 7th Grade

Also, they were nominated for a Grammy award for best There are many different Canadian rock band. So far, bands out in the world. Nickelback has sold over 30 There are also many genres million albums worldwide. of music. For our research Nickelback ranks 11th best project, we picked Nickelback act of the 2000’s, and 2nd as our band, and alternative best selling foreign music act rock as our genre. The decade of 2000’s behind the Beatles. in which Nickelback had its Also, they have sold 10,000 best hits, was in the 2000’s. copies of “Leader of Men” Throughout this project, which spent thirteen weeks we will share the events in on top 10 for American rock. the 2000’s decade, inform In 2001, “Silver Side Up” was you with a biography about number 1 on Canadian charts Nickelback, explain the genre and number two on American of alternative rock, and state charts. some events that occurred in Nickelback is proclaimed the 2000’s decade. to be the most criticized band in popular music. The Nickelback Biography Rolling Stone said, “If you A biography on Nickelback: want originality, you might Nickelback is an alternative want a refund instead of rock band that started in Nickelback.” Although of the Canada. They started out as criticisms, Nickelback is still an indie metal rock band in a great band. their garage. They’re from The decade in which Hanna, Alberta, Canada. Nickelback had its best hits, They got their name from was in the 2000’s. In this era Mike Kroeger. This happened of time, there were a lot of while Mike was working different events that occurred, at Starbucks, and said to a ranging from science to kids customer, “Here’s your nickel toys. Some people made back,” while he was giving enhancements in space the customer his change. exploration, while others The members of the band are revolutionized electronics.

Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Daniel Adair, and Ryan Peake. 2000: The Nickelback Era Daniel Adair plays the drums, In the 2000’s, advancements in Ryan Peake plays the guitar science were greatly produced. and sings vocal, Mike Kroeger For example, astrophysicists plays the bass, and Chad studying the universe confirm Kroeger sings vocals and plays its age at 13.7 billion years. the guitar. Chad Kroeger was Also, in August 2006, Pluto sent to juvenile detention after was demoted to a dwarf planet. breaking into his junior-high Another science-related event school eleven times. Also, that occurred in the 2000’s, Chad and Mike Kroeger and was the landing of the mars rovers. step-brothers.

Robotics was more Nickelback has a lot of awards and accomplishments commonly used during the in their career. They won Best 2000’s decade. This is because Independent Album in 1999. of the U.S. army and NASA.

Nickelback are Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Daniel Adair, and Ryan Peake

The U.S. army used unmaned robots in war zones, while NASA sent rovers and space probes to explore parts of space. These two groups had very different robots, but used them for the same cause of getting information without risking people’s lives.

Electronics and communica­ tion become widely developed around the world. MAC invented newer iPods, including the iPhone, in the 2000’s. Also, high definition televisions became popular in the western hemisphere in that decade. One very important, but not thought of as important, electronic that was created in the 2000’s was the Digital Video Recorder (D.V.R.). The D.V.R. replaced the V.C.R. as a preferred recording method. The reason for this was because you didn’t need a tape to record on the D.V.R., and the D.V.R. could record in High-Definition.

Music had a lot of control over the 2000’s. For example, hip-hop music and alternative rock dominate this decade.

Also, a new genre of music called sythpop was introduced during this decade. The most popular singer, at the time,

At first, Alternative Rock was considered underground music, but then later it was considered a major label genre.

Alternative Rock has many different descriptions for its sound. Usually it has vocals for most of the song with drums to keep the beat, and guitars to add rhythm and interest.

Alternative Rock is not as hard as heavy metal, but not as light as country music.

Did you know that Alternative Rock, although considered as rock, was influenced by folk music, reggae, techno, and jazz? So a quick definition to some Alternative Rock up what Alternative Rock is, The genre of most music played is a genre of rock music that

by Nickelback was Alternative emerged in the 1980’s, wining Rock. Alternative rock uses the hearts of millions of music vocals, guitars, basses, and lovers throughout the years. drums for instruments.

So as you have just heard, Some of the subgenres of there are a great deal of genres Alternative Rock are Britpop, and bands out in the world.

College Rock, Dream Pop, One of them happens to be a Gothic Rock, Grunge, Indie band called Nickelback that Rock, Noise Pop, Paisley performs mostly Alternative Underground, Post Rock, Rock songs. You have also Twee Pop, and Shoegazing. heard the great ways the world The history of Alternative has developed in the 2000’s Rock began way back into the decade. This was our music 1980’s when it first emerged. project about Nickelback, This genre didn’t become the 2000’s decade, and popular until the mid 1990’s. Alternative Rock. according to billboard, was Beyonce.

Video-games had total control of the kids, and some adults, during this decade.

The PS2 and PS3 are released in the mid 2000’s and became widely popular. Also, the Wii was released and it became the best selling gaming console in the world. Speaking about video-games, a few of the popular ones were Pokémon, The Sims, Halo, and Call of Duty.

As you can see, the 2000’s decade brought a lot of im­ provements into everyday life.

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Science

Learn About Skin BY: Tulia S, 9th grade The skin is actually an organ.

It is the largest organ of the body and it regenerates itself over and over again. The outer layer is made up of flat, dead cells and is flake off about every two weeks!

(This flaked off skin makes up a significant part of the dust that accumulates in our homes!)

Skin has a protective function, preventing us from infection and also contains cells that produce hair, sweat and oils and other substances that are important for our health and appearance.

It is interesting to know that skin can stretch out to 12-20 square feet in area... that is quite the area rug!

Skin is made up of three major layers. The outermost of these is called the epidermis. The epidermis varies in thickness at different parts of the body. Inside the epidermis are cells called melanocytes. Melanocytes

determine the color of our skin. If you have a lot of melanocytes, your skin will be darker.

The second layer of the skin is called the dermis. It is thicker than the epidermis.

The dermis is largely made up of a tough protein called collagen.

The dermis also contains many important structures that help our skin in different ways. For instance, we sweat through the sweat glands that are found in the dermis. Hair grows from special cells found in the dermis. The dermis also has glands that give off the smell our bodies make.

Under­ neath the dermis is a third layer called the hypodermis. This layer

contains the fat that is deep inside our skin. We need this fat to be a shock absorber when we bump into things.

The fat also helps keep us warm and gives energy to our body if we don’t eat for awhile.

As a learning game, you can also look at your skin with a magnifying glass.

Also, by comparing finger-prints from different people, we learn that no two fingerprints are alike. Find areas of thick skin and thin skin!

If some area of your skin is not working properly, skin rashes or funny feelings- like itching can happen.

As we get older, our skin changes. Collagen production is less, so we get wrinkles. We get drier skin when we get older, too. We lose the layer of fat under the skin, making wrinkles worse and making us feel colder than when we were younger.

That is the reason your parents are telling you to protect their skin from damaging sun rays is What to ALWAYS WEAR SUN makes up our skin. SCREEN!!

EINSTEIN, ALBERT Mika D, 8th Grade

Albert Einstein was a genius theoretical physicist. He is best known for his massenergy equivalence, theory of relativity, Brownian motion and photoelectric effect. He was honored with the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921. Here are some interesting facts about Albert Einstein: Did you know that Einstein showed language impairments at a very young age? His speech was severely delayed.

He only began to talk at the age of three, and had trouble

with language throughout elementary school.

During a parent meeting, the Headmaster told Einstein’s parents that he did not have the ability to be a successful professional. He recommended that Einstein attend a trade

What a Cat’s Tail Tells You Michael R, 6th Grade You can tell your cats behavior by their tail: • If your cats tail is dipped down, it means he’s relaxed.

• If their tail is straight up it means they are happy and excited.

• If your cats tail is straight but twitching on the end it means that they are irritated or agitated.

• If your cat’s tail is swaying to and fro it means that they are extremely angry.

“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”

school. In fact, his teachers thought he was borderline retarded.

Young Albert did not listen to them. Instead, he moved to a different type of school.

This school de-emphasized rote memorization. Unlike

his old school, they stressed creative thinking and handson learning. Young Albert’s academic performance improved dramatically.

Death: 18 April, 1955 at the age of 76 in Princeton, New Jersey, USA

Here is another interesting fact about Albert Einstein and his notable contributions in the field of physics and astronomy: Albert Einstein was a genius in physics and mathematics. He published his first scientific work “The Investigation of the State of Aether in Magnetic Fields” in 1894, when he was just 15 years old.

Albert Einstein

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History & Events

The Eiffel Tower Camron R, 7th Grade

The Eiffel Tower is the most recognizable structure in the world, and has become a global icon of France. It is a 19th century iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. The Eiffel Tower is the second tallest structure in France, behind Millau Viaduct, and is the most visited paid monument in the world. The structure was built between 1887 and 1889 as the entrance arch for the Exposition Universelle, a World Fair marking the centennial celebration of the French Revolution. The designer of the Eiffel Tower, Gustave Eiffel, originally planned to build the tower in Barcelona, but the Consistory of Barcelona said that it was an expensive tower that did not fit into the city’s design.

After that, he took he tower to Paris to build.

The Eiffel Tower weighs 10,000 tons, and stands at 324 meters tall, which is about the same height as an 81-story building. This monument was the tallest structure in the world from 1889 until 1930. In 1930, the Chrysler Building was made and became the tallest building in the world.

The Eiffel Tower has many interesting facts. For example; The Eiffel Tower is used in the New Year’s in Paris count down, there are more than seven replicas of the Eiffel Tower in the world, the tower is open from 9:30 a.m. until midnight in the summer, the Eiffel Tower took exactly 2 years, 2 months, and 5 days to build, there were 18,038

pieces of steel used to make the Eiffel Tower, during the 1990’s renovation, 1,000 tons of steel was removed from the tower, the Eiffel Towers height can vary by fifteen centimeters depending on the temperature, and that there are 50 tons of paint used for the tower every 7 years.

In 1940, the Germans started to occupy France.

Before the Germans’ leader, Adolf Hitler, got there, the lift cables were cut. The French did this so that Hitler and his

the French Flag. In August 1944, when the Allies were nearing Paris, Hitler ordered General Dietrich von Choltitz, the military governor of Paris, to demolish the tower along with the rest of the city. Von Choltitz disobeyed the order.

Hitler later let the tower stay, because he could broadcast messages through the radio.

Finally, after five years of treacherous battling, France was free of the Germans.

The Eiffel Tower is a great architectural masterpiece.

army would have to climb the steps to the summit. The parts to repair the lift cables were allegedly impossible to obtain because of the World War Two. In 1940 German soldiers had to climb to the top to hoist the Nazi flag, but the flag was so large that it blew away just a few hours later, and it was replaced by a smaller one. When visiting Paris, Hitler chose to stay on the ground. It was said that Hitler conquered France, but did not conquer the Eiffel Tower.

This is because a Frenchman scaled the tower during the German occupation to hang

Some of the people involved in the magnificent building of the tower are: Architect Stephen Sauvestre, Structural Engineers Maurice Koechlin Emile Nouguier, and Contractor Gustave Eiffel.

Along with these people, there were 300 steel workers. The current owner of the Eiffel Tower is the city of Paris, France. The tower is currently under the management of the SETE, though. With the help all of these corporations, people, and places, the Eiffel became what it is today; The most recognizable structure in the world.

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Kid’s Corner

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A visit to the Troy Historical Museum Kimmy C. 13Yrs Old, We also got to go into a didn’t get to play you were Waterford Adventist School real blacksmiths shop with a put to WORK! Today we went through three houses at the troy historical museum; they were from three different time periods, including 1835 to the early 1900’s. We got to experience the life of the children who lived in those times. We saw a house from 1835, 1850’s, and 1900’s. The lat home we saw was from the early 1900’s. It was awesome!

The Rain Forest Rachel B, 11Yrs Old, West Bloomfield The rain forest is an amazing place holding 50% of the world’s species of plants and animals. On average holding somewhere between 20 to 80 different tree species per acre. The rain forest doesn’t only hold plants and trees though. The rain forest is home to animals too. Like, the gorilla, toucan, red eyed tree frog, and jaguar. But those are only some of the big ones there are also many teeny tiny little insects crawling down on the surface. Like, the leaf cutter ant, leaf mimicking tree hopper, and leaf beetle.

These are just some of the thousands to millions of animals and insects in the rain forest.

Rain forests used to take up 14% of the earth’s surface but know only takes up around 6%. Wow! That is a big difference. The whole rain forest is expected to be gone in about 40 years or less.

As the rain forest disap­pears so do our chances of curing life threatening diseases.

Many of our medicines come from plants in the rain forest.

At this rate we are losing 137 species of plants, insects, and animals a day. That is almost 50,000 a year also losing 6,000 trees an hour.

But it doesn’t have to be this way there are simple things to do to help, like recycling that way we don’t need to cut more trees to make room for more factories.

That is what’s going on now in our world.

women working in it trying to hammer, iron. She said “it was easier to work with copper because it doesn’t have to be heated for very long.”

My classmate Austin got to wear a dunce hat that was used to discipline kids. The last place we went to was a church and all the pews were facing the corner.

I learned that when you were kids in the 1830’s you

Did you know that the saying goodnight sleep tight don’t let the bed bugs bug came from the 1830’s.

Because they used straw for bed filling so bed bugs bit them at night. So they woke up itchy and cranky.

Another saying was when you get married that you are tying the knot, which came when the husband would tie the last knot in the bed.

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Nature

Cubie’s New Home Atalie Platkus Hi. I’m a Cuban tree frog named Cubie. I live in Cuba and I’m nocturnal. So I sleep during the day. Gotta go.

Time for me to go eat. It’s night again.

Wake up wake up, it’s night time. Finally, I can go catch that grasshopper I’ve been after for weeks. And I’ll go see if I can get some beetles down by the river. They taste the best. I think the flies taste better. No, I think the worms are definitely the best. See you later. Ok. Meet back up here at dawn.

Guys wait. What Cubie? Look, it’s one of those big ships again.

Yeah I know, we see those every night. Come on, don’t

you ever want to see where they come from? No not really.

Well I’m going. No Cubie wait!

Whoa! This ship is so much bigger up close. Oh no it’s leaving. I’ve got to hurry.

I’m on, yes! It’s so cold and hard. Look at all these boxes.

Hey, there taking away all our bananas and papayas. And well, I don’t know what these round orange things are, but at least they have bugs on them.

Yum. It’s dawn already. I’ve got to find somewhere to hide.

A box. Nice and dark in here.

I’ll just sleep till I get there.

Bump. Whoa! What was that? It’s night again. I’m here. Wait, where is here? I’m getting off this ship. I’m off.

Hey this white powdery stuff.

It’s sticking all over me. That’s called sand. Ahh a snake!!

Don’t worry, i won’t eat you. I’ve already had dinner tonight. Where are we? We’re in Florida. It’s getting light out.

I better go. The snake slithered away. Gotcha. Hey I’m stuck.

Someone help! I’ve seen these things before. They’re called nets. Let me out.

Let me out of this cage. I think I’m allergic to plastic.

Hey why did it just get all dark. Where am I? You’re in the back of a truck. Who said that? I didn’t expect someone to answer. Did he catch you to? Yes. A long time ago. I’m his pet now. What are you?

I’m a snake. Where’s he taking us? He’s taking me

back to his house. He’s taking you to captivity.

I’m free, ow! I’m free, ow!

What is this stuff? I can’t even see it. It’s called glass.

Who said that? I’m in the cage next to you. You’re a lizard. A gecko actually. Where are we?

We’re in a pet store. What’s a pet store? A pet store is a place where we wait for someone to come buy us. Then they take us to another glass tank.

Ahhh! I’m being lifted out of my cage. Now I’m in a plastic thing again. Look.

We’re going toward the the door. I’m going outside. I’m going home. Nope, I guess not. I’m still stuck in this plastic thing. Hey, I’m going into one of those truck things

only smaller. It’s going to take me back to the boat. I’m going home.

That gecko was right. I’m back in another glass tank.

Only this one is bigger and much nicer. Look, a cricket.

Yum! The people who bought me put crickets right in my cage. They’re so much easier to catch than at home. I could get used to this. I guess I’m kinda glad I got on that ship.

Cuban tree frogs originated in Cuba. They got on ships that went to Florida.

They are now eating all of Florida’s native tree frogs.

This is becoming a big threat to the population of tree frogs in the Southeastern United States.

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Special Feature

New

Man-made Wonders of the World 4

Darian R, 13 Years old

In 2007, more than 100 million people voted to declare the New Seven Wonders of the World.

The following list of seven winners is presented without ranking, and aims to represent global heritage.

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Great Wall of China Where: China Built between the 5th century B.C. and the 16th century, the Great Wall of China is a stone-and-earth barrier created to protect the borders of the Chinese Empire from invading Mongols. The Great Wall is actually a series of many walls spanning about 4,000 miles, making it the world’s longest manmade structure.

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Christ the Redeemer Statue Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Christ the Redeemer statue has been looming over the Brazilians from upon Corcovado mountain in an

awe-inspiring state of endless blessing since 1931. The 130-foot durable concrete-and-soapstone statue was designed by Heitor da Silva Costa and cost around $250,000 to build - much of the money was raised through donations. The statue has become an easily recognized icon for Rio and Brazil.

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Machu Picchu Where: Peru Machu Picchu, an Incan city of sparkling granite insecurely on the edge of 2 towering Andean peaks.

Built at the peak of the Incan Empire in the mid-1400s, this mountain fort was later abandoned by the Incas.

The site remained unknown except to locals until 1911, when it was rediscovered by archaeologist Hiram Bingham. The site can only be reached by foot, train or helicopter; most visitors visit by train from nearby Cusco.

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Chichen Itza Where: Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico The genius of Mayan culture can be seen in the splendid ruins of Chichen Itza. This powerful city, a trading center for cloth, slaves, honey and salt, flourished from just about 800 to 1200, and acted as the political and economic hub of the Mayan

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civilization. The most familiar ruin at the site is El Caracol, a classy space observatory.

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The Roman Colosseum Where: Rome, Italy Rome’s most lasting icon is definitely its Colosseum. Built between A.D. 70 and 80 A.D., it was in use for some 500 years. The oval structure sat nearly 50,000 spectators, who gathered to watch the gladiatorial events as well as other public spectacles, including battle re-enactments, naval battles, animal hunts, and executions. Earthquakes and stone-robbers have left the Colosseum in a state of ruin, but

parts of the structure remain open to tourists.

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Taj Majal Where: Agra, India A tomb specially made for the wife of Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan.

The Taj Majal was built between 1632 and 1648. Considered the most perfect specimen of Muslim art in India, the white-marble Taj Majal actually represents a number of building styles, including Persian, Islamic, Turkish and Indian. The Taj Majal also encompasses formal gardens of raised pathways, sunken flower beds and a straight reflecting pool.

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Petra Where: Jordan Declared a World Heritage Site in 1985. Petra was the capital of the Nabataean empire of King Aretas IV, and likely existed in its prime from 9 B.C. to A.D. 40.

The members of this civilization proved to be early experts in the use of water technology, constructing complicated tunnels and water chambers. These water ways made this desert waist-land into oasis.

A number of incredible structures carved into stone, a 4,000-seat auditorium and the El-Deir monastery have also helped the site earn its fame.

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Science & Tech

Amazing Mangoes Alexis, 8th Grade The first time I was introduced to Mango Fruit was a few years ago. I remember that I did not care for the taste at all, in fact I had a bit of a piece and stopped right there. My mom had me trying it again; she said her taste changes all the time, my taste may have changed as well. I said “okay, okay, I will try it.”

It was so yummy! I loved it and could not have enough of it. It was so juicy and specific flavour to it and believe it or not, it was very refreshing.

So, I did a little research about Mango fruit. I found out that Mango is one of the most

popular, nutrition rich fruit with a unique flavour and taste.

Mango tastes the best when is ripened at the right. It can’t be too hard neither be mushy.

Did you know that Mango is a popular fruit in India?

Mango has a huge amount of nutrition especially good amount of PhytoNutrients, rich in vitamins, anti-oxidants & minerals. Mangos contain an enzyme with stomach soothing properties similar found in papayas. These comforting enzymes act as a digestive aid and can be held partially responsible for that feeling of happiness.

So, I call it a happy fruit!!!

Research has shown that dietary fiber has a

protective effect against diseases, especially with regards to the heart; may help prevent certain types of cancer, as well as lowering blood cholesterol levels. An average sized mango can contain up to 40% of your daily fiber requirement. For Children in our age that are active and those mom and dad’s that are busy, whether working out or constantly on the go, mangos are also a great way to reload that lost potassium. Deliciously rich in anti-oxidants, potassium and fiber the mango is the perfect fruit and I can eat Mangos everyday! Mangoes really can make you feel better!!

What is Technology?

Camron R, 7th Grade

technology to improve the management of health What is technology you conditions. Information techno­ask? Technology is the logy refers to both the hardware usage and knowledge of and software that are used to tools, techniques, and crafts. store information.

When you think of Technology varies with three different kinds. The three technology, don’t just think different kinds of technology about computer and other are assistive technology, electronics. Even though elec­ medical technology, and tronics are technology, other information technology. Assis­ things like simple machines tive technology is used by are technology too.

So as you can see, techno­ individuals with disabilities in order to perform functions logy varies from many dif­ that might otherwise be ferent forms. Technology helps difficult or impossible. Medi­ people a lot. It makes life easier cal technology refers to the for all of us.

Now do you know what diagnostic or therapeutic ap­ pli­ cation of science and technology is?

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English Language & Art

�oems

Kraken

by Zerbie (5th grade) Oh, great mysterious Kraken, Where do you come from?

Why do you come?

Why do you serve the Starman, Oh great Mysterious Kraken?

I don’t quite understand you, but I equip the Franklin badge grab the Home run Bat, and warp to your chamber (Now if only Jeff had the Bag of Dragonite with him. And equipped the Running shoes.)

You’ll be curb stomped in two combat rounds, ya hear?

I’m at level 100!

I go on to the next dungeon, and the next after that, But I never forget you, oh, great, mysterious Kraken.

Fennec Fox

by Evelyn (7th grade) Fennec fox, Fennec fox How do you jump at night?

You’re as fast as lightning, through the dark sky night.

Fennec fox, Fennec fox Why do you have big ears?

They’re as big as the Tundra, and as long as a peer.

Fennec Fox, Fennec fox Why are you so tan?

You’re the color of desert sand, and you look so tiny from a hawk’s eye view you look like a small pigeon.

Fennec fox, Fennec fox How do you jump at night?

You’re as fast as lightning through the dark sky night.

Horses

by Sam (5th grade) Horses Horses all the way How do you get there, Do you really like hay And why do you neigh?

A fleet on foot speeding through Tell me, tell me, is it you?

Why do you come in many breeds, yet have so little needs Why don’t you like to be ridden Why is it like I am forbidden from you?

Wolf

by Martin (4th grade) Running in the cold winter night Past the pine trees, past the stream where the fish used to jump Running, running.

Past the snowy meadow, past the forest where the bear used to climb.

Running, running Past the cold rock, past the field where the fawns used to play.

Running, prancing, jumping, hunting the deer leaping, thrashing, grabbing, hunting the deer.

The Early Sunset

by Savannah (5th grade) As orange comes in red fades away, Red is charming but orange

takes over the sky.

Gentle purple comes with pink and blends everything together; fierce yellow comes and blends, making the sky burn.

A big gray fog covers the sky and fades the colors.

I like to watch the colors come and go, I go away as the colors fade in to the dark scary sky.

Noise Poem

by Kenny (5th grade) The conductor sat there, tap tapping his head off Suddenly, the piano and the trumpet started mixing their music together.

A bass drum started in and the piano dropped out, and it sounded like elephants stamping and trumpeting.

A snare drum and a tuba mingled in at the right time.

Then the other two fell out.

ROC OH ROC

by Bobby (4th grade) Roc oh Roc How did you get here?

Why do you want me?

Where did you get your wings?

How is your brain working?

Why do you have symmetry?

Your back is golden straight You are gold all over.

You are gold art.

Will you kill me?

Why do you want my history?

Why do you want to be unstopable?

Why do you need me for it?

Roc oh Roc why do you do this to me?

Why are you invisible?

Why do you grab me by the head?

How can I stop you?

How can I save my self?

I am going to have friends to help Are you going to take my heart and brain out?

Can you hurt us forever?

Stop, oh stop Why can’t you stop?

Why will you not stop?

Why are you not stopping until you get me?

UNICORN UNICORN

by Emmy (4th grade) Unicorn unicorn you are so white?

For a unicorn that color is just right.

Unicorn unicorn you have a horn.

I’ve had it since the day I was born Unicorn unicorn what do you eat?

Silver and gold dust is a treat.

Unicorn unicorn you look like a horse.

Horses are very gentle of course THE ISLAND OF FIJI

by Adam (6th grade) The feeling of Fiji.

The water brings a nice light blue to my mind.

The sand I have to go with tan.

The jungle brings dark green that I really mean.

The palm trees bark brings a nice brown just like the tropical ground.

The leaping dolphins that rise from the blue water remind me of a dark blue.

Looking at the sky at sunset looks amazing as the nice orange cuts through the clouds.

Animals come in many shapes

by Nick Russell As blue as the sky as red as fire fast as lightning as slow as a leaf as tall as a tree as small as a crumb.

Animals come in many shapes and sizes and colors too.

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Fun and Games

Fun Facts

All about dogs...

• In total there is said to be around 400 million dogs in the world.

• The domestic dog has been one of the most popular working and companion animals

throughout human history.

• Dogs perform many useful tasks for humans including hunting, farm work and security as well as assisting those with disabilities such as the blind.

• Although experts often disagree, there is scientific evidence which shows that the domestication of dogs could have occurred more than 15,000 years ago.

• There are hundreds of different breeds of dogs.

• Examples of these breeds include: Bulldog, German Shepherd, Collie, Golden Retriever, St Bernard, Greyhound, Bloodhound, Chihuahua, Labrador, Great Dane, Rottweiler, Boxer and Cocker Spaniel.

• The most popular breed of dog in the world by registered ownership is the Labrador. With their gentle nature, obedience, intelligence and near limitless energy, Labradors make for excellent family pets and reliable workers. They often assist police and are a common choice as guide dogs.

• Dogs have formed such a strong bond as pets, workers and companions to humans that they have earned the nickname “man’s best friend”.

• Humans help train various dog breeds to enter in competitions such as breed shows, agility and obedience contests, racing and sled pulling.

• Dog have superior hearing than humans, capable of hearing sounds at four times the distance.

• Dogs have a remarkable sense of smell, they are capable of differentiating odors in concentrations nearly 100 million times lower than humans can.

• The average life span for a dog is around 10 to 14 years.

• Those involved in dog breeding refer to males as ‘dogs’, females as ‘bitches’, dogs younger than a year old as ‘puppies’ and a group of offspring as a ‘litter’.

• Domestic dogs are omnivores, they feed on a variety of foods including grains, vegetables and meats.

Word Search Audi, Cadillac, Chevy, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Jeep, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes, Mercury, Toyota

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Book Reviews

Capoeira: Game! Dance! Martial Art! Written by George Ancona Reviewer: Lee W Grade 8 Capoeira (kah-poo-AY-rah) is a game, dance, and martial art combined in one. It originated among African slaves in Brazil in the 1500’s who were trying to disguise their fighting skills through dance and music. Today, it is a part of the Brazilian culture, and it has made its way to the United States.

In Capoeira: Game!

Dance! Martial Art!, George Ancona tells the story of Capoeira by following a classroom of students at the Mandiga Academy in

Oakland, California. Kids reading the book are sure to get a kick out of the Portuguese nicknames of the students in the classroom from Reizinho (little king), to Perereca (tree frog), to Princesa (princess) to the name of the instructor, Malandro (scoundrel). In fact, Ancona uses a number of Portuguese words throughout the book when talking about Capoeira. He even includes a glossary with a pronunciation key in the back of the book for kids who want to practice speaking the words. Through pictures and Ancona’s detailed descriptions these students teach different moves

and techniques as well as names of traditional musical instruments used to play music during Capoeira games.

Ancona also takes us to Brazil and shows the impact of Capoeira on the Brazilian culture today. From the slums and beaches to actual Capoeira academies, we see vibrant photographs of kids of all ages and walks of life practicing this amazing art. A few years ago, I spent four months teaching English in Brazil and was fortunate enough to see Capoeira being played on the streets. While nothing can compare to seeing it in person, Ancona’s book gives us a

vivid picture and interesting history of the art.

If you are into martial arts but who may not be into reading, Capoeira, Game!

Dance! Martial Art! is an

engaging, interactive book that would be sure to spark his/ her interest. It would also be a great choice for introducing the Brazilian culture and Portuguese vocabulary.

The Dragon in the Sock Drawer It’s Raining Cupcakes Written by Kate Klimo Reviewer: Erica M

“Jesse! Jesse, let me out!” Jesse looked around; he was alone except for the rocks on top of High Peak.

He could see his cousin and uncle in the distance but this voice was very close. “Jesse!” Jesse looked down at the rock in his hand. The voice was coming from the rock, if that was even possible. It was just like those magic adventure stories Jesse and his cousin Daisy read. Could something like this happen to them?

Jesse and his cousin Daisy take home the rock from High Peak only to discover it’s really a dragon’s egg with a baby dragon named Emmy inside.

Jesse and Daisy search the internet and find a site named foundadragon.org with a mysterious professor that offers advice on feeding Emmy and the dangerous St. George who hunts dragons.

Written by Lisa Schroeder

This book is well suited for kids 3rd to 5th grade, and there are lots of mishaps in the story line placing the kids or dragon in danger only to be saved in the nick of time by each other. Grown-ups are well meaning but oblivious to what’s really going on except for the evil St. George. This is an interesting take on the St. George character and curious kids might want to investigate the story of St. George.

There is also unusual vocabulary words sprinkled in thanks to the mysterious and cranky professor Andersson at foundadragon.org.

It might facilitate a trip to the dictionary to discover their meanings which professor Andersson would approve.

It’s possible to visit the website foundadragon. org and meet professor Andersson too.

There are many unexplained threads in the book, but this won’t bother younger readers and it does leave much to be explained in future books.

Reviewer: Rachel R, Grade 7

This was a really cute and sweet book.

I really liked the main character Isabel.

Many times in middle grade lit I’m distracted from the story by an overly unrealistic main character. I know sometimes the character doesn’t ring true. This didn’t happen with Isabel!

She was nice, determined and smart.

She never came across as judgmental or mean towards everyone around her, even when she could have easily been.

I liked how friendly she was of people around her. What a great role model for anyone who reads this book.

What I also really liked about her was how she dealt with her mother.

Isabel’s mom tends to be a bit emotional, and Isabel knew help her.

Instead of just throwing up her hands and giving up on her mom, Isabel does everything she can to get her where she needs to be. What’s really cool is that by helping her mom Isabel learns a huge lesson about herself. A lesson she accepts. And about the ending, I will say I was a bit surprised by it, in a good way, and I’m glad it ended that way.

Before I end I have to talk about the cupcakes. Each chapter title is a type of cupcake! By the end of the book I was soooooo hungry for cupcakes that I found myself hanging out with my mom in the kitchen making cupcakes!

Final thought

This is a sweet story that can teach us all a lesson about believing in ourselves.

Definitely one I can recommend without worry.

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Science

Solar Sytem Stars everywhere I look out of this world lots of moons astroids hit planets r ocky planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars

Saturn

Saturn has lots of rings yellow sun shines brightly sun is the closest star titan is saturnʼs largest moon e nceladusʼs orbit around saturn intersects with saturnʼs rings.

m ercury is the closest planet to the sun

Waters is one, making saturn the least dense planet in the solar system. So it The planet Saturn got its could float. It’s volume is 764 name from Saturn the roman times as much as earths but god of agriculture. only 95 times more massive.

Atalie Platkus

Physical Characteristics

Saturn is the second largest planet in are solar system, after Jupiter. It’s equatorial diameter is 108,728 kilometers 67,560 miles, making it the most flattened planet. Saturn’s Density is 0.60

Orbit

Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun, in between Jupiter and Neptune. I’s mean distance from the sun is 1.43 billion kilometers (890 million miles.) The brightness of sunlight on

saturn is 1 percent of Earth’s.

A year on saturn is 29.42 Earth years. A day is 10 hours 39.4 minutes.It’s pole is angled at 29% relative to the plane of its orbit around the sun.

making Saturn the windiest planet. Saturn’s temperature is -139 C -218 F.

Explorations

Pioneer 11 Flyby September 1, 1979 Voyager 1 flyby November Environment 12, 1980 Saturn’s atmosphere above Voyager 2 Flyby August clouds is 94% hydrogen 25 , 1981 and 6% helium. Winds near Saturn’s equator blow toward Rings the east at 500 meters per Saturn’s main ring system second (1,100 miler per hour) would barely fit in the

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Science space between earth and its moon. The rings names are alphabetical in order of their discovery. The cassini division between A ring and B ring is sparsely populated with ring material. E ring is densest at the orbit of Saturn’s moon

Enceladus and may be fed by It’s eruptions.

Facts

Saturday was named after Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture Saturn is the last planet you can see from

Atalie Platkus research from: Kids space facts,Super kids, Wikipedia.

earth with a small telescope.

Saturn’s poles are noticeably flattened.

A 100 pound objet would weigh 116 pounds on Saturn. Galileo was the first astronomer to observe Saturn’s rings.

Saturn Moons Saturn has 33 known moons and lots more to be

discovered. Here are the known moons and the date they were discovered.

Titan, Iapetus, Rhea, Tethys, Dione, Mimas, Enceladus, Hyperion, Phoebe, Janus, Atlas, Prometheus, Pandora, Epimetheus, Telesto, Calypso, Helene,

1655 1671 1672 1684 1684 1789 1789 1848 1898 1966 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980

Pan, Ymir, Paaliaq, Siarnaq, Tarvos, Kiviuq, Ijirac, Thrym, Skadi, Mundilfari, Erriapo, Albiorix, Suttung, S/2003 S 1, S/2004 S 1, S/2004 S 1,

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, Teacher s Corner Welcome to the Teacher’s Corner!

In this section we will feature articles of interest written by teachers, and tips to help students to be successful!

We will also have a panel of teachers available to answer general questions about school-related issues. Please submit your questions to: teachers@kidsstandard.com

No Breaks for Your Brains!

Ahhh…summer! That eagerly awaited time of year when you can forget school and everything associated with it, right? Wrong! writes Middle School Teacher If you want to be successful in school next year, the best thing you can do is keep your skills fresh this summer. Here are some easy suggestions to keep your mind working while your body is on vacation!

Have fun this summer and keep those skills fresh!

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Just tell the name of the teacher, the school, and how & why they are great at their job.

Remember to have details, and your teacher’s approval.

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It is a good way to thank your teacher for what they have done for you in the past school year.

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• Read, read, read - visit the library weekly.

• Practice your math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) - there are a lot of websites with interactive games and printable worksheets. Make it a goal to learn the facts you don’t know or to be able to recall the ones you do know even quicker. You’ll be happy you did in your math class next year!

• Write letters or postcards to friends and family - they’ll love hearing from you and you will work on your writing skills!

• Read - schedule a daily time to read and stick to it!

• Keep a journal or diary - if writing daily seems overwhelming, try keeping a journal of important events from your summer vacation (you never know when a teacher will ask you to write about them).

• Write a story!

• Help your family with the cooking - measuring, reading recipes, communicating, and sharing the finished product. It has all the right ingredients for feeding your brain!

• Read to a younger sibling, parent, or grandparent - talk to them about what you read to improve your comprehension skills.

• Write an article for the Kids Standard • Play board games - Monopoly, Life, Apples to Apples, 20 Questions, Boggle, and Scrabble are just a few suggestions.

• Play educational video games - Big Brain Academy, Brain Age, Professor Layton and the Curious Village, and Animal Crossing (Wild World or City folk).

• Did I mention reading?

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Arts

Ceramic Artwork- by Paul P, 15 years old - Oxford

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You don’t need any experience, just send us some work you are proud of. This is your newspaper!

Submit your work via email to kids@ KidsStandard.com

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Helpful hints about your child’s interest in a particular hobby

Kathy Mancini (Mother and Psychologist)

interests for your children, if you see your child develop an interest in a particular sport When your kids express an or hobby or activity, it’s good interest in a particular hobby, do whatever you can to help it is a thrilling experience. So, them pursue these interests. what are some ways that you For instance, let’s say your encourage them to pursue child goes to summer camp and discovers that he has an their interests? interest in playing tennis.

To encourage your child Step 1 One of the best ways to to pursue his burgeoning encourage your children to interest in tennis, you pursue their own interests and could sign him up for more hobbies and sports and other lessons during the school activities is to serve as a good year. As long as your child role model to them by pursuing is interested in pursuing your own hobbies and interests. the particular activity, keep When your children observe encouraging them. you feeling passionate about your interests, they get the Step 3 clear and distinct message that There is no need to push following your dreams and is a an activity on a child. If it wonderful, worthwhile pursuit. becomes clear that a child is Your kids can see you enjoying not interested in a particular your interests and they can activity or has lost interest in learn firsthand about how great an activity that she used to enjoy, there is no need to insist it is to do what you love. that she continue pursuing that Step 2 particular activity. After all, In addition to role modeling there are always new activities pursuing your hobbies and to try.

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