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Wow, is the year really almost over??? I can't believe it! coming to Manchester was one of the best decisions in my life!!! It drives me crazy knowing that in a month, I will not only be a middle-schooler, but a teenager! I will never forget my year in room 14.

Computer Lab

    Today in computer lab, we looked more into those websites explaining our future carreers. After filling out a 180 question quiz, I was shocked to find out that I got listed as the job that I really wanted, to design sets for plays and movies. This is a job that interests me me because I get to be on the spot with all of the big shots, AND it expresses my artistic ability, AND it pays pretty well. I was especially looking for more advanced jobs that I new would pay wmore because as technology developes throughout the years, the demand for each item increases assuring that everybody will want one. For instance, I already know tons of people who are waiting for the iPad 5, because apperently, it's supposed to be a whole lot better. Meanwhile, apple is making profit because people are trading in thier olds for news. Well, anyways, I can't wait to get a job someday!

The Hunger Games

    The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins, is a very Crazy story!!! This is the first book in the series and it is definately a good one!!! Prim Everdeen and Peeta Mellark were the two tributes that were chosen from district twelve to compete in the 74th annual hunger games. After seeing that her young sister was chosen, Katniss Everdeen bravely volenteered to take her sister's place in the games. It turnes out Katniss is a very skilled archer and a strong competeter.  After strongly offending the gamemakers, she proceded to win the games. She couldnt have one it without the help from her new love Petea,though.Throughout the books there are many twists and turns that will make you beg to read more! I strongly encourage you to read this book!


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The Titan's Curse

         The Titan's Curse, by Rick Riordan, is a thrilling book. This is the third book in the series and it is just as great as the others. Percy Jackson hasn't seen his friends in quite a while. After picking them up on his way to a new school, he recieves an unpleasant surprise from his friend Grover. Grover told Percy and his friends that he had found two new half-bloods.It turns out that these kids were both children of one of the big three gods, Hades. After explaining to the new kids about thier new crazy lives,  Percy finds himself in a twist with the Titan lord, Kronos. Later Grover comes in touch with the great Pan and set of on a journey for him,  Percy finds that he has lucked out once again and remembers that he is safe. But not for long.....


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Science Lab

     Today in sciense lab we looked at some petroleum products.I had never even known that so many things we use every day come from petroleum. When we looked at a picture, there was practically nothing in the picture that didn't have a petroleum base. I was really shocked to find out that plastic was found in my canned foods. I guess that means no soup for a while. Anyways, just the fact that we are using this much plastic is ridiculous. We also briefly talked about ways that we can try to use less plastic. It's a good thing that my family sometimes uses reusable bags, because I have had a little to much plastic around me lately!!!

Computer Lab

       Today in computer lab we revisited bitesized math. We had three choices to study. One of the games I played was looking at at different materials and how different things effect them such  as water, a hammer, and a sander. I liked this because it gave me a little snipit of architecture.  Another game I played was putting different creatures into different biomes, such as hot or cold weather. This gave me the connection on how handeling and caring for animals ties in with the science lab we did today. I enjoy the bitesized math site for it allows me to learn and revist interesting catagories.

Computer Lab

    Today in computer lab we got to visit the bitsized math website. We played ingaging math games about shapes, 3D figures, time, etc. After that we had to take a quiz answering questions about what we learned in that game. I think this will help me in the "real world" because, first off, we are taking the CST test pretty soon now and I need some review. Next, I think I might want to be an architect when I grow up, so It's always great just to review some different shapes, (even though I find them very easy.) To be honest, I dont think I NEEDED todays lab, but it was good just to go back and review the basics. :)

Science Lab

Today in science lab I learned about resources that come from the ocean. There was a laminated peace of paper for us to write on with a pen. On one side, we listed some of the resources that we get like water for farming and drinking, and table salt, I already knew these things though. On the other side we did the same thing except with things like sand, ores, and oil, a couple of these things I knew but I it was also good just to refresh my memory. The worksheet we had to do had two questions: one, list the ten resources we learned we get from the Ocean. And two, we had to list four resources we us in our house every day. I thought today's lab was fun AND I learned a lot about the oceans natural resources!!!!!!

Science Lab

        Today in science lab we learned about different kinds of energy. We watched a video about early people and how they contributed to earths energy today. I thought it was cool how some of the modern stuff like windmills actually started hundreds of years ago. The class also had to fill out a worksheet on what we leaned in the video, along with true or false questions. Overall I thought today's lab was very informative and i enjoyed it a lot.

Computer Lab 2

     Today in computer lab, we did some very useful things. We got to visit a math and science site called bitesize math. I liked todays lab because I got to go back and not only review some old skills, but take a practice test on them too! After today I feel a little more confident in my work. Another thing that I got to learn a little more about was reflex angles. At first, I did not understand them at all, but now I understand them completely. In conclusion I found this a very useful lab.

The Sea of Monsters

             The Sea of Monsters, by Rick Riordan is a great story. This sequel to The Lightning Thief  is quite the thriller. Life was pretty mellow for Percy after his last quest, at least until he faces giant Cyclopses in a dodgeball match. It turns out that the borders of camp half-blood were fading and the only way to regenerate them was to retreive the golden fleece from a far away land. While Percy and his friends are on theis quest, Percy learns many things about himself. One of the most exciting facts was that Percy has a long lost Cyclopse brother!! Anyways after battling some pretty nasty monsters,  Percy and his friends end up retrieving the fleece and saving the camp. Percy is now back to his normal every day life, at least for now...

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Computer Lab

                     Today in computer lab we got to explore a couple of websites. The websites had a lot of interesting videos based on various topics. Some of these topics include math, grammer and inveniting random stuff. I enjoyed todays lab because I can definately see myself going back and visiting some of these sites. I found it very interesting how the man from Khan Acadamy started in his own hoese and worked his way up to meeting Bill Gates!!! Anyways I found todays labvery helpful and interesting!

Dragonwings

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Chinatown

Chinatown

The Lightning Thief

The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan

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           The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan is a wonderful book.Young Percy Jackson has never met his real father, and goes to a terrible boarding school. Because of some freak accident on a field trip, Percy is sent to a whole new school. Except, this is no ordinary school, this is Camp Half Blood, school for demigods. That's right, Percy has yet to discover that his dad the a major god, Poseidon. Soon after this incident, Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen. He has no one else to blame except for poor Percy. Read this book to find out how Percy and his friends will fight there way to Mt. Olympus, located on top of the Empire State Building, to confront lord Zeus himself!!!