"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through the experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved." ~Helen Keller
Author's Note: I am using the stream of consciousness and I am picturing myself skiing down a hill. I am also working a descriptiveness and vocabulary. This is somewhat based off of my first time skiing.
At the top I get ready to go
I begin to descend downward
The wind is blowing against my face
A chill is going down my back
I swerve from side to side
Excitement fills the air
I end a the foot of the hill
And it only took a few seconds
Skiing is so fun
So I go up the tow rope again
Author's Note: I am using the five senses (feel, taste, smell, see, hear) to describe summer for me. I know that it might be odd to write about summer in mid-winter, but I just wanted to write something that can make you feel warm in this frigid weather.
The green grass tickling my feet as I run through
A delicious frozen treat dripping down my hand
The fresh nature scent surrounding me
I see the smiles on people's faces
And I hear the ice cream truck coming closer
A boiling, bright sun bringing warmth to my skin
Juicy fruit so good I am gobbling down
The smell of fresh cut grass
I can see the birds flying so high
And hear the waves crashing down near by
Summer fun will soon be the past,
Make the best of it as if it's your last
Author’s Note: I had a science essay due and I decided to do it on the sun because I thought it was an interesting topic that I have not learned much about. The sun has been shining bright out into the solar system for 4.6 billion years! How could it possibly last that long without burning out? There were a couple different theories, but Albert Einstein was the man who figured it out.
The sun is an important part of our solar system. It provides light and heat to meet our essential needs. The sun’s mass is over 99% of the mass of the solar system. The circumference of the sun is approximately 2,720,960 miles. Basically, the sun is a big, hot ball made up of gases and layers.
The sun is made up of a large variety of gases. The gases are as listed from most to least: hydrogen (73.46%), helium (24.85%), oxygen (0.77%), carbon (0.29%), iron (0.16%), sulfur (0.12%), neon (0.12%), nitrogen (0.09%), silicon (0.07%), and magnesium (0.05%). When some of these gases are mixed together or fused, they will create something new and make energy for the sun.
The mixing together of the different gases contributes to the creation of separate layers. The sun is made up of different layers, in which each layer plays a different role. The one thing each layer has in common is energy moving through them and to the next layer until it reaches the surface. First, there is the core, which is the innermost part of the sun and where energy is formed. Next, is the radiative zone where the energy from the core moves by waves, also known as radiation. The convective zone is third. In the convective zone gases move in a circular motion also known as a convection, hence convective zone. Following that is the photosphere. This is where energy is turned into light which will shine on Earth. This is the only layer that is visible from Earth, unless there is an eclipse. In fact, photosphere means light ball in Greek. The chromosphere is the fifth layer of the sun. When a total eclipse happens, the chromosphere is one part of the sun that can be faintly seen. Lastly, is the outermost part of the sun: the corona. Like the chromosphere, the corona can be seen in a total eclipse. Instead of a little ring, the corona will create a thick crown around the sun.
Before the energy makes it through all of the layers, there is energy forming in the center of the sun. Albert Einstein answered how the sun lasts without burning out. The process is called nuclear fusion in which two or more nuclei (plural for nucleus) fuse or unite forming another nucleus. During nuclear fusion, energy is produced in the center of the sun, and that is the source of the sun’s energy. For instance, if four hydrogen nuclei unite, then it can fuse which creates one nucleus of helium. Then, the energy from the fusion will be sent through the layers of the sun, which keeps the sun burning. This process takes over one million years!
The sun is an important and elaborate part of our solar system. All of the energy that is needed to keep us alive has to go through years of a complex process and numerous layers. With Albert Einstein’s discovery, we have a better understanding of how the sun functions. Resources "NASA - Sun." NASA - Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Dec. 2010. <http://www.nasa.gov/worldbook/sun_worldbook.html>. Astronomy . Austin: Holt Rinehart and Winston, 2007. Print.
Author's Note: I felt like doing a small and fun poem today so I chose to do an acrostic poem. I was inspired when I looked outside today. I hope that you like it. Windy and white Icky, slushy weather Nights seem to begin at four Twenty-first of December Everybody plays in the snow Ready to go, all bundled and warm
In the Academy 21 room, we had just put five mini red couches into the corner of our room. The we assembled some black table in the middle of the area too. Don't forget some soft decorative pillows. Many, if not all of the people in Academy 21 have came to the "comfy area" to do work/read and socialize a little bit. In my opinion, it's great. I like being in here because I feel much more comfortable and "at home."
Author's Note: I was inspired by my report on the sun, to do a poem on the universe. I wanted it to be creative and use Stream of Consciousness.
I see myself zooming through space,
Planets are revolving,
Millions of stars are shining,
Asteroids and comets are flying by,
Moons are dented with craters,
Galaxies are sparkling far off in the distance,
But you can't stay forever because,
There is no air
Author's Note: Christmas is coming up and I just felt like writing a list poem on "Christmas is the time when..."
Christmas is the time when...
The light snow falls,
Colorful lights twinkle,
Frigid wind brushes against my skin, Sound of cheering and singing,
Receiving and opening presents,
Giving is more important,
The warm feel of family around you,
The comforting smell of Mom's homemade food,
Sledding and playing outside with family,
Church bells ringing,
Sitting next to the fire place,
Sipping a steaming cup of hot chocolate,
People are laughing, loving, and smiling,
Santa already came,
Snowmen making and snowball fights,
A happy time to be with everyone you love,
Merry Christmas
Yesterday, we weren't allowed to go into the Academy 21 classroom due to our furniture coming in. Today, everyone got their own desk and cubical to work in. We have the choice to design it and make it comfortable for us to work in. Some people have already moved in... a lot. In my opinion, it looks great so far. I can't wait to see how everything looks when this entire project is completely done!
Author's Note: This is my response to the book Antsy Does Time by Neal Shusterman. I wanted to be creative and add a little bit of technology. I hope you like it.
The green grass tickling my feet as I run through
In the Academy 21 room, we had just put five mini red couches into the corner of our room. The we assembled some black table in the middle of the area too. Don't forget some soft decorative pillows. Many, if not all of the people in Academy 21 have came to the "comfy area" to do work/read and socialize a little bit. In my opinion, it's great. I like being in here because I feel much more comfortable and "at home."
Sound of cheering and singing,
