Miss. D's Blog

Why is There Red Liquid Coming Out of that Mountain?

2018-03-12T14:44:00.000-04:00

Volcanoes

Have you ever seen pictures of a mountain like structure with red, glowing liquid coming out of it? If you have, you have seen a volcano erupting. A volcano erupts when the magma chamber under it is filled to the top and cannot hold anymore. When this happens, magma will flow up the vent and out of the top. When the magma is flowing out or down a volcano it is called lava. This lava can reach temperatures of up to 2,000 degree Fahrenheit. Volcanic eruptions are not always explosive. Some volcanoes, called shield volcanoes, do not exploded. Rather when they erupt the lava spills out of the top and runs down the sides. Other volcanoes, called Calderas, are the most explosive. When these volcanoes erupt, lava and debris fly everywhere. These volcanoes can kill thousands of people. Caldera volcanoes take a very long time for their magma chambers to fill. Yellow Stone National Park in the United States is a caldera volcano. The last time Yellowstone erupted was about 640,000 years ago. Yellowstone will erupt again but not anytime in the near future.

Vocabulary:

1. Volcano (noun): a mountain or hill like structure where lava and ash escape

2. Erupt (verb): to escape suddenly

3. Magma Chamber (noun): a hole under the volcano that holds magma

4. Magma (noun): liquid rock formed on the inside only of a volcano

5. Vent (noun): a large pipe like structure in the middle of a volcano

6. Lava (noun): rock in liquid form that flows on the outside only of a volcano

7. Explosive (adjective): a sudden burst of material

8. Shield Volcano (noun): a volcano with wide sides

9. Caldera (noun): a volcano with a large dip in the middle of it

10. Debris (noun): scattered pieces of rock and other parts of the volcano

Vocabulary Exercise:

Directions: Find a picture that best represents each vocabulary word from Google. Past the photo on Google doc and label the picture with the vocabulary word and the definition. The first vocabulary word is done for you as an example.

Volcano: a mountain or hill like structure where lava and ash escape

Grammar Point:

This blog used many nouns to talk about volcanoes. A noun is a word that is a person, place or thing. An example of a noun in this blog is volcano.

Grammar Exercise:

Write about an experience you have had with weather. This can be a rain storm, a day with sun and blue sky, or any other weather you have experiences. In this writing you must write at least 7 sentences. You must also include at least 7 nouns. Underline all nouns that you use.

Links about volcanoes:

https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/yellowstone/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Zbj7S22zs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=888nbjvkNts

Going to the beach

2018-03-06T12:27:00.000-05:00

Going to the Beach

This beach is called Robert Moses. It is a beach on Long Island.

One of my favorite places to go during the summer is the beach. I love relaxing on the sand, reading a book and listening to the waves. At the beach there are waves crashing on the shore. They're sometimes big, tall waves or small, short waves. Also at the beach, there are people who are tanning. To tan, they bring their towels and suntan lotion so they do not burn their skin. People at the beach are always trying to keep their food away from seagulls. Seagulls love to fly down and pick up food when no one is watching. Sometimes the beach can get very crowded and there may not be a lot of space to put a towel and an umbrella. I like to go to the beach in the morning when it is not hot yet and there are few people. I am very excited for summer to start so I can go to the beach.

Vocabulary:

1. Beach (noun): a location with sand that meets a body of water

2. Waves (noun): surface of the ocean moves toward the sand on the beach and eventually hits the sand

3. Crashing (verb): when something, in this case a wave, hits something else stopping movement

4. Shore (noun): the edge of the beach that is against the body of water

5. Tanning (verb): to lay in the sun and allow your skin to become darker because of the sun

6. Seagulls (noun): medium sized white birds that fly mainly around shores

7. Umbrella (noun): a circular piece of fabric held up by a pole that protects a person from the rain or sun

Vocabulary Exercise:

Match the vocabulary word with the picture that best describes it.

1.    _____________________________

2.      _______________________________

3.     __________________________________

4.        _________________________________

5.      ______________________________

6.          ___________________________

7.          _______________________________

Grammar Point:

Their, There and They're. These three words all sound the same but are used different ways.

1. Their is used to show that more one person possess something. An example would be: My mom and dad forgot their car keys at home.

2. There is used to indicate a place. For example: There will be a play tonight at 7pm.

3. They're is conjunction of they are. This is used to when they are can be substituted into the sentence for they're. For example: They are going to take a test 9th period today.

Grammar Exercise:

For each sentence there, their or they're are used. For some sentences the wrong there, their or they're are used incorrectly. Correct the sentences where the wrong there, their or they're is used and write the correct there, their or they're. If the sentence is correct leave it alone.

1. The teachers parked there cars under the tree in the parking lot.

2. They're are no tickets left for the high school musical tomorrow night.

3. There were many students patiently waiting for the teacher to hand back the Earth Science tests.

4. How many parents are their waiting to speak to the teacher?

5. The students were both called down to the principal's office. They're in trouble for cheating on the test.

Links:
To find out more about Robert Moses beach, click on this link below:

https://parks.ny.gov/parks/7/details.aspx

Going to a Islanders Hockey Game

2018-02-26T13:35:00.003-05:00

New York Islanders

I will be going to a New York Islanders game with my friend. The Islanders are a hockey team from Long Island. At the hockey game, I will sit in section 211 in the arena. When I get to the arena, I'm going to get cotton candy, a hot dog, and a drink for lunch. My friend and I will cheer on the Islanders to win the game. When the Islanders score a goal, we are going to cheer and scream with happiness. During the game, we will sing along to the songs played to excite the crowd. To get home from the arena, we are going to use the train. I am very excited to cheer on my team.

Vocabulary:

1. Hockey (noun): a game played on ice using a stick and a puck. The players must use the stick to get the puck in the other team's net.

2. Arena (noun): a large building that hosts events

3. Cheer (verb): to shout for joy and motivate the team

4. Win (verb): to have a higher score then the other team

5. Goal (noun): to score a point. In hockey, this would mean getting the puck in the other team's net

6. Excite (verb): to give the crowd energy

Vocabulary Exercise

Unscramble each vocabulary word. After you unscramble the word, write the definition next to the word.

1. loag ____________ :

2. erhce ____________ :

3. inw ______________ :

4. yhcoke _______________ :

5. eeitcx ________________ :

6. nraea ________________ :

Grammar Point:

This blog was written using the future tense. The future tense is used to talk about something that will happen in the future or has not yet happened. In this blog to talk about the future, the phrases/words used were 'will' and 'going to'.

Grammar Exercise:

Write about an event that will take place in the future. This can be about your life, an event, or an imaginary object that you hope will be in the future. Make sure to use 'will' and 'going to' when writing about the future. This writing exercise must be at least 5 sentences.

Waterfalls and Hikes and Gorges Oh My

2018-02-08T11:34:00.000-05:00

Waterfalls and Hikes and Gorges Oh My

Buttermilk Falls, Ithaca, NY

Pinnacle Rock in Buttermilk Falls

When I was in college at SUNY Cortland in Central Upstate New York, I used to go to a town called Ithaca, NY almost every weekend I had available. Ithaca is known for their beautiful waterfalls and gorges. You can hike on trails right next to these waterfalls and gorges. My friends and I would hike these trails and be amazed by how beautiful nature is. My favorite waterfall to hike is called Buttermilk Falls. It has clear, sparkling water cascading down layers of rock composed of shale and limestone. There is one point on the trail where hikers can see a rock structure called the Pinnacle Rock. This rock structure had been eroded and shaped by the running water and weather over thousands of years.

Vocabulary:

1. Waterfall (noun): water falling from a steep height that usually starts at a river

2. Gorge (noun): a narrow opening in layers of rock where a stream of water will flow through

3. Nature (noun): elements on Earth that live or exist outside like trees and rocks

4. Cascading (verb): to fall down a steep cliff

5. Composed (verb) : to make up or form something

6. Shale (noun): a type of rock made of layers of hard clay

7. Limestone (noun): a rock made of calcium and skeletons of marin coral

8. Structure (noun): something that is built

9. Eroded (verb): to destroy something slowly

Vocabulary Exercise:

Grammar Point:

If there is more than one of an object, an -s is added to the end of the object's name. For example, if I have more than one book, I would say I have some books to return to the library. An -s was added to the ending of book to show I have more than one book.

In this blog, an - s was added to the end of waterfall to show there is more than one waterfall in Ithaca.

Grammar Activity:

Use plurals to write 7 sentences about the area you live in. Talk about objects where there is more than one object in the area you live. Underline the words where you added an -s.

For example, there one many trees outside of house with many leaves.

Why is My Classroom Shaking?

2018-01-31T14:45:00.004-05:00

Why is My Classroom Shaking?

Imagine you are in school, learning about different types of rocks when all of a sudden the classroom starts shaking and books start falling off the shelves. Your teacher tells you to bend down and cover your head. You are scared and have no idea what is happening. The shaking only lasts for 15 seconds but it feels longer. The shaking finally stops and you are able to run out of the school building to safety. Outside, your teacher tells you that you just experienced an earthquake.

An earthquake is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground. This sudden shaking is caused by plate tectonics moving either next to each other, away from each other or towards each other. Earthquakes can cause major damage to any area it hits. Recently, an Earthquake occurred on the coast of Alaska. Some buildings were damaged because of the shaking. After the Earthquake hit, there was a Tsunami warning for the entire west coast of the United States. Thankfully, no one was hurt in this natural disaster.

Vocabulary

1. Sudden (adjective): occurring very quickly without a warning

2. Shaking (verb): to rock back and forth

3. Earthquake (noun): a strong shaking of the ground

4. Violent (adjective): to use very strong and harsh force

5. Plate Tectonics (noun): large blocks of rock that make up the surface of Earth

6. Damage (noun): serious harm caused to something

7. Alaska (noun): The last state to become a part of the United States of America.It is located North West the West coast of the United States.

8. Tsunami (noun): a tall, wide wave that is caused by an Earthquake

9. Natural Disaster (noun): a damaging event caused by nature. Some examples are floods and Earthquakes

Vocabulary Exercise

Match the word on the left to the definition on the right.

1. Tsunami A. serious harm caused to something

2. Shaking B. a damaging event caused by nature. Some examples are floods and Earthquakes

3. Sudden C. to use very strong and harsh force

4. Natural Disaster D. a tall, wide wave that is caused by an Earthquake

5. Alaska E. a strong shaking of the ground

6. Plate Tectonics F. to rock back and forth

7. Damage G. occurring very quickly without a warning.

8. Violent H. large blocks of rock that make up the surface of Earth

9. Earthquake I. The last state to become a part of the United States of America.It is located North West the West coast of the United States.

Grammar Point

In this blog, articles are used to modify or change a noun. There are three articles that are used. These are: a, an, the.

Grammar Exercise:

Fill in the sentences below the correct article. Below is an example.

Ex: For my birthday, I want a cat.

1. With my lunch, I want __________ sandwich with some chips.

2. Yesterday, the students asked me if they could take __________ test tomorrow.

3. On Earth, scientists study ____________ layers of Earth.

4. Last week, Ms. D was sick. She had to see ___________ doctor to get some medicine.

5. English is ___________ form of language used to communicate with other people.

6. My dad bought ___________ awful present for my mom for her birthday.

7. ____________ bird made ____________ amazing nest next to my bedroom window.

8. Bruno Mars received _____________ record of the year at the Grammys award show this year.

9. ____________ student was sent to ___________ principal's office for cheating on their test.

10. Would you like __________ pasta with sauce or _____________ amazing piece of chocolate cake?

Extra Links

Below are links about Earthquakes:

This link shows you what Earthquakes have occured today and where they occured:
https://earthquaketrack.com/p/united-states/alaska/recent

This link is an article about the Earthquake that recently occured in Alaska:
https://www.usgs.gov/news/january-23-2018-m79-gulf-alaska-earthquake-and-tsunami

Minnie and Toby

2018-01-25T18:45:00.003-05:00

Minnie and Toby

Minnie and Toby are my cats. Minnie is a female cat. She is 14 years old. She has black and white fur with green eyes. She loves to play with toy mice and chase string. Her favorite play time is chasing a red laser. She loves to eat her food and people food as well. She always begs for food when my family and I eat dinner. At night, Minnie always sleeps at the end of bed and loves to be pet.

Toby is a male cat. He is 8 years old. He had orange fur with hazel eyes. Orange cats are known as tabby cats. He loves to lay around and sleep all day. He rarely gets up to play with any of his toys. The only time he gets up is when he wants to eat or stretch, but he always goes back to sleep when he’s done. He loves to cuddle on people,especially my mom. He will stare at my mom until she puts a blanket on herself so he can fall asleep on her lap. Toby also loves to lick people or give kisses as my family says. At night, he is always getting himself into trouble. He is not allowed in anyone’s bedroom because he knocks things down. Instead he knocks things down in the living room until someone keeps him company at night.

Vocabulary

1. Play (verb): to enjoy or be involved in an activity for fun

2. Chase(verb): to catch up with someone or something

3.Favorite (adj.): to like a person or thing the most

4. Begs (verb): to ask for something multiple times

5. Fur (noun): the hair on animals

6. Tabby (adj.): a cat with dark colored stripes

7. Rarely (adverb): does not happen a lot

8. Stretch (verb): to make yourself longer; to straighten out your body

9. Trouble (noun): a problem

10. Knocks (verb): to make things fall over

Vocabulary Exercise

Directions: Fill in the following sentences using the vocabulary words.

1. The teacher had to yell at the student who was causing _________________ and talking during the test.

2. Miss D's _________________ food is pizza. She would love to eat it all the time.

3. The first grade students love to ____________________ on the playground after school.

4. After you exercise, you must _______________ your body so you do not get muscle cramps the next day.

5. In the game of tag, children have to _______________ each other to tag the next person to be it.

6. Los Angeles in California _______________ gets snow because the temperature is always warm.

7. My grandma's dog always _________________ over his water bowl. My grandma always has to clean up after him.

8. There was a lost __________________ cat that was walking around my neighborhood the other day.

9. Since I had a white cat, her _______________ can always be seen on all my black clothes. I always need to brush my clothes so they can look clean.

10. My cousin ________________ his mom for money so he can get himself a new pair of sneakers.

Grammar Point:

Pronouns: a word that takes the place of a noun or proper noun. For example, the word 'she' takes the place of the proper noun Minnie.

Grammar Exercise:

Directions: Below is a paragraph that is missing all the pronouns. Chose the correct pronoun in the ( ) to fill in the sentence.

When _________ (I/me) was younger, ______ (my/mine) cousin, Grace and ________ (I/me) would always perform shows together. __________ (Us/We) would write these shows together and perform them for ___________ (our/ours) family. ______________ (Them/They) would clap when ____________ (it/its) was over and tell ___________ (we/us) how much _____________ (they/them) enjoyed the show. After performing, Grace and _____________ (me/I) would have a snack and some juice and talk about how much fun the show was to perform.

My Toughest Hike

2018-01-17T15:11:00.002-05:00

My Toughest Hike

In college, I took classes to become an Earth Science teacher. Some of these classes required me to go on field trips where I had to hike. One of these field trips included hiking up a mountain that was 3,352 feet high. The name of this mountain is Ampersand Mountain. Before this hike, I had never climbed a mountain that was this tall. I was extremely nervous and scared to climb this mountain. The hike started at 10 am. I was with 12 other geology students and my professor on this hike. Most of the other students were experienced hikers and were able to hike up the mountain easily. For the first hour of the hike, the hiking trail was flat. Then the elevation started to increase. Many of the other students I was with hiked up the mountain very fast. There were about 3 other students that had a challenging time hiking up the mountain like me. Those 3 students and I decided to hike up the mountain together and help each other. At about 12:30 pm, 2 1/2 hours into the hike, I wanted to give up. I was exhausted and very sweaty. The other 3 students I was hiking with encouraged me to keep going and gave me a pep talk. I am glad I listened to them and continued up the mountain. After a 3 1/2-hour hike I finally reached the top. The view from the top of the mountain was incredible and breathtaking. From the top I could see valleys, lakes, and other Adirondack mountains. At this moment I was glad I did not give up. I made some of the greatest friends from this trip. The hike was extremely tough and difficult, but it was one of the best experiences I have ever been through.

Vocabulary

1. Hike (verb) - to walk a long distance

2. Mountain (noun) - a large, steep increase in the height of land

3. Nervous (verb)- to feel nervous or worry

4. Geology (noun)- to study Earth's features like rocks and weather

5. Trail (noun)- a path to walk a long distance on

6. Elevation (noun) - a high point

7. Exhausted (adjective) - tired, lacking energy

8. Pep Talk (noun) - to talk to someone to make them feel good

9. Valleys (noun) - a low area between mountains or hills

10. Lakes (noun) - a body of water surrounded by land

11. Adirondack Mountains (proper noun) - an area in Upstate New York with multiple high points

Vocabulary Exercise

Grammar Point

A noun names a person, place or thing. For example, in this blog lake is a noun. A proper noun is a specific noun that names a specific person, place or thing. For example, in this blog Adirondack Mountains is a proper noun

Grammar Exercise

Write about a tough moment in your like using nouns and proper nouns. You must write at least a paragraph. It must include at least three nouns and one proper noun.