6th Grade Photo Essay by Christian

              The greatest school in all the land for the exercise they give us out at recess. Also the Phys Ed classes because they teach us the exercise we need in are lives and also gives us the time to have fun. It's the greatest school because the fact we still get to have recess one last time before middle school. In sixth grade it also shows us what its going to sort of be like when we grow up, because we get to go to JA BizTown. For Team S we get to have a fun time after every month, and that is thoughtful of the teachers to do that for us, because we could just keep working hard, but they let us have some fun.

It's the greatest school because we get to have the track meet in fourth fifth and sixth. We do the high jump, long jump, 50 yard dash, 75, 100, 220, 440, 440 relay, shot put, foxtail, softball, javelin, hurdles, tug of war, slingshot football, and relays.



 










     

We also get to do the dunk tank at the end of the year, but you only get to throw, if you raised one hundred dollars or more for the jump rope for heart. This year fifth grade was kind enough to make a lemonade stand for all grades, outside at recess.

          This year they added T.V's into some classrooms, the lobby and the cafeteria. They put messages and photos onto the T.V's for fun sometimes or when they want to tell the school a message. So far there have only been a couple of pictures and or messages put onto them. I bet next year they might use them a lot more.

The greatest school in all the land by Jaelen

The greatest  school in all the land for art

The art at Sinking Spring are neat and awesome. Some of the good are a colorful tree and good drawings. Most of the art is from the 5th art is in the hallway and they are good.

The 5th graders had a good idea and made a lemonade for 50 cents. They made a cool lemonade stand. The lemonade was good and the stand was creative!

The 4th grade made these little monsters in art class. the were creative and neat. they were a lot of 5th graders who made the little Monsters.

The 4th, 5th, and the 6th grade band  sound great. They are a lot of people that play band because it is fun. The 4th graders play band for the first time in Sinking Springs.




The greatest school in all the land is Sinking Springs. There are a lot of people that like Sinking Springs. Sinking Springs has good food in the cafeteria for the students.

Sinking Springs Photo Essay, By Chris

The Best Of...

The greatest school in all the land for gym:

We do a lot of fun things like games. We always play games like gladiator, Dodgeball, Prisoner Base Bombardment, Jail Break, etc  Other than games we do other physical stuff like... The climbing wall, and other fun different things to do.

The greatest school in all the land for art:

Art is a fun subject, we get to make things out of clay plus put them in the kiln and paint them. We use Paint and water colors to paint a lot of things. we even once made something that looks like metal. Art is still decorating the room either from other students or from the art teacher.

The greatest school in all the land for Lemonade:

The fifth graders have made a lemonade stand, and they have been selling it at recess and they have also been selling it at the art show and they were getting a lot of donations. They seem to be having a lot of doing it.

The greatest school in all the land for coming to learn:

This fun school is a place where it is a lot of fun to learn. From math to science, music to art, and everything in between. The teachers are fun and most love to teach. They are all very nice, but even some help kids in bigger need of help for extra reading and math.

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Making a Hologram

High-tech

Out of the ordinary

Laser beams

One hundred percent safe

Giant computer

Really cool

A whole new level of gaming

Magicless

How Are Holograms Made? Wonder of the Day #1673

Who Invented Basketball by Christian

Who Invented Basketball?
He was inspired by a game he had played as a child called "duck on a rock."
Only advanced the ball by passing.
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In 1939, March Madness began.
Naismith decided to invent a game of skill, finesse and accuracy.
Very sad fact...March Madness began the same year that Dr. Naismith died.
Each player had to climb a ladder to retrieve the ball from the basket.
Naismith was a physical education instructor.
The first college basketball game was played on 1/18/1896, final score was Chicago 15,  Lowa 12.
Even players earned points by successfully tossing the ball into the peach baskets, kinda like today.
Dr. James Naismith invented basketball.
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Basketball became an official Olympic sport at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany.
A fact is iron hoops with open-ended nets did'nt come until 1913.
Set of 13 basic rules.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar holds the record for most points scored in a career with 38,387 points.
Eighteen ninety one basketball was invented.
The first game was played on December 21, 1891.
Bouncing the ball along the floor-what we call dribbling now- was'nt part of the game until later.
A soccer ball was used back then but later the basketball was created.
Looking back, Chicago won the first game, I wonder who was all on the team.
Last but not least, I think that basketball is a great sport, it can be played almost anywhere.
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Who Invented Football by Ryan

Who Invented Football?
He, Walter Camp, helped steer American football away from rugby and soccer rules.
Over many years, rugby turned into our modern football.
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In 1876, a conversation was held about the first rules for American football.
Now, William Heffelfinger, became the first person to get paid for a football game.
Very cool fact...
Enjoying looking at the past, how they use the pigskin's football.
Next, in 1920 the American Professional Football Association was created.
The two leagues eventually merged to start the Super Bowl.
Eventually, Yale coach Walther Camp became the the "Father Of American Football"
During the first football game, PAC fumbled and running the ball 35 yards to score a touchdown.
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From bone jarring sacks and gravity defying catches, to goal line standings, and thrilling kickoff returns, there's nothing quite like the sport of football.
Over the years, the Professional Football Association changed their name to the National Football League. (NFL)
Over many years, football was primarily played by colleges.
Today, the Super Bowl is the most watched television event in the United States every year.
Back in the day, football had a interesting past.
A rivalry between Pittsburgh Athletics Club, eventually led to the first professional football player:; William (Pudge) Heffelfinger.
Leagues are hight competition since the football league started.
Lastly, I think football is one of the greatest sports around.
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How Old Is a Football? Wonder of the Day #1559

Have You Ever Wondered... by Christopher

Have you ever wondered...

• Do cats have nine lives? Well, cats don't have nine lives even though people think that they do have nine lives by the extraordinary things they do. Well scientists have studied cats and found that the nine lives is just their great dexterity and agility.

Have you ever wondered...

• What agility and dexterity is? It is just about when you are quicker, flexible, and good with your hands. With agility mostly there are people flinging themselves around and twisting around.

Have you ever wondered...

• Is it always nine lives? The myth is always multiple lives but sometimes its 9 and sometimes it is 6 lives. Plus some Spanish-speaking regions believe they also have 7 lives.

Have you ever wondered...

• Where the myth came from? The myth came from the fact that cats can survive extreme events that would usually kill-hurt other animals. also the nine lives came from the ancient Egyptian sun god, Atum-Ra because he was believed to take the form of a cat when he went into the underworld, and he gave birth to five gods while he was in the form of a cats. So comes the legend 9 lives in one.

Do Cats Really Have Nine Lives? Wonder of the Day #264

Raptor by Jaelen

Rap-tor

noun  rap·tor \ˈrap-tər, -ˌtȯr\

• a bird (such as an eagle or hawk) that kills and eats other animals for food

As in: A raptor hunt for food in the day.
examples of birds of prey are hawks, vultures, falcons, condors and eagles.
the raptors are at the TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN.
raptors have skin the lizard and extremely smart

As in: Raptors beaks and sharp talons are very powerful.
most birds of prey hunt for vertebrates(animals with back bones)
like mammals, fish, or other birds
the also eat dead animals called carrion.

As in: raptors use there body parts catch , kill  and tear of the flesh of of there prey
there talons allow and carry there prey.
there sharp beaks are good for tearing off bite size pieces.





What Is a Raptor? Wonder of the Day #779

Storm Chasers by Nick

If I were to be a storm chaser,
for just one day I would:

• add sixteen thousand pounds to the bottom of my vehicle and drive straight into the heart of a tornado. 
• experiment new ways to forecast tornadoes and hurricanes. 
• risk my whole life to throw scientific devices into the high winds of a tornado. 
• find out  what it's like to be inside of a tornado. 

Why Do Some People Chase Storms? Wonder of the Day #779

Storm Chaser by Christian

storm chas-er

\ˈstȯrm\ \ˈchā-sər\ noun

a person who follows storms

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As in: People that head toward 

a storm 

when they see

one.

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As in: While we're sure that

chasing a 

storm can definitely

be

a thrilling adventure.

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As in: Hurricanes and tornados can 

destroy anything

in it's path.

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As in: They often occur with 

very little 

warning.

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As in: The more storm chasers

understand the

storms, the more

they 

can predict them.

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As in: It can involve hours

and hours

of driving.

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As in: They place scientific equipment

that they 

hope will be 

picked 

up by the tornado.

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As in: If the storm picks

up the 

equipment, the scientists

can use the

data it records

to find out what happens

inside the dangerous storms.

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As in: Tornado vehicles (TIV2) weighs

about 8

tons and has

other special 

features that would make

it hard for a tornado 

to lift it off the ground.

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As in: Some storm chasers have

been injured

and even killed

in this

risky

line of work.

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As in: This is not a 

situation amateurs

should ever try!

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Why Do Some People Chase Storms? Wonder of the Day #779

Storm Chasers by Ryan

storm chas-er

\ˈstȯrm\ \ˈchā-sər\  noun

A person who follows storms
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As in: Storm chasing is very dangerous. Storm
 chasers head in the direct path of the most 
dangerous storms, TORNADOES AND HURRICANES!
They are deadly, especially tornadoes because of little 
warning. Many have been injured and even killed.
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As in: Storm chasers have special vehicles that can withstand
the strength of a tornado. They weight 8 tons and has other
special features that makes it it hard for a tornado to lift
 it off the ground but its not impossible to lift it off the ground.
The vehicle is called the TIV2.
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As in: Storm chasers place scientific equipment that they hope
will be picked up by the tornado. Then they retreat as fast as 
possible to a safe place. Storm chasers from time to time, don't 
always make it to a safe place. it is not a situation amateurs should ever try. 


Why Do Some People Chase Storms? Wonder of the Day #779

My Dangerous Hobby by Jaelen

My dangerous hobby

the most dangerous storms are a tornadoes and hurricanes

hours and hours of driving
looking and waiting for storms to develop
storm chasers sometimes get injured or killed
My dangerous hobby
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My dangerous hobby
Storm chasers uses a special kind of vehicle
it is called (TIV2)
it can weighs 8 ton so the won't get lift of the ground
My dangerous hobby
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My dangerous hobby
storm chasers use scientific equipment so the would be pick up by a tornado
the information will be one the wether forecast
tornadoes are dangerous because the occur with little warning
My dangerous hobby
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Wallow in the Wonder:

Why Do Some People Chase Storms?

Wonder of the Day #779

Swirling Tornado by Christopher

Oh, swirling Tornado,

What if I saw you.
There are people heading,
toward you,
with scientific machines.
Oh, swirling Tornado,
What if I saw you.
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Oh, Swirling Tornado,
What if I saw you.
scanning how you work,
and how you form.
Plus they chase you,
for fun and science.
Oh, swirling Tornado,
What if I saw you.
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Oh, swirling tornado,
What is I saw you.
With hours of driving,
People find you.
With cars that survive,
your winds.
Storm chasers as scientists,
Chase you all the time to study you.

Oh, swirling Tornado,
What if I saw you.

I WOULD BE A STORM CHASER!

Wallow in the Wonder:

Why Do Some People Chase Storms?

Wonder of the Day #779

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale by Nick

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what we met?

With a terrifying name,

that comes from when sailors use to refer to you,

as whale killers.

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

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Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

Your diet includes

fish, sea birds, seals, whales, and sharks.

You are not afraid to take on

squids, octopuses, sea turtles, sharks,

and other whales.

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

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Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

You hunt for food

with the other thirty-nine

members of your pod.

You are related to the dolphin family

otherwise known as delphinidae.

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

Why Are They Called Killer Whales? Wonder of the Day #1651

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale by Christian

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

Living anywhere from the Arctic to tropical waters

Killer Whales, Whale Killers, Ballena Asesina,

Living in groups called pods

With a mouth full of teeth up to four inches

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

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Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

Home to the most fierce predators on Earth

Not afraid to take on the other large creatures you share the

oceans with,

Such as squids, sharks, and other whales

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

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Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

Part of the dolphin family

(Delphinidae)

At the peak of the food chain

Willing to eat any animal in your path

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,
what if we met?
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Why Are They Called Killer Whales? Wonder of the Day #1651

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale by Christopher

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

The awesome

whale with long teeth

at the apex of the food chain.

eating everything in your path

except humans.

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met.

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Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met.

a black and white beast,

in the dolphin family.

Killer whales know as orcas,

that rule the sea.

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met.

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Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met.

At the top of the complex,

food chains eating everything underneath.

taking on other whales and sharks,

plus the other large creatures of the deep.

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met.

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Why Are They Called Killer Whales? Wonder of the Day #1651

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale, what if we met?- Ryan

Oh, Mr. Killer whale,

what if we met?

A big and black and white beast

and a killing machine,

with 4 inch long teeth in your mouth.

That are not afraid of anything

that comes in your path.

At the top of the complex food chain and

has a terrifying name,

THE KILLER WHALE!!

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

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Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

A big black and white beast that can

way up to 12,000 pounds and can grow 

as long as a school bus.

In Spanish you are called 

ballena asesina witch 

means assassin whale.

You're apart of the dolphin family,

(Delphinidae)

You rule the sea and all of the waters!

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale, 

what if we met?

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Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

A black and white beast that likes

to stick in pods and hunt with other 

killer whales.

You use echolocation to communicate with 

other whales and dolphins.

And  you're the largest member of the 

oceanic dolphin family.

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

Why Are They Called Killer Whales? Wonder of the Day #1651

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale by Jaelen

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

An animal that can weigh up to 12,000 pounds,

a beast that has sharp teeth on the the top the food chain

you eat anything that comes by your way!

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

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Oh, Mr. Killer Whale

what if met?

You are also known as an orca,

some people call you an assassin whale

And you can be in a pod hunting for food!

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

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Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

You can be long as a school bus,

you can even eat whale and sharks!

Killer Whale are the largest member of the Dolphin family,

you rule the sea thanks there impressive physical characteristics!

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale, 

what if met?   

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Why Are They Called Killer Whales? Wonder of the Day #1651

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale! (Mentor Text by Mrs. Warntz)

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

An awesome

black-and-white beast,

at the apex of the food chain.

Eating seals, sea birds, and octopuses,

you're a killing machine with no natural predators.

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

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Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

Your size boggles my mind,

as long as a school bus,

weighing up to 12,000 pounds!

And then there’s your teeth,

sharp as a razor,

up to four.inches.long!

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

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Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

Sometimes called an orca

and even the assassin whale!

Swimming in the cold Arctic seas

and the warm waters of the tropics

it’s good to know,

a human like me is not considered

a snack for you!

Oh, Mr. Killer Whale,

what if we met?

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Wallow in the Wonder:

Why Are They Called Killer Whales? Wonder of the Day #1651