Monday, December 17, 2012

The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

The book The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is is very fun!  I'm really happy my mom did this with us. I'm twelve and my sister is fifteen, and even though some of the activities are for younger kids, we really liked the projects and games.  I enjoyed the crafts and the baking most of all!  It is quite informative too!  I learned a lot about cocoa beans, and other stuff. 

I think that kids of all ages would enjoy this book.  I would definitely recommend this for anyone looking to do a fun, easy unit study with their kids.  It makes reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory even better! 

Thanks for reading! Have a fun day! 

Katie 

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Great Pyrenees Temperment

The Great Pyrenees is docile, and caring, but they are also territorial and vigilant of there flock or family when needed, its common demeanor in one of composure and patience.  The Great Pyrenees is strong willed, self ruling, and reserved breed. They are also alert, quite fearless and dependable due to its duties. The Great Pyrenees' size makes it an imposing guardian. A Great Pyrenees will patrol its perimeter and may run off if they are left of there leash in an unenclosed space. The Great Pyrenees also tends to growl and bark a lot unless taught otherwise. The Great Pyrenees can be slow to learn commands and a little bit stubborn at times.    

Great Pyrenees Description

On average males grow to be 110-120 lbs, and 27-32 inches tall.  As for females there weight can range anywhere from 90 to 100 pounds and there height is usually 24-29 inches. There typical life span is 10- 11 years.  

Great Pyrenees


The Great Pyrenees, originally known as the Pyrenean mountain dog, was bread to guard sheep on steep mountain tops with agility in the early 1400s.   They are naturally nocturnal and will be belligerent with any threats that may harm its flock. However they can usually be trusted with small or young animals due to there natural guardian instinct.   

Friday, June 1, 2012

John Muir

      John Muir was a Scottish born American naturalist, who instrumented saving Yosemite Valley, and sequoia National park.  John Muir had many places named in his honor such as, Muir Beach, John Muir Trail, Mount Muir, Camp Muir, Muir College, and Muir Glacier.  John Muir was the founder of the sierra club, Which is now one of the most important conservation organizations in the United States.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Ferret Facts

ferret facts
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ferret life span: 6-8 years (up to 11 years).

Names:
Female: Jill, spayed female: Sprite
Male: Hob, neutered male: Gib
Baby Ferret: Kit

Size:
Male: 15"- 16" (without tail) 
Female: 13"- 14" (without tail)

Weight:
Male: 2-3.5 lbs
Female: 0.75-2.5 lbs

Sleep: 18 hours/day

Pregnancy period: 42 days

Litter Size: 8 on average

Kits are weaned: 6-8 weeks

Mating Season: Spring- Summer

Female ferrets must be either bread or spayed. if not, they could go in to prolonged heat and eventually die.



Thursday, March 29, 2012

All About Goats Milk.

Will your family drink it?
most people cant tell the difference between goats milk and cows milk,
however some people may decide that they like goats milk, but when they figure out that its goats milk they decide they don't like it, there isn't much hope for those people, unless you give them goats milk in a cows milk carton and not telling them the truth! In taste tests most people actually prefer goats milk more than cows milk. 

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Starting Seeds Indoors!

Starting Seeds Indoors!

      What you will need:
Potting soil
Seeds
A large spoon
An egg carton (top and bottom separated)
Popsicle sticks
Permanent marker
Plastic wrap
 

Step one: 
Put about an inch of soil in each space. Spread it out so that it's even.  Don't mash it down.

Step two:
Place plastic wrap in the top of the egg carton.

Step three:
Place the bottom part of the egg carton inside the top.  The top of the egg carton will help the bottom keep it's shape, even after it gets wet.

Step four:
Place two to three seeds in each space. When the plants sprout up, you will have to pull some out of the soil, if there is more than one in each space.

Step five:
Write the name of the plant on a Popsicle stick with permanent marker. Then, place the Popsicle stick in the space where you have paced the seeds of that plant.   

Step six:
Mist your soil until it is nice and wet, even under the surface. Do this every day.

Step seven:
Place the plants somewhere sunny and warm, until they are big enough to transfer into your garden!

Thank you for reading my tutorial.  I love comments! 

Monday, February 6, 2012

The Cerebrum

     The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain. The cerebrum is the thinking part of the brain.  It controls memory.  You use your cerebrum to make decisions and imagine.  The cerebrum controls voluntary muscles; the muscles you use when you kick a soccer ball or dance.  The cerebrum also  makes it possible for you to see, hear, taste, touch, and smell.
      The cerebrum has two halves, known as hemispheres.  It is covered with a large layer of nerve cells, called the cortex.  The cortex is involved in many complex brain functions including memory perceptual awareness, thinking, and language.  The right side of the cortex controls muscle activities in the left side of the body, and the left side of the brain controls the activities on the left side of the body.