We got some Mars Sand and Mars Mud at the Planetarium. The sand was magic because it stayed dry even after being in water for a long time. It was fun to play with but it didn’t really come from Mars and Daddy says you can get the same stuff at the hardware store (Titus, 8).
Mars Mud does not make sense because there is not enough water on Mars to make mud.
There is maybe only a little frozen water and dry ice. In the winter it is so cold in some places that the air freezes on the ground (Joel, 7). `
Teacher’s Two-Cents (by Mom)
A few dear souls who are kind enough to follow this blog have shown some interest in our “Living Timeline” and wanted more details. Well they (you know who you are, Shannon:) now have it. Probably in a greater abundance than anyone really wants. But we now have a page devoted specifically to this topic. Just click on “Our Living Timeline” at the top of our home page. And only go there if you are truly interested in this topic because, I warn you, it is rather lengthy.
Category: Friday’s Factoid
Friday’s Factoid 13 (by Titus and Joel)
We have been studying about Mars. Some people think we should live there. I do not think that is a good idea (Joel,7). At night we can see Mars from our lanai. Right now there is a robot roaming around named Curiosity. We can not see the robot though. Even with our telescope. Here is a video about how the robot got on Mars. It is very exciting (Titus,8).
Friday’s Factoid 12 (from all of us!)
A Hawaiian Thanksgiving
On the morning of Thanksgiving we went down to the bay
and watched Daddy paddle with the crew.
Did some paddling of our own to start off Thanksgiving day
so we’d have big appetites for all that food.
Mom wrapped the turkey up in a big banana leaf,
while it cooked we went to church in Kona Town.
Then we set up pretty tables for our friends down on the beach
and ate there while we watched the sun go down.
This year we’re really thankful for our friends and family
and for all of you who read this blog each week!
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