Monday, October 31, 2011
Computers do amazing things!
How to play Chess
Super Smart Robot
Competing Robots
A Super Computer wins Jeopardy
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Students Experiments: Chemical Changes
Students demonstrated knowledge of chemical vs physical changes by bringing in examples of a chemical change.
Evidence of a chemical change might be:
1) a new substance is formed
2) gas is formed
3) energy is released
4) dramatic color change (i.e. putting kool-aid powder in water is not a chemical change)
Evidence of a chemical change might be:
1) a new substance is formed
2) gas is formed
3) energy is released
4) dramatic color change (i.e. putting kool-aid powder in water is not a chemical change)
(more pictures to come!)
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Make a Difference Day
Lisenby was featured on WTVY - click the following link to watch the video and read the story!
http://www.wtvy.com/home/headlines/One_Day_of_Action_to_Make_a_Difference_132382743.html
http://www.wtvy.com/home/headlines/One_Day_of_Action_to_Make_a_Difference_132382743.html
Monday, October 24, 2011
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Dramatization of "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere"
Liberty Kids: Midnight Ride
Part One:
Part Two:
Part Three:
Shot Heard Round the World (School House Rock)
"Yankee Doodle" Song
U.S. President Song by the Animaniacs - missing George W. Bush and Barrack Obama
School House Rock: Boston Tea Party
Liberty Kids: Midnight Ride
Part One:
Part Two:
Part Three:
Shot Heard Round the World (School House Rock)
"Yankee Doodle" Song
U.S. President Song by the Animaniacs - missing George W. Bush and Barrack Obama
School House Rock: Boston Tea Party
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Debate: Should Animals be Kept in Zoos?
This week we are reading about animal conversationalist Jane Goodall. As part of the unit, students are asked to think critically about wild animal issues, such as the debate about whether or not animals should be kept in zoos.
From opposingviews.com here are some arguments FOR and AGAINST keeping animals in zoos:
FOR:
I say yes to the animals in zoos. I love animals in all. but what kind of society would we be if we just assumed the animals are unhappy or happy in the Zoo? Just think about it the animals in the zoo were more then likely born there or was orphaned at a young age an was raised in the zoo. so wouldn't the animals be unable to care for themselves they wouldn't know how to hunt, scavenge, protect themselves. The animal could be so use to humans and would find a village go in there thinking that they would feed them and be friendly but end up dead. So what kind of society would we be if we assume the animal would be okay or no. Animals in zoos are Educational to the younger generation and its been around for ever so why get rid of it now.
AGAINST:
Many animals need freedom! Would you like it if you were kept in a cage? many animals want to be like any other animals free and hunt and be on there own. other people think its safe for them but are they really safe?
From forandagainst.com
FOR:
It is definitely ok to have animals in in zoos because
1. They are safe
2. They are occupied
3. Well looked after
4. Have all the freedom they would have in the wild without worrying about getting eaten
AGAINST:
I'm not really for it, but I'm not against it. I'm studying this topic at school and we recently visited a zoo and to my surprise, most of the animals looked happy in their environments. However i noticed many flaws in the environments. Such as, there were only two lions and as everyone knows lions like to live in prides of many lions. Also, a disagreement with zoos would be that with lemurs, and other monkeys/animals that can climb trees, the zoos put electrical wire disguised as vines so if they try to pass it they get shocked and realize their not allowed to pass. The zoos also do this with larger animals around the edges of the enclosure.
FOR:
There's nothing wrong with animals being kept in zoos, the reality is that many would be extinct entirely if not for zoos and other breeding programs. Animals in captivity live longer, healthier lives than those that live in the wild, it's only the uneducated that would say they're better off going extinct in the wild than having a chance in captivity.
AGAINST:
Animals kept in zoos are taken from there natural habitats and put in cages. In a circus animals are trained for our amusement. How would you like to be trained or kept in a cage? Why should animals be treated any differently?
When analyzing someone's argument ask yourself "Did they cite research or are they just telling your their feelings?"
From opposingviews.com here are some arguments FOR and AGAINST keeping animals in zoos:
FOR:
I say yes to the animals in zoos. I love animals in all. but what kind of society would we be if we just assumed the animals are unhappy or happy in the Zoo? Just think about it the animals in the zoo were more then likely born there or was orphaned at a young age an was raised in the zoo. so wouldn't the animals be unable to care for themselves they wouldn't know how to hunt, scavenge, protect themselves. The animal could be so use to humans and would find a village go in there thinking that they would feed them and be friendly but end up dead. So what kind of society would we be if we assume the animal would be okay or no. Animals in zoos are Educational to the younger generation and its been around for ever so why get rid of it now.
AGAINST:
Many animals need freedom! Would you like it if you were kept in a cage? many animals want to be like any other animals free and hunt and be on there own. other people think its safe for them but are they really safe?
From forandagainst.com
FOR:
It is definitely ok to have animals in in zoos because
1. They are safe
2. They are occupied
3. Well looked after
4. Have all the freedom they would have in the wild without worrying about getting eaten
AGAINST:
I'm not really for it, but I'm not against it. I'm studying this topic at school and we recently visited a zoo and to my surprise, most of the animals looked happy in their environments. However i noticed many flaws in the environments. Such as, there were only two lions and as everyone knows lions like to live in prides of many lions. Also, a disagreement with zoos would be that with lemurs, and other monkeys/animals that can climb trees, the zoos put electrical wire disguised as vines so if they try to pass it they get shocked and realize their not allowed to pass. The zoos also do this with larger animals around the edges of the enclosure.
FOR:
There's nothing wrong with animals being kept in zoos, the reality is that many would be extinct entirely if not for zoos and other breeding programs. Animals in captivity live longer, healthier lives than those that live in the wild, it's only the uneducated that would say they're better off going extinct in the wild than having a chance in captivity.
AGAINST:
Animals kept in zoos are taken from there natural habitats and put in cages. In a circus animals are trained for our amusement. How would you like to be trained or kept in a cage? Why should animals be treated any differently?
When analyzing someone's argument ask yourself "Did they cite research or are they just telling your their feelings?"
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Lisenby Food Drive Starts October 31st
LISENBY FOOD DRIVE
10/31/11 – 11/10/11
10/31/11 – 11/10/11
It’s that time of year again for us to do something for those in need. For the past few years our Lisenby Family has collected food and donated our items to the Ozark Mission. We would like to do so again this year. We will collect non- perishable food item from October 31, 2011 until November 10, 2011.
We will have a cup cake party for the top class and top three students that bring in the most food items. These students will also have their picture placed in the Southern Star. Please send in as many items as you would like, and help us make a difference.
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