Monday, November 23, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Do human being grow most in times of trouble or joy?
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Weekend Open Thread #5 - CNN Student News
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Oh My What A Horrible Day
And what a horrible day it truly was when the only Challenger went up,
then came down. Today I am going to share with you what my mother had to say about how she felt about the Challenger Mission. Challenger was a space mission to bring the first teacher into the sparkling darkness that lies just outside of our reach.
Were you and your friends exited for the upcoming mission?
No Iwas not, infact Idid not have any care at all for the mission, though I did know that Kathy Craiger was sooo exited because her dad was about to find out if he had almost got to be the first teacher in space!
When did you hear about the crash and how did you feel?
Since I was living in Japan, I heard the terrifying news the morning after. My entire family was bunched up around the television like a crowd in a moshpit at the American Idol Finallies! But we definateley weren't that happy though. More like a silent, can't move a muscle kind of moshpit. I felt confused really, but as the days went by my additude just kept getting worse.
Did you and your friends talk about the accident?
Is that even a question to ask? I talked and talked with my friends about it for months, and months later, I remember Kathy sobbing when she heard about the terrible news that the Challenger had exploded. We asked ourselves so many questions like; When did she really die? When she hit the ground, or when it exploded? , and ; Why did they even want to send a teacher up there? If only that one bolt or screw had been fastened in, then none o this could have happened.
What were your own personal feelings about the accident?
I remember being so confused. Confused is the emotion that took over all of the other emotions. Even though I was also sad for Kathy and her thankfully alive father Mr. Craiger, I was kind of mad at the space people for even wanting to send a teacher into space in the first place!
What were your ister's feelings about it/ how did she react?
She was so sad, mostly for the teacher. She also asked herself, "How could this happen?", and,"What did the teacher do to deserve this?"
Do you still think about it?
All of the time, Iremember visiting the Challenger Memorial. That made me cry more than ever. And this summer when we went to NASA and saw the plaque with her face and handprint I just about fell apart.
The horrible day will always interrupt our memories as we go back to think about that day, even those of us who weren't even born yet get a sickening feeling in our stomachs. That was my mom's point of view on the Challenger Space Mission.
then came down. Today I am going to share with you what my mother had to say about how she felt about the Challenger Mission. Challenger was a space mission to bring the first teacher into the sparkling darkness that lies just outside of our reach.
Were you and your friends exited for the upcoming mission?
No Iwas not, infact Idid not have any care at all for the mission, though I did know that Kathy Craiger was sooo exited because her dad was about to find out if he had almost got to be the first teacher in space!
When did you hear about the crash and how did you feel?
Since I was living in Japan, I heard the terrifying news the morning after. My entire family was bunched up around the television like a crowd in a moshpit at the American Idol Finallies! But we definateley weren't that happy though. More like a silent, can't move a muscle kind of moshpit. I felt confused really, but as the days went by my additude just kept getting worse.
Did you and your friends talk about the accident?
Is that even a question to ask? I talked and talked with my friends about it for months, and months later, I remember Kathy sobbing when she heard about the terrible news that the Challenger had exploded. We asked ourselves so many questions like; When did she really die? When she hit the ground, or when it exploded? , and ; Why did they even want to send a teacher up there? If only that one bolt or screw had been fastened in, then none o this could have happened.
What were your own personal feelings about the accident?
I remember being so confused. Confused is the emotion that took over all of the other emotions. Even though I was also sad for Kathy and her thankfully alive father Mr. Craiger, I was kind of mad at the space people for even wanting to send a teacher into space in the first place!
What were your ister's feelings about it/ how did she react?
She was so sad, mostly for the teacher. She also asked herself, "How could this happen?", and,"What did the teacher do to deserve this?"
Do you still think about it?
All of the time, Iremember visiting the Challenger Memorial. That made me cry more than ever. And this summer when we went to NASA and saw the plaque with her face and handprint I just about fell apart.
The horrible day will always interrupt our memories as we go back to think about that day, even those of us who weren't even born yet get a sickening feeling in our stomachs. That was my mom's point of view on the Challenger Space Mission.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
History Changed
The story of the man on the moon changed everything. That day history changed.
How old were you when the first man walked on the moon?
I was 15 years old.
Was it exciting to you, if so why?
Yes, it was exciting because we saw history being made, and no one has been on the moon before.
What were you doing at the time?
I was at my grandpas house, and watching it on black and white T.V.
Did it make you more interested in space?
Yes, because someone was on the moon!
Do you remember what he said, if so what.
"One small step for man one giant step for mankind."
Did people talk about it the next day?
Yes, all around the world. It was the story of the century.
Do you think it changed anything, if so why?
Yes, it changed lots of things! Like outer space could happen. We did something people thought could not happen.
The man walking on the moon, I was not alive at that time. It didn't mean that much to me. Now I know it changed history. I will never forget how important this event was.
Emma G
How old were you when the first man walked on the moon?
I was 15 years old.
Was it exciting to you, if so why?
Yes, it was exciting because we saw history being made, and no one has been on the moon before.
What were you doing at the time?
I was at my grandpas house, and watching it on black and white T.V.
Did it make you more interested in space?
Yes, because someone was on the moon!
Do you remember what he said, if so what.
"One small step for man one giant step for mankind."
Did people talk about it the next day?
Yes, all around the world. It was the story of the century.
Do you think it changed anything, if so why?
Yes, it changed lots of things! Like outer space could happen. We did something people thought could not happen.
The man walking on the moon, I was not alive at that time. It didn't mean that much to me. Now I know it changed history. I will never forget how important this event was.
Emma G
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Revision policy
With rubrics being passed out for the Historical Interviews, this is a good time to remind everyone of the revision policy. To read through the policy, go to the Help Center, then click on revision policy.
Remember to follow each step. Also, remember that I have written with highlighter the date that your revisions must be turn back in to me.
Mr. G
Remember to follow each step. Also, remember that I have written with highlighter the date that your revisions must be turn back in to me.
Mr. G
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
The Great Grammar Fair
Students are currently working on their Great Grammar Fair booths. For an explanation of the assignment, see this link and/or ask your student.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Lights...camera....action
Today we recorded our debate over the disappearance of Amelia Earhart.
Do you feel you act differently when the camera is rolling?
Does having the camcorder going make you think, act, or share any differently from how you normally would?
Do you feel you act differently when the camera is rolling?
Does having the camcorder going make you think, act, or share any differently from how you normally would?
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Flood Of 2008
This event was frightful for the people who lived in Cedar Falls, Des Monies, and Waterloo. For us it meant a little sadness for our family up there. This is an interview of Steve B.
Where were you when you heard about the flood?
I was at home watching the news.
How was it to hear about the flood?
Concern of our family. Relief of not having to deal with it.
Was it scary or not to know your family was up there?
Yeah.
Did you have any family that had there house flooded? What was that like?
You had to move stuff around.
Did you pray for them?
Yes we prayed for them. We also hoped that the stuff was replaceable.
When you visited what was it like?
It was hard to get around.
How did your family react?
We had concern for our family.
Where were you when you heard about the flood?
I was at home watching the news.
How was it to hear about the flood?
Concern of our family. Relief of not having to deal with it.
Was it scary or not to know your family was up there?
Yeah.
Did you have any family that had there house flooded? What was that like?
You had to move stuff around.
Did you pray for them?
Yes we prayed for them. We also hoped that the stuff was replaceable.
When you visited what was it like?
It was hard to get around.
How did your family react?
We had concern for our family.
How did you react?
Relief of not going to have to repair things.
Is it weird going back now?
Fells good that all the water is going down.
Was anyone in your family?
No.
Explain how you fell that no one was hurt.
Relief that they didn't. The house was replaceable.
Do you know if someone was hurt that is not in your family?
No.
Did anything change or effect your life?
Not really.
How is the person who got there house flooded doing?
Doing good. Back into the house.
Do you think that things can travel for miles?
Yes, because someone found a refrigerator in there front yard. It was not .
I fell like floods are more serious than before. I thought they got warned and you would be safe.
Monday, November 9, 2009
The Day Things Changed
The Space Challenger exploded in January of 1986, I interviewed my mom about she went through and she felt like when it happened. It was the day thins changed!
What was going through your head at the time?
It didn't seem real, like it wasn't happening.
Where were you at the time?
I was still in High school.
Were you afraid of this happening again?
Not really at the time but when the next space shuttle launched I was a little nervous.
How likely do you think this is of happening again?
I think it is about 10% likly to happen again.
Has there been anything similar to it?
Yes, there was something else that blew up but I don't remember it that well.
Where did the explosion happen?
Over the Atlantic Ocean.
How did it happen?
Just some bad parts used to make it.
Is there a memorial, if not do you think there should be one?
There might be one near Cape Canaveral
The explosion of the space shuttle was a very sad times especially for those who lost loved ones. When it happened it was with in less than a minute after the launch it exploded right over the Atlantic Ocean. And that is why it was the day things changed.
Brett H.
What was going through your head at the time?
It didn't seem real, like it wasn't happening.
Where were you at the time?
I was still in High school.
Were you afraid of this happening again?
Not really at the time but when the next space shuttle launched I was a little nervous.
How likely do you think this is of happening again?
I think it is about 10% likly to happen again.
Has there been anything similar to it?
Yes, there was something else that blew up but I don't remember it that well.
Where did the explosion happen?
Over the Atlantic Ocean.
How did it happen?
Just some bad parts used to make it.
Is there a memorial, if not do you think there should be one?
There might be one near Cape Canaveral
The explosion of the space shuttle was a very sad times especially for those who lost loved ones. When it happened it was with in less than a minute after the launch it exploded right over the Atlantic Ocean. And that is why it was the day things changed.
Brett H.
What Clothes Should I Wear
One day these two kids named George and his friend Frank were listening to rap music and they were dressed like rappers. So, their parents cam out and said, "Don't dress like that. You can only dress like a rapper today every year." So, every year on September 12th they dressed like rappers. They listened to rap music and then all the kids at school noticed, so they started dressing like rappers on September 12th. They realized if they wanted to be cool they should dress like rappers too. Then one day someone told them to tell a news reporter about their decision to dress like rappers on September 12th each year. Then each year after that everybody in the world dressed with a big shirt, way to big pants and hat backwards.
Nick V.
Nick V.
The Day the World Changed
The day the world changed was on September 11th 2001. When two planes crashed into the Twin Towers and another tried to crash into the Pentagon. Resulting in 2,985 people dying.
Where were you on September 11th?
I was in downtown Washington D.C.
What do you think of 9/11?
I think it was a horrible tragedy.
How did it affect you?/Were you planning on flying that day?
I was supposed to fly home that day but they canceled all flights so I had to drive home.
What was it like driving instead of flying?
Long roads, it was very crowded.
What did you do with the rental car?
I kept the car and then returned it to the Kansas City airport.
What were you concerned about?
My family and other planes crashing into buildings.
Did you know anyone in the pentagon?
Yes, I had dinner with a guy from the CIA on Sunday night.
Did you know anyone that was on a plane that day?
No
Were you in any danger?
I thought because I was on the 10th floor of the building I was in that another plane could crash into us.
What was your first reaction?
I tried to call Tarra (my mom) to let her know I was ok, but I couldn't because so many cell phones were being used.
What were everyone else's reactions?
It was very chaotic. Everyone was really scared and rambunctious.
How long did it take you to get home?
It took us 18 hours for the whole trip.The first day we spent 9 hours driving to Akron, Ohio and then spent the night. Then the next day we drove 9 hours home.
How long did it take you to get out of D.C?
It took us 2 hours to get out of D.C.
Zach S.
The Twin Tower tragity
It changed all of our lives dramatically, it was the day of 9/11. The twin towers no longer stand because on this day two plains crashed into these two tall buildings. There were many casualties, injuries, and casualties of family. People wathched on there tv's as these towers went down, or even there. The day of 9/11/200.1
Mom were you when 9/11 occuried ?
Well for the first plane I was in my car, driving to work. And I wathched the second tower go down on a tv at who
Who were you with?
My co workers at my my work.
What was your first reaction?
I was very scared because I thought that America was under attack, and I didnt know what else they might attack.
Who do you feel is to blame
Osamabinladin, beacuse after it all happend they identified him as the master mind behind it.
How did it affect your community?
It brought communities together, and I think that people were much more helpful and tolarent.
How did you feel?
Very sad but very proud of the people that risked there lives for others.
Did you think at the time it would happen again?
Yes because they also tried to do the pentigon and the white house.
Do you think that this is an important part of our history?
Yes because I thought that Americans were safe from terrisum but this insedent proves that we were very vonribal to terists.
How did security change?
There were a lot more restrictions of what you could bring on plans.
Is there any thing else about 9/11?
I fell that 9/11 should be a natinol holiday to honnor the people that lost there lives on that day. And should be a day to spend with your family.
Talking to somebody that was old anough to under stand 9/11 really helps me to see more of how it was like when it occuried. I feel lucky that I was not old enough to whitness this. I hope that the people that lost there lives know that this has never, and will never happen again.
chandler,w
Mom were you when 9/11 occuried ?
Well for the first plane I was in my car, driving to work. And I wathched the second tower go down on a tv at who
Who were you with?
My co workers at my my work.
What was your first reaction?
I was very scared because I thought that America was under attack, and I didnt know what else they might attack.
Who do you feel is to blame
Osamabinladin, beacuse after it all happend they identified him as the master mind behind it.
How did it affect your community?
It brought communities together, and I think that people were much more helpful and tolarent.
How did you feel?
Very sad but very proud of the people that risked there lives for others.
Did you think at the time it would happen again?
Yes because they also tried to do the pentigon and the white house.
Do you think that this is an important part of our history?
Yes because I thought that Americans were safe from terrisum but this insedent proves that we were very vonribal to terists.
How did security change?
There were a lot more restrictions of what you could bring on plans.
Is there any thing else about 9/11?
I fell that 9/11 should be a natinol holiday to honnor the people that lost there lives on that day. And should be a day to spend with your family.
Talking to somebody that was old anough to under stand 9/11 really helps me to see more of how it was like when it occuried. I feel lucky that I was not old enough to whitness this. I hope that the people that lost there lives know that this has never, and will never happen again.
chandler,w
The Great Afganistan War
The Afganistan War
My Dad went to the Afganistan war when I was 6 and I was worried if he was still alive.
Q: Where were you in Afganistan?
A: I was near Bagroom, Afganistan
Q:Why were you there?
A:To stop bad things from happening to good people.
Q: What were you doing in Afganistan?
A: I was giving supplies to soliders.
Q:What were you in Afganistan?
A: I was a supply officer in Afganistan.
Q:What was it like in Afganistan?
A:Cold and wet.
My Dad went to the Afganistan war when I was 6 and I was worried if he was still alive.
Q: Where were you in Afganistan?
A: I was near Bagroom, Afganistan
Q:Why were you there?
A:To stop bad things from happening to good people.
Q: What were you doing in Afganistan?
A: I was giving supplies to soliders.
Q:What were you in Afganistan?
A: I was a supply officer in Afganistan.
Q:What was it like in Afganistan?
A:Cold and wet.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
9/11-Why did they do this to us?
9/11 was the day when two suicide bombers hijacked, and flew two planes into the Twin Towers.There were many deaths reported.I interviewed my dad about this day...
Question 1:What were you doing on the day of 9/11?
Answer:I was working on a travel program on one of my clients.
Question 2:What specifically was your reaction when you found out about this heart-breaking news?
Answer:I was shocked and couldnt believe what I had heard. I even called my family to tell them what happened.
Question 3:Did what happened on 9/11 affect your job?
Answer:Yes because i was in the travel business and we had hulted all air travel. We had clients all over the world we had to try to get back to Des Moines.
Question 4:Was anyone talking about what happened?
Answer:It was one of the most talked about event for years. Possibly of my lifetime.
Question 5:How did this affect your life?
Answer:The single largest act of terrorism of my lifetime, and the impact has been lifechanging in many ways.
Question 6:Did what happened on 9/11 affect you?
Answer:Yes, overall security especially at airports has changed airtravel significantly.
Question 7:Do you think anything will happen like this again?
Answer:I sure hope not. Home land security seems to have a tight control on terrorists trying to operate in the united states.
Question 8:Have or could you do anything to stop terrorism?
Answer:Not that i'm aware of.
Question 9:When did you know that this would be a big thing?
Answer:When I realized that these terrorists were willing to give up their lives to kill innocent people.
Question 10:How did you find out about this terrorist act?
Answer:Someone called my office and told everyone to turn on the t.v. and flip to the news.
Question 11:What were other people's reactions?
Answer:Shock, sadness, anger, hate, and very mad that terrorists think they can bring America down.
Question 12:Why do you think people would do such a thing?
Answer:They are fundamentalists, religious, extremest who think we have a bad influence on their culture.
Question 13:Did you get to do anything special cause of what happened?
Answer:Well actually i was afraid to go far from home.
Question 14:Did you tell your kids?
Answer:They knew that something bad had happened from some non-Americans.
Question 15:Overall, do you think terrorism will come to an end?
Answer:The main terrorism threat we face today will be stopped. I can't say whether any other terrorist groups will stop in the future.
So, overall I would say that we will do a better job protecting America.9/11 was just a terrible day and will be remembered for a long long time.Thanks dad!
Question 1:What were you doing on the day of 9/11?
Answer:I was working on a travel program on one of my clients.
Question 2:What specifically was your reaction when you found out about this heart-breaking news?
Answer:I was shocked and couldnt believe what I had heard. I even called my family to tell them what happened.
Question 3:Did what happened on 9/11 affect your job?
Answer:Yes because i was in the travel business and we had hulted all air travel. We had clients all over the world we had to try to get back to Des Moines.
Question 4:Was anyone talking about what happened?
Answer:It was one of the most talked about event for years. Possibly of my lifetime.
Question 5:How did this affect your life?
Answer:The single largest act of terrorism of my lifetime, and the impact has been lifechanging in many ways.
Question 6:Did what happened on 9/11 affect you?
Answer:Yes, overall security especially at airports has changed airtravel significantly.
Question 7:Do you think anything will happen like this again?
Answer:I sure hope not. Home land security seems to have a tight control on terrorists trying to operate in the united states.
Question 8:Have or could you do anything to stop terrorism?
Answer:Not that i'm aware of.
Question 9:When did you know that this would be a big thing?
Answer:When I realized that these terrorists were willing to give up their lives to kill innocent people.
Question 10:How did you find out about this terrorist act?
Answer:Someone called my office and told everyone to turn on the t.v. and flip to the news.
Question 11:What were other people's reactions?
Answer:Shock, sadness, anger, hate, and very mad that terrorists think they can bring America down.
Question 12:Why do you think people would do such a thing?
Answer:They are fundamentalists, religious, extremest who think we have a bad influence on their culture.
Question 13:Did you get to do anything special cause of what happened?
Answer:Well actually i was afraid to go far from home.
Question 14:Did you tell your kids?
Answer:They knew that something bad had happened from some non-Americans.
Question 15:Overall, do you think terrorism will come to an end?
Answer:The main terrorism threat we face today will be stopped. I can't say whether any other terrorist groups will stop in the future.
So, overall I would say that we will do a better job protecting America.9/11 was just a terrible day and will be remembered for a long long time.Thanks dad!
By: Philip Giudici
9/11: The Day of Terror
My name is Lachlan and I call 9/11 the day of terror because so many people died. The story is devastating. Here is what my mom has to say.
What was 9/11 like?
It was a shock to everybody in the country and maybe even the world.
How did you feel during 9/11?
I felt shocked,sad and unhappy that this happened.
Did you know anyone on flight 93?
No I did not.
How sad was 9/11 to you?
It was upseting because so many people died in a horrific way.
Did you believe the story at first? Why?
What was 9/11 like?
It was a shock to everybody in the country and maybe even the world.
How did you feel during 9/11?
I felt shocked,sad and unhappy that this happened.
Did you know anyone on flight 93?
No I did not.
How sad was 9/11 to you?
It was upseting because so many people died in a horrific way.
Did you believe the story at first? Why?
Yes because the news was everywhere.
Where were you when you when you saw this?
In the computer room when I saw the headline on yahoo.
Why do you think someone would do this?
They probably did it because they could plan it, get away with it and they just didn't like people disagreeing with them.
Have you ever been to the twin towers?
No, but I have been past it in a taxi, in the spring of 1977, and we were going to go in it, but there was a bomb threat so they wouldn't let any tourists go up it.
What was the worst part of 9/11?
It was the fact that so many people died.
Was there a good part? Why?
No, because nobody was happy at that time.
What would it be like if you were on that plane?
I would have been more scared in my life than anything.
What do you think would happen if the twin towers didn't crumble?
Would have caught a lot of terrorists if the planners had been caught.
What would happen if the terrorists hit the White House?
Only a handful of people would have died.
How would you feel if someone you cared about was on that plane?
I would feel very sad.
What would it be like if I was in that building?
I would be very worried.
What a tragic story. I feel bad for all the people that lost loved ones. How do you feel about 9/11?
My Dad At War
I interviewed my dad about the Afghanistan war.
Question: How hot was it?
Answer: Hot during the day cold at night.
Question: what was it like in Afghanistan?
Answer: It's very desert like.
Question: What did you eat?
Answer: I don't know.
Question: Did you play games?
Answer: No
Question: Did you get to call home a lot?
Answer: Whenever I could.
Question: How long were you gone?
Answer: 11 months.
Question: What did you wear?
Answer: workout ,and work clothes.
Question: Did you get a lot of mail.
Answer: Yes.
Question: Did you work in the office or fight?
Answer: Office.
Question:What did you remember most about the trip?
Answer: The landscape.
Owen.S
The Disaster In '93
Today I am going to tell you about the floods of 1993. The person I interviewed is my Mom and Step-Dad. I hope you enjoy my interview.
Here are 12 most important and curious questions I wanted to know about the floods of 1993:
Question 1
What was the weather like?
Answer: sunny and hot, temperatures reached up to 95-100 everyday.
Question 2
How were you affected by the flood?
Answer: there was no electricity or running water out daily household chores.
Question 3
Did you need a lot of water?
Answer: yes, the water was off in the entire city of Des Moines.
Question 4
Were you scared if so why?
Yes, at times due to crimes.
Question 5
Where were you at?
Answer: started out at home but had to relocate to a hotel and then a shelter.
Question 6
How did you react and the people around you?
Answer: I reacted in devastation and disbelief of what had taken place. Others around me were also in disbelief.
Question 7
Were there houses that were surrounded by water?
Answer: yes, many parts of the North and South of the Des Moines area.
Question 8
Did water go through the Mississippi River and to a bunch of other states also?
Answer: Yes, it did and was not just in Iowa, it went through at least 11 states.
Question 9
Did you have to wait in long lines to get water?
Answer: Yes, the average wait in a line for water 2 1/2 hours.
Question 10
Were you prepared?
Answer: yes and no because you never realized what you needed until the flood happened.
Question 11
Were ther a bunch of people in the shelter?
Answer: Yes because they were out of their homes due to no water supply or homes under water.
Question 12
How much water was there?
Answer: Over the limited in which the levees could no longer hold.
Thank you for listening to my interview and I hope you all enjoyed it. I also hope that you learned a little about the Floods of 1993.
By: Chelsei T
Here are 12 most important and curious questions I wanted to know about the floods of 1993:
Question 1
What was the weather like?
Answer: sunny and hot, temperatures reached up to 95-100 everyday.
Question 2
How were you affected by the flood?
Answer: there was no electricity or running water out daily household chores.
Question 3
Did you need a lot of water?
Answer: yes, the water was off in the entire city of Des Moines.
Question 4
Were you scared if so why?
Yes, at times due to crimes.
Question 5
Where were you at?
Answer: started out at home but had to relocate to a hotel and then a shelter.
Question 6
How did you react and the people around you?
Answer: I reacted in devastation and disbelief of what had taken place. Others around me were also in disbelief.
Question 7
Were there houses that were surrounded by water?
Answer: yes, many parts of the North and South of the Des Moines area.
Question 8
Did water go through the Mississippi River and to a bunch of other states also?
Answer: Yes, it did and was not just in Iowa, it went through at least 11 states.
Question 9
Did you have to wait in long lines to get water?
Answer: Yes, the average wait in a line for water 2 1/2 hours.
Question 10
Were you prepared?
Answer: yes and no because you never realized what you needed until the flood happened.
Question 11
Were ther a bunch of people in the shelter?
Answer: Yes because they were out of their homes due to no water supply or homes under water.
Question 12
How much water was there?
Answer: Over the limited in which the levees could no longer hold.
Thank you for listening to my interview and I hope you all enjoyed it. I also hope that you learned a little about the Floods of 1993.
By: Chelsei T
Help Save Us!!!
The flood of '93 was sad, scary and costly. It happened all over the Midwest but i am interviewing my dad about Iowa. It started in Ames then got to Des Monies. My dad got to have a big part in it.
When did you figure out about it?
"I was 29 and my wife and I knew about the flood but not about the Des Monies flood until later. We figured out it at my brothers wedding"
Where did you work?
"I worked at Urbandale Water Works"
Did where you worked make a difference?
"Yes it made a huge difference. I had to help get water back. My work took me all over the Des Monies area."
How did you get water to cook and bathe?
"We got water from trucks, cans and bottles. We took sponge baths and boiled the water for both things"
How did they drain the water?
" By using pumps and blocked it with levees and sand bags. Although little evaporated over time"
Did you drive a boat around?
"Not much but when we did we had to watch the current"
The flood was unexpected and sad. Lots lost their homes and most possessions. It taught me a lesson to keep family close and to be grateful for what I have.
When did you figure out about it?
"I was 29 and my wife and I knew about the flood but not about the Des Monies flood until later. We figured out it at my brothers wedding"
Where did you work?
"I worked at Urbandale Water Works"
Did where you worked make a difference?
"Yes it made a huge difference. I had to help get water back. My work took me all over the Des Monies area."
How did you get water to cook and bathe?
"We got water from trucks, cans and bottles. We took sponge baths and boiled the water for both things"
How did they drain the water?
" By using pumps and blocked it with levees and sand bags. Although little evaporated over time"
Did you drive a boat around?
"Not much but when we did we had to watch the current"
How long were your days?
"They were 12 hours during it but the last days were long. they went to 24 hours."
"They were 12 hours during it but the last days were long. they went to 24 hours."
The flood was unexpected and sad. Lots lost their homes and most possessions. It taught me a lesson to keep family close and to be grateful for what I have.
A Tragic Day Around the World
Michael Jackson was a famous singer known all around the world. In 2008 fans were grieving for their idol. It was the death of Michael Jackson. This is an interview about him.
What were you doing when you found out about Michael Jackson's death?
"I was at work when I heard on the radio he was being taken to the hospital. Then later that evening on the news I found out he died."
How do you think Michael Jackson died?
" I think he died too soon. I think he could have lived longer if he wasn't addicted to drugs."
What do you think his childhood was like?
" I think his childhood was tough because everyone expected so much of him at a young age. I also think that he couldn't do things like sports or have friends besides his brothers."
Do you like Michael Jackson's music?
" I think he had lots of great hits. He also had many good music videos. He was also quite the entertainer for people."
What do you like or dislike about his music and what he created?
"I liked the unique beats he had in his music. In his music videos he was quite the showman and dancer. I also liked the dance moves he created and how they were unique to him."
What is your favorite song by Michael Jackson?
" My favorite song by him is Thriller. I like it because the video was very popular in its day. I also like the unique sense of rhythm, beat, and the unique meaning of the words."
What do you think his worst song was?
" I think his worst was Ben. I didn't like it because it had a different style that I disliked."
What was your favorite album by him?
" My favorite album by him is Thriller. I liked it because it had some good hits on it. I also liked it because it has my favorite song."
What is your favorite dance move by him?
" My favorite dance move by him is the moonwalk. I liked this move because it was unique to him and no one else could do it. Also everyone wanted to be him."
Michael Jackson's death was tragic and a historical event. His music changed the lives of many people. My point of view hasn't changed on him. I thank my mom for taking the time to talk to me. I know I won't forget how he changed peoples lives with music.
Noah S.
What were you doing when you found out about Michael Jackson's death?
"I was at work when I heard on the radio he was being taken to the hospital. Then later that evening on the news I found out he died."
How do you think Michael Jackson died?
" I think he died too soon. I think he could have lived longer if he wasn't addicted to drugs."
What do you think his childhood was like?
" I think his childhood was tough because everyone expected so much of him at a young age. I also think that he couldn't do things like sports or have friends besides his brothers."
Do you like Michael Jackson's music?
" I think he had lots of great hits. He also had many good music videos. He was also quite the entertainer for people."
What do you like or dislike about his music and what he created?
"I liked the unique beats he had in his music. In his music videos he was quite the showman and dancer. I also liked the dance moves he created and how they were unique to him."
What is your favorite song by Michael Jackson?
" My favorite song by him is Thriller. I like it because the video was very popular in its day. I also like the unique sense of rhythm, beat, and the unique meaning of the words."
What do you think his worst song was?
" I think his worst was Ben. I didn't like it because it had a different style that I disliked."
What was your favorite album by him?
" My favorite album by him is Thriller. I liked it because it had some good hits on it. I also liked it because it has my favorite song."
What is your favorite dance move by him?
" My favorite dance move by him is the moonwalk. I liked this move because it was unique to him and no one else could do it. Also everyone wanted to be him."
Michael Jackson's death was tragic and a historical event. His music changed the lives of many people. My point of view hasn't changed on him. I thank my mom for taking the time to talk to me. I know I won't forget how he changed peoples lives with music.
Noah S.
Challenger Went Bad
It was going to be the first time a teacher went to space. They had lift off. Then something happen. This is the Challenger explosion.
Where were you at the time of the explosion?
I was in high school.
Did you see it happen?
Ya I did I got let out of class to see it?
Where did you see it at?
I was in my schools library.
Did people think it was really happening?
Not at first but then people thought it was attack.
What did you feel like?
Sick and scared.
That is what happened. It will be remember for a long time. Lot of people wont forget it. That is the Challenger explosion.
Brandon K
Where were you at the time of the explosion?
I was in high school.
Did you see it happen?
Ya I did I got let out of class to see it?
Where did you see it at?
I was in my schools library.
Did people think it was really happening?
Not at first but then people thought it was attack.
What did you feel like?
Sick and scared.
That is what happened. It will be remember for a long time. Lot of people wont forget it. That is the Challenger explosion.
Brandon K
Crash Crash Boom
I am interviewing my parents about September 11th. When the Twin Towers got hit by two planes, a lot of things happened that day it was like a fire explosion that killed and hurt a lot of people. This was a sad day.
How did you hear and what where you doing on Sept. 11th?
My mom was watching television in the kitchen while cooking and I was in shock on what happeneed!
My dad was in the car going to work and he heard it on the radio then he got to work and he saw it on television.
How did you react to what happened?
They where shocked in disbelief what was happening and was thinking about all of the poor families or friends who had someone on the planes or in the building.
How do u fell about it?
very sad for the families and friends who lost loved ones. mad at the people that hit down the towers and angry about what they did. Proud of the people who helped out with everything that happened.
Why is it a big part of your historical life?
It was an attack on america and effected a lot of people and families. Most people killed ever in an attack. It was a big attack for a lot of people.
How could you help the people that got hurt or died?
donations that would really help to families and the buildings. Just preying and hoping they get better . And to help out with anyone how lost someone or got hurt or just helping out!
How was the crash after it happened?
it was crazy and such a tragedy everyone was sad a worried and scared what if some bad happens again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In your own words how do u explain what happened?
A horrible attack on are country and on are twin towers there was really strong smoke in the air and flaming fires. It was scary even watching it on the television it was just like boom and then boom!
What would happen if the twin Towers hadn't have happened?
A lot of people would still be alive and the Twin Towers would still be up but if it didn't have happened i would think something would have happened to are country.
That was the interview i have learned a lot! that would be scary if you or some you know was on the plane or in the towers. When the plane crashed my friend was suppose to go the plane but it was booked so she had to wait for the other plain. thanks for listening to my interview!
How did you hear and what where you doing on Sept. 11th?
My mom was watching television in the kitchen while cooking and I was in shock on what happeneed!
My dad was in the car going to work and he heard it on the radio then he got to work and he saw it on television.
How did you react to what happened?
They where shocked in disbelief what was happening and was thinking about all of the poor families or friends who had someone on the planes or in the building.
How do u fell about it?
very sad for the families and friends who lost loved ones. mad at the people that hit down the towers and angry about what they did. Proud of the people who helped out with everything that happened.
Why is it a big part of your historical life?
It was an attack on america and effected a lot of people and families. Most people killed ever in an attack. It was a big attack for a lot of people.
How could you help the people that got hurt or died?
donations that would really help to families and the buildings. Just preying and hoping they get better . And to help out with anyone how lost someone or got hurt or just helping out!
How was the crash after it happened?
it was crazy and such a tragedy everyone was sad a worried and scared what if some bad happens again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In your own words how do u explain what happened?
A horrible attack on are country and on are twin towers there was really strong smoke in the air and flaming fires. It was scary even watching it on the television it was just like boom and then boom!
What would happen if the twin Towers hadn't have happened?
A lot of people would still be alive and the Twin Towers would still be up but if it didn't have happened i would think something would have happened to are country.
That was the interview i have learned a lot! that would be scary if you or some you know was on the plane or in the towers. When the plane crashed my friend was suppose to go the plane but it was booked so she had to wait for the other plain. thanks for listening to my interview!
The Air Force
What do you think it is like being in the Air Force? Well, my Grandpa knows and in this writing you will find out what his experience was in 1954. I asked him some questions and I am excited to share his answers with you.
I asked him what was it like to be in the Air Force? He said it was good to be able to serve our country.
Then he shared with me that his primary job was to make sure the motors were running properly in the ground vehicles.
Did you have a lot of friends there with you? Yes, some of my friends from school joined up with me too.
Where were you stationed? I was stationed at the Des Moines Airport. It was way different in 1954 than it is today.
Did you get to travel to any foreign countries? No, I didn't travel to any foreign countries but I got to go to Wyoming for a camp.
This is why I am proud of my Grandpa for serving our country.
Nick V.
I asked him what was it like to be in the Air Force? He said it was good to be able to serve our country.
Then he shared with me that his primary job was to make sure the motors were running properly in the ground vehicles.
Did you have a lot of friends there with you? Yes, some of my friends from school joined up with me too.
Where were you stationed? I was stationed at the Des Moines Airport. It was way different in 1954 than it is today.
Did you get to travel to any foreign countries? No, I didn't travel to any foreign countries but I got to go to Wyoming for a camp.
This is why I am proud of my Grandpa for serving our country.
Nick V.
Triumph vs. Tragedy
It was, and still is a tragedy that millions of people have died in wars. For example, World War II, and the Vietnam War. Many people have been wounded and needed medical attention from there war related injuries. We have won many of the wars that we have been involved in. In my interview you will be encountering triumphs and tragedies, up and downs, and the good and bad of these wars.
How old were Butch/Buss?
Butch-19 Buss-30
Where they wounded in these Wars?
Butch- Yes. He was hiding behind a haystack and the competition shot him.
Buss- Yes. He was driving a tank and the Germans blew the tank up. He had severe burns all over his body.
How did you feel when they started the war?
I felt terrible and angry because I didn't want them to have to go to war.
What kinds of weapons did they use?
They used guns, knives, and machetes. I had to ship the machetes to Butch because the government didn't have enough for him to use.
What did they wear?
Army gear with no padding to protect them.
Did they have a choice to be in the war?
No, because the government sent out letters saying they had to go.(Which is called being drafted)
How long were they in the war?
Buss- 3 years. He was spent 17 months in prison camp.
Butch- 2 years. He was not in the prison camp like his dad was.
What kind of work did they do?
Butch- Sergeant
Buss- Staff Sergeant
Did they get any awards?
Buss- Purple Heart
Butch- Medals but I don't remember what they were for.
Were they paid a compensation or a pension?
No. Neither of them.
What did they eat?
Buss- In prison camp they ate potato peelings. They hardly had anything to eat.
Butch- Dried fruit so it doesn't spoil.
Where did they sleep?
Anywhere on the ground or on ships.
Did they get sick?
Butch- Yes really bad and the "Hospital" was bombed.
Buss- If Buss got hurt he mended himself.
How could they communicate?
By mail, except when Buss was in the prison camp. Some of the mail was withheld from the prisoners.
I have learned so much about these wars. Bess gave me very good facts that left me in shock and awe. I really wasn't so interested in the wars, but I am glad that I got to hear Bess, Butches, and Buss's war time adventures. (Bess is my moms friend.)
Aly M.
How old were Butch/Buss?
Butch-19 Buss-30
Where they wounded in these Wars?
Butch- Yes. He was hiding behind a haystack and the competition shot him.
Buss- Yes. He was driving a tank and the Germans blew the tank up. He had severe burns all over his body.
How did you feel when they started the war?
I felt terrible and angry because I didn't want them to have to go to war.
What kinds of weapons did they use?
They used guns, knives, and machetes. I had to ship the machetes to Butch because the government didn't have enough for him to use.
What did they wear?
Army gear with no padding to protect them.
Did they have a choice to be in the war?
No, because the government sent out letters saying they had to go.(Which is called being drafted)
How long were they in the war?
Buss- 3 years. He was spent 17 months in prison camp.
Butch- 2 years. He was not in the prison camp like his dad was.
What kind of work did they do?
Butch- Sergeant
Buss- Staff Sergeant
Did they get any awards?
Buss- Purple Heart
Butch- Medals but I don't remember what they were for.
Were they paid a compensation or a pension?
No. Neither of them.
What did they eat?
Buss- In prison camp they ate potato peelings. They hardly had anything to eat.
Butch- Dried fruit so it doesn't spoil.
Where did they sleep?
Anywhere on the ground or on ships.
Did they get sick?
Butch- Yes really bad and the "Hospital" was bombed.
Buss- If Buss got hurt he mended himself.
How could they communicate?
By mail, except when Buss was in the prison camp. Some of the mail was withheld from the prisoners.
I have learned so much about these wars. Bess gave me very good facts that left me in shock and awe. I really wasn't so interested in the wars, but I am glad that I got to hear Bess, Butches, and Buss's war time adventures. (Bess is my moms friend.)
Aly M.
The Water's Rising!!!
The thunder's crackling, the sky's roaring, the people are screaming, you could hear the rustle of clothing being packed, you can see the people yearning for water....... this all accured in The Flood of '93.
1. How did you react when you figured it out?
- I went to the store and frantically bought as much drinking water and food that could be prepared as quickly as possible.
2. What was important about how you reacted?
-I stayed very calm, also I worked at a grocery store so he got his drinking water and food before anyone had the chance to.
3. Did you make the right decision?
-Yes.
4. Did you have to move to any temporary shelter's?
-No.
5. What was the scariest part about the flood?
-I didn't know how long it would last.
6. How many day's did it last?
-A couple day's.
7. Was it a bad or a good experience?
-it was a different experience, it was good cause it taught him good self control with food and water, and the bad experience was that there was no running water and the electricity was off for a couple of days.
8. Do you if any body died?
-I'm not sure how many died.
9. What was the best part about the flood?
- there was no best part.
10. How bad was the damage?
- millions and millions of acres of damage.
11. How long did it take to fix?
-it took a looong time.
12. Was it ever completely restored?
- yes
13. where did you live after the flood?
- in the same place.
14. How did you remember what has happened on that day?
- It was a very easly remembered day, and the news was talking about it non-stop.
15. What was the first thing that happened in the flood?
- Des Moines water works flooded so that the water was un-drinkable, so the national gaurd shipped water into Iowa.
Me and my dad have learned alot about this dangerous and rememberal day that my dad has survived, and most of all Iv'e learned about what that very breath taking day was about. Thank you dad for spending time to answer these important questions so people like me can learn about The Flood of 93'.
-Sidney W.
1. How did you react when you figured it out?
- I went to the store and frantically bought as much drinking water and food that could be prepared as quickly as possible.
2. What was important about how you reacted?
-I stayed very calm, also I worked at a grocery store so he got his drinking water and food before anyone had the chance to.
3. Did you make the right decision?
-Yes.
4. Did you have to move to any temporary shelter's?
-No.
5. What was the scariest part about the flood?
-I didn't know how long it would last.
6. How many day's did it last?
-A couple day's.
7. Was it a bad or a good experience?
-it was a different experience, it was good cause it taught him good self control with food and water, and the bad experience was that there was no running water and the electricity was off for a couple of days.
8. Do you if any body died?
-I'm not sure how many died.
9. What was the best part about the flood?
- there was no best part.
10. How bad was the damage?
- millions and millions of acres of damage.
11. How long did it take to fix?
-it took a looong time.
12. Was it ever completely restored?
- yes
13. where did you live after the flood?
- in the same place.
14. How did you remember what has happened on that day?
- It was a very easly remembered day, and the news was talking about it non-stop.
15. What was the first thing that happened in the flood?
- Des Moines water works flooded so that the water was un-drinkable, so the national gaurd shipped water into Iowa.
Me and my dad have learned alot about this dangerous and rememberal day that my dad has survived, and most of all Iv'e learned about what that very breath taking day was about. Thank you dad for spending time to answer these important questions so people like me can learn about The Flood of 93'.
-Sidney W.
Falling Down
One air plane changed everything and crashed into one of the Twin Towers. Bringing flam's, smoke, damage and tears. Then just like the first, out of no where another plane crashed into the second Twin Tower. people were shocked and horrified. This is the horrific day of 9/11.
Answer: My feelings were shock, I couldn't believe that it had happened, and I wanted my family to be around me.
Question 1:
What were your feelings when 9/11 happened?Answer: My feelings were shock, I couldn't believe that it had happened, and I wanted my family to be around me.
Question 2:
What were you doing at the time?
Answer: I was on the porch talking to my neighbors.
Question 3:
How old were you?
Answer: I was about 41.
Question 4:
Did you know anyone affected by 9/11?
Answer: No I did not.
Question 5:
What were your families reactions?
Answer: My husbands was the same as mine and my children were to young.
Question 6:
If you were sad, how long were you sad?
Answer: Yes I was, and I'm still sad about it to this day.
Question 7:
How did you hear about it?
Answer: My husband called and told me to turn on the T.V.
During my interview learned even more about 9/11 and how people felt when it happened. My point of view has changed, because I learned more about 9/11. Because I was young when it happened, I didn't know much other than 2 air planes crashed into the Twin Towers on purpose. I enjoyed hearing my moms point of view on 9/11.
Grace M.
The Horrible Day
9/11
9/11 was a day when 2 planes crashed into the Twin Towers. One plane ran into the Pentagon. One plane missed the White House. It didn't take long for us to realize it was an accident. It was a horrible day that the world will never forget.
Question
When did you first hear about 9/11.
answer
"I was in my car going to Chicago. I was listening to my radio and I herd a plane hit a tower."
Question
What were you feeling after the 4 planes crashed.
answer
"I was scared. I thought that they could have put bombs in city's. No one knew what was going to happen next."
Question
Did you feel like you were safe where you were and why.
answer
"I thought I was safe because I didn't think they would bomb Iowa."
Question
Did you end up watching it on t.v.
answer
"Yes I pulled off the highway to a Hy-vee. I knew that the Hy-vee had a t.v.There were about 50 people watching it there also."
Question
What did you remember the most.
answer
"I remember on the radio I was listening to sports. It said to switch to a news channel. I did and they were saying all planes most land because of the plane crashes."
Question
What would you have done if you were on one of the planes.
answer
"I would have done what the people did on the White House plane. I would try to land it but at least dodge the thing they were trying to hit."
Question
What was it like the day after 9/11.
answer
"It felt like a dream like it never happened. I was just so shocked."
After I interviewed my dad. I always think of 9/11 as one of the worst day's ever. Everyone is still recovering from the horrible day. I hope it will never happen again.
Baby Trouble
I'm interviewing my mom on the most tragic event in here life. She had given birth to me about 18 months ago. And then my mom became pregnant again with my sister Shelby, then there was trouble.
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Question: Have you had trouble giving birth?
Answer : Yes. It was terribale. I was so scared, I cried all the time. I was only about 4 months pregnant when the problems started.
Question: So were any problems going on?
Answer: Yes. I would bleed when I went to the bathroom.
Question: Why were you bleeding?
Answer: I had a blood clot in my stomach. Your sister would have died if the blood clot wouldn't have held her to a thing in my stomach.
Question: Is there anything else you would like to tell me?
Answer: Well I couldn't stand I couldn't drive. I had to be wheeled around in a wheel chair.
Question: Did any one help you?
Answer: Well your grandma had to drive me around and take care of you since your dad was at work.
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Well I didn't know much about this event until I interviewed mt mom a few days ago
Aaron S
my uncel's navy days
This interview is about when my uncle was in the navy.
1) What did your daily routine look like?
I would get up at 6:30, at work at 7:00 worked 12-14 hours a day
2)Would you like your boys to join the navy?
yes
4)What did you do with your time of the boat?
I went shopping and hung out with friends.
5)How old where you when you joined?
20
6) What was your job on deck?
Fixing pilots complaints.
7) Did you have to where an uniform?
Yes
8) Why did you join the Navy?
You get to get to see the world.
9) What ocean where you in.
Indian and Pacific
10)How many people where on the ship?
About 35,000
11) What cities did you port in?
Hong Kong and Japan...
12) What was you favorite port?
Australia
13) What was you favorite food on the ship?
Steak and crab legs every Friday night.
14)Did any one fall over board? If so who?
Yes, Didn't know his name
15)Did you throw up?
No!!
Cody m.
1) What did your daily routine look like?
I would get up at 6:30, at work at 7:00 worked 12-14 hours a day
2)Would you like your boys to join the navy?
yes
4)What did you do with your time of the boat?
I went shopping and hung out with friends.
5)How old where you when you joined?
20
6) What was your job on deck?
Fixing pilots complaints.
7) Did you have to where an uniform?
Yes
8) Why did you join the Navy?
You get to get to see the world.
9) What ocean where you in.
Indian and Pacific
10)How many people where on the ship?
About 35,000
11) What cities did you port in?
Hong Kong and Japan...
12) What was you favorite port?
Australia
13) What was you favorite food on the ship?
Steak and crab legs every Friday night.
14)Did any one fall over board? If so who?
Yes, Didn't know his name
15)Did you throw up?
No!!
Cody m.
scream
Boom! Sclereaming, crying, terror. The town of Oklahoma city was horrified .it was the Oklahoma bombing that set this off.
What were you doing this happened?
I was work in Des Moines and I heard about it on the news, I was so shocked that, that had happened.
What kind of person was he?
He was probably a bad man because he liked doing it. He had to have been rather crazy. He probably did it because he did not like the government and he enjoyed it.
What kind of family did he have?
He probably did not have a very good family, meaning that he could have killed a lot of people.
What kind of bombing was this?
In the Oklahoma bombing of April 1995, 168 bodies were found, the Unabomber it was.
What was something’s about him?
His name was Timothy Micveu. He was in his Twenties, he grew up in Pendleton, NY. His job was a soldier.
The bombing was horriable. The worst part was that at the bottom of the building was a day care full of children that died in the bombing. We won’t forget.
Cassi T
What were you doing this happened?
I was work in Des Moines and I heard about it on the news, I was so shocked that, that had happened.
What kind of person was he?
He was probably a bad man because he liked doing it. He had to have been rather crazy. He probably did it because he did not like the government and he enjoyed it.
What kind of family did he have?
He probably did not have a very good family, meaning that he could have killed a lot of people.
What kind of bombing was this?
In the Oklahoma bombing of April 1995, 168 bodies were found, the Unabomber it was.
What was something’s about him?
His name was Timothy Micveu. He was in his Twenties, he grew up in Pendleton, NY. His job was a soldier.
The bombing was horriable. The worst part was that at the bottom of the building was a day care full of children that died in the bombing. We won’t forget.
Cassi T
The Collapsed Interveiw
A bridge collapse that cause many injuries
and some deaths. A collapse that made peoples lives harder.
This is about the Minnesota bridge collapse in 2007.
Question #1: When did the bridge collapse?
Answer: "The bridge collapsed on August 1st, 2007."
Question #2: How old was the bridge?
Answer: "The bridge was around 40 years old."
Question #3: If the bridge was not very old, why did it collapse?
Answer: "It collapsed because of a design flaw."
Question #3: Where were you when you found out about the collapse?
Answer: "I was at my parents house in Minnesota."
Question #5: ow did you and other people react when you found out and why?
Answer: "Well my family and friends reacted the same way as me, we were all in disbelief, shocked, and kind of sad. The reason was it was just such a horrible accident, nothing like that had happened in Minnesota that I know of. Other peoples reactions depended on how they were affected. Like people who were killed because the lost their lives and their relatives were affected because they had to live without that person. Also some people had to find alternative routes to work."
Question #6: Why do you think the bridge collapsing was such a big deal?
Answer: "It was one of the main bridges in Minnesota and it was the 5th busiest bridge in Minnesota. 140,000 vehicles used it daily. Also 145 people were injured and 13 people were killed. One of the biggest reasons that it was a big deal was nothing had happened like that in Minnesota that I knew of like I said before."
As I interview my mom I learned that it was
more than just a bridge that collapsed like I thought
before. Even though I didn't know anyone
on the bridge that got hurt or killed it is still a very
tragic thing. The bridge collapse is something I will always remember.
Stephanie K.
Levees & Sandbags
The Flood of 93' in the Midwest was one of the most devastating and costly floods ever. I will be focusing in on what happened in Des Moines, Iowa. Here is an interview of my parents about this happening.
How high did the water in rivers reach?
I don't know exactly but it was enough to go over the spillway at Saylorville Lake. I know that a lot of places on bigger rivers than the Des Moines River had worse flooding than us.
Did you lose water and electricity during the flood?
We lost water for about ten days and we didn't lose electricity. West Des Moines didn't lose water because their treatment center didn't flood so I remember us being in West Des Moines a lot with relatives and eating our suppers at Hyvee.
Were there any food banks and shelters open for people with destroyed homes?
I bet that there were more than usual open. The one that I remember is that Camp Dodge opened for shower facilities.
What was destroyed during this flood?
Principal Park was all flooded except for the pitchers mound. Valley Junction also flooded because there were no levees or floodgates.
Did any companies step up and provide any services?
After people had realized that we had no water they were bringing in tanker trucks full of water and they would all leave empty. Annheiser Busch in Missouri started bottling water in their cans instead of alchohol. Some work places also relaxed their dresscode because people couldn't get some of their clothes clean.
What was the worst part of this flood?
The worst part for us was not being able to flush a toilet or wash your hands or cook.(not bad in this case) It was just very strange that nothing really worked.
I have concluded that we were very lucky to not have anything destroyed in Waukee and I'm glad that most of Des Moines has recovered. I would not have survived in the conditions that some people had to. My perspective did not change too much because I had heard all of my Mom's stories about this topic before. That is what made me choose this as a topic because I've heard stories but now I have more primary sources.
Ian C.
How high did the water in rivers reach?
I don't know exactly but it was enough to go over the spillway at Saylorville Lake. I know that a lot of places on bigger rivers than the Des Moines River had worse flooding than us.
Did you lose water and electricity during the flood?
We lost water for about ten days and we didn't lose electricity. West Des Moines didn't lose water because their treatment center didn't flood so I remember us being in West Des Moines a lot with relatives and eating our suppers at Hyvee.
Were there any food banks and shelters open for people with destroyed homes?
I bet that there were more than usual open. The one that I remember is that Camp Dodge opened for shower facilities.
What was destroyed during this flood?
Principal Park was all flooded except for the pitchers mound. Valley Junction also flooded because there were no levees or floodgates.
Did any companies step up and provide any services?
After people had realized that we had no water they were bringing in tanker trucks full of water and they would all leave empty. Annheiser Busch in Missouri started bottling water in their cans instead of alchohol. Some work places also relaxed their dresscode because people couldn't get some of their clothes clean.
What was the worst part of this flood?
The worst part for us was not being able to flush a toilet or wash your hands or cook.(not bad in this case) It was just very strange that nothing really worked.
I have concluded that we were very lucky to not have anything destroyed in Waukee and I'm glad that most of Des Moines has recovered. I would not have survived in the conditions that some people had to. My perspective did not change too much because I had heard all of my Mom's stories about this topic before. That is what made me choose this as a topic because I've heard stories but now I have more primary sources.
Ian C.
The Tragic Day
It was the most tragic day according to my dad who I interviewed. He remembers big explosions, thousands of deaths and the feeling of panic and fear. It was Sept. 11th 2001.
Question 1: “Tell me about your morning on September 11th 2001.”
Answer: “The morning was just like any other morning. I ate breakfast, and read the paper.”
Question 2: “Where were you at the time you heard about the first plane crashing into 1 of the Twin Towers?”
Answer: “I was on the way to work and I heard it on the radio. It just sounded like it was an airplane accident. But the broadcasters were describing horrible tragic deaths.”
Question 3: “How did you react?”
Answer: “I was very surprised and puzzled. I thought it was odd that a commercial airline would make such a mistake. I wondered what could have gone wrong for a plane to crash into one of the towers.”
Question 4: “How did everyone around you react?”
Answer: “Well, when I got to work I remembered a co-worker had returned a small TV he had borrowed from me. So we all gathered around and watched TV. We then watched the 2nd plane collide with the other tower. We watched in horror as people were jumping out of windows to their death. I can only imagine what was going through their minds.”
Question 5: “Were you scared?”
Answer: “A little scared.”
Question 6: “Had anything like this ever happened before?”
Answer: “No not in the US. It’s easy to take for granted how safe it is to live in the US.”
Question 7: “ Did the tragedy change your daily routine, and how?”
Answer: “A little bit. On the radio, TV and papers the tragedy of 9/11 was a major headline for weeks and even months.”
Question 8: “Did it have any effect on your business, if so was it good or bad?”
Question 1: “Tell me about your morning on September 11th 2001.”
Answer: “The morning was just like any other morning. I ate breakfast, and read the paper.”
Question 2: “Where were you at the time you heard about the first plane crashing into 1 of the Twin Towers?”
Answer: “I was on the way to work and I heard it on the radio. It just sounded like it was an airplane accident. But the broadcasters were describing horrible tragic deaths.”
Question 3: “How did you react?”
Answer: “I was very surprised and puzzled. I thought it was odd that a commercial airline would make such a mistake. I wondered what could have gone wrong for a plane to crash into one of the towers.”
Question 4: “How did everyone around you react?”
Answer: “Well, when I got to work I remembered a co-worker had returned a small TV he had borrowed from me. So we all gathered around and watched TV. We then watched the 2nd plane collide with the other tower. We watched in horror as people were jumping out of windows to their death. I can only imagine what was going through their minds.”
Question 5: “Were you scared?”
Answer: “A little scared.”
Question 6: “Had anything like this ever happened before?”
Answer: “No not in the US. It’s easy to take for granted how safe it is to live in the US.”
Question 7: “ Did the tragedy change your daily routine, and how?”
Answer: “A little bit. On the radio, TV and papers the tragedy of 9/11 was a major headline for weeks and even months.”
Question 8: “Did it have any effect on your business, if so was it good or bad?”
Answer: “Yes, it was good and bad, because I’m in a mortgage business, when stock market crashed it helped lower mortgage rates. For a couple days after 9/11 the banking system pretty much shut down.”
Question 9: “Where was your family at the time?”
Answer: “My daughter was at preschool. And my wife and son were at home.”
Question 10: “What changed in your life after 9/11?”
Answer: “I think the fear of terrorism became some what common to the general public. The government talked about terrorism much more than before.”
Question 11: “ What made this event so important?”
Answer: “It was the first major terrorist attack on US soil. The Twin Towers were somewhat of an icon for US Capitalism. The Taliban were strongly opposed to Western influences.”
Question 12: “Are there any other US events you could relate this to?”
Answer: “Maybe the Oklahoma bombing.”
I was only 3 when 9/11 happened, so I don’t remember anything about it. After talking to my dad I learned that it was one of the most important events in US history. It was a tragic event and led us into war.
Noah T
Thundering Fall
Loud crowds and people young to old gather at the wall, The Berlin Wall. The government is now weak. One day, the wall was under strong surveillance, the next day, none---triggering a thundering fall of the East German government.
Question #1: So Dad, where were you when the wall fell?
Answer: “I was in my junior year at Iowa State University watching T.V. in a student lounge.”
Question #2: How did you feel when the wall started to fall? Why did you feel that way?
Answer: “I was shocked and I didn’t think it would ever happen because the division had been there so long. It didn’t seem possible for it to go away any time soon.”
Question #3: Why was the wall so important to you?
Answer: “Because I had visited the wall in the summer of 1987, and I went to Check Point Charley and watched others cross the border into East Berlin.”
Question #4: What did you do after you heard about the fall of the wall?
Answer: “I watched T.V. well into the morning."
Question #5: Do you know anybody that was affected by the fall? If so, how were they affected by the fall?
Answer: “I did not personally know anyone directly affected by the wall. Indirectly, I’m sure my German brother who was in the West German Military at the time saw reduced tension on the East and West German border.”
Question #6: Do you think it was dangerous for the Germans?
Answer: “Potentially. The risk was in what the Soviet Union would do in response. East Germany was a puppet state and it ran the risk of provoking the Soviet Union to send troops to stop the fall of the wall.”
Question #7: I hear it was on your birthday when it fell. How were you celebrating your birthday?
Answer: “I was watching T.V. on November 9, my 22nd birthday.”
Question #8: Why T.V.?
Answer: “It was before the internet and every major news channel was covering this event live.”
Question #9: Did you want to be there at the moment?
Answer: “Yes, it would have been a chance to be part of a Where Were You When... moment.”
Question #10: Do you have any thing else to add?
Answer: When I was in Berlin, Check Point Charley was the main U.S. border crossing into East Berlin. Every afternoon, an East German armed personnel carrier would drive to the West Berlin side of the border and the solders would sit on the car and smoke. Why? Because they could.
My prospective changed because I never knew there was so much involved in this event. At first, I thought that someone hit the wall with a wrecking ball. I now know that the East German government collapsed.
Question #1: So Dad, where were you when the wall fell?
Answer: “I was in my junior year at Iowa State University watching T.V. in a student lounge.”
Question #2: How did you feel when the wall started to fall? Why did you feel that way?
Answer: “I was shocked and I didn’t think it would ever happen because the division had been there so long. It didn’t seem possible for it to go away any time soon.”
Question #3: Why was the wall so important to you?
Answer: “Because I had visited the wall in the summer of 1987, and I went to Check Point Charley and watched others cross the border into East Berlin.”
Question #4: What did you do after you heard about the fall of the wall?
Answer: “I watched T.V. well into the morning."
Question #5: Do you know anybody that was affected by the fall? If so, how were they affected by the fall?
Answer: “I did not personally know anyone directly affected by the wall. Indirectly, I’m sure my German brother who was in the West German Military at the time saw reduced tension on the East and West German border.”
Question #6: Do you think it was dangerous for the Germans?
Answer: “Potentially. The risk was in what the Soviet Union would do in response. East Germany was a puppet state and it ran the risk of provoking the Soviet Union to send troops to stop the fall of the wall.”
Question #7: I hear it was on your birthday when it fell. How were you celebrating your birthday?
Answer: “I was watching T.V. on November 9, my 22nd birthday.”
Question #8: Why T.V.?
Answer: “It was before the internet and every major news channel was covering this event live.”
Question #9: Did you want to be there at the moment?
Answer: “Yes, it would have been a chance to be part of a Where Were You When... moment.”
Question #10: Do you have any thing else to add?
Answer: When I was in Berlin, Check Point Charley was the main U.S. border crossing into East Berlin. Every afternoon, an East German armed personnel carrier would drive to the West Berlin side of the border and the solders would sit on the car and smoke. Why? Because they could.
My prospective changed because I never knew there was so much involved in this event. At first, I thought that someone hit the wall with a wrecking ball. I now know that the East German government collapsed.
A VETERAN FROM WWII
It was the year 1943 when my Grandpa enlisted in the War (World War II). This war was a very deadly war. I didn't know that much about it until we got our assignment and I then decided to learn more about it. This is how the Interview went.
Question: How long did you fight in the war?
Answer: "I fought for about 2 1/2 -3 years in the Navy."
Question: How come you wanted to be a Navy man?
Answer: "I really didn't want to but it was the war. I decided to serve my country as a Navy man."
Question: What did you do during the War on the ship?
Answer: "We would go on watch for 4 hours then take a break for 8 hours. That's pretty much all we did."
Question: What was it like in the war?
Answer: "Bombing all over. I was home sick, and sometimes it was boring."
Question: Were you ever scared that you might die?
Answer: "Yes, very, very scared."
Question: What was it like being on the water a lot?
Answer: "Weird at first,but got used to it. It was also boring."
Question: Where did you sleep on the ship?
Answer: "In the back of the ship, in a bunk that was 2 people high."
Question: Did everyone smoke from a pipe?
Answer: "No, but 3/4 of the men did."
Question: Is there anything else you would like to say?
Answer:"Yes,"
"We never bombed anyone."
"My ship was mostly supplies."
"Great big wheels were used to turn ship."
"The supplies we brought were ammunition and other supplies used in the war."
" I could see bombing 1 1/2 miles away."
My Grandpa was on the LST572 which was an amphibious landing craft. I will never forget this interview. I thank my grandpa for letting me interview him and I learned a lot from this interview.
David W.
Question: How long did you fight in the war?
Answer: "I fought for about 2 1/2 -3 years in the Navy."
Question: How come you wanted to be a Navy man?
Answer: "I really didn't want to but it was the war. I decided to serve my country as a Navy man."
Question: What did you do during the War on the ship?
Answer: "We would go on watch for 4 hours then take a break for 8 hours. That's pretty much all we did."
Question: What was it like in the war?
Answer: "Bombing all over. I was home sick, and sometimes it was boring."
Question: Were you ever scared that you might die?
Answer: "Yes, very, very scared."
Question: What was it like being on the water a lot?
Answer: "Weird at first,but got used to it. It was also boring."
Question: Where did you sleep on the ship?
Answer: "In the back of the ship, in a bunk that was 2 people high."
Question: Did everyone smoke from a pipe?
Answer: "No, but 3/4 of the men did."
Question: Is there anything else you would like to say?
Answer:"Yes,"
"We never bombed anyone."
"My ship was mostly supplies."
"Great big wheels were used to turn ship."
"The supplies we brought were ammunition and other supplies used in the war."
" I could see bombing 1 1/2 miles away."
My Grandpa was on the LST572 which was an amphibious landing craft. I will never forget this interview. I thank my grandpa for letting me interview him and I learned a lot from this interview.
David W.
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