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.
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