Creating: The student will plan a project on mammals and there characteristics with 100% accuracy.
Evaluating: The student will critique a speech on the underground railroad with 90% accuracy.
Analyzing: The student will compare graphs on statistics with 85% accuracy.
Understanding: The student will explain to his classmates what he brought for show and tell with 100% accuracy.
Applying: The student will use an illustration to explain a snakes digestive system with 95% accuracy.
Remembering: The student will list facts about marsupials with 90% accuracy.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
3344 TR Descriptive
My final descriptive will be in the form of a poster board.
What Am I?
I am dark olive or black.
The inside of my mouth is white.
I birth live young.
I spend so much time in the water I might smell a little fishy.
I can make a rattling sound when I am agitated.
I like the water.
I will stand my ground.
I have heat sensing pits between my eyes and nostrils.
I enjoy basking in the sun.
My diet includes fish, frogs, salamanders, lizards, small turtles, baby alligators, small mammals, and snakes.
I am smooth to the touch.
This will all be on the out side of the board and when you open it up there will be a picture of Cottonmouth water snake.
What Am I?
I am dark olive or black.
The inside of my mouth is white.
I birth live young.
I spend so much time in the water I might smell a little fishy.
I can make a rattling sound when I am agitated.
I like the water.
I will stand my ground.
I have heat sensing pits between my eyes and nostrils.
I enjoy basking in the sun.
My diet includes fish, frogs, salamanders, lizards, small turtles, baby alligators, small mammals, and snakes.
I am smooth to the touch.
This will all be on the out side of the board and when you open it up there will be a picture of Cottonmouth water snake.
Monday, October 26, 2009
3344 TR Informative
My informative will be given in the form of a brochure.
Venomous Snakes in Texas
Here in South Texas there is an abundance of wildlife. This wildlife also includes snakes. Texas has 16 different breeds of poisonous snakes. These snakes can be grouped into four main species: Copperheads, Cottonmouth, Rattlesnake, and the Coral Snake. Did you know that 9 of the 16 venomous snakes are different types of Rattlesnakes? Rattlesnakes have the distinctive rattle which makes a noise when the snake is agitated. Copperheads and Cottonmouths are just two more venomous snakes in Texas. Cottonmouths are named for the white coloring on the inside of their mouth. Coral snakes may be the most dangerous snake found in Texas. Not only because of their strong venom but also because they look like some harmless snake. Remember on Coral snakes red and yellow kill a fellow and red and black venom lack.
What To Do If You Are Bitten
1. Keep the person calm, reassuring them that bites can be effectively treated in an emergency room. Restrict movement and keep the affected area below heart level to reduce the flow of venom.
2. If you have a pump suction device follow the manufacturer's directions.
3. Remove any rings or constricting items because the affected area might swell. Create a loose split to help restrict movement of the area.
4. If the area of the bite begins to swell and changes color, the snake was probably venomous.
5. Monitor the persons vital signs- temperature, pulse, rate of breathing, and blood pressure- if possible. If there are signs of shock lay the person flat, raise the feet about a foot, and cover the person with a blanket.
6. Get medical help right away.
7. Bring in the dead snake only if this can be done safely. Do not waste time hunting for the snakes and do not risk another bite if it is not easy to kill the snake. Be careful of the head when transporting it- a snake can actually bite for up to an hour after it's dead.
Do Not allow the person to become over-exerted. If necessary, carry the person to safety.
Do Not apply a tourniquet.
Do Not apply cold compresses to a snake bite.
Do Not cut into a snake bite with a knife or razor.
Do Not try to suck out the venom by mouth.
Do Not give the person stimulants or pain medications unless a doctor tells you to do so.
Do Not give the person anything by mouth.
Do Not raise the site of the bite above the level of the person's heart.
How To Avoid Being Bitten
When exploring outdoors be sure to wear proper foot gear- hiking boots or tough walking shoes. Never go barefoot or wear sandals when exploring outside. Use caution when around fallen trees and heavy brush, always look before you step! When camping do not place your sleeping bags near tall grass, brush, large boulders, or trees. Place your campsite in a cleared area. Never try to handle snakes unless you have formal training. Most experts advise against handling even freshly killed snakes because their nervous system may still be active which means they could still deliver a painful and deadly bite.
South Texas Herpetology Association Snake Rescue Program:
This service is free of charge and is a non-profit organization
Southwest Bexar County
Blain Eaton 830-665-5709
Far Southwest Bexar County
Jeff Dominguez 210-264-8577
Venomous Snakes in Texas
Here in South Texas there is an abundance of wildlife. This wildlife also includes snakes. Texas has 16 different breeds of poisonous snakes. These snakes can be grouped into four main species: Copperheads, Cottonmouth, Rattlesnake, and the Coral Snake. Did you know that 9 of the 16 venomous snakes are different types of Rattlesnakes? Rattlesnakes have the distinctive rattle which makes a noise when the snake is agitated. Copperheads and Cottonmouths are just two more venomous snakes in Texas. Cottonmouths are named for the white coloring on the inside of their mouth. Coral snakes may be the most dangerous snake found in Texas. Not only because of their strong venom but also because they look like some harmless snake. Remember on Coral snakes red and yellow kill a fellow and red and black venom lack.
What To Do If You Are Bitten
1. Keep the person calm, reassuring them that bites can be effectively treated in an emergency room. Restrict movement and keep the affected area below heart level to reduce the flow of venom.
2. If you have a pump suction device follow the manufacturer's directions.
3. Remove any rings or constricting items because the affected area might swell. Create a loose split to help restrict movement of the area.
4. If the area of the bite begins to swell and changes color, the snake was probably venomous.
5. Monitor the persons vital signs- temperature, pulse, rate of breathing, and blood pressure- if possible. If there are signs of shock lay the person flat, raise the feet about a foot, and cover the person with a blanket.
6. Get medical help right away.
7. Bring in the dead snake only if this can be done safely. Do not waste time hunting for the snakes and do not risk another bite if it is not easy to kill the snake. Be careful of the head when transporting it- a snake can actually bite for up to an hour after it's dead.
Do Not allow the person to become over-exerted. If necessary, carry the person to safety.
Do Not apply a tourniquet.
Do Not apply cold compresses to a snake bite.
Do Not cut into a snake bite with a knife or razor.
Do Not try to suck out the venom by mouth.
Do Not give the person stimulants or pain medications unless a doctor tells you to do so.
Do Not give the person anything by mouth.
Do Not raise the site of the bite above the level of the person's heart.
How To Avoid Being Bitten
When exploring outdoors be sure to wear proper foot gear- hiking boots or tough walking shoes. Never go barefoot or wear sandals when exploring outside. Use caution when around fallen trees and heavy brush, always look before you step! When camping do not place your sleeping bags near tall grass, brush, large boulders, or trees. Place your campsite in a cleared area. Never try to handle snakes unless you have formal training. Most experts advise against handling even freshly killed snakes because their nervous system may still be active which means they could still deliver a painful and deadly bite.
South Texas Herpetology Association Snake Rescue Program:
This service is free of charge and is a non-profit organization
Southwest Bexar County
Blain Eaton 830-665-5709
Far Southwest Bexar County
Jeff Dominguez 210-264-8577
Sunday, October 18, 2009
3344 TR persuasive
This is my persuasive. I did it in the form of a flyer. The flyer includes pictures for each caption.
Snakes do not come onto your property to hurt you or your family. Snakes are in search of:
¨ A place to hide
¨ A place to build a nest
¨ A place to live
¨ Food
¨ A mate
Snakes also help scientists and doctors. Snake
Venom is used in research and in making medicines.
Researchers say that 90% of snakes are
non-venomous and the estimated
chances of dying from a snakebite is about 1:10
Million.
Snakes do not come onto your property to hurt you or your family. Snakes are in search of:
¨ A place to hide
¨ A place to build a nest
¨ A place to live
¨ Food
¨ A mate
Snakes also help scientists and doctors. Snake
Venom is used in research and in making medicines.
Researchers say that 90% of snakes are
non-venomous and the estimated
chances of dying from a snakebite is about 1:10
Million.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
3344 TR Narative
Sammy Snakes Scary Skin
Near the Tallulah River in Georgia lives a little Rough Green Snake names Sammy. Lately Sammy has been having some trouble. See, usually Sammy has a beautiful green sleek and slender body, but for the past few days his color has been kind of dull and flaky, he even has a grayish tent to him. Sammy’s gray, flaky, dull skin isn’t his biggest problem. The thing that has been bothering him the most are his eyes.
Not only has this dull yucky color taken over Sammy’s entire body, his eyes are also filmed over with a grayish tint. Usually snakes can’ see very well to start with. Snakes track there prey and sense danger through vibrations and heat sensors on there heads. Snakes can see shapes but they can’t see clearly. So imagine what Sammy feels like when he can hardly see at all. If you were to look through these eyes made from tissue paper you would know exactly how Sammy feels. How do you feel? Is it scary not being able to see? Can you guess why Sammy can’t see? Sammy is going to shed his skin. Snakes shed there skin to allow room for growth and to rid themselves of parasites that may have been attach to there skin. Snakes shed their skin by brushing against something hard and rough, like a rock, and creating a rip in their skin. Usually, this rip is started at the nose and mouth area. A snake continues to work on this rip until it can shed its skin completely. Snakes shed their skin quiet often. Many snakes shed more than once per year with some species shedding twice a month. The shedding process is scary to Sammy because this is his first time shedding his skin and he has no idea what to expect. A snake about to shed is referred to as being "in the blue." The signs you will see indicating a snake shed is about to take place are: skin becomes dull; the eyes become cloudy and grayish, and an increase in nervous behavior. Why would Sammy be nervous? Sammy is nervous because he can’t see! In the wild snakes are vulnerable to predators during shedding and like there privacy until the process is complete. It is hard to believe but snakes have many enemies’, large birds, wild boars, mongooses, raccoons, foxes, coyotes and even other snakes. Today is the day Sammy will shed his skin. He has been waiting for almost 2 weeks for this. Sometimes this process can take a while, but not for Sammy. Since Sammy is a small snake it takes him no time at all to peel out of his skin by moving across a rough log. Wahla! Sammy skin is nice, green, and shiny again.
Finally, Sammy can relax. He is no longer afraid of the things he couldn’t see or what might be lurking around the corner to gobble him up. Sammy can go on living comfortably for now, because in no time at all he’ll have to do it all over again. However, this time Sammy will be more prepared and know exactly what to expect.
Near the Tallulah River in Georgia lives a little Rough Green Snake names Sammy. Lately Sammy has been having some trouble. See, usually Sammy has a beautiful green sleek and slender body, but for the past few days his color has been kind of dull and flaky, he even has a grayish tent to him. Sammy’s gray, flaky, dull skin isn’t his biggest problem. The thing that has been bothering him the most are his eyes.
Not only has this dull yucky color taken over Sammy’s entire body, his eyes are also filmed over with a grayish tint. Usually snakes can’ see very well to start with. Snakes track there prey and sense danger through vibrations and heat sensors on there heads. Snakes can see shapes but they can’t see clearly. So imagine what Sammy feels like when he can hardly see at all. If you were to look through these eyes made from tissue paper you would know exactly how Sammy feels. How do you feel? Is it scary not being able to see? Can you guess why Sammy can’t see? Sammy is going to shed his skin. Snakes shed there skin to allow room for growth and to rid themselves of parasites that may have been attach to there skin. Snakes shed their skin by brushing against something hard and rough, like a rock, and creating a rip in their skin. Usually, this rip is started at the nose and mouth area. A snake continues to work on this rip until it can shed its skin completely. Snakes shed their skin quiet often. Many snakes shed more than once per year with some species shedding twice a month. The shedding process is scary to Sammy because this is his first time shedding his skin and he has no idea what to expect. A snake about to shed is referred to as being "in the blue." The signs you will see indicating a snake shed is about to take place are: skin becomes dull; the eyes become cloudy and grayish, and an increase in nervous behavior. Why would Sammy be nervous? Sammy is nervous because he can’t see! In the wild snakes are vulnerable to predators during shedding and like there privacy until the process is complete. It is hard to believe but snakes have many enemies’, large birds, wild boars, mongooses, raccoons, foxes, coyotes and even other snakes. Today is the day Sammy will shed his skin. He has been waiting for almost 2 weeks for this. Sometimes this process can take a while, but not for Sammy. Since Sammy is a small snake it takes him no time at all to peel out of his skin by moving across a rough log. Wahla! Sammy skin is nice, green, and shiny again.
Finally, Sammy can relax. He is no longer afraid of the things he couldn’t see or what might be lurking around the corner to gobble him up. Sammy can go on living comfortably for now, because in no time at all he’ll have to do it all over again. However, this time Sammy will be more prepared and know exactly what to expect.
Friday, October 2, 2009
3344 Talking in the classroom
Students might not realize it at the time but it is really good to be able to get up and speak. As a child I remember being terrified to get up and talk in front of anyone. I would get the worst butterflies and do any thing I could to keep from having to do it. I just hated have all eyes on me. I think the more often kids have to get up an speak the more confident they will become. I was in 4-H in elementary and middle school and every meeting we had they would have everyone who had participated in a show stand up in front of everyone and tell about how you did. I absolutely dreaded this. I hated go for this reason. However, when I got in to high school and was in FFA I was on several teams that required us to stand up and speak. In chapter conducting we stood up and answered questions the judges asked. Then I was on the Radio Broadcasting team which gave me the confidence I have now to speak publicly. I still don't care to stand up and talk but I don't mind anymore. I am a lot more comfortable than I used to be. I believe if kids started having to stand and speak in class as for what ever reason, they would have a lot more confidence and self esteem than before. Its great preparation for life.
Friday, September 25, 2009
3344 TR My favorite memory
A memory that I will never forget took place on February 12, 2003. It is a memory that is makes me laugh, cry, feel warm, is from long ago and is as peiouse as gold to me. Growing up I was always around animals, farming, and ranching. So it was no surprise when I started showing market steers and breeding heifers when I was nine years old. This is a very expensive hobby and my parents did the best they could. I usually had between three and four projects going every year. We hauled to shows all over Texas. I did well at the small shows but it was a different story when it came to the majors. The major shows in Texas consist of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, the Fort. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, Houston Stock Show and Rodeo, and the Austin Stock show and Rodeo. The major shows are very competitive and there is a lot of money invested in these animals. I worked my tail off every year hoping to at least get placed. At most of these shows usually only about 12 people out of a class of sometimes 50 get placed. It is extremely difficult. After awhile I started to get discouraged and wanted to give up and try something else. It was getting harder for me to see other kids when the big money when I knew they hadn’t worked nearly as hard as I had. A lot of people with money hired hands to take care of there kids animals and to work with them and get them ready for these shows. For a lot of kids the first time they handled there animal was walking into the ring. Even if you don’t spend ridiculous amounts of money to buy one animal you can still win when you know how to properly feed and work them. After six years of never placing at any of these shows I began to loose site of my goals. However, February 12, 2003 that all changed for me. I had a good steer but I was almost sure that nothing would come of it because my brother-in-law who usually helped me and guided me through all of this was at a show in Denver. I was on my own. At the major shows they have weight limits for each class and if you weigh out they place you in another class that you don’t want to be in. when the Simmental class was called to the holding arena I was nervous even thought I had done it so many times before. When the gate opened I believe I was the first to walk in. The judge is not only judging your animal he is also judging you and how well your showmanship is. I walked in and the judge was really looking hard at me and my steer. I had my eyes glued to him and I couldn’t believe it when he pulled me. So I walked out into the middle of the arena and waited for all the others to walk in. He continued to pull them as they came in and then some after they were all stopped. Once the judge pulls all the cattle that he sees as “market ready” he then excuses all the others from the ring. I forget how long it took him to place us all, it seemed like forever. When it was all said and done I came out in first place. I was so excited I could not believe that I had finally placed. The best thing is, that’s not the best part of the story. I was in a heavy weight class so immediately after we were all placed and released they brought in the first places from all the other Simmental weight divisions. After lining us up and looking carefully at each animal the judge walked up behind my steer and gave him a big slap on the butt indicating that I now had the Grand Champion Simmental for the 2003 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. By the time I got out of the ring I as almost in tears. I had finally done it. Not only had I placed but I won my whole breed. Hundreds of people had come from all over the country and I had been chosen. My hard work had finally paid off. The next night all of the breed champions gathered back in the ring and the judge picked an overall and reserve grand champion of the entire show. The sale money is usually $100,000 for the overall grand champion. The SBC center had just been finished and we got to be the first ones to bring our animals in. The judge decides who he will choose before we ever get in there. He picked when we were all back in the small arena. We walk into the SBC Center and lined up. The judge walks around a few minutes and then starts walking my way. He walked up between me and another girl and stops, takes one look and shakes her hand. She had the new grand champion steer. I was really disappointed at first because I new she was definitely one of those kids who didn’t work to get what she had won. After a couple of hours I was fine. I had realized that I left there that night with more than I ever expected to. I had accomplished what I had been striving for. After the sale Saturday morning I walked away with a $10,000 check. It was not the $100,000 check but it was good enough for me. The last two years of high school I went on to place first at San Antonio, and did very well in Houston and Fort. Worth. The memory I have burned into my mine from that evening is something I will never forget. It taught me to try harder and to never give up on your dream.
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