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6th Grade Tech Rules – #1

Hi Everyone!

I am now in 6th grade and in the second quarter. My quarterly is Tech. In Technology, we have rules to follow to keep us safe. Some of the rules are:

  1. slow down, think before you act. – this is important because the tools can be dangerous and you need to know what you will be doing in order to be safe.
  2. Dress responsibly – tie back long hair, no baggy clothes and dangling jewelry. – this is important because you might get your clothes caught, your hair caught and your jewelry caught.
  3. No talking while using the tools- when using tools you need to concentrate so if you talk you can get distracted.
  4. Protect your eyes- where safety glasses. – It is important to use safety glasses because you only have one set of eyes.
  5. Before using machinery – get instruction, get permission and inspect machine – this is important to be safe and make sure there is nothing wrong with the machine.
  6. Never leave a tool unattended – this is important because it is not safe to leave a tool.
  7. soldering irons are hot – be cautious they can heat over 842 degrees fahrenheit. – you don’t want burns!
  8. Be careful with sharp tools – you don’t want to cut yourself!
  9. Always walk – don’t run because you don’t want to trip or trip someone else.
  10. Report all burns, cuts, scratches, and blisters – no matter how small. – this is important because something small can become something big.

How Has 9-11 Changed Security in America?

Hi Guys!

Recently I have been studying how 9-11 changed security in America and am excited to share what I have learned with you. I hope you enjoy learning about my topic. If you do not know what happened on 9-11-2001 you can read my previous blog post about that.

Here is some information about my topic:

 

9-11 has changed America in many different ways. It has changed the way we think of security to changing security in airports. One of the biggest changes was the TSA. The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) is an agency created for increasing security in transportation hubs. Over the years, the TSA budget increased because the agency is expanding.

Here is a video about airport security: Airport Security  

Here are 9 ways airport security has changed after 9-11:

  • Before 9-11, you didn’t need an identification card with the name matching your name on your passport.
  • Because of 9-11, we have to take off our shoes going through the metal detectors
  • Before 9-11, your check-in baggage did not have to be screened
  • Today, no liquids more than 3.4 ounces are allowed
  • Before 9-11, you did not need to remove special items (toiletries, laptops, etc) out of your baggage
  • Because of 9-11, most travelers must remove jackets going through screening
  • Because of 9-11, enhanced pat-downs are sometimes administered
  • Before 9-11, committees were allowed to go through airport gate areas
  • Today, cockpit doors have been reinforced and stay locked during flights

 

Security Measure

Before 9-11

After 9-11

Checked Baggage Screening

5% 100%

Types of Threat Images

200

2400

Federal Flight Deck Officers

0

9400+

Federal Air Marshals 33

THOUSANDS

 

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9-11 did not only affect airport security, it also affected the military. Over the years, the Department of Homeland Security budget increased dramatically because of security upgrades all over the country.


This is a chart of the Department of Homeland Security over the years.

 

 

 

 

Another big change was the amount of money we spent on Defense. In 2001 we spent $316 billion dollars and in 2011 we spent $708 billion dollars. This attack did not just surprise people in America, it surprised people all over the world. Also, after 9-11 the amount of active duty in the Military was .03 million people. This is because the U.S military sent people to attack different Muslim populated countries. Also, 9-11 inspired many young Americans to enlist in the military. Some say they want to serve a country that’s been in a war against terrorism since their early childhood; others say they want to find control in the world.

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9-11 as also changed building security. The International Code Council released post-9/11 building code suggestions to make skyscrapers safer and able to withstand similar incidents – atlas long enough for the people in the buildings to evacuate. Some of the changes include more stairways for buildings taller than about 42 stories, elevators that can be used during emergencies, and higher impact and fire – resistant walls for elevator shafts and stairways.

This is a picture that shows the different improvements:

 

Research has found a way to keep columns and beams strong even when they are stressed and bent. This property is called ductility. The higher ductility, the smaller the chance of progressive collapse is. This is a common concern when buildings are in earthquake-prone areas.


 

9-11 didn’t just change security, it changed the way we think about security too. 9-11 was a shocking event in our lives. After 9-11, people starting working together and communicating with each other to fight through the hard time. People started joining the military and the TSA to help increase security.

I hope you enjoyed my blog post!

 

My Research Project

Hi guys,

Lately I have been researching 9-11. I can’t wait to share what I have learned so far with you! I am focusing on how 9-11 changed American security. So far I have been having fun researching. It is amazing how dramatic the security increased after 9-11. 

I hope you enjoy learning about 9-11. 

Here is a little about 9-11:

9-11 is a series of events that occurred on September 11th  2001.  9-11 was when four airplanes crashed into different landmarks in America. These planes did not crash by fault, they were hijacked by people that participated in the terrorist group called Al Qaeda. One of the planes (flight 11) crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center at 8:46 AM. The second plane (flight 175) crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center at 9:03 AM. The third plane (flight 77) crashed into the western side of the Pentagon at 9:37 AM. Lastly, the fourth plane (flight 93) attempted to crash into the White House but the crew and passengers on board managed to turn the plane around and crashed into a field.

This is just a little bit about what happened on 9-11. I will be sure to keep you posted about my research.

These are the twin towers

Community Service

Hi guys!  This post is about the community service work the fifth grade is doing.

The fifth grade is raising money to help the kids in our community. We are trying to raise money to build two gaga pits in underprivileged areas. We chose gaga because gaga is a game that anyone could play, no matter what age you are and it is a very fun game. We are raising money by making and selling Valentines Day cards, letting people take part in an obstacle course, selling tie-dye t-shirts and holding a tag sale. We hope to be able to build the gaga pits and play with the kids a the gaga pits. I l00k forward to raising all this money and building the two gaga pits.

Valentines Day just passed and we sold over 50 cards! We sold each card five dollars. Every day some kids stayed in for recess and made cards. We decorated the cards with all different sizes and colors of hearts and each card had a different pattern. We were very careful not to have oozing glue. We were very happy to know that we raised over 250 dollars.

We have recently finished our obstacles. Everyone in the fifth grade had an obstacle to run. We tested our obstacles during the Winter Games. My obstacle is a cardboard maze. We going to share our games during the school fair. People will pay money to do our games. We all look forward to sharing our games with the whole school during the fair. We hope people will have a fun time playing our games.

My teacher, Mr. B has been collecting many things for the tag sale.  Mr. B said that we raise the most money during the tag sale. We will help out by helping people carry things to their car and also setting up the tag sale. We will be selling everything from baseball cards to furniture. We hope that we collect a lot of money from this tag sale.

At the end of the year we hope to build and maintain two gaga pits in Westchester. Last year Mr. B’s class raised money to send children to summer camps, and we hope to have enough money to also do that this year. I look forward to helping my community and being able to play with the kids at the gaga pits.

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These are some kids playing gaga.

33Birds

Hi guys!

I am exited to continue helping out my teacher’s charity, 33Birds. I like to help because it is fun. My teacher, Mr. B has told our class that we are trying to raise money to build and maintain 2 gaga pits in underserved areas in Westchester. We have earned some money by making and selling Valentines Day cards.  We will earn more money by selling tie-dye t-shirts, holding a tag sale and creating an obstacle course for other kids to participate in. I hope we can help our community and make 2 gaga pits.

Bye!

My Buddy’s Artwork

 

My buddy, Caroline is a very skilled artist. I think that her skills are impressive for someone in  kindergarten. She can hold a pencil very well. Her work is unique to her style and she uses many colors to improve her work. Caroline always tries her best to make her art the best she can do. Caroline never gives up when she makes a mistake. Instead she uses that as an opportunity to change her idea. Caroline always tries new things. She is willing to make a mistake to try something new. When Caroline does art she focuses very hard. She doesn’t let anything distract her, therefore after she finishes her art looks very neat.  It doesn’t matter who Caroline works with, she always does her best.My buddy Caroline is a great artist that never gives up.

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