Maglev Train Post #2

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Today with my group when we first started, we took off all of the magnets because it didn’t work last time.  We tried a different way this time. We used five strip magnets, three on the track and two on the train. For the track, we placed the three strips next to each other but left about an inch space between.  

The thing that failed was when the train went to the end, it leaned backwards.  The thing I learned from it was do not put magnets that would attract at the end of the track. To fix it me and my group took out the magnets that attracted and put 2 discs magnets on the end. (We made sure that they would repel)

For my groups goals we are going to make more passengers (marbles) go on the train. Guess what? Our train can levitate and move with a little push!

 

 

Maglev Train Post #1

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A maglev train is a train that includes magnets. A maglev train works by magnets, the magnets repel to hover over the tracks. Today when I was making a maglev train. I used ring magnets, strip magnets and disc magnets. With my group we used disc magnets and the strip magnets for the track. The train had the ring magnets.

When I was making the first idea with my group nothing really worked that we did. For example, the repelling did not work, The magnets kept attracting. Also it was hard to find the north pole and the south pole.

My experience with my group was good. Even though the duck tape kept coming off of the magnets.The good thing though was I had a lot of fun! I really thought the plan would work.

 

 

 

Persuasive essay- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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I believe that everyone should have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. In my persuasive piece, I shared my reasons, which are that they are family dogs and they are smart dogs.

In my project, I recorded my voice with photos in a google slideshow to go with my persuasive essay. It was a fun project, I liked editing my piece, But it was a bit challenging recording my piece but I got it eventually! I hope you like my video and agree that everyone should get a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel!

 

Green or White?

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This is my first blog post. In our first writing unit we learned about making leads, making endings, and using dialogue. I choose this story because it was the most excited event in my life.  If you are wondering how long this story took for me it took 4 weeks. 

 

 

One bright afternoon at Camp Robin Hood after green and white broke, we were all standing in front of the dining hall for the…JELLY BEAN PICK!

“YAY!” I screamed out.

After we all lined up, Woody and DC started talking about the rules for Color War (Green and White).

“Now without further ado, time for the Jelly Bean Pick!” Woody said, shouting into the microphone.

Everyone started SCREAMING their heads off after Woody said that. ( I was screaming VERY loud too.)

Then it was time to announce the people on green and white.

Woody, the head director, called the two Tumbler captains and the two co-captains up to pick the first jelly bean. Since there are two of each, they had to do rock, paper, scissors to pick the jelly bean. The jelly beans inside the hat are green and white so if they pick a white one they are on the white team.

“Rock, paper, scissors says shoot,” said Lila and Marni (The two team captains.)  

Guess who won!…Lila!

Lila reached her hand deep inside the hat. Quickly she pulled out a … WHITE JELLY BEAN! She is on the white team!

Beforehand she picked people to be on her team, now it is time to announce the people on her team.

“On the white Tumblers there is Allie, Carly, Brooke…” said Woody.

What!? Did they call my name!? Did they say Allie!?

“I am on the white team! Hooray!” I shouted.

“Now for the green Tumblers,” said Woody. “Marissa, Maddy, Esme…”

After the Tumblers went, all of the other groups went.

Then it was finally time to find out what counselors captains were on which team!

I was shaking with fear because I really, I mean really, wanted Kerri and Mikey. Kerri slowly put her hand in the hat.

“The bean has been picked,” said Woody in a little yell. “It is…Fight white Fight!!!” shouted Evie and Josh.

“Go green go,” shouted Kerri and Mikey.

Why didn’t I get Kerri and Mikey?, Actually, it is fine that I got Evie and Josh because they are so active. I thought.

I jumped up and down in excitement, “Color war, YAY!” I shout. “Color war! Color war! Color war!”