Difficulties of Early Settlement at Jamestown Imagine yourself In a time where the medical supplies we have today didn’t exist, where you would have to sail across an ocean, usually for more than a month, just to get to another country. Imagine having to actually hunt for your food, and not being able to just go to the kitchen and making a sandwich. These are the conditions that the early settlers went through when settling in Jamestown. This meant that traveling was extremely hard for them, and
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is in unknown places around the world like the oceans. Even worse, marine animals like turtles mistake the plastic for natural prey, eat it, and die. Some good ways to help reduce plastic in the oceans that could be victim for marine animals to eat by mistake, you could limit the amount of plastic bought by using reusable bags, and pick up trash and plastic that is on the floor or could be in the midst of being swept away by the wind and into the ocean. We also learned about fish, and two fish we learned
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ship and began to climb just one bite away from disaster by the great white shark. He recalled looking down, laughing at the shark, and hearing it say, “do you have a cousin? I think I had him for breakfast!” Larry decided after that adventure that swimming in the ocean probably wasn't a good idea, so they both took up fishing. Larry had a horrible time baiting his hook, what with his paws and all, but Spiffy kindly baited it for him. Additionally, Larry didn't like to touch worms, so it was a win-win
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Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States. He was born on April 13th, 1743 into one of the most prominent families of Virginia’s planters elite. Jefferson began his formal education at the age of nine, studying Latin and Greek at a local private school run by the Reverend William Douglas. In 1757, at the age of fourteen, he took up further study of the classical languages as well as literature and mathematics. Later, the Anti-Federalist was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses
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The Adventures of Orlando Orlando is one of the most tourist city in the world, providing multiple disney theme parks. One attraction that i’ll being talking about Gatorland which is a unique and thrilling place to be and see. The BoatHouse is a delicious and different type of restaurant that sits on an ocean side dock. The World Quest Resort is a luxurious and well put together hotel that makes you feel like your in the mediterranean,because that's the theme of the hotel. Orlando, Florida is one
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aviator, Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897, in Atchison, Kansas. She was the daughter of a successful railroad attorney. Because of her father’s occupation, Amelia spent her childhood growing up in many different towns. Her fascination for adventure and thrill seeking started off at a young age where Amelia and her big sister Muriel decided one day that they wanted to make a plane. There was a lack in material, so they decided to make a rollercoaster instead. Even though neither one of the girls
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hydrologic cycle is the process that transports water between the sky, land and oceans all driven by the sun’s energy. The purpose of this paper is to explain the cycle, and relate it to the particular region of my residence in Colorado, but also provide an insight to how it differs from something such as a desert landscape. Having the benefit of being exposed to many different climates through out my short adventures, it’s fascinating to see the effect of the water cycle in multiple regions. Hydrologic
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Valazia Sophorlrath IB English Mr. Tetenbaum October 28, 2015 Ocean of Feelings Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie is a book about a boy whose mother had left the family for his neighbor, Mr. Sengupta, who did not like stories at all. Due to that tragedy, his father, Rashid, is not able to tell stories. Haroun goes on an adventure to bring back the joy of stories to his father. What do you think Rushdie's saying about the value of stories and how they make people feel? By looking at
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How to Make a Sand Castle For young and old alike, a trip to the beach means relaxation, adventure, and a temporary escape from the worries and responsibilities of ordinary life. Whether swimming or surfing, tossing a volleyball or just snoozing in the sand, a visit to the beach means fun. The only equipment you need is a twelve-inch deep pail, a small plastic shovel, and plenty of moist sand. Making a sandcastle is a favorite project of beach-goers of all ages. Begin by digging up a large amount
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AP World History Summer Assignment Dear Students – Welcome to your 2014-2015 sophomore AP World History course! In preparation for our busy year, you are expected to complete the following FOUR assignments over the summer! Please review the descriptions of the activities listed below and the anticipated due dates and assessments for each assignment. We will begin our course of study in the year 8,000 B.C.E. and finish the school year looking at modern day issues. The majority of your summer
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