Monday, January 17, 2011

The Process of Hydrofracturing

  The process of hydrofracturing (or hydrofracking for short) is an easy way to drill for natural gas near our reservoirs. It might not sound that bad, but believe me, it is.
   Hydrofracturing uses a lot of toxic chemical acids. Sometimes while drilling, these end up in the reservoirs, and the water in the reservoirs is the water we drink. Drinking polluted water can result in severe health problems, and bathing in polluted water can result in your skin peeling off.
   However, from an economic viewpoint, hydrofracturing is the best thing since the telephone! It's your decision as an individual, but if I were you I would not want to have to drink (and bathe in) toxic water.

Martin Luther King's Day

  Today is Martin Luther King's Day!!! For homework, each kid in my class is making a small paper quilt square that celebrates his achievements! The whole school is going to put them all together to make one, BIG, quilt!!!
   Even better, we get a three day weekend!!!  Even though it's a holiday, I think we should still remember this man's amazing achievements.

Animal Lovers' Club Update #7

  The ALC is VERY busy right now! I just completed the Snow White volume of the Idiot Princess Chronicles and gave (free) copies to some of my family members! Nika, Gabby, and I are also working on rehearsals  of the fifth grade musical Ever After.
  At the same time, we are (once again) rescheduling our bakesale! We'll keep you posted!