The Labs of Reflection and Refraction

Last week, we were learning about reflection and refraction. We had about 14 labs to do that had to do with those principles. First, I'm going to give you the defintions of reflection and refracton. Reflection is the return of light, heat, sound, etc., after striking a surface. Refraction is the change of direction of a ray of light, sound, heat, or the like, in passing from one medium into another. We had labs set up around the room and we had partners. The packet that we got told you that you had to observe whats happening at each lab and if its representing reflection or refraction. Some of the labs had to do with mirrors, spoons, oil, soap, bubbles,flashlights and projectors. It was fun to relax but also learn something at the same time. I had so much fun doing these labs and i'd love to do it more often.

2008 Presidential Inauguration

On Tuesday, January 20th, 2009, many people witnessed history. Barack Obama was going to be the President of the United States. Two million people were actually there, at the capitol, but many were at home watching all over the world! After President Obama said his oath, he made a great speech about how he will help CHANGE the United States. To top it off, at the end of the night, President Barack Obama and his first lady, Michelle Obama danced until their feet fell off. What an amazing day!

In his speech, President Obama celebrated with the newest generation known as Millenials; people born between 1982-2003. He described this group as being the most politically active in recent recent years. He also decribed the future of our country entering the next "civic" era. He said he depends on the American people to bring forth a positive change for our country. According to President Obama, “it is ultimately the faith and determination of the American people upon which this nation relies.”

http://news.google.com/news?btcid=6fc9e1a54d2188a6

When Obama took his oath he said, “That I will execute the office of president to the United States faithfully.” The word “faithfully” is supposed to be said between “will” and “execute.” What they did about that is they made him say the oath again, the day after the Inauguration in the afternoon. Chief Justice Roberts was the one to say the oath again to him as he did it the day before. At the Inauguration, there was millions of people to wittness his oath of office but att his "Take 2" there was only nine people to wittness it. Four aides, four reporters and the White House photographer. This time he did it right!

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/22/us/politics/22oath.html?_r=1

I think this was a very historical day. I wittnessed the first African American as president to prove that everyone is free! I still don't get exactly everything he said in his speech but, I know that he was determined to change and make sure this country stays on track. He is someone to look up to and he is a great man. Lets just see how he does as the 44th President of the United States.