Niagara Falls

One day we went to Niagara Falls and the first thing I saw was mist. I was really excited. When we got there I got splashed big time because it was so wet. we were following a map to each waterfall but next we went to Dip'N'Dots. Dip'n'Dots are small balls of Ice cream in a container and they are really good. 

After that we went to the American Falls to see it . It was amazing because it was very high.

After that we went on a boat called Maid of the Mist and it was like it was a storm - it was really wet and we even got to be in Canada because it joins together with America.

Facts about Niagara Falls

1. Niagara Falls has 3 waterfalls. The Horseshoe is 790m wide, the American Falls are about 320m, and the Bridal Veil is 17m.

Then I asked the people in the band for facts about Niagara Falls.

Mel : Water for Niagara Falls comes from Lake ERie and flows into Lake Ontario.

Brad : 4 people have tightroped across Niagara Falls.

Mum : 600,000 Gallons of water per second go over the Horseshoe Falls.

josh : Someone went over in a barrel and survived.

Dad : As high as Niagara Falls is, it is that deep under the water too.

5 Words to describe Niagara Falls :

WET

RAINY

MASSIVE

WET

EXCITING

FUN

New York City - NYC

What did you know about NYC before you went there?

I didn't know anything!

What do you know about NYC?

That the Empire State Building is there. 

It's a huge city, and there are heaps and heaps of people there.

The Statue of Liberty is there, and it was a gift from France.

Times Square has massive screens and the biggest toyshop in the world.

Which places did you visit in NYC?

The Empire State building, Times Square, Ground Zero, SoHo, downtown NYC, and Broadway.

What was your most favorite thing in New York and why?

The Empire State building because it was so high.

List 4 facts about the Empire State building.

1. There are 102 floors

2. it attracts over 3.8 million visitors each year

3. The lobby has rare marble imported from Belgium, France, Italy, and Germany.

4. it lights up for different festivals - it lights up Pink on Chinese NewYear, Green on Eid Al-Fitr, Red on Independence Day , and it lights up Blue on European Union Day. (these are all celebrations)

Did you visit Ground Zero where the World Trade Center used to stand?

Yes.

What did you learn about there?

That thousands of people died, even some rescuers. they got killed when 2 planes crashed into the buildings and the buildings fell down. It was sad.

Did you go to Times Square?

Yes.

What is Times Square in your own words?

the coolest place I have ever seen because it had massive screens and the biggest toyshop in the world. I met SpongeBob Squarepants :)

Did you visit the Statue of Liberty?

No but I saw it from a distance.

Tell me what you know about the Statue of Liberty.

It's based on Ellis Island and it's a gift from France.

What will you remember the most about NYC?

 Times Square and pizza!

Hotdog!

Me mum and Josh (the drummer)

The Olympic Games

The Origin of the Olympic Games

Q : When did the Olympic Games begin?

A : The Olympic Games started in 776BC

Q : Who were they dedicated to?

A : They were dedicated to the Olympic Gods (the Gods of Ancient Greece)

Q : How long did they continue for?

A : They continued for about 1200 years.

Q : Why did they stop, and when?

A : They were banned by Emperor Theodosius in 393AD

Q : What did the Olympic Games celebrate?

A: They celebrated excellence in Athletics and Sports.

Q : What did the winner get? Did they get a medal?

A : No they got a crown made of leaves.

The Modern Olympic Games

The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.

14 countries competed.

this years Olympic Games were in London, England.

There were 204 countries competing.

The Olympic Flag

I think the Olympic flag is awesome because it has 5 rings joined together and the colours are blue, yellow, black, green, and red.

I think the Olympic flag means that countries join together to play.