I think that there are many different reasons why we study history. I probably don't know all of the reasons but I think I know some reasons why. One of the reasons is because it gives us understanding of different cultures and perspective. For example my culture might have thought that they were the first and only people to do something, but if they new more about the people before they might find out that people did that even before that. Another reason is that we need to understand the past so we can understand the present and predict the future. If you investigate the past you might see a pattern for example if there is a war in a country every 50 years then you should notice that and try to prevent the war so you can break the pattern. We need history so we can develope our problem solving skills, our critical thinking and we can discover creativity.What you think isnt a problem today people probably thought it was a problem in the past. You might not even know that problems are problems but you might find out using history.

 I like this quote "If you dont like the past, change it" by William L. Burton. I like that qoute because I believe that you can be the change you want to see around you. If you dont like wars or fights then try to stop fights in between people. You might think that that doesnt help but it does. If no one fought then there wouldn't be wars in the world. If you want to end world hunger then you can help one family or maybe even two because if everyone helped someone everyone would have help.

Current Event

Name: Lana J

Teacher: Mrs.J

Class: 6a

Date: 24/1/2012

Title: Mozambique struggles with flooding

 

Source of Article: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/01/24/world/africa/mozambique-severe-flooding/index.html?iref=allsearch

Author of Article: Fernando Lima

Date of Article:24 January, 2012

Exact Location: Mozambique

New words: lashing

Definition: Something used for securing or binding.

Main Idea and My thoughts

On January 24 2012 there was a terrible storm in Mozambique. The winds were terrible they reached the speed of 213 kph (about 132 mph).Mozambique was double-punched by two Indian Ocean storms. It was a cyclone. The southern African country struggled with the flood that was caused by the Incomati River, I think that this was a terrible storm and I noticed that a lot of countries have many natural disasters. I feel bad for the 18 people who died because of the storm. I as well feel bad for the people who lost their homes of got hurt .

(Assessment attach)

 Double-punched by two Indian Ocean storms, the southern African nation of Mozambique on Tuesday struggled with the destruction of a portion of its main national highway, cut-off communications and a reported death toll of 18, according to the nation's National Institute for Natural Disasters.

Tropical Cyclone Funso is lashing the central portion of the country, causing flooding along the Incomati River. Officials fear fuel and food shortages will start hit northern cities in Mozambique that usually get supplies via roadway from the capital, Maputo.

Funso currently has winds of 213 kph (about 132 mph), which would make it equal to a Category 4 major hurricane if located in the Atlantic, said CNN Senior Meteorologist Brandon Miller.

Current Event

This is the first current in the second trimester it is about the storm in Mozambique

Name: Lana Adriana J.

Teacher: Mrs.J

Class: 6a

Date: 24/1/2012

Title: Mozambique struggles with flooding

 

Source of Article: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/01/24/world/africa/mozambique-severe-flooding/index.html?iref=allsearch

Author of Article: Fernando Lima

Date of Article:24 January, 2012

Exact Location: Mozambique

New words: lashing

Definition: Something used for securing or binding.

Main Idea and My thoughts

On January 24 2012 there was a terrible storm in Mozambique. The winds were terrible they reached the speed of 213 kph (about 132 mph).Mozambique was double-punched by two Indian Ocean storms. It was a cyclone. The southern African country struggled with the flood that was caused by the Incomati River, I think that this was a terrible storm and I noticed that a lot of countries have many natural disasters. I feel bad for the 18 people who died because of the storm. I as well feel bad for the people who lost their homes of got hurt .

 Double-punched by two Indian Ocean storms, the southern African nation of Mozambique on Tuesday struggled with the destruction of a portion of its main national highway, cut-off communications and a reported death toll of 18, according to the nation's National Institute for Natural Disasters.

Tropical Cyclone Funso is lashing the central portion of the country, causing flooding along the Incomati River. Officials fear fuel and food shortages will start hit northern cities in Mozambique that usually get supplies via roadway from the capital, Maputo.

Funso currently has winds of 213 kph (about 132 mph), which would make it equal to a Category 4 major hurricane if located in the Atlantic, said CNN Senior Meteorologist Brandon Miller