The Science Project

     Yesterday on the 21 of May, the entire seventh grade went on a field trip to West City Park. The goal of the trip was to be able to construct a floatable boat made of only natural materials. The group I was put into  made a very successful boat made out of string, an egg carton, a small plastic bag, twigs, and an old dish cloth. As a result, the boat ended up holding an amount of seven weights before the boat lost its balance and the weights fell off. We were all very proud of our hard work.  After the competition, my group had a great time playing Frisbee and kickball.
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Things Things That Really Bug Me

     There are definitely a few things that can really push my buttons. For example, I find it very frustrating when someone does not have the courage to tell me the truth. I also find it very obnoxious when a very important topic or document on my computer gets deleted because of  a simple mistake or even a glitch. The most frustrating thing that I know of in my opinion is disorganization of items; things like distraught clothes or jackets can really drive me crazy!!!!

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Braces

     Yesterday I gotten my braces tightened. This is a process in which the rubber bands are replaced with new bands in order for teeth to be more quickly straightened over a period of a month. The rubber band color can be changed to any color you ask for. In my case, I had my bands changed from black and gold to neon orange. After my braces are tightened and the bands are changed, my teeth are expected to be sore for about two days. This is mainly because the teeth are adjusting to a new position in my mouth. After about fifteen months, my braces will be taken off and my teeth will finally be straight.
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Kid Nation 7

     I think the first idea presented in this video is deviance. I think this because there are several people that represent this behavior throughout the town. Most of the town agrees that one person is the biggest issue for this idea. Many town members agree that the former yellow district leader, Taylor, is the biggest issue in the town when it comes to avoiding responsibilities. Although everyone agrees on this matter, many people are trying to help and be positive to help this specific person.

     I believe the second idea presented in this video is social sanctions. I believe this because in the town there is several positions of authority that can reward or even punish people when laws are not followed. For instance, when someone does not follow or even breaks a law they can be punished by a position of authority depending on the law that has been broken. But on the other hand, when someone follows the laws, such as a person like DK, you can be greatly rewarded with things like a gold star that the town council rewards a person with good character and effort. If  everyone were to be kind and a good leader for their group members, then the town may be a better place for everyone, but everyone has their own opinions and beliefs that they have a right to stand by.

     The final idea presented in this video is stigma. I believe this because several town members each have a trait that is undesirable to someone else. For example, some people in the town do not do the jobs that they are expected to do in order to make the town run smoothly. Most people find this undesirable because it causes serious problems for the people that have to do their jobs and take care of the responsibility that was abandoned. After a lot of effort from everyone, all of the work does eventually get done and the town does become a better place for everyone to be in.

Kid Nation 6

     I believe the first idea in this video is authority. I believe this because in the town there is a council, or a group of people who lead a different group. The council members in the town make decisions that they feel is best for everyone. The council leaders also create laws and rules that are for the better result of everyone's being. As a leader in a position of authority, the council members are expected to respectfully lead group members into a better living environment.

     I think the next idea presented in this video is cooperation. This is because each of the individuals in the four groups, blue, green, yellow, and red try to work together to achieve the goal of making the best and most successful group. When the time comes for a town showdown, all of the individuals competing in the event work together and communicate with their district to win the best working position. As a result, cooperation with all the groups and the group's individuals makes the town a better and kinder place to live in.

     The last idea presented in this video is conformity. Within each group, the group members each try to have a good behavior towards their responsibilities and other people's actions to make a better group and overall town. Because each group member comes from a different state and a different home, each of the district members behave differently from the others. After arriving at Bonanza City, all of the districts and its members began to act differently to come together and make a better city. 

Kid Nation 5

     I believe the first idea presented in this video is groups. This is because each the districts, blue, yellow, green, and red are each considered a group because all of the people in their district work together to make their group better as a whole. As a group, they also share many ideas and feelings, such as the reelection decisions for each of the groups. The groups also come together to do their jobs as a team, whether its cleaning the dishes or cleaning the toilets outside the city.

     The second idea presented in this video is conflict mainly because each of the council members and their group members are competing against each other for the leadership of their group. Also, many of the groups themselves are competing against each other for the positions of the responsibilities that the districts are given over the period of each showdown. In this showdown, the green and yellow districts were competing for the upper class. Although one group may beat out the other team, people from other districts congratulate the winning team an their hard work.

      The final idea presented in this video is primary group. This is because all of the people in each of their own groups mainly support others decisions and try to agree with each other to avoid the conflict that regularly occurs in the town. But although there is conflict, most of the people in the town try to emotionally support others because of effort and hard work.