Teachers Workroom - How to Create a Field Report

Timothy and Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Thu, Jan 10, 4:52PM PST (-0800 GMT)
WHAT TO TAKE ON YOUR FIELD TRIP --- pack your GPS unit (check to make sure batteries are working), field note pad (small grey one with www.campintenret.net on front), bottled water, pen and pencil, any drawing or painting materials you use, possibly a digital camera, and snacks / lunch in your Camp Intenet backpack...... Meet at 8am at the selected lab or classroom location, and be prepared for a fun day of great learning experiences. Come to the field trip with 6 questions in mind that you want to find the answers to on your field trip - that will help you write up your Field Report.

Timothy and Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Thu, Jan 10, 4:59PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Here are some pictures of locations teachers have gone to before that you may be visiting ..... Huntington Gardens ......... Adamson House .......Malibu Lagoon

Timothy and Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Thu, Jan 10, 5:03PM PST (-0800 GMT)
And here are LINKS to other teachers previous Field Reports so you can study different ways to post - how much text per posting, how important it is to keep images under 300x300 pixels, and how to break up concepts into seperate postings....... MALIBU button ...... SANTA BARBARA button .......... HUNTINGTON button

Timothy and Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Thu, Jan 10, 5:15PM PST (-0800 GMT)
WHERE TO POST ---- we have two posting areas for you, each with a different style. We ask you to learn to use BOTH and to learn to have your students use both by the end of the school year. >>>>>>>>> FIRST, on the main Camp portal there is a drop down box with report forms of different types. Open that and select the GPS FIELD REPORT that will take you to this form button . Fill this in after a field trip, submit, and it will return a copy to you. It does not post publicly on the web, and you can use it as a way for student to imput, print, and turn in assignments. .........>>>>>>>>>> Second, also on the web is the FIELD REPORT choice from TODAY AT on the main Camp portal. This is choice #3. When you open that, it gives you choices of types of FIELD REPORTS. For this project, you want to select TEACHER TRAINING. Open that at and you will see other teachers work if it has been active, or it may be fresh and waiting your work button .......IMPORTANT - do not type directly into that message box because you can not spell check, can not keep a record of your posting, and any mistakes will be public. FIRST STEP, follow the directions for creating your field report as a WORD DOC - directions are located at button right on the main page of the TEACHERS WEB....... Once you are happy with that document, and have added any full url addresses that are links (end in .html or .htm) or pictures (end in .jpeg or .jpg) - TEST IT FIRST here in the Teachers Chat room (this is your own workspce for experiments). THEN post it over in the public FIELD REPORT ROOM at button

Timothy and Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Thu, Jan 10, 5:19PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Questions ? We will be online with you 9:30 am each day of every FIELD TRIP to answer questions, or you can email them privately to us at camp@campinternet.net. TIMOTHY is the Camp Director and will be handling the GIS/GPS questions, and MARCY is the Camp Ed Devel Dir and will be handling FIELD REPORT questions.

Carl, Camp Trainer: . . . . Fri, Jan 11, 9:17AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We are here with LAUSD teachers preparing to go on a field trip to Huntington Gardens button >>>>>>>>> Here's a picture of me lecturing at the lab

Ms. Lukstein, Carneigie Middle: . . . . Fri, Jan 11, 9:26AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi,>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> .......... We are at the workshop at Soto Street learning how to use the GPS, Garmin Personal Navigator and Carl is explaining how to input text and photos. This is a wonderful experience and will enable fellow teachers and I to teach our students how to use the GPS as one of the methods for collecting data on a field trip. ........I am learning about formatting for the chat room field trip report posting process..... Carl just showed that I and others have web space on the Camp Internet server by going to button name)..... ***** I am glad that things were going so well in my classroom and with my students that I was able to come today for this special training. Although I am an English and drama teacher at Carnegie Middle School, it is good for me to also know how to use the GPS which may help me from getting so lost....? .......like I did when I over shot Soto Street today and used my cell phone plus helpful people at gas stations and Beverly to help get me back to Soto. :-)......ok I am looking forward to seeing this nice bridge at the Huntington Library this afternoon. button (It may be slow but hang in there for the the great photos and info. Good luck!) Ms. Lukstein, Carnegie Carl just shared the web site for the library http: Bye for now, Ms. Lukstein

Timothy - Camp: . . . . Fri, Jan 11, 9:37AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Good morning. I'm online from Santa Barbara and look forward to some good questions and reports on projects. For those of you who want to explore further into new Mac based GIS viewers there is an interesting discussion at button Take a look and see if some of the software on that site will be useful in class.

Timothy - Camp: . . . . Fri, Jan 11, 9:49AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The GIS Project Report form is online at button That form gives you a place to register classroom projects when they begin and to report on the Project as it progresses through the year. There is a special tool that will allow you to browse your harddrive and upload a file. You can easily send over photos, text files and related materials using that upload tool.

Timothy - Camp: . . . . Fri, Jan 11, 9:53AM PST (-0800 GMT)
As you explore GIS this year take a look at some of the past chat sessions in the Camp archives which focused on GIS and mapping. An interesting session in the archives from a couple of years ago took place between Camp students and members of the Sustainable Seas Expedition team (NOAA and National Geographic). Some good discussion of GIS and mapping in the Santa Barbara channel took place. Take a look at button to read the chat.

Ms. Lukstein, Carnegie Middle School: . . . . Fri, Jan 11, 9:54AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Question for Timothy about GPS Since Island of the Blue Dolphins mentions several sailing ships coming to the island and then rescuing Karana, how did that captain figure out the latitude and longitute, use it, what was the relationship to the stars and sun, and how does all of that relate to GPS. Thanks, Ms. Lukstein from Carnegie Middle School

Timothy - Camp: . . . . Fri, Jan 11, 9:55AM PST (-0800 GMT)
An important tool for Mac users in the GIS world is MapGrafix. Has anyone either used or read about that software?

Carl, Camp Trainer: . . . . Fri, Jan 11, 9:56AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Tim .... What JAnet is asking is: Do you know of any references to material about navigation with stars, compass, and sextant?

Timothy - Camp: . . . . Fri, Jan 11, 10:02AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Ms. Lukstein - there are 4 study units on map reading in the Camp GIS classroom at button Take a look at that and see if it helps explain how the Captain determined the lat/long. The way GPS relates to it all is that is provides a new way to determine latitude and longitude using satallites rather than stars and the sun. A sailor can keep on track even in fog and bad weather with GPS and a hiker in the backcountry can not only keep location but actually track their route. It is a great improvement over the early handheld navigation tools.

Timothy - Camp: . . . . Fri, Jan 11, 10:09AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Is there anyone in the group today who has begun a GPS project with their class?

Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Fri, Jan 11, 10:41AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Great question about naviagation to the Islands and the tools of that time period. We will contact the maritime museum and ask them to respond.

Ms. Lukstein, Carnegie Middle School: . . . . Fri, Jan 11, 9:16PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi Marcy,(and group), Please do contact the maritime museum - and where is that? Is there an email address we can use too? Thanks for your help, Ms. Lukstein, Carnegie Middle School

Ms. Lukstein, Carnegie Middle School: . . . . Fri, Jan 11, 9:19PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi, Is this right that right now this is a new section so we can't scroll back any more? Ms. Lukstein, Crnegie Middle School

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Hi, I would like to use the photo of me for my picture URL with my hangle in this chat room at button and I guess I will have to figure out how to down and upload it to put it in my picture URL since there are four photos on the page....Right? Thanks, Ms. Lukstein ps Any chance you can some how have a counter on the chat room to say how far back we can scroll back? Thanks again.

Ms. Lukstein, Carnegie Middle School: . . . . Sat, Jan 12, 8:39AM PST (-0800 GMT)
oops, I forgot my handle. Ms. Lukstein, Carnegie Middle School ps Email us since we are ready to answer other students emails about Camp Internet activities and participate in this chat room. pps. Is there a way to set my handle so I don't have to type it in each time?

Janis Lukstein, Carnegie Middle, Carson, LAUSD: . . . . Sun, Jan 13, 8:47AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi Again Marcy, Timothy, Carl and Group, Question #1 for today. Could you tell me more about elevation? Yesterday in Rolling Hills the elevation was 951' because we were up high on the hill and it was 692' elevation at the Huntington Library. The following reading was taken at the North Vista - just at the beginning of the area where there were the two rows of a total of about 40 Italian statues in the style of the classical Greek/Roman gods and goddesses which was south of the library and NW of the Japanese Garden.(Maybe in a couple of days I will figure out how to upload a few of the digital photos I took at the library to add to my report.) Latitude: 34 degrees N of Equator 7.6' (minutes) West of Grewich Merican in England Logitude: 118 degrees (How do I make that on the computer?) West 6.8' Is O (ground zero?) at the beach? Thanks for any references you can give me. Janis Lukstein Carnegie Middle ps I did an altavista.com search and came up w this site and would like to get some of their maps later. I think I will take my GPS where ever I go to take readings. button :-) pps I now have to remember to use my first and last name since I forgot that this is a teachers' only web area.

Janis Lukstein, Carnegie Middle School, Carson, LAUSD: . . . . Sun, Jan 13, 9:16AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi,......................................................... Is there some way to keep a message on the screen and go to a web site?.............................................I guess I just have to put it in a word document and save it that way since I just lost some of my words when I went to get this button of the gps button Question: how can I reset the clock which is over an hour off on my gps? .................................. Question: If my first mark (is that the first location recorded?)................................was 692' and the second mark in the Japanese Garden mid way in the stairs was 636' that equals about 60' difference which is about how high................... 3 stories at 20 feet each or what is the footage of a story? 15 feet into 60' = 4 stories? I need some reference........................... Question: Did any one get the elevation in the lowest point in the Japanese Garden?.............If so, please send it to me at calkeypals@aol.com. Thanks, Janis

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Question: How many feet in a story of a building so I can figure out the relationship between the 60 feet of 692' difference or so between the North Vista by the statues and the Huntington Library and the Japanese Garden of 636 feet midway up the stairs.....................................Is a story 15 or 20 feet so the height diff would be 3 to four stories?................................................... Thanks, Janis Lukstein, Carnegie Middle School

Janis Lukstein, Carnegie Middle, LAUSD: . . . . Sun, Jan 13, 9:29AM PST (-0800 GMT)
OOps, I guess I reposted some thing similar since I didn't see it posted. Sorry. ..................................... Is there any reason to down load the GPS info to our computers? Thanks for letting us know about that.............................. Also: what do you think about this site and do any of these have info on the Channel Islands topography?............Is there info on the topo of Channel Islands on Camp Internet? Thanks, Janis button

Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Mon, Jan 14, 11:19AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Janis - Average building story is 10-12 feet. A door is 7 and ceiling is min 3 above that to code. Another 2 for roof/joists etc would make 12' a good estimate. Also - if you go to file / new / window you can keep the chat room open and have second screen to go browsing in. And yes, ALWAYS build a report or dig as a word doc first. We all learn that the hard way !

Camp Trainer: . . . . Thu, Jan 17, 11:08AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Camp Internet Teachers toured the desert gardens (34.12622 Lat, -118.11004 Long) of Huntington Library.

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Oso Flaco Lake and Guadalupe Dunes Hike by Nancy Ortiz (www.dunescenter.org) Our small group was greeted by Tom Neuman, the Dunes Center Education Coordinator. Mark 1: N 35.02912, W –120.61740. He generously opened up his car and presented each of us a free CD about the Dunes Center. He loaned us binoculars too! We shared our use of GPS, with marking points of interest, so he aptly directed our tour to plants and tracks unique to the Dunes area. Mark 2: N 35.0293, W –120.61798. A pair of dusky-footed wood rats have built a first-floor house. Tom told us that each year the houses get larger and taller by an addition ofa new “floor”. He told us these houses were like the Motel 6 in the animal world. Voles and other small animals took up residence in the layers under the newer floors. Mark 3: N 35.03086, W –120.62008. Hooker’s Primrose. The tall yellow plant is one of the few remaining flowers in the dunes. We asked about the tall skinny plants on both sides of the main walk and Tom taught us a rhyme for remembering them. “Sedges have edges, reeds are round, grasses live near the ground” (or something like that). Mark 4: N 35.03119, W –120. A cute Ruddy Duck, a male because of the blue beak, floated in Little Oso Flaco Lake. We turned left, onto the man-made bridge(of recycled plastic boards). Mark 5: N 35.03053, W –120.62329. From the middle of the bridge we were able to use our binoculars to identify some unusual water birds, like the Bittern, King Fisher, and the Western Grebe. In the distance, a hill is covered with Giant Coeopsis, the Dr. Suess plant. The area is on private land, so is preserved. Tom said that in the spring that you can find 50 different kinds of wildflowers there. He also pointed out the transition zone from the Riparian habitat to the Chaparral habitat. Willows mark this habitat change, where animals hide until they venture into the lower plant habitat of the Chaparral. Mark 6: N 35.03060, W –120.62476. Our tour of the chaparral plants began with some familiar plants, like yarrow, lupine, and buckwheat, and some unfamiliar, like the Senecio (groundsel), yellow arboreal lupine, false heather and an African invading plant, the slender-leafed ice plant. Mark 7: N 35.03060, W –120.62476. This was a quick trip to a Barkan sand dune, where the wind was showing its’ ability to create the moon-shaped dune. Tom told us that these dunes usually had a 38 degree angle, because of the sand particle sizes unique to this area. We went back to the cars and played with our GPS units to see how fast we could walk on our return trip. Birding people shared sightings of other birds. It’s neat that these “birders” share their enthusiasm, with novice learners and experienced alike.

S Sulentor, Holy Trinity School: . . . . Sat, Jan 19, 6:45PM PST (-0800 GMT)
My CampInternet colleague and I are developing a lesson plan aimed at our gifted students. Meeting weekly, we will use the Channel Island Dig to investigate pirates. We are planning a field trip in our local area which has a history of pirates and smugglers. button Abalone Cove At Abalone Cove we plan to take the GPS readings and map the area. One of our parents a map surveyor has been invited to speak to the class. During the eight week lesson we are looking forward to students posting their findings.

S Sulentor, Holy Trinity School: . . . . Sat, Jan 19, 6:48PM PST (-0800 GMT)
S Sulentor, Holy Trinity School: . . . . Sat, Jan 19, 6:45PM PST (-0800 GMT) My CampInternet colleague and I are developing a lesson plan aimed at our gifted students. Meeting weekly, we will use the Channel Island Dig to investigate pirates. We are planning a field trip in our local area which has a history of pirates and smugglers. button Abalone Cove At Abalone Cove we plan to take the GPS readings and map the area. One of our parents a map surveyor has been invited to speak to the class. During the eight week lesson we are looking forward to students posting their findings.

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My colleague and I are developing a lesson plan aimed at our gifted students. Meeting weekly, we will use the Channel Island Dig to investigate pirates. We are planning a field trip in our local area which has a history of pirates and smugglers. www.library.thinkquest.org/16438/old/tourof.html * Abalone Cove At Abalone Cove we plan to take the GPS readings and map the area. One of our parents a map surveyor has been invited to speak to the class. During the eight week lesson we are looking forward to students posting their findings.

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knights: . . . . Tue, Jan 22, 6:44PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Laura Mac Millan - Northridge Middle School Two of my classes have just finished a month long project where they had to help a made-up captive assimilate into a particular culture. Many of the students used camp resources to find out how they would help their captive adjust to the Chumash, Gabrielinos etc. They had to share with the captives the types of foods they would be eating, activities they might be doing for recreation, music they would be listening to, laws they'd be expected to follow - to name just a few examples, so that their captive could fit into their chosen culture. After writing reports, students gave oral presentations which also included sharing diaramas, posters, actual objects used by particular cultures,in order that the class might become familiar with numerous past cultures. To date, I have been very pleased with the results.

JeanSais: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 8:54AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Welcome to Soto Street. Let me know if you need assistance. :)

Mr. Zuniga: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 8:55AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We are practicing in the lab before we head out to Huntington for some real fun.

Ramiro: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 8:56AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I'm here, about 10 ft away from Carl. I teach a 4/5 combo in Huntington Park, which is straight down Soto Street. Here are directions to the Huntington Library in San Marino. button

Carl, Camp Trainer: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 8:57AM PST (-0800 GMT)
button We are with LAUSD teachers and about to embark upon a field expedition to Huntington Gardens button

Daniel Gabellini: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 8:57AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We are at LAUSD Soto Street getting ready to go to the Huntington Library and Garden for a training on GPS/GIS, and we are playing around with this magnificent iBook button

Ms. C. Lopez, Burbank MS: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 8:57AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I am at Soto Street anticipating a wonderful adventure at the Huntington gardens. My partner, Mr. Gabellini is here with me. Together we will share our observations with our 6-8th graders at L.Burbank MS.

Ramiro: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 8:59AM PST (-0800 GMT)
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Michelle U.: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:00AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello all! I am currently at the LAUSD Soto Street Lab, practicing putting pictures onto this page. Keep your fingers crossed...let's see if this works... button

Sydney, Hillside School: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:02AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi I'm practicing and I'm catching on so slowly. I am also using the iBook for the first time and this is also a learning experience! Carl wants us to get a picture and add it somewhere here and also make a web page. I can only hope!!

Daniel Gabellini: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:02AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Trying copying and pasting pictures into the whiteboard

Carl, Camp Trainer: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:02AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We are looking forward to visiting the Japanese gardens.

Michelle U.: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:04AM PST (-0800 GMT)
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Ramiro: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:06AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Heres a map of the Huntington Library and Gardens Jean, can we print

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I'm practicing copying an image.

Ms. C. Lopez, Burbank MS: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:08AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I am looking forward to seeing the beautiful gardens at Huntington and hope to have a similar garden at my school--with the creative help of my partner, of course! button

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DAVID,from Nightingale Middle School

sydney: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:09AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Here is my picture.

helge z.: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:11AM PST (-0800 GMT)
button hi, we are at soto st. at the moment leaving soon towards a wonderful experience at huntington.

Carl, Camp Trainer: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:14AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I am typing this in MW Word. That way I can edit, make changes, etc. Once I am finished typing my report, I will copy and paste the text into the Field Report tool. By including a webpage address button I will create a button. By including the web address of an image (ends in .jpg or .gif), I will display the image:

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This is simpletext on the iBook. This is mt first field report which I hope to post and be succcessful with it. Here's a web address which displays the map of the Huntington Library, which we will visit later today, button In case you do not know how to get there here is the web page which gives you directions to get to the library. button

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David, Nightingale Middle School I'm just practicing this. Looking forward to seeing Huntington.

Michelle U. : . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:16AM PST (-0800 GMT)
It's me again. Okay..let's see if I can get a picture on here without it being a button... button

Sydney: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:19AM PST (-0800 GMT)
David, That is a beautiful picture of L. A. Where did you get it? I'd like a copy of it. Thanks.

Michelle U.: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:20AM PST (-0800 GMT)
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Mr. hines: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:21AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello this is Mr. Hines, I am in training right now.

Mr. hines: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:21AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello this is Mr. Hines, I am in training right now.

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If you want to print, go to Chooser under the Apple menu and select Laserwriter 8 and then LaserJet4050 This is a B/W laser printer, not too good for the photos! It is in my office across the hall, so you will have to walk to get your copy. J. Sais

Mr. Zuniga: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:22AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I'm practing copying a pasting a picture.

Mr. Zuniga: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:22AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I think I got it this time.button

Mr. hines: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:23AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello Mrs. Ziazie and Ms. U.-- sorry for being late today I was sleeping......I won't be late tomorrow.....

Coons Doug: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:24AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Here is my image

Coons Doug: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:25AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I will try again

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David Meyerhof, Nightingale Middle School I'm in the learning phase of Field Reports. My partner, Carmela Gomes, is really helping me.

JSais: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:28AM PST (-0800 GMT)

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David Meyerhof I found the picture at button

Mr. Zuniga: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:29AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We are like sharks ready to go to Huntington.

Michelle U.: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:29AM PST (-0800 GMT)

DougCoons: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 9:35AM PST (-0800 GMT)
This is my last chance

JSais: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 3:07PM PST (-0800 GMT)
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Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 3:14PM PST (-0800 GMT)
TEACHERS - CHECK OUT THE BRAND NEW Field Report Archive for your work! This is where your PUBLIC reports will go once you have tested them here, then moved them over to copy into the public feild report room for teacher training. As each session completes, your work will join the permanent archive lcoated at this button

Michelle U.: . . . . Wed, Jan 23, 7:51PM PST (-0800 GMT)
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Carl, Camp Trainer: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:27AM PST (-0800 GMT)
This is my field report. Put my picture: Put my button in my report: We went to the Huntington button

gtorres: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:30AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Here are a few pictures during the field trip at Huntington. button Here is a look at the path to the Desert Garden, where there are numerous exotic plants. The barrel cactus is an interesting plant that consists of plant-like bulbs. A picture was captured of this lizard without a tail.

M. Barela @LAAMS: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:30AM PST (-0800 GMT)
On January 11, 2002 I participated in the field trip to Huntington Gardens. This was my first visit. I truly enjoyed walking through the Desert Garden. I didn’t realize how many different cacti there were. Here is my favorite (barrel cacti). As we journeyed through the gardens I was truly amazed with the “pond area”. I saw first hand the papyrus plant. Kitti, our tour guide demonstrated how papyrus paper was made. I found the Gardens to have useful sources that I can relate to curriculum. I’m hoping to bring my students here on a field trip. For those that have not visited the Gardens, it’s a must! For those that have, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

JSais: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:31AM PST (-0800 GMT)

teacher: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:32AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Here is an image of a cactus seen at the Huntington Library on January 11, 2002

gtorres: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:33AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Here are a few pictures during the field trip at Huntington. button Here is a look at the path to the Desert Garden, where there are numerous exotic plants. The barrel cactus is an interesting plant that consists of plant-like bulbs. A picture was captured of this lizard without a tail.

Too Tired: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:34AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The Huntington Garden Trip On January 10, 2002, I took a special trip to Huntington Gardens in San Marino, California. I took the GPS to locate the longitude and latitude of the different plant observed in the garden. John and Arabella Huntington created the Huntington Gardens. It is a private non-profit institution visited the Desert Garden, which is the oldest garden at Huntington. I saw the red cactus. (W-118.11129/N+34.128) There was a cactus called a creeping devil. (W-118.11009/N+34.12501)

M. Barela @ LAAMS: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:35AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Okay I;m going to try this again. On January 11, 2002 I participated in the field trip to Huntington Gardens. This was my first visit. I truly enjoyed walking through the Desert Garden. I didn’t realize how many different cacti there were. Here is my favorite (barrel cacti). As we journeyed through the gardens I was truly amazed with the “pond area”. I saw first hand the papyrus plant. Kitti, our tour guide demonstrated how papyrus paper was made. I found the Gardens to have useful sources that I can relate to curriculum. I’m hoping to bring my students here on a field trip. For those that have not visited the Gardens, it’s a must! For those that have, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

gtorres: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:35AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Here are a few pictures during the field trip at Huntington. button Here is a look at the path to the Desert Garden, where there are numerous exotic plants. The barrel cactus is an interesting plant that consists of plant-like bulbs. A picture was captured of this lizard without a tail.

teacher: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:37AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Here is an image of a cactus seen at the Huntington Library on January 11, 2002 button

Too Tired: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:37AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The Huntington Garden Trip On January 10, 2002, I took a special trip to Huntington Gardens in San Marino, California. I took the GPS to locate the longitude and latitude of the different plant observed in the garden. John and Arabella Huntington created the Huntington Gardens. It is a private non-profit institution visited the Desert Garden, which is the oldest garden at Huntington. I saw the red cactus. (W-118.11129/N+34.128) There was a cactus called a creeping devil. (W-118.11009/N+34.12501) button

Too Tired: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:39AM PST (-0800 GMT)
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gtorres: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:40AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Here are a few pictures during the field trip at Huntington. button Here is a look at the path to the Desert Garden, where there are numerous exotic plants. The barrel cactus button is an interesting plant that consists of plant-like bulbs. A picture was captured of this lizard without a tail.

teacher: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:42AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Here is an image of a cactus seen at the Huntington Library on January 11, 2002 button

Too Tired: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:42AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The Huntington Garden Trip On January 10, 2002, I took a special trip to Huntington Gardens in San Marino, California. I took the GPS to locate the longitude and latitude of the different plant observed in the garden. John and Arabella Huntington created the Huntington Gardens. It is a private non-profit institution visited the Desert Garden, which is the oldest garden at Huntington. I saw the red cactus. (W-118.11129/N+34.128) There was a cactus called a creeping devil. (W-118.11009/N+34.12501) button There were over sixty different kinds of bamboo. Also, there was blooming cactus that looked like a sphere. (W-118.11214/N+34.12582) button There was a beautiful pond area with fish, ducks, and birds. Overall, it was an eventful day.

sydney,hillside: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:46AM PST (-0800 GMT)
This is my report on our Camp Internet trip to the Huntington Library and gardens on Wednesday, January 23,2001. It was a beautiful day, clear and cool. We first headed toward the desert garden and there I discovered that the aloe plant comes in many sizes, shapes, and colors. The tall orange flowered aloes I found most beautiful. From the aloes we went into the barrel cactus garden. I have never seen such huge barrel cactus plants. The ones you buy in the nurseries are thumb size and take forever to grow to any appreciable size. We then crossed the road to the lily ponds where a koi almost bit me. I was informed that they do have teeth, so maybe I shouldn’t have tried to pet them! The ducks also joined the party. I guess the ducks and the fish thought we had food for them. On the way to the tropical garden we stopped at a stand of papyrus, where Carl demonstrated how the Egyptians made paper by slicing and layering and then pressing the pieces together. Walking through the jungle past a waterfall and through the shaded areas took me right out of California into a mini vacation where I couldn’t hear the sounds of traffic or people. It was wonderful. After lunch I toured the Japanese gardens and the house. I was surprised that the stream water was so dirty and feel they should do a better job of keeping it clean. The gardens, however, gave me the incentive to do what I have always wanted to do. I’m moving to a new place and am going to redo the back yard and make a Zen/Japanese garden that I can see out of my painting studio. It will include rocks, bamboo, walkways, Chinese magnolia, and a gravel stream. To make sure I do it right, I bought several books from the bookstore before I left. As a result of this trip, I am now planning to visit the Huntington often, especially since the brochure states that the first Thursday of every month is admission free!

E. Nakano, Fletcher Drive: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:48AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We met at the Soto Street Site for the morning session from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Following that, we left to assemble at the Huntington Library in Arcadia. Our tour guide took us on a wonderful walk through the Desert Gardens, where we observed a multitude of unusual cacti and learned about the interesting history of the Huntington Library itself. I have been to the Huntington on several previous occasions, but had not had the opportunity to take this particular tour. The skies were clear, the sun was shining, yet the air temperature was mild and very pleasant. Some of the cacti I observed were the Creeping Devil, (Lat. N34.1253, Long. W118.11004), the Dombeya Cayuex ((Lat. N34.12604, Long. W118.11132), and a tree called Ombu, brought over from Argentina. Further along on the tour, we were given a sample of a papayra plant, which the early Egyptians used to manufacture their own paper! The guide gave a simple demonstration of the technique probably used: the plant was sliced into very thin slivers, laid side-by-side and crosswise, then pressed and/or rolled tightly together into a mat, which was then written or inscribed upon. We also walked through the ‘Rain Forest’, which had a variety of plants, including a huge tree called ‘Monstar Delicioso’, whose large leaves were filled with holes! The guide explained how this unique trait enabled the tree to withstand severe weather storms by allowing strong winds to blow right through the leaves, thus meeting with less resistance! Our lovely tour concluded just before noon, near the south terrace of the Huntington Gallery (Lat. N34.12657, Long. W118.11262). It was a nice field trip, and I enjoyed the walk through the serene grounds.

sydney,hillside: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:49AM PST (-0800 GMT)

sydney,hillside: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 11:51AM PST (-0800 GMT)
This is my report on our Camp Internet trip to the Huntington Library and gardens on Wednesday, January 23,2001. It was a beautiful day, clear and cool. We first headed toward the desert garden and there I discovered that the aloe plant comes in many sizes, shapes, and colors. The tall orange flowered aloes I found most beautiful. From the aloes we went into the barrel cactus garden. I have never seen such huge barrel cactus plants. The ones you buy in the nurseries are thumb size and take forever to grow to any appreciable size. We then crossed the road to the lily ponds where a koi almost bit me. I was informed that they do have teeth, so maybe I shouldn’t have tried to pet them! The ducks also joined the party. I guess the ducks and the fish thought we had food for them. On the way to the tropical garden we stopped at a stand of papyrus, where Carl demonstrated how the Egyptians made paper by slicing and layering and then pressing the pieces together. Walking through the jungle past a waterfall and through the shaded areas took me right out of California into a mini vacation where I couldn’t hear the sounds of traffic or people. It was wonderful. After lunch I toured the Japanese gardens and the house. I was surprised that the stream water was so dirty and feel they should do a better job of keeping it clean. The gardens, however, gave me the incentive to do what I have always wanted to do. I’m moving to a new place and am going to redo the back yard and make a Zen/Japanese garden that I can see out of my painting studio. It will include rocks, bamboo, walkways, Chinese magnolia, and a gravel stream. To make sure I do it right, I bought several books from the bookstore before I left. As a result of this trip, I am now planning to visit the Huntington often, especially since the brochure states that the first Thursday of every month is admission free!

sydney,hillside: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 0:01PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Practice, practice, practice!!!

Carl, Camp Trainer: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 0:04PM PST (-0800 GMT)
This is my field report to Huntington Gardens. We visited the Desert Gardens. This is a papyrus plant. ( Lat 34.12564 Long –118.11179 ) Our botanist demnonstrated how to to cut it into strips and layer it to make paper, just like the Egyptians. Read more about the Huntington at their website button

Marvin Elementary: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 0:15PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Who would have thought that Wednesday, January 23, 2002 would end up being the most enjoyable, exciting, and fun learning experience at the Huntington. It all started at the TLCG office at Soto St. where Carl did a great job explaining and demonstrating how to post pictures on Camp Internet. We would like to share our experience with everyone out there. The Huntington at waypoint #1 (visitor’s center: N34.12816, W118.11133) was an overwhelming experience. The Desert Garden was absolutely fascinating with its unbelievable collection of cacti. This was our waypoint #2 and we read it at N34.12704, W118.11036. Here we took the most pictures and spent the longest time. From there, we made our way past the lily pond (N34.12522, W118.11117) to the papyrus plants (N34.12564, W118.11179) where Carl demonstrated how papyrus paper was made. Before breaking for lunch, we made our way past the waterfall located in the Jungle Garden, which gave us a feeling of tranquil serenity. Following lunch, we walked through the herb garden where we encountered the Evening Primrose which we learned was used by the Native Americans to help cure hangovers. We ended the day touring the Japanese and Zen Gardens (N34.07562, W118.06917).

sydney,hillside: . . . . Thu, Jan 24, 2:07PM PST (-0800 GMT)
I need to practice bringing in a picture to this spot.

: . . . . Sat, Jan 26, 9:39AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We are having a low tide field trip today.

Joan Archer: . . . . Sat, Jan 26, 9:41AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Today we are in SB with Carl to learn how to use the GPS device . Later we'll go to the beach and explore the tide pools and do some cool GPS stuff. My teaching partner, Cheryl, and I are from Sunset School in Oak View, near Ojai CA

Mrs. Montoya--Peter Pendleton: . . . . Sat, Jan 26, 9:43AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello Campers.... I am just getting ready to start my Santa Barbara field trip to Ledbetters Beach for a Low Tide Walk. Today is the day for one of the lowest tides in Santa Barbara. The weather is really great at this time. So far no rain!! It will be a great day today. You will get to read all about it in my field report. Sincerely, Mrs. Montoya

L. Walker: . . . . Sat, Jan 26, 9:43AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi! I'm from the Coachella Valley, Palm View, L. Walker. I have a 3rd/4th grade GATE class.

renswick/HAS Mgt: . . . . Sat, Jan 26, 9:43AM PST (-0800 GMT)
1-26-02Renswick HAS Mgt Ready to begin our field trip to low tide/SBA to practice GPS. Will post on return results of trip.

mr. tino aleman, maryburen elementary, Guadalupe CA: . . . . Sat, Jan 26, 9:44AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello all, I am ready for the field trip.

jlara Humphreys Ave. Elementary: . . . . Sat, Jan 26, 9:44AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Mrs. Lara I'm in Santa Barbara getting ready for the low tide beach walk. Looking forward to a beautiful day.

Cheryl Leslie: . . . . Sat, Jan 26, 9:49AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello, Cheryl here at the GPS training in Santa Barbara at the Camp Internet offices. I'm excited and can't wait to get started learning how to use the unit.

Cheryl Leslie: . . . . Sat, Jan 26, 9:50AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Cheryl here again. Forgot to say my partner Joan and I from Sunset School in Oak View. We teach 5 th grade.

Garcia Humphreys Ave.: . . . . Sat, Jan 26, 9:53AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Gabriel Garcia, Humphreys Elementary Hey guys, how is everyone doing. Is nice to be here.

Ms. Patricia Schoenfeld @ Hoover Elementary in Indio: . . . . Sat, Jan 26, 9:54AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello to everyone. I am sitting here in the Camp Internet Office in Sata Barbabra getting ready to take a walk on the beach. We are going to get retrained and / or reacquainted with our GPS units. Today is supposed to be the lowest tide of the year. Hope everyone is having fun with Camp and I hope to be hearing about all of the success stories from students and teachers.

Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Sat, Jan 26, 9:58AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello Campers - glad you could make it to the session today. How many teachers are present?

D. Caesar, Verdugo Hills H.S.: . . . . Sat, Jan 26, 10:01AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello everyone, Today , my family and I are visiting the Rain Internet headquarters here in Santa Barbara, CA. I. along with a small group of teachers from various locations, are going through a training session for the hand-held Gobal Positioning Device. Once we complete the training at noon, everyone will travel over to the peer or beach area to take a guided tour of the tidepool area. I plan on having a great time and this will also be a great field trip for my wife, my two daughters, and 7 friends that I've brought along. Oh Boy!

Ms. Pitt, Tulsa Street Elem. Room43: . . . . Sat, Jan 26, 10:02AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello again Camp Internet, we are on day-two, observation of our environment at the low tide in Santa Barbara.

Mr. Demangeat, Camp Trainer: . . . . Sat, Jan 26, 10:05AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We are going on a low tide walk.

Carl, Camp Trainer: . . . . Sat, Jan 26, 10:43AM PST (-0800 GMT)
By popular demand, we conducted a mini-workshop on resizing and uploading images to the camp web. Here's a picture of all of us looking at the projection screen here in Santa Barbara Camp Headquarters. And here is a button button to the instructions posted in the Teachers Web.

Doug at Menlo: . . . . Sat, Jan 26, 10:42PM PST (-0800 GMT)
I thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the Huntington Library. We met our somewhat reserved hostess at the visitors center *n34.12807 w118.11124. We then proceded to the cactus garden where we saw cacti from all over the world. I had no idea there were so many varieties. There were enough spines to make an acupuncturist nervous.N34.12691 W118.11044 We went on to the dark lagoon where one of the coi tried to eat one of our members. She escaped with minor injuries. The ducks were noticeably perturbed that we had not brought any food for them and apparently cursed us in their native duck language. N34.12542 W118.11110 Here is a picture of the ducks. To the very large tree called a butu tree (I can't remember the real name, but I am sure that, translated, it means very large tree.) The house was grand and the grounds were huge. After lunch we paired off,and went to the sycamore glen, where we promptly got lost. Thank God for our keen tracking skills and of course the GPS which told us which way to go. What a great trip.

Doug at Menlo: . . . . Sat, Jan 26, 10:43PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Well I guess the angry duck picture didn't come out. I will try to resize it and do it again.

Joyce from Humphreys Ave. Elementary: . . . . Sun, Jan 27, 11:52AM PST (-0800 GMT)
What a beautiful day! Yesterday, I participated in the low tide walk in Santa Barbara, and the experience was even better than I thought it would be. The day was overcast but bright – not too hot – not too cold, just very comfortable and pleasant. If you see a picture of a sea star here, then I learned how to include pictures in my reports. If you don’t see a picture then I have more work to do. At any rate it was a great trip.

Mrs. Montoya, Peter Pendleton Elementary: . . . . Mon, Jan 28, 11:36PM PST (-0800 GMT)
A Tide Pool Walk…. This is a fascinating journey that I never imagined would take me to a place that would want to visit over and over again. On a cool, afternoon day, January 26, 2002, I went on a tide pool walk on a beach in Santa Barbara. The beach is called Leadbetter Beach. The beach had an unusually low tide. You could see many tide pools. Tide pools are areas on rocks by the ocean that are filled with seawater. I learned that tide pools can be small, shallow puddles found high up on the shore or huge, deep holes closer to the ocean. button Tide pools are formed when the ocean covers the beach two times a day. Some of the plants and animals that live close to the ocean are covered when the tide washes over them. They have to be able to survive in both wet and dry conditions. When the tides come in, they bring fresh oxygen and food to plants and animals such as crabs. Between tides, some of the smaller pools become too warm and begin to dry up. Many of the animals hide under cool, damp rocks and moist seaweeds so that their bodies do not dry out before the tide comes in again. Tide pools are exciting places! I saw several creatures there. I really enjoyed seeing the sea anemones. These were really beautiful!! I think that they were my favorite too.

David Caesar, Teacher, Verdugo Hills H. S. : . . . . Wed, Jan 30, 10:23AM PST (-0800 GMT)
D. Caesar, Verdugo Hills High School- LAUSD Last Saturday, January 26, my family and two other families traveled from Valencia, CA to Ledbetter State Beach in Santa Barbara, CA. to participate in a Tide Pool Walk. Boy, what a wonderful time we all had!!! (N: 34.40259 / W: 119.69840; Elev. 6ft.) Once at the beach, we met with Carl (our CI Trainer) and went through a brief training session on the GPS unit. After our GPS training, we met our tour guide Lori Bursek from the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, who gave us a brief history lesson and other tidbits of information about the area we were about to explore. We then set off on our hunt for various tide pool “critters” (both plant and animal) charting our exact latitudinal /longitudinal locations along the way with our GPS’s in hand, and recorded our observations. As we excitedly trekked along the way like a swarm of honey bees trying to keep up with Lori (our “Queen Bee” of information) listening, writing, recording, and toting various “stuff”, my family and I spotted a school of bottle-nosed dolphins just off the shore (N: 34.40070 / W: 119.70078) Our next journal entry was made at (N: 34.39947 / W: 119.70219) when my youngest daughter Lauren was the first child to find a pair of crabs located under a shelf of rock in the lower inter-tidal area where other small to medium size plants and animals can be found such as kelp, sea anemones, and eel grass. More to follow……

: . . . . Thu, Jan 31, 9:18AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello, I'm Sal Ela from Dominguez Elementary School in Carson, California. This is my second day at Camp Internet. Today we are going to Malibu Creek and to Malibu Beach button to test the GPS unit we received. The unit seems like an interesting piece to share with students in my 5th grade class. Anyone reading this into robotics? Let me know! I am also starting a robotics project for school. button

Susan: . . . . Thu, Jan 31, 9:25AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello. I am Susan. I am in camp internet. I am a computer tech for TLCG. button komono dragon

: . . . . Thu, Jan 31, 9:26AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello, I'm Sal Ela from Dominguez Elementary School in Carson, California. This is my second day at Camp Internet. Today we are going to Malibu Creek button and to Malibu Beach button button to test the GPS unit we received. The unit seems like an interesting piece to share with students in my 5th grade class. Anyone reading this into robotics? Let me know! I am also starting a robotics project for school. button

: . . . . Thu, Jan 31, 9:34AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello, I'm from Dominguez Elementary School in Carson, California. This is my second day at Camp Internet. Today we are going to Malibu Creek button and to Malibu Beach button to test the GPS unit we received. The unit seems like an interesting piece to share with students in my 5th grade class. Anyone reading this into robotics? Let me know! I am also starting a robotics project for school. button

: . . . . Thu, Jan 31, 9:53AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello, I'm from Dominguez Elementary School in Carson, California. This is my second day at Camp Internet. Today we are going to Malibu Creek and to Malibu Beach to test the GPS unit we received. The unit seems like an interesting piece to share with students in my 5th grade class. Anyone reading this into robotics? Let me know! I am also starting a robotics project for school. button

Ms. Lopez, Mr. Gabellini, Burbank MS: . . . . Thu, Jan 31, 3:40PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi! This is Ms. Lopez and Mr. Gabellini from L. Burbank MS. We’d like to introduce you all to our year round school. We are located at -118.18305•latitude and +34.11998•longitude with an elevation of 603ft. button Our Camp Internet students are ELD Track C and excited about our adventures. As Outpost leaders and Bilingual teachers, we are preparing for Theme teaching integrating the Channel Islands Track with our Science and Social Studies 6th grade classes. We will be planning a field trip to our very own garden designed by Mr. Gabellini. The garden contains a few of California’s desert plants, herbs, aromatic flowers as roses and a pond. Our students enjoyed our reports of the beautiful observations we made at the Huntington Botanical Garden and Museum. button Our students are very excited about planting our Camp Internet plant pots into the Burbank “California Garden.” They will be responsible for caring and maintaining the garden. It’s going to be a lot of fun!!

Ms. Lopez, Mr. Gabellini, Burbank MS: . . . . Thu, Jan 31, 3:42PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi! This is Ms. Lopez and Mr. Gabellini from L. Burbank MS. We’d like to introduce you all to our year round school. We are located at -118.18305•latitude and +34.11998•longitude with an elevation of 603ft. Our Camp Internet students are ELD Track C and excited about our adventures. As Outpost leaders and Bilingual teachers, we are preparing for Theme teaching integrating the Channel Islands Track with our Science and Social Studies 6th grade classes. We will be planning a field trip to our very own garden designed by Mr. Gabellini. The garden contains a few of California’s desert plants, herbs, aromatic flowers as roses and a pond. Our students enjoyed our reports of the beautiful observations we made at the Huntington Botanical Garden and Museum. Our students are very excited about planting our Camp Internet plant pots into the Burbank “California Garden.” They will be responsible for caring and maintaining the garden. It’s going to be a lot of fun!!

Ms. Lopez, Mr. Gabellini - L. Burbank M.S.: . . . . Thu, Jan 31, 4:56PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Ms. Lopez, Mr. Gabellini, Burbank MS: . . . . Thu, Jan 31, 3:42PM PST (-0800 GMT) Hi! This is Ms. Lopez and Mr. Gabellini from L. Burbank MS. We’d like to introduce you all to our year round school. We are located at -118.18305•latitude and +34.11998•longitude with an elevation of 603ft. Our Camp Internet students are ELD Track C and excited about our adventures. As Outpost leaders and Bilingual teachers, we are preparing for Theme teaching integrating the Channel Islands Track with our Science and Social Studies 6th grade classes. We will be planning a field trip to our very own garden designed by Mr. Gabellini. The garden contains a few of California’s desert plants, herbs, aromatic flowers as roses and a pond. Our students enjoyed our reports of the beautiful observations we made at the Huntington Botanical Garden and Museum. Our students are very excited about planting our Camp Internet plant pots into the Burbank “California Garden.” They will be responsible for caring and maintaining the garden. It’s going to be a lot of fun!!

: . . . . Thu, Jan 31, 7:21PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello everyone, I'm Sal Ela from Dominguez Elementary School and a group of teachers and I went to the 2nd day Camp Internet training at Malibu Creek State Park today. After arriving we were briefed and hiked to the confluence of the Malibu Creek and Las Virgenes Creek located at N + 34.09697 and W - 118.72149. The vegetation observed included chapparal, willow and oak trees as well as other types of vegetation. We then headed towards Malibu Beach but had lunch at the Subway located at at N + 34.03449 and W - 118.68270 and saw Potsie (a TV character from the 70's show "Happy Days" eating a Subway sandwich. No, we didn't ask for an autograph. We then headed towards Malibu Lagoon just a about a mile away and met Oscar Ortiz , our guide to the Native American culture in the area. He told us of local Native American use of the "soap lilly" a plant used by the indians to kills fish and also used as a shampoo. We also saw various tidal plants and animals while visiting the lagoon such as sandpipers and California brown pelicans. There were other marine plants and animals such as limpets as well as occasional sea weeds that washed up on the beach. It was definitely an interesting day and if I post this email correctly (with all the pictures), then the day would be even better. Wish me luck.

: . . . . Thu, Jan 31, 7:23PM PST (-0800 GMT)
I did it right...Cool!

Ms. Burdick- Hillside Elem: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 8:51AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We went to the Huntington Botanical Gardens last week. button It was a great visual experience! It also gave me fantastic practice in using my GPS locator... At the visitor center: Latitude N+ 34.12813 Longitude W- 118.11130 First- we hit the Desert Garden...the cactus was amazing- great barrells covered with huge thorns. Then on through the Lily Ponds (ducks, ducks everywhere) on our way to the Jungle Garden. There we saw the waterfalls and other ecological wonders of a water logged environment, including Papyrus (Latitude: N+ 34.12524 Longitude: W- 118.11007). Overall, it was a beautiful day full of gorgeous scenery and fantastic information! If you're ever out there- make sure to hit the Zen Garden and Bonsai Court!

Mrs. Lee: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 8:53AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello.....My name is Joanne Lee and I teach fourth grade at Hillside Elem. School. I am currently off track so I haven't shared our January 11th field trip to the Huntington Library Gardens with my students. Here is my report. Our meeting point was the Visitor Center, lat. N+34.12813, long. W-118.11130. Our docent took us first through the desert garden where we saw the Creeping Devils (lat. +34.12524, long. W-118.11007). Later we visited the Lily Pond where we learned how paper is made from the papyrus plant (lat.N+34.12570,long. -W118.11183). We ended up at the south terrace of the Huntington Library (lat. N+34.12638 long. W-118.11259) At this point we were free to visit the rest of the gardens on our own.

Anthony Zuniga, Humphreys Avenue Elementary: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 8:53AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I had a great time touring the grounds at the Huntington Library. After we were denied a tour guide, Carl taught us all how to use our GPS tracking devices near the Visitor's Center N34.12807/W118.11124. We were given the pleasure of meeting the most over qualified security guards. "Excuse me, where you going?, Where's your sticker? I have a blue jacket." We set off to the Desert Garden. I had no clue there were so many cactus in the world. I was amazed that all these cactus could survive in our climate. My favorite cactus was the blooming cactus N34.12582/W118.11214. Other fascinating cactus were the Creeping Devil at N34.12501/W118.11009 and the Red Cactus at N34.12801/W18.11129. I met some nice people on the trip especially Doug and Ramiro. button

Mrs. Cordes: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 8:54AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi! My name is Barbara Cordes and I teach 5th grade at Hillside Elem. (that is when I am on track!) On January 11th, I went to the Huntington Gardens in San Marino, for the day 2 training. Here is my report. The latitude at the visitors center was N t 34.12813 and the longitude was W-118.11130. Our group had a wonderful docent who first took us to the desert garden. I am not a desert person but I must say that I found the plant life truly amazing! I think we should replace all bars on windows with the Creeping Devil plant! This plant would surely deter any intruder! My husband is considering planting it in front of our daughter's window! You can find this amazing plant at : Long. N t 34.12524 and long. W - 118.11007. From there we were guided to the Papyrus plant. The original paper! Try making paper with your students using the Egyptian method! What a fun and interesting experience! This fits right in with Open Court. After this we were free to explore! What a wonderful day and break from the daily grind!

Marcy,Camp Internet: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 8:57AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Good Morning Campers! Remember to break at 10 am and head over to the TRAIL GUIDE CHAT ROOM - Campwide - for the Alta California Chat with El Presidio State Park Historian.

Doug Menlo El.: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 8:58AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hey! This is a picture of the ducks that insulted us.

Doug Menlo El.: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 9:01AM PST (-0800 GMT)

Doug Menlo El.: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 9:02AM PST (-0800 GMT)
the one on the left was particularly moujthy

: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 9:06AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi I am DeeAnn Paul, now, Frey- been married for 6 months and I love it!!

Anthony Zuniga, Humphreys : . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 9:27AM PST (-0800 GMT)
In the Desert Garden at huntington, we were given the opportunity to see the blue agave plant, which for all you tequila drinkers is the plant used to make the famous drink.

Carl, Camp Trainer: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 9:41AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report by Carl.--------------------- This is a primer on including images and buttons in your field report. If you want to include an image, such as this image of the Huntington Gardens simply paste the web address of the image into the text of your report. If you want to include a button link to another page, simply paste the url of that page. Here is the url of more pictures that we took at Huntington Gardens. button

David, Nightingale Middle School: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 10:02AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We, the nightingale Camp Internet teachers, hosted Astronomy Night at our school on January 31. About 35 students and 20 parents viewed galaxies, stars, and planets through the internet and with a telescope. We looked at requested images at several locations. The students and their parents participated in the Family Chat with students at home as well as families at other schools. Vernita brought her telescope so we could view Jupiter and four of Jupiter's moons. All participants had a great learning experience!

David, Nightingale Middle School: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 10:24AM PST (-0800 GMT)
One image that we viewed last night:

Mr. Weisbart at Malabar St Elementary: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 10:28AM PST (-0800 GMT)
During my winter break, I went to Death Valley. I took along my GPS and digital camera. The following are a few of the fantastic places I experienced. The first place I visited was the Devil’s Golf Course. It is located at N 36 degrees 17.147’ W 166 degrees 49.566’ and 261ft below sea level. As far as you can see, there are salt formations. It almost looks like coral. Next, I went to Badwater. It is located at N 36 degrees 13.813’ W 116 degrees 46.024’ and 276ft below sea level. It is the lowest point in Death Valley. There was no water there, just dried salt. Dante’s Peak is a must see. It is located at N 36 degrees 13.238’ W 116 degrees 43.597’ and an elevation of 5,479ft. From here, you have a magnificent view of Death Valley. Dante and a group of men walk out of Death Valley all the way to Los Angeles and return with mules to save his stranded party. Finally, I saw Zabriskie’s Point at N 36 degrees 25.212’ W 116 degrees 48.730’ and elevation of 711ft. You can truly see the array of colors and textures of Death Valley. I highly recommend that everyone must go to Death Valley at least once in their lives. There is truly no place like it on earth.

Mr. Weisbart at Malabar Elementary: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 10:31AM PST (-0800 GMT)
During my winter break, I went to Death Valley. I took along my GPS and digital camera. The following are a few of the fantastic places I experienced. The first place I visited was the Devil’s Golf Course. It is located at N 36 degrees 17.147’ W 166 degrees 49.566’ and 261ft below sea level. As far as you can see, there are salt formations. It almost looks like coral. Next, I went to Badwater. It is located at N 36 degrees 13.813’ W 116 degrees 46.024’ and 276ft below sea level. It is the lowest point in Death Valley. There was no water there, just dried salt. Dante’s Peak is a must see. It is located at N 36 degrees 13.238’ W 116 degrees 43.597’ and an elevation of 5,479ft. From here, you have a magnificent view of Death Valley. Dante and a group of men walk out of Death Valley all the way to Los Angeles and return with mules to save his stranded party. Finally, I saw Zabriskie’s Point at N 36 degrees 25.212’ W 116 degrees 48.730’ and elevation of 711ft. You can truly see the array of colors and textures of Death Valley. I highly recommend that everyone must go to Death Valley at least once in their lives. There is truly no place like it on earth.

Grace, Nightingale: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 11:00AM PST (-0800 GMT)
----There are 11 teachers from Nightingale Middle School participating in the Camp Internet. Many have posted information about what is going on at our school. What is missing is a picture of where we work If you would like more information about Florence Nightingale Middle School (we drop Florence) feel free to browse button

Mr. Bonilla@ San Miguel: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 11:19AM PST (-0800 GMT)
There are 75 Teachers at san Miguel Elementary School. There are three teachers working with Camp Internet. My class is doing the Channel Island the students have studied the missions and ranchos (Zorro). Also, My students have used some components of the Global Garden and have grown their own plans in the classroom. Here they learned the parts of the parts of a plant and what is needed to make them grow. button

Mr. Bonilla@ San Miguel: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 11:22AM PST (-0800 GMT)
There are 75 Teachers at san Miguel Elementary School. There are three teachers working with Camp Internet. My class is doing the Channel Island the students have studied the missions and ranchos (Zorro). Also, My students have used some components of the Global Garden and have grown their own plans in the classroom. Here they learned the parts of the parts of a plant and what is needed to make them grow. button

Mr. Bonilla@ San Miguel: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 11:22AM PST (-0800 GMT)
There are 75 Teachers at san Miguel Elementary School. There are three teachers working with Camp Internet. My class is doing the Channel Island the students have studied the missions and ranchos (Zorro). Also, My students have used some components of the Global Garden and have grown their own plants in the classroom. Here they learned the parts of the parts of a plant and what is needed to make them grow. button

Mr. Bonilla@ San Miguel: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 11:24AM PST (-0800 GMT)
There are 75 Teachers at san Miguel Elementary School. There are three teachers working with Camp Internet. My class is doing the Channel Island the students have studied the missions and ranchos (Zorro). Also, My students have used some components of the Global Garden and have grown their own plants in the classroom. Here they learned the parts of the parts of a plant and what is needed to make them grow. button

Grace Jones from Nightingale M.S.: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 11:26AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Welcome to the South West Museum! www.southwestmuseum.org/images/SWMUS.jpg www.southwestmuseum.org/images/SWMUS.jpg The South West Museum is just a short drive from downtown Los Angeles, located just off the 110 freeways in East LA. button Information about the South West Museum button button

Jones from Nightingale M.S.: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 11:28AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Woopse! Looks like I goofed. It sure doesn't look like it is supposed to look like.

Joy from Loreto Street Elementary: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 11:31AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Yesterday, for the second day of training at Camp Internet a group of us went to the Malibu Creek State Park to use our GPS machines. (For more information on Malibu Creek State Park click here button . The weather was beautiful for hiking, and after a brief discussion in the parking lot, we took off on the trail with our docent. The scenery makes it difficult to believe that one is only 25 miles outside of Los Angeles. The trees, although waiting to bloom were beautiful and full of the promise of spring in the form of buds. The underbrush was an interesting sight for the eyes. Among the dry, parched golden grasses were patches of green. Interesting. We reached the water, which was a mere trickle. However, the mud was plentiful and was everywhere, including our shoes. The surrounding foliage created a peaceful and beautiful scene. All in all, it was nice to be in nature if only for a few minutes. Take a look at the picture below and see for yourself. button

G. Jones at Nightingale: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 11:37AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Welcome to the South West Museum! The South West Museum is just a short drive from downtown Los Angeles, located just off the 110 freeways in East LA. Here is some information about the South West Museum button Other sites that might be of interest are button , button and button Hope this helps!

Joy from Loreto Street Elementary: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 11:43AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Okay, the first one didn't work. Hopefully this one will. Yesterday, for the second day of training at Camp Internet a group of us went to the Malibu Creek State Park to use our GPS machines. (For more information on Malibu Creek State Park click here button . The weather was beautiful for hiking, and after a brief discussion in the parking lot, we took off on the trail with our docent. The scenery makes it difficult to believe that one is only 25 miles outside of Los Angeles. The trees, although waiting to bloom were beautiful and full of the promise of spring in the form of buds. The underbrush was an interesting sight for the eyes. Among the dry, parched golden grasses were patches of green. Interesting. We reached the water, which was a mere trickle. However, the mud was plentiful and was everywhere, including our shoes. The surrounding foliage created a peaceful and beautiful scene. All in all, it was nice to be in nature if only for a few minutes. Take a look at the picture below and see for yourself. button

Ms Gomez@san miguel: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 11:47AM PST (-0800 GMT)
This past September I along with other fellow members , E. Bonilla and M. Cortez,went to the Huntington Gardens to explore and utilize our GPS. First, we went on a guided tour of the various kinds of gardens. We saw the desert gardens, and Japanese gardens. Then, working in groups we created a scavenger hunt to different locations on the grounds using the latitude/longtitude locations. button

Joy from Loreto Street Elementary: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 11:59AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Okay, last try. Sorry about this, but this is my practice run. Yesterday, for the second day of training at Camp Internet a group of us went to the Malibu Creek State Park to use our GPS machines. (For more information on Malibu Creek State Park click here button . The weather was beautiful for hiking, and after a brief discussion in the parking lot, we took off on the trail with our docent. The scenery makes it difficult to believe that one is only 25 miles outside of Los Angeles. The trees, although waiting to bloom were beautiful and full of the promise of spring in the form of buds. The underbrush was an interesting sight for the eyes. Among the dry, parched golden grasses were patches of green. Interesting. We reached the water, which was a mere trickle. However, the mud was plentiful and was everywhere, including our shoes. The surrounding foliage created a peaceful and beautiful scene. All in all, it was nice to be in nature if only for a few minutes. Take a look at the picture below and see for yourself.

Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 0:28PM PST (-0800 GMT)
>>>>>>>>>> Message for Sal Ela >>>>>>>>>>>> Sal - the test work you posted was posted in the PUBLIC field report room, not here in the work shop / testing area. The images are way way too huge. To solve this problem, they need to be copied to your desk top, sized down using paint, and then upload to Camp Internet. When we go to archive that public room, we will not be able to keep those huge images in there, so please re size and then repost here to test it first, then re post in the public room. .........We want to share your posting with other teachers and students, but need to have the pictures sized correctly. Or, find others to link to tht are under 300x300 pixels nd you do not need to resize, just substitute those. Don't be discouraged at all, just repost so when we go to archive we can keep your work in with the group. Thanks.

Susan Hunt: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 0:41PM PST (-0800 GMT)
I am Susan Hunt; I am a Computer Tech for the TLCG grant. We went to Malibu creek and the beach and we saw a sea slug, or nudibranch which Carl was brave enough to hold in his hand. The amazing thing was the purple slime that came from it. It was difficult to remove, and made a purple cloud in the water. He used the sand to scrub it off. The approximate site was N 34.03165 W 188.68129. Here are some other examples of nudibranchs under water. button button button button button Another thing that was unusual for me was the deer that showed up at the beach. She apparently was disoriented and the lifeguard called for someone to assist her. This deer was at about N 34.03256 W 118.67966. There were some Indian artifacts displayed. These are wild walnuts with tar and abalone shells, also carved with designs. These were on display in the parking lot at N 34.03385 W 118.68399 Water birds in the creek by the lagoon were found at N 34.03326 W 118.68380.

Mrs. Cre Scott,Dominguea: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 1:13PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report: By Cre Scott – Malibu Creek and Malibu Beach My name is Cre Scott; I am a teacher at Dominguez Elementary. I am in my third day as a Camp Internet Participant. On Jan. 31, 2002 I had a wonderful time exploring Malibu Creek Park. (Lat. (+34.09678 Long. –118.721. Elev. 518Ft.) We took a hike, on the trail and we were able to see lots of natural vegetation. We walked to the point at which two creeks meet. Using a great new piece of equipment, we were able to track our location, and mark our important findings. The setting of the mountains and the vegetation and the babbling brooks and streams made the hike and using the GPS an extremely valuable experience! Then off to lunch on our own…just to make sure you will believe my partner, Mr. Ela, we decided to eat at “Subway”. To our surprise, Anson Williams from “Happy Days” who played the character, Potsie decided to eat at “Subway” at the same time. button In the afternoon, we proceeded to Malibu Beach. Our docent, Oscar, a Native American Chum ash Indian, gave our group a rich presentation on the history of Malibu Beach and the Indian tribes of the area. (Lat. + 34.03269 Long. –118.67911) This was an interactive presentation, one of the most intriguing components, was the walk in the lagoon. I trust that you will take the time to investigate these sites. .

G. Jones at Nightingale: . . . . Fri, Feb 1, 1:17PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Welcome to the South West Museum! The Southwest Museum is a short drive from downtown Los Angeles, located just off the 110 Freeway in East LA. (Latitude 340602N & Longitude 1181217W). On November 20, 2001 my partner Robert Elsinger and I brought approximately 60 sixth grade students here. The museum is only 10 minutes from Nightingale Middle School. The students really enjoyed the experience partially due to the docents, who were not only knowledgeable, but also extremely patient in dealing with translation of the subject matter into Spanish and Chinese. The museum is an excellent resource when studying the southwest and the indigenous people who live here. Here some information about the museum button and its history. button There are several additional links that might be of interest, button , button or button This is a new and improved version. Sorry for the repeat. Just wanted to see if this worked as I forgot to save the last version and it got wiped out.

: . . . . Tue, Feb 5, 3:22PM PST (-0800 GMT)
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Carl, Camp Trainer: . . . . Thu, Feb 7, 11:22AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Testing post of picture (which I found at Harvard web site): I merely pasted in the url to thie text box

Carl, Camp Trainer: . . . . Thu, Feb 7, 11:35AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Carl Demangate Practice Field Report This is my practice field report. I went to Huntington Gardens. I recorded latitude and longitude of the Bonzai plants next to the Japanese Garden. Here is a picture of a banzai. The web site of Huntington Gardens is button .

Mr. Bonilla @ San Miguel: . . . . Mon, Feb 11, 11:44AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Through Camp Internet my students have been greatly exposed to Native Californian Culture. They learned how the Natives created baskets and other artifacts of every day life. While they learned about the way native Californians made their baskets and pottery. They were able to explore some of the painted caves of the Chumash and other native tribes. Here they drew pictures resembling the Native pictures. Also, my students worked on the parts of the plant. Here they went on a field trip to Descanso Gardens. They learned about the different types of plants that are found in California. While at Descanso gardens the students were able to see native animals of California. Even though the animals were small my students were still excited.

harbison: . . . . Thu, Feb 14, 3:59PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi! I'm Donna button

harbison@Holy Trinity: . . . . Thu, Feb 14, 4:27PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi! I'm Donna from Holy Trinity School in San Pedro. button I'm very, very new at this but I'm slowly coming along. I teach Middle School Science and am eagerly awaiting the completion of our major building project. Then I will teach in my brand new lab instead of off a cart.

Mr. Caeasr, VHHS: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:07AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello fellow teachers, and my students from VHHS, I'm here attending the third training session of Camp Internet which involves learning how to do a DIG.

: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:42AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Here is a map I find very interesting. If you want to read more about it click on this button: button

Mrs. Mason: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:44AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello, Today I am learning how to make a field report. I came to Chatsworth with my friends to this workshop. I'm going to download a photo from the Low Tides Walk.

Marcel van Baal: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:45AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I'm digging it next to Dave Caesar and Rachel Akman.

Ms. Aceves, Humphrey's Avenue El.: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:48AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Day Three Training...we are at Devonshire Elementary in the Valley learning how to do field reports. I'm curious about how to upload images, include it in my report and create buttons.------------ This should be great once I learn it.

Mr. Carl, CampTrainer: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:49AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We are here in the Valley with LAUSD practincing field reporting. ----------------- We will learn to upload images, include them in our Field Report, and learn to create buttons to other Web pages full of good info for our students.

Ms. Perea, Carnegie MS: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:49AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We are here learnng to create field reports and upload images from the internet. My class will enjoy learning how to use their own photos and how to use images already uploaded to the internet.

Ms. Carroll-teacher-Nightingale: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:49AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi- we're at our third training for Camp Internet. When we get back at good ol' Nightingale, we'll set up our own dig, and make a field report about our field trip next Wednesday. We are going to a little reserve belonging to the Santa Monica Conservancy that is right near our school- almost in downtown Los Angeles, where we'll observe and map plants, animals and geological formations found there. Look for our "inner-city adventure" soon!

Ms.Spencer, Nightingale Mid. : . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:49AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi: I'm here with a group of fellow teachers from Nightingale Middle School for our third day of Camp Internet training. We should be able to use what we learn today when we take our students on a field trip next week. Look for our upcoming field reports full of uploaded images!

mrs. harbison, holy trinity school : . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:50AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I'm here to practice making a field report. I have never done this before.

Ms. Akman, VHHS: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:50AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Greeting, today we will prepare a Field Report. Our field report will include images. We will also learn to create "buttons" to other web pages. There is no way to create paragraphs. To create visual space use other methods such as importing pictures, dashes, etc.

Mr. Barger/Fleming : . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:52AM PST (-0800 GMT)
button These are some of my students working on a unit using a GPS. They are at the flagpole in front of Fleming Middle School

Ms. Marty D./Fair: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:52AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I wanted to post this picture because it is great. We are here in the Valley with LAUSD practicing field reporting. We will learn to upload images, include them in our Field Report,and learn to create buttons.

Marcel van Baal: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:52AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The Mercator Projection:button

Mr Al Zabloski: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:53AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Fleming on location!!!

Mr Al Zabloski: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:53AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Fleming on location!!!

Ms. Carroll-teacher-Nightingale: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:54AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Sandy and Remi- where's your message?

: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:55AM PST (-0800 GMT)
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Mr Al Zabloski: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:56AM PST (-0800 GMT)
button Woking hard at Fleming!!

Mr Al Zabloski: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 9:58AM PST (-0800 GMT)
button

Marcel van Baal: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:01AM PST (-0800 GMT)
If you can locate this person in the room, you might have won $10.- (Please ask him about the odds of your pay out).

Mr. Barger/Fleming : . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:02AM PST (-0800 GMT)
On Feb 28, I was coming back from Seattle to Los Angeles. There were heavy clouds on departure but when we were near Mt. Adams Washington the clouds opened and I could see the mountain in the bright sunlight like a jewel on the ground. This is a picture of Mt. Adams from the ground

Mr Al Zabloski: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:02AM PST (-0800 GMT)
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Mrs. Mason: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:03AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Here is a picture I got off the internet of a sea urchin

Mr. Renderos, Bassett ST: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:04AM PST (-0800 GMT)
----this is my test for an image.

Ms. Akman, VHHS: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:04AM PST (-0800 GMT)
button

Marcel van Baal: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:05AM PST (-0800 GMT)

Ms. Akman, VHHS: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:06AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Here is an example of one of Donatello sculptures. button

Laura Mac Millan: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:06AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I am practicing posting pictures in the chatroom from off the internet. This is one by Van Gogh button

Janis Lukstein Carnegie Middle School, LAUSD, Carson: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:07AM PST (-0800 GMT)

Mr. Renderos, Bassett ST: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:07AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Now this is the address for that button of the car. button

Ms. Spencer: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:10AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I am trying to download a picture right now.

Ms. Di Paola, Leo Politi: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:10AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Here is a picture of a water sculpture created by Isamu Noguchi.

Ms. Aceves, Humphrey's Ave.El.: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:11AM PST (-0800 GMT)
This is a practice to upload a picture.

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S. Cohen, Nightingale M.S.: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:11AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We are practicing.

Mrs. Mason: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:12AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I will try again to post the image from the Internet. button

Mr. McClay, Fair Ave. E.S.: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:13AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Here is the flag of New Jersey

Mr. Barger/Fleming : . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:14AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Mt Rainer is a mountain in close proximity to Seattle/Tacoma area. This can clearly been seen on most days. button

Dave Caesar, VHHS: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:15AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I here with other teachers learning hoe to post pics by copying the URL from a sight off the Internet. I like this pic because it's somewhere I would like to be this 3-day weekend rather than havong a boring weekend at home.

Mr. Barger/Fleming : . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:15AM PST (-0800 GMT)

Ms. Lukstein Carnegie Middle School, LAUSD, Carson: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:17AM PST (-0800 GMT)
....... This is an Native American Indian women off of the Alcatraz site. She reminds me of healthy looking Karana of Island of the Blue Dolphins. They found her 18 years later very healthy after she jumped off of the ship and swam about a half a mile to get back to the shore of San Nichols where her child, not her brother was,since he/she wasn't on the ship. The sad news is that she died three weeks' later after being taken to the Santa Barbara Mission. One resource said she died from eating too much fruit. They named her Teresa Marie when they buried her but they really didn't know her name since there were no Chumash around the area any more who could talk with her....How sad..... What do you think about this info? Ms. Lukstein, Carnegie Middle School, 6-8th English and Drama...............Write us! Calkeypals@aol.com

laura macmillan: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:17AM PST (-0800 GMT)
This is a test.

R. Silva, Nightingale M.S.: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:18AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We are practicing.

Mr Al Zabloski: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:18AM PST (-0800 GMT)
button

Marcel van Baal: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:19AM PST (-0800 GMT)
A giant tortoise in the Galapagos islands: button

Mr. Barger/Fleming : . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:20AM PST (-0800 GMT)
In 1977 Mt Augustine was erupting and powdering Anchorage. I flew down to see the activity at that time. Here is a present day view of the volcano. button

Marcel van Baal: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:20AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Komodo Dragon: button

R. Silva, Nightingale M.S.: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:20AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We are practicing button

Carl,CampTrainer: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:22AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Usually, I create field reports in MS Word. Then I can edit them, make sure the are just the way I want them. Then I paste the whole thing into the Field Report Room. If I want a picture I must put the web address of the picture. If Iwant a button, I paste the address of a web –page. button

R. Silva, Nightingale M.S.: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:23AM PST (-0800 GMT)
We are still practicing

Mrs Mason: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:23AM PST (-0800 GMT)
They say that the third time is the charm.

Mrs Mason: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:25AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I think I can do this now.

Mrs Mason: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:25AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Yes! I got a hermit crab photo!

S. Cohen, Nightingale M.S.: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:25AM PST (-0800 GMT)
faculty mug shot

laura macmillan: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:26AM PST (-0800 GMT)
This is a test.

Ms. Akman, VHHS: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:27AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Here is an example of one of Donatello sculptures. The sculpture is entitled "St. John" created between 1408-1415 of marble. Height: 215 cm. Currently housed in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Florence, Italy.

Ms. Aceves, Humphrey's Ave.El.: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:27AM PST (-0800 GMT)
practice photo number two

Mrs. Carroll-Nightingale: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 10:37AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Here is my favorite thing!

Al Zabloski// FlemingMS: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:02AM PST (-0800 GMT)

Al Zabloski// FlemingMS: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:03AM PST (-0800 GMT)

Al Zabloski// FlemingMS: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:04AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Button

Mr. G. Garcia Humphreys Avenue Elementary: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:21AM PST (-0800 GMT)
This is a test. I will attempt to put an image.

Ms.Aceves/humphrey's ave.el.: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:22AM PST (-0800 GMT)
file:///C:/My%20Documents/My%20Pictures/sadako99resize.jpg.jpg

Mrs Mason: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:27AM PST (-0800 GMT)
I have just practice resizing my images adn uploading them to my upload site at Camp Internet. Now I have to figure out how yo get the URL so that I can post my field report for the low tides walk.

Al Zabloski// FlemingMS: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:32AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Button

Al Zabloski// FlemingMS: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:34AM PST (-0800 GMT)
button

Ms. Lukstein , Carnegie Middle School, English/Drama : . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:35AM PST (-0800 GMT)
button Hi, This camera club member's Washington area wagon wheel and wild flowers remind me of the natural beautiful but with the intrusion of exploration via wagon but NATURE prevails!!!! Enjoy and I finally uploaded, uploading and so forth. Ms. Lukstein Carnegie Middle School Carson, CA LAUSD Calkeypals@aol.com

Ms. Marty: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:37AM PST (-0800 GMT)
button This is a picture of my favorite flowers

AZ Fleming: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:37AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Nice pics button

AZ Fleming: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:39AM PST (-0800 GMT)
My School

Ms. Lukstein , Carnegie Middle School, English/Drama : . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:40AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Ms. Lukstein , Carnegie Middle School, English/Drama : . . . ) Hi, This camera club member's Washington area wagon wheel and wild flowers remind me of the natural beautiful but with the intrusion of exploration via wagon but NATURE prevails!!!! Enjoy and I finally uploaded, uploading and so forth. Ms. Lukstein Carnegie Middle School Carson, CA LAUSD Calkeypals@aol.com

Al Zabloski// FlemingMS: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:42AM PST (-0800 GMT)
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Al Zabloski// FlemingMS: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:43AM PST (-0800 GMT)
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Ms. Marty: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:46AM PST (-0800 GMT)

Laura Mac Millan: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:46AM PST (-0800 GMT)
This is a sample display board designed by two students at Northridge Middle School showing the physical environment where the Modok Indians lived. This was part of an ongoing assignment where students had to help a ficticious captive assimilate to a culture of their choosing.

Ms. Spencer: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:48AM PST (-0800 GMT)
This is a picture taken at the low tide field trip in Santa Barbara.

Ms.Carroll-Nightingale: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:48AM PST (-0800 GMT)
This is a picture of the green algae on our Low tide walk- Santa Barbara.

Carl,Camp Trainer: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:49AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report Hike up Andreas Canyon, Indian Canyons, Palm Springs ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Beginning and Ending of Hike -- “Mortars Rock,” Andreas Canyon -- Latitude: DD 33.7610 North-- Longitude: DD 116.5497 West -- ……………………………………………………………………………………………. Field notes provided by teachers Oscar of State Street Elementary School, Marissa, of Desert Hot Springs High, Juli and Alan of Mendoza High, and Carl of Camp Internet. Scribe and Field Reporter: Carl ……………………………………………………………………………………………..General Notes: …… The Coahilla Indians lived on this very spot in Andreas Canyon beginning at least 2000 years ago and continuing into the 20th century. We hiked up a year-round, spring fed stream running the length of the canyon, and returned along the canyon’s south rim. The stream banks are an oasis in the high desert, with commanding views of nearby rock mountains and the Santa Rosa mountains in the distance to the east-northeast. ……………………………………………………………………………………………..Observations: ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Plants We Discovered: …… California Fan Palm -- Barrel Cactus – Used as oven. Foto Above. Foodstuffs baked inside utilizing heat of sun.------ Honey Mesquite – The beans are edible, either whole or crushed into gruel.----- Brittle Bush (Incienso) – Used as insence in rituals.------ Desert Lavendar – Lovely scent of leaves. Used to treat bleeding wounds.------- Deer Grass – Grows along stream banks. Used to make baskets.------- Beaver Tail Cactus (Nopal) – Foodstuff widely eaten modern day in Mexico.-------- Native grapes.------- Yerba Senta (sp?) – Chewed as a gum.------ Mojave Yucca------ California Agave------ Buckhorn Cholla------------ -Cresote – A veritable pharmacy. Many medicinal uses from ani-oxidant for cuts, treatment for dandruff, inhalant for respiratory problems. (Suspected of being among the oldest, longest-living of plants in North America, as old as the Bristle-Cone Pines of the High Sierras.)----

Ms.Aceves Humphrey's Avenue elem.: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 11:57AM PST (-0800 GMT)
This is a test. This is a photo of Sadako.

Laura Mac Millan: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 0:00PM PST (-0800 GMT)
This is a poster created by two students at Northridge Middle School after researching the Lenni Lenape Indians.

Ms. Akman, VHHS: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 0:19PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report: Plans Summer 2002 Italy

s: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 1:27PM PST (-0800 GMT)
www.storyteller.net/play/games/ coloringbook/pirate.gif a pirate picture

s: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 1:28PM PST (-0800 GMT)
www.storyteller.net/play/games/ coloringbook/pirate.jpg a pirate picture

Mr. Kevin McClay, Fair Avenue E.S.: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 1:41PM PST (-0800 GMT)
On Day #2 Camp Internet Day we visited Malibu Creek State Park. The park is located at N + 34.09666 and W + 118.71644. We were given a brief history of the park and led on a tour to see the Malibu – Las Virgenes Creek. The creek is located at N +34.09692 and W +118. This creek flows to Malibu Lagoon. For more information on the park go to button

Ms. Lukstein , Carnegie Middle School, English/Drama : . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 1:52PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi, Although this is a document = doc file let's see how this shows us......Ms. Lukstein from Carnegie : - ))

harbison: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 1:53PM PST (-0800 GMT)
My field trip took me to the Huntington Gardens. I'd never been there and always wanted to see it. The day couldn't have been nicer - sunny and warm. During our tour, we came to a stand of papyrus and the guide explained the process of making paper from the plant. I'd like to bring my 8th grade science class next year to see the adaptations plants make to grow successfully in their environment.

Ms. Lukstein , Carnegie Middle School, English/Drama : . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 1:54PM PST (-0800 GMT)
button It helps to paste it and so let's see if Hi, Although this is a document = doc file let's see how this shows us......Ms. Lukstein from Carnegie : - ))

Ms. Di Paola, Leo Politi: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 1:58PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report Preview: Descanso Gardens, March 16, 2002, 1-4 p.m. Camp Internet is planning a trip to Descanso Gardens button in La Canada. Please check here later for an update.

Mrs. Sanchez, Fair Ave.: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 2:00PM PST (-0800 GMT)
On February 5, 2001 I attended the 2nd camp internet training in Chatsworth. In the afternoon we drove over to Malibu Creek State Park. Carl and a volunteer guide gave us a brief introduction in the parking lot (Lat+ 34.09666 Long-118. 71644) Next, we walked over to Las Virgenes Creek (Lat+ 34.09692 Long-118.72155) At this location we observed the beautiful creek that flows to Malibu Lagoon as well as a lot of native vegetation. We headed back to the our cars and went to lunch. We ate a small market cafe in Malibu where we saw Christie Brinkley, formerly Mrs. Billy Joel. No, we don't know what she ate or if she ate anything at all. Next we headed over to Malibu Lagoon (Lat= 34.03269 Long-118.67911) where we observed the gorgeous coastline along with the native bird life.

Ms. Lukstein , Carnegie Middle School, English/Drama : . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 2:04PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hiyaha = a Chumash Song/Chant Hi, Consider trying to read and This is a song from the Chumash of Santa Ines Mission named Rosario Coopers who did not know the meaning of the words. Via Ms. Lukstein, Carnegie Middle School LAUSD Calkeypals@aol.com Ps. Our general music teacher Josh Lee is creating a Chumash type flute melody to go with this song. Hi-ya-ha hi-ya-ha-ha. Hi-ya-ha hi-ya-ha-ha-ha. Hi-ya-ha hi-ya-ha-ha. Su-kan-su su-wap-nu-na. Ha-lap-tu ha-la-ku-ti. Ya-ha-ha hi-ya-ha-ha. Ya-ha-ha hi-ya-ha-ha-HA. Ya-ha-ha ha-lap-tu ku-yu-nun-ha. Su-kan-su su-wap-nu-na. Ya-ha-ha ya-ha-ha-ha. Ya-ha-ha ya-ha-ha-ha-ha. Ya-ha-ha ya-ha-ha-ha. OKAY, HOW DID YOU LIKE THAT? NOW WHAT DID YOU THINK IT MEANS? PLEASE EMAIL US AT: Calkeypals@aol.com

Ms. Carroll-Nightingale: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 2:09PM PST (-0800 GMT)
This is the second field report I have tried to post- the other one, which was really good, disappeared when I tried to add the photo! I'll take a deep breath, and try again....

Ms. Perea, Carnegie MS: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 2:13PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Ms. Perea, Carnegie MS. We visited the Huntington Gardens on Jan. 11, 2002. We felt especially lucky when our guide, Kathleen Connolly, mentioned that somehow we had managed to visit on the most spectacular day of the year. Before we entered, we took a GPS reading: elevation 661ft., N +34.12813, W –118.11130. Kathleen led us to the desert gardens first because they were in bloom and filled with beautiful colors. On our tour, we saw aloe plants, cactus (some of which are more than 90 years old), pink and orange bromeliads, banana trees, a creeping devil plant, bamboo, and a dombeya tree with pink and yellow flowers. Kathleen demonstrated how the Egyptians used papyrus to make paper by cutting it into slices, overlapping it like shingles, and flattening it to force out all of the air cells. Some of the critters we saw were koi, butterflies, turtles, and birds. My favorite places were the Shakespeare Garden and the Rose Garden. We ended our tour at the South Terrace and took a second GPS reading: elevation 648 ft., N 34.12632, W 118.11264.

Ms. Perea, Carnegie MS: . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 2:15PM PST (-0800 GMT)

Ms. Lukstein , Carnegie Middle School, English/Drama : . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 2:18PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hiyaha = a Chumash Song/Chant............................ Hi, Consider trying to read and........................... .......................................................... This is a song from the Chumash of Santa Ines Mission named Rosario Coopers who did not know the meaning of the words. Via Ms. Lukstein, Carnegie Middle School LAUSD Calkeypals@aol.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ps. Our general music teacher Josh Lee is creating a Chumash type flute melody to go with this song. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi-ya-ha........... hi-ya-ha-ha................ Hi-ya-ha........... hi-ya-ha-ha-ha............ Hi-ya-ha........... hi-ya-ha-ha............... ..................................................... ..... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Su-kan-su.......... su-wap-nu-na.................... Ha-lap-tu ha-la-ku-ti. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ya-ha-ha hi-ya-ha-ha. Ya-ha-ha hi-ya-ha-ha-HA. Ya-ha-ha ha-lap-tu ku-yu-nun-ha. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Su-kan-su su-wap-nu-na. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ya-ha-ha ya-ha-ha-ha. Ya-ha-ha ya-ha-ha-ha-ha. Ya-ha-ha ya-ha-ha-ha. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> OKAY, HOW DID YOU LIKE THAT? NOW WHAT DID YOU THINK IT MEANS? PLEASE EMAIL US AT: Calkeypals@aol.com

Ms. Lukstein , Carnegie Middle School, English/Drama : . . . . Fri, Feb 15, 2:20PM PST (-0800 GMT)
ok, according to Carl there are too many variables such as the size of each window which makes it come out different......Oh, well. Ms. Lukst