12-25-2012 12_43_02 PM

  
Merry Christmas!

I hope all of you have a wonderful day and that 

Santa was good to you. 

Enjoy the rest of your break!

Mr. Rott

Santa visits Mr. Rott's room

Santa made an early stop in Mr. Rott's room and went caroling with his students here they are in Ms. Bucks class... Great day... great little elves!

Have a fantastic Christmas break.. make sure to have fun.. relax!  

Mr. Rott

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house!

 Ok all you good boys and girls… surely non of you are on the naughty list.. hopefully you are all ready for Christmas…

Here is a great site for those of you wanting to tack Santa!

http://www.noradsanta.org/en/

Also, the Zags may have lost 1 game but they are working hard and will continue doing what they do best!! Play BASKETBALL! 

We have two weeks off.. remember to have a great break, take time to enjoy life… Joey do not stay up to late playing XBOX…

See you next year hahaha… I loved saying that when I was in 4^th grade, it was the coolest thing to say… hahaha Next year!

Your favorite teacher ever!

Mr. Rott

Notes are up 12 13 12

Now.... No  being a  Grinch.. ok so the Zags lost to Illinois... or really they could have won.. if they had the shots go in... it was a sad night... but there is always another game!

Test retakes on Friday.. please be responsible and have your packets ready... 

A week from today we will be one day away from Christmas Break.. .ah two weeks off.. hopefully you've been a good boy and girl and  you will get something from Santa!

Have a great weekend!
your favorite teacher in the world!

SEE CLASS NOTES FOR TEST HELP! ACTUALLY STUDY YOUR NOTES EVERY NIGHT!  Not silent night.. study night hahahahaha I am  so funn!
Mr. Rott

The guys were working hard last night and just barely won... wow was that a close - to close of a finish!!!!  But the Zags continue their great play and are now 9 wins and NO losses! Way to go!

Now back to math... test make up tomorrow - see your note section for notes and also your own notes for the test.  You MUST have your test retake packet complete with your parents signature before you can retake the test.. I do this so that they know how you have done on your test and they can also help you study.  You are not 6th graders and I expect more out of you as 8th graders!! A LOT more!
Be cool don't drool remember MATH RULES!
your favorite teacher in the whole wide world..
Mr. Rott

12/5/12 20 Days till Christmas

Ok Jungle Adventures … I know it’s been a while BUT… Mr. Rott has been way busy so it’s been hard to keep with our blog.  But here are some things to consider

Test Retakes are every Friday… but you must have your packets completed!

New material test will be on Mondays…

If you do not bring your test retake forms back… then it will be, “your bad.”  Also, if you are not getting your test packets done.. another “your bad”  and then I will have to help you remember!

Also, we have 20 days till Christmas… which means we are getting closer to our Christmas break… meaning grades are coming up pretty soon so get those tests studied for!

GONZAGA… wow.. the guys are hot as Rudolph’s nose on a cold winter night!  They just keep winning and  winning… very exciting… and there is talk that they will be a part of the final four!  Ahhhhhhhhhhh now that would be so exciting…

Have a great rest of your week and remember to be RESPONSIBLE and study!

Your favorite teacher,

Mr. Rott

Well we have not been just monkeying around ha!  Nope working like Santa's little Elves!  

Test:  FRIDAY!!  Be there or be square.  You know which test you need to take and no test retakes if your packet is not done!

I  hope you all had a great Thanksgiving.  I am sure it was nice to have a week off.... ah for those days of sleeping in!

Zags have been just about perfect...even talk of going to the the final four! Now that would be amazing!  
Work hard then play hard.. study for your test!  Notes are up for test help

Mr. Rott's Class Blog 11/5 - 11/9

WELCOME TO OUR JUNGLE SAFARI! Class Blog 11/5/12
Hello fellow Jungle adventures!  There is no blog homework this week and  I will be gone to a conference on Thursday and Friday so don’t be to wild and please do not put the sub in a boil pot of water!  You are not that wild!

I  have noticed that you are not, really, you are not putting much time into your test prep.  We go over the material in class and you have access to notes on our blog and even printed notes if you ask, but I  am concerned about some of your grades.  Besides that, I am also worried that you're not taking the RESPONSIBILITY to learn habits for studying and high school is just around  the corner!  PLEASE take the time to STUDY!

Math A, 2nd and 4th Period:
This week we will be working on going over notes for an estimating decimals test on Friday along with starting to work on GCF... factors all about facts!

Math B, 5th period:
We will be working on getting ready for a linear equations test on Thursday and also starting to  work on solving linear equations with one variable... VARY fun stuff .. hahahaha get it vary! haha oh so funny!

Blog Jungle Fact for the Week:
NO BLOG QUESTION THIS WEEK
 

FEEL THE SPIRIT!!!  HOLLY COW BATMAN! or should I say Jungle MAN!  We start this FRIDAY.. the Zags are being talked about for being one of the final four contestants WOW>.. now that would be exciting... stay tuned to same bat channel same bat day...!
SCHEDULE:
 
Southern Utah Thunderbirds Friday, November 09 2012
West Virginia Mountaineers Monday, November 12 2012
South Dakota Coyotes Sunday, November 18 2012
Clemson Tigers Thursday, November 22 2012
Pacific Tigers Saturday, December 01 2012
@ Washington St. Cougars Wednesday, December 05 2012
Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, December 08 2012
Kansas St. Wildcats Saturday, December 15 2012
Campbell Fighting Camels Wednesday, December 19 2012
Baylor Bears Friday, December 28 2012
@ Oklahoma St. Cowboys Monday, December 31 2012
@ Pepperdine Waves Thursday, January 03 2013
@ Santa Clara Broncos Saturday, January 05 2013
St. Mary's, Calif. Gaels Thursday, January 10 2013
@ Portland Pilots Thursday, January 17 2013
@ Butler Bulldogs Saturday, January 19 2013
BYU Cougars Thursday, January 24 2013
San Francisco Dons Saturday, January 26 2013
@ Loyola Marymount Lions Thursday, January 31 2013
@ San Diego Toreros Saturday, February 02 2013
Pepperdine Waves Thursday, February 07 2013
Loyola Marymount Lions Saturday, February 09 2013
@ St. Mary's, Calif. Gaels Thursday, February 14 2013
@ San Francisco Dons Saturday, February 16 2013
Santa Clara Broncos Wednesday, February 20 2013
San Diego Toreros Saturday, February 23 2013
@ BYU Cougars Thursday, February 28 2013
Portland Pilots Saturday, March 02 2013

Even though life can seem to be wild and crazy... or that your lost in a jungle.. Keep pressing forward! And always remember, you are amazing, incredible people with the whole world waiting to be changed by YOU!
Mr.Rott

Mr. Rotts Classroom Blog for October - November 2

WELCOME TO OUR JUNGLE SAFARI! Class Blog 10/29/12

 

Well we have been fighting the jungle of testing... not much fun I am sure but you could look at it as a way for you to be proud of what you know!  I wish I could get you all to understand the importance of studying for an exam.  It’s not just so you can have a score you’ll be proud of but its also to help you learn and practice being responsible.  PLUS, you need to develop good study habits to help you in high school and college.

Math A, 2nd and 4th Period:
This week we will be working on multiplying and dividing decimals along with another test on comparing and ordering decimals.

Math B, 5th period:
We continue our work with equations.. We are a long way from 2+2 aren’t we!  So this week we will work on linear equations and that will take most of the week to get through.. 

BLOG FACT FOR THE WEEK: UNCONTACTED TRIBES
 Here is a copy of a great article in Livescience.com that talks about the amazing discovery of an uncontacted tribe.  This means a tribe of people have been found who have not or never been contacted by any other humans... pretty exciting I would say!

In 2008 Brazilian officials have confirmed the existence of approximately 200 Indians who live in the western Amazon with no contact with the outside world.

This uncontacted tribe is not "lost" or unknown, according to tribal advocacy group Survival International. In fact, about 2,000 uncontacted Indians are suspected to live in the Javari Valley where the tribe's homes were seen from the air. But confirming the tribe's existence enables government authorities to monitor the area and protect the tribe's way of life.

In 2008, Survival International released photos of another uncontacted tribe near the Brazil-Peru border. The striking images revealed men aiming arrows skyward at the plane photographing them. Uncontacted Indian groups are aware of the outside world, a Survival International spokesperson told LiveScience at the time. But they chose to live apart, maintaining a traditional lifestyle deep in the Amazon forest. The latest images reveal that the newly confirmed tribe grows corn, peanuts, bananas and other crops.

Because the tribes are so isolated, contact with the outside world can be deadly. Survival International's website, http://www.uncontactedtribes.org/, tells the story of the uncontacted Zo'e tribe. When missionaries contacted the tribe in 1987, 45 Indians died of common diseases that they had never encountered and thus had no tolerance for, including the flu. In Peru, half of the previously uncontacted Nahua tribe died of disease after oil exploration began on their land in the 1980s.

Nearby oil exploration in Peru also threatens the newly confirmed tribe, Fabricio Amorim of Brazil's Indian Affairs Department said in a statement.

"Among the main threats to the well-being of these groups are illegal fishing, hunting, logging, mining, cattle ranching, missionary actions … and drug trafficking," Amorim said.

Also from the web site “survivalinternational.org” it says cattle ranching has destroyed nearly all the Akuntsu’s land. Of all the tribal peoples wiped out for standing in the way of ‘progress’, few are as poignant as the Akuntsu. Their fate is all the more tragic for being so recent.

No-one speaks their language, so the precise details of what happened to them may never be known. But when agents of Brazil’s Indian affairs department FUNAI contacted them in 1995, they found that the cattle ranchers who had taken over the Indians’ land had massacred almost all the tribe, and bulldozed their houses to try to cover up the massacre.

Introduced diseases are the biggest killer of isolated tribal people, who have not developed immunity to viruses such as influenza, measles and chicken pox that most other societies have been in contact with for hundreds of years. 

In Peru, more than 50% of the previously-uncontacted Nahua tribe were wiped out following oil exploration on their land in the early 1980s, and the same tragedy engulfed the Murunahua in the mid-1990s after being forcibly contacted by illegal mahogany loggers.

One of the Murunahua survivors, Jorge, who lost an eye during first contact, told a Survival researcher, ‘The disease came when the loggers made contact with us, although we didn’t know what a cold was then. The disease killed us. Half of us died. My aunt died, my nephew died. Half of my people died.’

Many areas inhabited by uncontacted tribes are being invaded illegally by loggers. Their presence often brings them into contact with the tribal people; many have died from diseases introduced by the loggers, or even been killed by them.

In Peru the situation is especially grave. Areas inhabited by uncontacted Indians are also home to some of the world’s last commercially-viable mahogany stands, and illegal loggers, taking advantage of the lack of any effective state control, have been plundering these areas at will.

The Murunahua were decimated by contact with loggers and, if nothing is done to stop the invasions, the same fate awaits the Mashco-Piro tribe. ‘The loggers arrived and they drove the Mashco-Piro further upriver, towards the headwaters,’ said one indigenous man who has seen the Mashco-Piro more than once. ‘The loggers have seen them on the beaches, their camps, their footprints. The loggers always want to kill them and they have done.’
 
Blog Questions: SEE Blog fact for the week 
1) If there are about 2,000 uncontacted tribes living in the jungle and one tribe consists of 200 tribe members, how many other tribe members might there be?

2) If there were 200 people in a tribe and 50% were lost due to catching a cold, how many members would still be alive?

3) How long has it been since the tribe living in the Javari Valley was first spoted?

4) What do you think should be done with a tribe that is found that has lived all their lives unknown to the outside world?     

FEEL THE SPIRIT!!!  Not to many more days and the season begins!!!!!!

SCHEDULE:
Southern Utah Thunderbirds Friday, November 09 2012
West Virginia Mountaineers Monday, November 12 2012
South Dakota Coyotes Sunday, November 18 2012
Clemson Tigers Thursday, November 22 2012
Pacific Tigers Saturday, December 01 2012
@ Washington St. Cougars Wednesday, December 05 2012
Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, December 08 2012
Kansas St. Wildcats Saturday, December 15 2012
Campbell Fighting Camels Wednesday, December 19 2012
Baylor Bears Friday, December 28 2012
@ Oklahoma St. Cowboys Monday, December 31 2012
@ Pepperdine Waves Thursday, January 03 2013
@ Santa Clara Broncos Saturday, January 05 2013
St. Mary's, Calif. Gaels Thursday, January 10 2013
@ Portland Pilots Thursday, January 17 2013
@ Butler Bulldogs Saturday, January 19 2013
BYU Cougars Thursday, January 24 2013
San Francisco Dons Saturday, January 26 2013
@ Loyola Marymount Lions Thursday, January 31 2013
@ San Diego Toreros Saturday, February 02 2013
Pepperdine Waves Thursday, February 07 2013
Loyola Marymount Lions Saturday, February 09 2013
@ St. Mary's, Calif. Gaels Thursday, February 14 2013
@ San Francisco Dons Saturday, February 16 2013
Santa Clara Broncos Wednesday, February 20 2013
San Diego Toreros Saturday, February 23 2013
@ BYU Cougars Thursday, February 28 2013
Portland Pilots Saturday, March 02 2013

Even though life can seem to be wild and crazy... or that your lost in a jungle.. Keep pressing forward! And always remember, you are amazing, incredible people with the whole world waiting to be changed by YOU!
Mr.Rott

HOMEWORK THIS WEEK

Since we are retaking our BIG test from a few Mondays ago, you are responsible for studying your notes on a DAILY basis!  We have a test this Wednesday and also this Friday, that should catch us up with our first chapter.  Those who score below 70% will be retaking the test next week.

STUDY... did I say Study>??? oh remember to STUDY!

Mr. Rott's Room Blog 10-22-12

WELCOME TO OUR JUNGLE SAFARI! Class Blog 10/22/12
Well winter is here... it sure did rain a lot last night!  As good old Mr. Busch used to say, “I can’t believe that we are almost into November!”  That is for sure!  We took our first chapter test, I appreciated how hard you worked, yet also many of you, actually TO MANY of you did not even study for the test and your grades show it.  As a result many of you will be retaking a test similar to the one you just had.  If you do not learn to study during Jr. High School, I am guessing that your study habits will suffer in High School.  Please put your best effort into all your work! 

Math A, 2nd and 4th Period:
This week we will be working on multiplying decimals along with preparing for tests on rounding and ordering decimals.

Math B, 5th period
We will be studying for a test on solving equations, simple and mutiple equations.  Also we will begin working on solving linear equations.

Blog Jungle Fact for the Week:
NO BLOG QUESTION THIS WEEK!    

   GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO                    ZAGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

FEEL THE SPIRIT!!!  Each week brings us closer to another FANtastic season of ZAG basketball!

SCHEDULE:
Southern Utah Thunderbirds Friday, November 09 2012
West Virginia Mountaineers Monday, November 12 2012
South Dakota Coyotes Sunday, November 18 2012
Clemson Tigers Thursday, November 22 2012
Pacific Tigers Saturday, December 01 2012
@ Washington St. Cougars Wednesday, December 05 2012
Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, December 08 2012
Kansas St. Wildcats Saturday, December 15 2012
Campbell Fighting Camels Wednesday, December 19 2012
Baylor Bears Friday, December 28 2012
@ Oklahoma St. Cowboys Monday, December 31 2012
@ Pepperdine Waves Thursday, January 03 2013
@ Santa Clara Broncos Saturday, January 05 2013
St. Mary's, Calif. Gaels Thursday, January 10 2013
@ Portland Pilots Thursday, January 17 2013
@ Butler Bulldogs Saturday, January 19 2013
BYU Cougars Thursday, January 24 2013
San Francisco Dons Saturday, January 26 2013
@ Loyola Marymount Lions Thursday, January 31 2013
@ San Diego Toreros Saturday, February 02 2013
Pepperdine Waves Thursday, February 07 2013
Loyola Marymount Lions Saturday, February 09 2013
@ St. Mary's, Calif. Gaels Thursday, February 14 2013
@ San Francisco Dons Saturday, February 16 2013
Santa Clara Broncos Wednesday, February 20 2013
San Diego Toreros Saturday, February 23 2013
@ BYU Cougars Thursday, February 28 2013
Portland Pilots Saturday, March 02 2013

Even though life can seem to be wild and crazy... or that your lost in a jungle.. Keep pressing forward! And always remember, you are amazing, incredible people with the whole world waiting to be changed by YOU!

Mr.  Rott

Mr. Rotts' room Blog for October 15 - 19

WELCOME TO OUR JUNGLE SAFARI!
Class Blog 10/15/12  

What a treat that you get Friday off... I am writing this on Thursday... hopefully the weather
channel is incorrect and it won’t rain this weekend! Either way I hope that you had a great day
off!

Math A, 2nd and 4th Period: CHAPTER TEST MONDAY!!
This week we will be working on multiplying by 2 digits.. this is something that you have had in
the past and I am sure we will fly through it like George of the jungle on a vine!
 
Math B, 5th period CHAPTER TEST MONDAY!!
We will be working on a little more of the 1 and 2 step equations.. and then really focus on multistep equations... it can get confusing.. so make sure you study your notes every night!
 

Blog Jungle Fact for the Week: Poisonous Animals in the Amazon Rainforest
USA Today.. .has an article about poisonous animals in the Amazon... they say...
“Project Amazonia indicates an estimated 500 mammal species and over one million insect species dwell within the Amazon rain forest. Many of these animals developed natural toxins as they evolved, a characteristic which can serve to discourage predators or enable venomous animals to efficiently kill their prey. In addition to species that are genuinely poisonous, the Amazon is home to creatures exhibiting Batesian mimicry characteristics, sporting colors and markings similar to those of poisonous fauna, without actually being poisonous themselves.

Amphibians
Over 100 species of poisonous dart frogs dwell within the Amazon, and while these frogs are tiny, growing no larger than 2.5 inches long, a single frog can store enough venom within its flesh to kill ten humans. The frogs' neon-bright colors and speckled bodies warn potential predators of their toxicity, though some indigenous Amazon tribes find the frogs useful, coating the tips of projectile weapons with the frogs' venom. Cutaneous chytridiomycosis is a fungal parasite that's potentially lethal to the frogs. In his book, "No Rain in the Amazon," author Nikolas Kozloff notes that global warming is increasing humidity within the Amazon, allowing the fungus to thrive at the expense of the region's dart frog populations.
 
Butterflies
The Amazon is home to poisonous Heliconius butterfly species, such as Heliconius erato and Heliconius melpomene, whose bright red wing markings warn predators of their toxicity. During their caterpillar stage, Heliconius species ingest the toxic leaves of poisonous flora, relying on specialized enzymes to neutralize the toxins. The repeated intake of toxins make Heliconius species poisonous to avian predators during both their caterpillar and butterfly stages.

Pit Vipers
The pit vipers of the Amazon take their name from the indentation within their snouts. The pits detect body heat, directing the snakes toward their prey. A pit viper coils immediately before striking, then injects venom into its prey's bloodstream through its long, hollow fangs. Amazonian pit vipers include the Bushmaster, which can grow to 12 feet long, making it both the world's largest pit viper and the Western Hemisphere's longest poisonous snake. The nocturnal fer-de-lance can grow to over 6.5 feet in length, and is rarely seen during daylight, preferring to stalk its prey between dusk and mid-evening.
Spiders
While the spiders of the Amazon use venom to kill or immobilize their prey, very few pose a danger to humans. Even tarantula bites are relatively harmless, except to those who suffer an allergic reaction to the spider's venom, though the toxin within their body hair can irritate skin. The Brazilian wandering spider is a notable exception, with venom that contains a neurotoxin that's potentially life-threatening, causing severe pain as it spreads throughout the victim's body. While most Amazonian spiders shy away from humans, Brazilian wandering spiders aggressively attack people who arouse their attention. These spiders are commonly found beneath fallen trees within the rainforest, as well as within the walls of thatched houses.”
 
Blog Questions - MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ OR LISTENED TO THE BLOG FACT FOR THE WEEK!
1) If the Brazilian wandering spider wanders at 1.5 miles per hour, how far could it travel in 3
hours?
2) If you took 15 tree frogs and lined them up... being careful NOT to touch the frogs skin, how long will the line of frogs be?
3) If a Pit Viper eats 5 rats a week... how many rats will a Viper (not talking the car ..hahaha) eat in a month?

 

                               GONZAGA BASKETBALL
 FEEL THE SPIRIT!!! Well we have a start to a schedule... either way the seasons is just around the corner!
 

SCHEDULE:
Southern Utah Thunderbirds Friday, November 09 2012
West Virginia Mountaineers Monday, November 12 2012
South Dakota Coyotes Sunday, November 18 2012
Clemson Tigers Thursday, November 22 2012
Pacific Tigers Saturday, December 01 2012
@ Washington St. Cougars Wednesday, December 05 2012
Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, December 08 2012
Kansas St. Wildcats Saturday, December 15 2012
Campbell Fighting Camels Wednesday, December 19 2012
Baylor Bears Friday, December 28 2012
@ Oklahoma St. Cowboys Monday, December 31 2012
@ Pepperdine Waves Thursday, January 03 2013
@ Santa Clara Broncos Saturday, January 05 2013
St. Mary's, Calif. Gaels Thursday, January 10 2013
@ Portland Pilots Thursday, January 17 2013
@ Butler Bulldogs Saturday, January 19 2013
BYU Cougars Thursday, January 24 2013
San Francisco Dons Saturday, January 26 2013
@ Loyola Marymount Lions Thursday, January 31 2013
@ San Diego Toreros Saturday, February 02 2013
Pepperdine Waves Thursday, February 07 2013
Loyola Marymount Lions Saturday, February 09 2013
@ St. Mary's, Calif. Gaels Thursday, February 14 2013
@ San Francisco Dons Saturday, February 16 2013
Santa Clara Broncos Wednesday, February 20 2013
San Diego Toreros Saturday, February 23 2013
@ BYU Cougars Thursday, February 28 2013
Portland Pilots Saturday, March 02 2013
 

Even though life can seem to be wild and crazy... or that your lost in a jungle.. Keep pressing forward! And always remember, you are amazing, incredible people with the whole world waiting to be changed by YOU!

Mr.Rott

NOTES up for Mondays tests!

Yes... indeed... the notes are up for this coming Mondays.... Chapter test!  Be an explorer and EXPLORE the notes for your test.... it won't hurt!

Class NOTES

Just to remind you that almost daily I post the notes from class................. if your not sure how to do homework or what your doing.. please check out the class notes!
Be cool.. don't drool math RULES!

WELCOME TO OUR JUNGLE SAFARI! Class Blog 10/8/12

WELCOME TO OUR JUNGLE SAFARI!
 Class Blog 10/8/12
Another week... you continue to amaze me and teach me things every day!  This Friday will be your first day off... I hope that you’ll have a great day off!  Remember work hard then play hard! 

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO YOUR BLOG QUETIONS BEFORE YOU WATCH THE VIDEOS... THE VIDEOS ARE FOR LEARNING ABOUT THE BLOG SUBJECT NOT TO KEEP YOU FROM WORKING...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Math A, 2nd and 4th Period:
This week we will be working on adding and subtracting decimals along with that we will be reviewing decimals for a section test on Monday October 15th.  That will give you Friday, Saturday and Sunday to study... please take the time to study...

Math B, 5th period
You all did great with the jungle 1 step dance... and now its time for the Jungle 2-step.... there was a time when I could dance the two-step... perhaps I will show you my crazy dance moves! On Wednesday and Thursday we will be having a review to get ready for a section test on Monday October 15th.  That will give you Friday, Saturday and Sunday to study... please take the time to study...

Blog Jungle Fact for the Week: 
Survival in the Jungle
Step 1
Steady your nerves, according to the tourism website Travel Overseas. If you’re separated from your fellow travelers or you’ve survived a plane crash, your first instinct might be to panic. Panic exhausts the body and exponentially increases its need for water and food. Sit quietly for a while to gather your thoughts and take inventory of your supplies. If you survived a plane crash, search the wreckage for potable water, fresh food, a knife, waterproof materials, blankets, first-aid supplies and any other gear that might help you survive.
 
Step 2
Keep your skin covered. Roll down your sleeves and cover your face as much as you can to avoid scratches and insect bites. Wear pants instead of shorts. Treat any wounds immediately and as properly as possible.
 
Step 3
Obtain water. Dense masses of insects often indicate a nearby water source, according to Travel Overseas. Bees usually build their hives within a couple of miles of a body of water, and flies typically stay within 300-350 feet of water. Whenever possible, boil the water you find, filter it or add purification tablets to it.

Step 4
Wear waterproof shoes or rubber jungle boots. If these aren’t available, wrap your feet in plastic bags before putting on your shoes. Never wear wet socks. Over time, chronic moisture can lead to tissue breakdown and leave feet vulnerable to fungus and other infections. Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound advises applying moleskin or duct tape to hot spots and using foot creams or powders to treat fungus or bacteria. Cover any blisters and drain them from the bottom with a sterilized needle, but only if absolutely necessary.

Step 5
Head downhill. In 1971, 17-year-old Julia Kopecke was the lone survivor of a 92-passenger flight that crashed in the Peruvian rain forest. Although in shock, she recalled her father’s advice: “Heading downhill in the jungle leads to water and water leads to civilization.” After bushwhacking through the forest for 10 days, the teenager stumbled across a hunter’s hut and was eventually reunited with her father.
 
Step 6
Leave a trail, according to Travel Overseas. As you're hiking through the jungle, make markers from torn clothing or any brightly colored or reflective objects you can find. Don’t create a trail from anything edible, as animals will consume it. Don’t head in a straight line, either. Constantly look ahead for gaps in the rain forest, and conserve your energy by making slow and steady progress. Use a long branch as a walking stick and to clear foliage from your path. Avoid grabbing vines or plants while making your way up slopes, as many rain forest plants have thorns and emit irritants.
 
Step 7
Find or build a shelter. Use whatever materials you have or can find to protect yourself from heavy rains and flooding, insects, and poisonous spiders and snakes. Take shelter on the highest ground possible and build fires to frighten away predators and signal for help.
 
Step 8
Eat berries, fruits, vegetables and nuts with which you’re familiar to avoid the risk of accidental poisoning. Look for coconuts, squash, cucumber, cashews, peanuts and citrus fruits, all of which are plentiful in the Amazon. If you’re able to find fruit or catch fish from a lake or river, don’t hoard it, as it will attract wildlife and spoil quickly in the tropical heat and humidity.

Fear - For anyone faced with a wilderness emergency survival situation, fear is a normal reaction. Unless an emergency situation has been anticipated, fear is generally followed by panic then pain, cold, thirst, hunger, fatigue, boredom and loneliness. It is extremely important to calmly assess the situation and not allow these seven enemies to interfere with your survival.

Pain - Pain may often be ignored in a panic situation. Remember to deal with injuries immediately before they become even more serious.

Cold - Cold lowers the ability to think, numbing the body and reducing the will to survive. Never allow yourself to stop moving or to fall asleep unless adequately sheltered.

Thirst - Dehydration is a common enemy in an emergency situation and must not be ignored. It can dull your mind, causing you to overlook important survival information.  How long can you live without water? A person can survive only three to five days without water, in some cases people have survived for an average of one week. It is not recommended that anyone try this at home. Once the body is deprived of fluids the cells and organs in the body begin to deteriorate. The presence of water in the body could mean the difference between life and death.

Hunger - Hunger is dangerous but seldom deadly. It may reduce your ability to think logically and increase your susceptibility to the effects of cold, pain and fear.

Fatigue - Fatigue is unavoidable in any situation so it is best to keep in mind that it can and will lower your mental ability. Remember that in an emergency situation this is often the bodies way of escaping a difficult situation.

Boredom & Loneliness - These enemies are quite often unanticipated and may lower the mind's ability to deal with the situation.  

 
Blog Questions: See Blog Jungle Fact For the Week
1) If a bee only fly's 350 feet from water... then what would 350 look like in standard form and expanded form?

2) If you were lost in the jungle for 3 days... how many hours would that be and how many seconds would that be?

3) If you are lost in the jungle, with no water... about how long could you live?  How many glasses of water do you drink every day?

4) What would you most worry about if you were lost in the Jungle?
        

FEEL THE SPIRIT!!!

Fall is in the air and that means ONE thing... GONZAGA BASKETBALL!

SCHEDULE:
October 27 vs. Northwest Nazarene University (Exh)
November 09 vs. Southern Utah University
November 12 vs. West Virginia University - 9:00 p.m.TV: ESPN   
November 18 vs. University of South Dakota
November 22 vs. Clemson University - 6:00 p.m. TV: ESPN2  

Even though life can seem to be wild and crazy... or that your lost in a jungle.. Keep pressing forward! And always remember, you are amazing, incredible people with the whole world waiting to be changed by YOU!

Mr. Rott