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