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Musical Instrument Blog #2
The xylophone produces sound through force hitting the bar, where the vibration travels through the bar and into metal tubes called resonators. This is why the xylophone looks like it contains a vertical counterpart similar to the actual wood keys. These are important characteristics in a xylophone. To change the pitch, you strike a different key, arranged in octaves like a piano.
I intend on using an old computer frame stand as the base of my xylophone. I would only create one full octave because the frame is not as large as others, and the keys and bars would be made out of polished wood. For the resonators, it would be ideal to use metal pipes, but I would like to try using wood or plastic (PVC) to see what happens. I will play my instrument by using a mallet and hitting on the keys. I would use my time at home and Engineering class to build my instrument.
A lingering question I still have is: How will I separate each and every key while having it suspended on the computer frame?
E1 U9 TAREA 27/05/11
We use the present progressive to express what someone is doing RIGHT NOW. It has two parts: estamos + (ando / iendo / yendo).
1. nosotros / asistir a las escuelas en Guadalajara
Nosotros estamos asistiendo ...
2. los estudiantes / leer los diarios
3. Negi / dormir
4. Fernando / comer la pizza
5. Mami / trabajar en la fábrica
6. la abuela / preparar la comida
7. yo / estudiar
8. Papi / vivir en Puerto Rico
9. nosotros / escuchar a la radio
10. tú / hacer nada
Musical Instrument Blog #2
The instrument is played by hitting strings with a small metal mallet. When the mallet hits the string, it causes the string to vibrate. This vibration sets off a wave in the air molecules - a sound wave. The different strings of the instrument produce different waves, and therefore different pitches. For example, a more tightly pulled string will produce a higher frequency wave, which results in a higher pitch. Important physical characteristics of the instrument include something to tune the strings with, so that I can make sure they produce the right wave frequency. Another important characteristic is the mallet, because that is what causes the strings to vibrate. I think that I need to have some kind of base that will make the sound more audible, but I'm not sure how. Maybe something like a guitar – a hollow wooden construction. I'm not sure. I'm not sure what kind of material is best to use for the strings, but I think I'll use a spool of "string wire". I'll need wood for the base of the instrument and also a stick of wood for the handle of the mallet. I'll need some metal for the head of the mallet. I kind of want to try to use bridges as well, but I'm not sure how those work. I need to do a bit more research into that topic.
Day one
My name Isn't important, everyone calls me blaze, even before all of this...maybe I should start at the begining, I had a wife, and kids, like everyone else...all eleven of us. I was a police officer, and I loved my life...but now its all over. They say its the end of the world, but all I care about is killing now. They took everything from me. being the only police officer in the group of survivers though makes me in a leader position, I had to train these men, and I have to make sure tey live. Its bullshit, I want to fight, I want to kill. but for now I'm just a diplomat. My name is Blaze, and this is my zombie Apocalypse journal day one
27/05/11 E1 U9 AHORITA
2. Di (Say) si la frase es lógico o ilógico.
- Hay una estufa en la ducha. ilógico
- Hay dos carros en la nevera.
- La casa tiene 2 pisos.
- La casa tiene un jardín con flores bonitas y árboles altos.
- La casa está cerca del centro comercial.
- En la casa hay una sala con una cama grande.
- En el sótano hay un ático.
- En el carro no hay ventanas.
- Hay un espejo en el lavamanos.
Extra Credit Assignment
We worked in groups of three to collect
prices of different grocery store items. My group investigated Shop Rite, Acme,
and Fresh Grocer. We collected prices on items like bottled water, cereal, ice
cream, bread, and chips. We used statistics by calculating the mean prices for
each item in each store. After we got the mean we calculated the five number
summary and IQR’s for the items. We displayed our information on box plots and
histograms. We calculated this information for all three grocery stores.
This benchmark
helped me better understand grocery store prices. It helped me choose which
store was more beneficial to shop at when it comes to saving. I learned that
all stores are not the same. Sometimes prices differ because of the brands of
food or just because of where it is sold. I noticed that the same items that
were sold at Acme and Shop rite were considerably lower than the items sold at
the Fresh Grocer. We connected this to the neighborhood the Fresh Grocer was
in. Stores in wealthy neighborhood tend to have higher prices.
How it connected to the core values:
· Inquiry: Are question was to find the consumer price index of different grocery
stores.
· Research: We each went out to different stores to collect prices of different
items.
· Collaboration: We worked in a group of three.
· Presentation: We presented our findings to the class in a keynote
· Reflection: We included reflection questions in our presentation to show what we
learned from the project.
Embryo's Gift To Mankind
In this diagram you can see that the have used stem cell research on rats to stop heart failure.
Resources -
http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell
Embryo's Gift To Mankind #2
In this diagram you can see that the have used stem cell research on rats to stop heart failure.
Resources -
http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell
Human Trafficking/Prostitution
Some women were forced into the countries poor leaving their selves to turn to prostitution to survive.They usually became prostitutes because they were illiterate, poor and from broken families. They suffered from economic poverty, lack of education and social disgrace. In older times, human trafficking or prostitution was a way of supporting one self. Over time, prostitution has changed terms but focused on the main ones.
Even though human trafficking isn't likely to effect me, prostitution seems to be. I know that I will not get into that as an occupation, but that type of industry can influence me to lower certain standards of mine. I am against this crime because I think that its a bad look for the world.
Musical Instrument Blog
well, this is awkward but...
k bye.
The Franklin Institute Board of Trustees Honors SLA Seniors
The winners are:
- David Buckholz
- Aidan Jamison-Frank
- Sky Kalfus
- Taylor Valentine
- Maya Wright
Dominque Miller's Capstone
Link to Work.
Musical Instrument Blog #1
Extra Credit Assignment
"Favorite project"
During my senior year in statistics the most memorable benchmark
was the last one, which was the study guide. This benchmark is my most
favorites due to the fact that it’ll help me in the following year with the
endeavors that I’ll be taking on. They study guide applies past math courses to
my future thus ultimately helping me and creating a guide throughout the class
Math 101. Since the class entails
statistics the math in the guide was based off of stats and the combination of
some algebra. The statistics part
consist of the following Probability & Simulations, Chi –Squared, Real number, Logic,
Equations, Correlation & Causation, Bi-variate Data and Observational
Studies. I learned various tolls
that I once did not comprehend such as the correlation and causation. Once
introduced to this term I was still unsure what this actually meant until
practice questions and mini quiz I found that Correlation is like domino affect one thing has to affect another to
have a correlation or relationship. In having to do the benchmark and
applying what I know all comes back to the core values SLA set up inquiry, research, collaboration, presentation and reflection. I researched my future college and what
course I’d be taking and what concepts I’d need to grasp in order to make my
study guide. Collaborated with my peers to exchange some ideas to help my Q4B
with the math tools needed for representation. Presentation I did I n a regular
word doc instead of any other applications because I wanted the raw math to be displayed
instead of a picture with some fragments a clear explanation was needed. Reflection
was overall me just looking at my work with some feedback in my meeting with Thompson
and actually looking over what I’ve done thoughtfully in my high school career.
Semaj's Instrumental Blog Post #2
Sound from a guitar is produced by plucking or strumming the strings which are all different sizes to my understanding there are six strings on guitar and each strong makes a different sound while holding your finger down on different sections of the neck. When you pluck or strum the strings the strings vibrate from where your finger is on the neck down to the end of the body of the guitar.
To change the pitch of my instrument I will have to adjust the machine heads also known as the tuners, I would have to turn these tuners to the left or the right in order to get a high or low pitch. There are many parts to a guitar but I think the important physical characteristics would have to be 16 out of the 20 parts of the guitar.
- Headstock
- Nut
- Machine heads (or pegheads, tuning keys, tuning machines, tuners)
- Frets
- Truss rod
- Inlays
- Neck
- 8. Body
- 9. Pickups
- 10. Electronics
- 11. Bridge
- 12. Pickguard
- 13. Soundboard
- 14. Sound hole
- 15. Strings
- 16. Fretboard (or Fingerboard)
To build this guitar I will need wood to build the body, some plastic pieces for different parts of the guitar, some twisted screws for the machine heads, wire and thin metal piping for the fret board and I will need different sized plastic string for the actual strings of the guitar. All of these materials should be able to cover the necessary components of the guitar.
I will construct this instrument in my Advanced Engineering class that way I have all the materials I need at my fingertips, If that time id not enough I will also take extra time out of my day to stay after school to try to complete the guitar.
Reasons Behind The Abuse-2
As I've told you before my topic is on
animal abuse. It’s a growing problem. My Mom had a cat that suffered from
animal abuse. My mom had a cat that was a semi – indoor semi- outdoor cat. One day her cat didn’t come home, so naturally
my Mom to look for him. She found him in an ally crushed under a cinder block he
was still alive. That cat suffered to death. Now I’m not saying that the person
was evil he could have been a kid trying to impress his friends. That though doesn’t
excuse the fact that he hurt another living thing. A lot of animal abuse comes
from people who don’t know how to take care of their pets properly. Most cases
of animal abuse stem from people who forget to feed their pet or that they even
have one. Hoarders are also an issue
This is why..
Mom
1.) Never ever say titties. EVER
2.) This is my dress that i bought with my money. Your opinion can go suck it.
3.) I think I look damn good in this dress i'm 18 i wear what i want, it doesn't matter.
4.) I don't have boobs to show off anyways.
Time vs. Life
I need a break from my life.
Just a little one.
I have time for nothing anymore.
I don't have a computer and I have so much work I need to stay on track with.
I currently have a headache.
I really don't understand anything that is happening in Globalization class (benchmark that is) I mean I get it but I need a better example.
Do we have a benchmark for chase? Or is this paper thing the benchmark?
I need a nap.
Musical Instrument Blog #1
To change a note on the violin you press down on the strings in a specific place, almost like a guitar. A violin is shaped like a mini guitar.
E1 U9 AHORITA 26/05/11
Some ideas of what to say:
- Say where it's located (Está en...)
- Say what it's close to (Está cerca de(l...)
- Say what it has (Tiene... / Hay...)
- Comment on the size of the property (Es grande/pequeñ@)
- etc.
American Idol
But I was aware of who the final two contestants were this season.
And I can honestly say that I think both people sucked.
However, the girl sucked less than that "Scotty McCreery" guy.
He is TERRIBLE.