Day 6 (Feb. 11)-Today in the afternoon, I am going to do a night snorkel with the Manta Rays. I was really nervous. First, we do a day snorkel while the scuba divers dive down to put the lights on the ocean floor for the night dive and snorkel so we can see the Manta Rays if they come. After our day snorkel, we got back on the boat to have dinner. Finally, it was time to see these 12 feet creatures. I jumped in the water. I thought I was not going to see one. The first thing I see is a 6 foot monster. I said to myself, there here! We saw three, big Manta Rays eating plankton. Their names were Vicky (6 feet) Timbuktu (10 feet) and Lefty (12 feet). Once, Lefty pounded me with her wing.
Science- When we saw the Manta Rays, they were eating the plankton. The plankton were every where because the light attracted the plankton which is the main food of the Manta Ray. The Mantas were rolling up to the snorkelers so we got a good look at them. They all have a pattern on their bellies which is how we could tell them apart.
Social Studies-A group of Polynesians canoed over from the Marquesa Islands using the stars and the sun for navigation about 1500 years ago. They brought pigs, chickens and dogs. Captain Cook arrived about 1100 years later.
Science- When we saw the Manta Rays, they were eating the plankton. The plankton were every where because the light attracted the plankton which is the main food of the Manta Ray. The Mantas were rolling up to the snorkelers so we got a good look at them. They all have a pattern on their bellies which is how we could tell them apart.
Social Studies-A group of Polynesians canoed over from the Marquesa Islands using the stars and the sun for navigation about 1500 years ago. They brought pigs, chickens and dogs. Captain Cook arrived about 1100 years later.
15 comments:
Dear Jackson,
For me, this is the MOST exciting post of all! What a cool thing to do -- be so close to such big animals who are so different from humans. I did not know that they had markings on them that were different on each individual. Night snorkeling with manta rays is an experience that I will put on my list of things I really have to do at least once.
Best,
Liza
Wow! I could really feel your nervousness. I would be...they are sooo big. How cool. Night snorkeling gives me the heebee jeebies. School can't get much better than that! This is something I have always wanted to do.
Keep them coming!
aloha,
Aunt cindy
Jackson,
You are very brave. I would not have it in me to go snorkeling at night, especially with giant sea creatures. BUT...it is very cool and fascinating that you were able to tell them apart. We all miss you and have a sea of jealousy floating around about your experiences. You are extremely fortuate! Stay safe and have a blast!
~Mrs. Rothery
Sorry Jackson, I didn't think the comment worked, but anyways, here it is again!
Dear Jackson,
Block A Social Studies has just viewed your blog and we thought is was amazing and awesone. Brian and most of the students enjoyed the information about the God of War with the bloody face and hair on fire! We also enjoyed the fact that you got to swim with the Manta Rays and how you got hit by one! We are wondering if it hurt?!?! We really enjoyed all of the pictures and think they are wonderful. What has been your favorite part so far? We also want to know how the Manta Rays were named, did you come up with them? We'll be back soon, enjoy the weather!
Block A
Hi Jackson now it is Block B's turn to comment on your post!
We enjoy the great descriptions you have written about your days. We think you have done a really great job! We are very excited that you are sharing your trip with us. We enjoyed the pictures! We are learning so much during your trip, we enjoy how you present new facts about science and social studies in each entry.
We have the following questions so far...
Have you seen other marine life like sharks?
Did Lefty injure you?
Have you been able to feed any of the animals?
What fun places have you visited?
What has been your favorite activity?
How long was the plane ride?
Have you been surfing, how are the waves?
How has the weather?
We will check back with you later, we still have a ton more questions for you!
Block B
Block C Social Studies got to check out the blog and they were impressed, of course they also had a few questions for you too!
Dear Jackson,
You are so lucky to be in Hawaii but you are missing out on the freezing temperatures here, which we know you miss! Those are some great photos. We really appreciate your blog, we know you have been busy keeping up with a months worth of homework!
Here are some questions from your friends in Block C:
What has been the warmest temperature?
How did the speared fish taste?
Do you have a tan?
How many days have you gone snorkeling?
Does the warrior face in the volcano scare you?
What was your reaction when you saw all the fish when you went snorkeling?
Did you get nervous/hurt when the manta ray touched you?
Would you want to go to Hawaii again?
We will check back with you next Friday! Enjoy your week; continue sharing your stories!
Jackson, we got to experience your blog in Block D but Block E will view your blog Tuesday. Overall, everyone has been very impressed with your hard work. Keep it, we really enjoyed your stories today!
Dear Jackson,
We enjoyed all of the information you shared about the sea creatures you have seen so far. Your blog is very well written and provides us with a lot of great information! We hope you are enjoying the warm weather, we are saving some of the cold weather and a lot if snow for you! The historical facts were cool and the pictures were fantastic!
Now we have a couple of questions:
What did it feel like to get whacked by a mantra ray?
How long was the lava tube?
Was the volcano dormant?
Were you scared when you went scuba diving?
Have you seen any sharks?
How was the plane ride?
What was the first thing you did when you got to Hawaii?
Have you seen and snapping turtles?
Have you gone surfing?
Block D
hi jackson, its adam and i hope you are haveing a great time. i asked if lefty injured you from block B.
from,adam
hi jackson its adam again and im saying that ill be back later tonight and tomorrow morning.
from, adam
its adam again.i really like this website. im going on every hour! we are doing alot in school right now, so you will have to do some catching up. where it shows the times it that for the time in hawaii? i have been reading all of your entrys.
from,adam
hi again i havent seen any new massages.im waiting for todays update! i cant wait!
from,adam
Awesome Jackson! What a great experience! I don't know if I could do it!! I did some snorkeling in Aruba and anything larger than my fist, I swam away from. Wimpy huh! Keep posting your activities, I am enjoying them. I am actually sharing them with my own kids too.
Mrs. Place
ya same as ms.place said i did that once but we only saw fish........ but you were very brave.
adam
to
Jackson
Hi Jackson it is me danny i was wondering how long the plane ride was.
right now it is around 15 degrees
out side.
How warm is it in Hawaii.
And i was wondering if there is big waves and alot of surfers on the water.
HAVE A FUN TIME IN HAWAII
FROM Danny
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