Coast to coast, our 8th Grade group from San Diego, California is heading to the east side to experience American history and culture. This blog serves as our academic mobile journal of our adventure.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Henry)
24/7 there is always a soldier guarding the tomb. This is a.sign of repect, for always remembering the soldiers they could.never find. The soldiers wairt 21 seconds, turn and walk 21 steps. They hold a gun never facing the memorial.
JFK Memorial (Henry)
JFK was one of the best presidents in american history. In the middle of his grave there is a flame. The flame is ever-lasting, symbolizing his ever lasting rememberence.
Friday, May 27, 2011
How things fly (Henry)
Lift is the force that acts at a right angle to the direction of motion through the air. Weight is the force of gravity. Thrust is the force that propels in the direction of.motion. Drag is the force.that acts opposite to the direction of motion.
















