Mr S Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Dear Pacific Northwest Marine Society, I would just like to take this time to thank you for all that you have done for our Hands-On Science Class. After a long day it is nice to walk into seventh period and see all of those beautiful fish and anemones in Mr. Stephen’s salt water aquariums. Mr. Stephen is constantly talking about the Pacific Northwest Marine Society and the new organisms that we receive from the club. I can’t wait to see how the zooanthid competition ends up panning out. My class mates and I have greatly enjoyed working with the salt water aquariums, and have learned a lot about salt water fish and other organisms. It has been a great learning experience for the whole class especially for kids who had never worked with any kind of aquarium, except a gold fish aquarium. Mr. Stephen has showed us what we need to do and then let us do the work. The results of our work have been especially rewarding. I have definitely personally learned a lot about salt water life from working with the fish and organisms that you have so graciously donated to our class. I would definitely look into this club if I was ever to have my own salt water tanks, which one day I wish to have. The joy in working with something like a salt water aquarium and then literally seeing that you have helped nurture another animal to health is extremely rewarding. We do a lot of projects in the Hands-On Science Class; this one is definitely one of my favorite ones because of how beautiful the reward is. It is because of generous people and organizations like you that we, as a class, are able to do most of the cool projects that we do. It is with great sincerity that I write this letter, and hope that everyone has a happy healthy holiday season. Sincerely, A Grateful Hands-On Science Student footnote: Besides regular science I teach a science elective called Hands on Science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undrtkr_00 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Thanks for sharing this, Roger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moderator3 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 This is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 That's good to here that what we do has an impact on youth. Glad you were able to set something up that they all love so much. I hope you guys do good in the GOC, or at least get a prize because I want to see what the class as a whole would pick as a prize. It's always interesting to me to see people that are less "into it" as us reef geeks are, choose what they like the best out of corals. Good to hear and thanks for sharing that. Good luck guys!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Too cool, thanks for sharing Roger. Does the hands on science class also do stuff in the greenhouse? BTW the Japanese maple i got from you is going great. Grown about a foot and now that the leaves are gone I love how the bark is such a vibrant red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Nice job Teach! I wish my oceanography class would have had a tank last term! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr S Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 Thanks. Miles we also do the greenhouse. Now the new project is a rain garden. Had to get a plumbing permit from the city. We will be having a plant sale in April again. Be ready to pre order. Too bad we can't come up with a way to generate money for the salt water tanks. Miles, see you on Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Very cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Thanks. Miles we also do the greenhouse. Now the new project is a rain garden. Had to get a plumbing permit from the city. We will be having a plant sale in April again. Be ready to pre order. Too bad we can't come up with a way to generate money for the salt water tanks. Miles, see you on Tuesday. Wow awesome. Look forward to seeing it the rain garden!! Cya tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfinsax Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Thats cool to see Roger. Stuff like that makes teaching so rewarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisW Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 (sad) What a cute letter. You guys should be proud! Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I love it! future reef junkies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonH Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 That's awesome. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Roger, Glad to see things are working out. Sory to here aout he summer issues. Amd yes if I had a tank would help you out but for now my tank is down and no livestock. But I might be able to help so will let you know. Anything you are really after? Let me know and fell free to pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 That makes alot of this stuff worth while right there. There is nothing more precious than to feed the curiousities and imagination of our youth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I wish I had the same experiences in my school. Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr S Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 Here at school now, was at school last nite. I am emailing my students on what we got. They are wishing they could come into school to check it out. Thanks again to everyone. ps. although it does not make a difference, the author of the letter lives in one of the poorest parts of Albany. Just food for thought. Have a great Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undrtkr_00 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 That's a really well written letter for a middle schooler, Mr. S. I take it you are not their English teacher. (Rim) rofl Could teach a few folks here some lessons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Thanks for sharing that. I would like to know how your tank is set up? What kind of corals will it support? I occasionally have some sps frags that break off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr S Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 I get the humor Brian. I have halides, t-5's and pc's. I have a pretty diverse set up. I can handle any frags anyone can offer, especially if you are cleaning house. Furthermore I think I could handle about any type of other organism someone wants to get rid of unless the fish is huge. I have a 55 macro tank hooked into the system with a devil damsel as the sole inhabitant. In my main system I am pushing about 210 total gallons. I also have 2 nano tanks. I will try to post pics of the whole system this next week. Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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