Happy Independence Day!

Citizens wave flags of reds, whites, and blues.
We see fireworks and parades and enjoy barbecues.
It is summer time in this grand country of ours.
We visit friends and family and gift patriotic flowers.
It is a celebration of our country's freedom
From the oppressive British kingdom.
In 1776, a declaration was signed.
After this, constitutional law was designed.
There were fifty-six signers and thirteen colonies.
Let's give a round of applause to our founding daddies!
America declared that all of its people
Hold self-evident truths that we are all equal.
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are our rights.
For freedom is what our country continually fights.
We are a patriotic country governed
for the people, by the people. This we have earned.
So let the fireworks fly on this Independence Day.
"Happy birthday, America," is what we say!


Sources:

http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/cb13-ff14.html

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html

Summer Fun

School is out.
All of the kids shout.
The sun shines bright.
Teams play soccer with their might.
Chase the soccer ball.
Try not to fall.
It is really hot.
Time to find a shady spot.
It's humid from a morning rain.
All our energy will drain.
Wash dirty hands in the sink.
Ahhhh...a nice cold refreshing drink.
Eat some barbeque.
Enjoy the sunset view.
Read or watch some TV.
How much fun will this summer be?

Veggies!

Butternut Squash, courtesy Kristi Kosina

Eat a veggie,
Said Aunt Reggie.
You dodge them if you're lucky,
Because they are yucky.
It isn't too bad, Mom said.
Eat some sweet potato bread.
Eat some broccoli with your chicken.
You'll eat veggies scream'n and kick'n.
Eat a carrot,
Squawks a parrot.
Eat some spinach
In your sandwich.
Eat a tomato and a zucchini.
Add onions to your hotdog weiny.
Even if your parents are stealthy,
Veggies are healthy!

Math Monday: Percentages

What is two in six?
Percentages are used in statistics.
Data results are what they show,
Like the average fall of snow,
Or how many people have brown eyes,

Or how many thruths and lies,
Or how much salt is in an ocean,
Or how many trains are in motion,
Or the amount of baseball hits,
Or professional bowling splits,
Or how many days are sunny,
Or how many comedians are funny.
I eat two of six strawberries that are red.
Two of six is about thirty-three over a hundred,
Or thirty-three percent. Now you try!
Find out where percents apply.

Question The Stars

Question the stars.
Ride a horse.
Test drive cars.
Learn code of Morse.
Taste food that's new.
Learn a new tool.
Spray your hair blue.
Scuba dive in a pool.
Dance to your own beat.
Study science and math.
Create something neat.
Follow your own path.