H1N1 Facts

by Lou Lou

Flu season is worse than ever this year. H1N1, otherwise known as swine influnza (flu), is a disease that normally affects pigs but many human cases have occurred.

President Barak Obama declared H1N1 to be a national emergency in the US. However H1N1 is not the only virus that came from pigs, there is also H1N2 and H3N1.

If you do catch swine flu here are the symptoms: you will have a fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. Most people think you can catch swine flu by eating pork, but swine flu viruses are not transmitted by food.

To prevent swine flu: wash your hands, cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough.

Keep the Swine Flu Away

by Maddie

As you may know, the swine flu has been going around and has reached some of Lowry’s students. Are we overreacting to this disease? Should safety measures be taken? Read more

Lowry’s Endangered Mascot

By Claire

Did you know that the most endangered animal in the USA is the bald eagle?

You’re now asking me, well how did the bald eagle become endangered? There are many reasons why the bald eagle became endangered. Are they going to become extinct? Read more

A Visit with a Scientist in Antarctica

by Julia

Antarctica is the most southern continent, and the coldest, driest, and windiest place in the world.

The first time anyone set foot in Antarctica was during the year 1821. Antarctica was considered a continent in 1840. The lowest temperature in Antarctica ever recorded is -128.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Antarctica is made up of 98% ice and 2% barren rocks. Antarctica has 70% of the entire world’s freshwater [in ice form] and 90% of all the world’s ice. The ice is usually 1.6 kilometers in thickness. Read more

The Fun Life of a Vet

by Taylor

In 2009 vets of Belcaro treat sick pets.

Belcaro was founded in 1947. They are professional vets whose job is to help and protect animals. They treat sick pets and provide good service. They have tips for taking care of your pets. Read more

Global Warming

By Bibi

Have you heard about the disaster taking over our planet?

Global warming. It could to ruin our planet. Global warming is the result of many types of pollution: including air, garbage, and water. All these types of pollution are bad. If we keep up on all this pollution our world could end up irrevocably changed. So how can we help? Well, let’s turn to these people for some ideas. Read more

UFO Unexplained (Unidentified Flying Object)

By Bibi

UFO spotted! On November 4, 2008 the Cutillettta family spotted about 70 little dots up in the sky. Read more

Three Two One: Blast off with Rocket Club

By Zach

Third, fourth, and fifth grade rocketry students will be meeting on Thursdays until December 18th.

They will be making straw rockets, bottle rockets, solid fuel rockets and foam rubber rockets. Dr. Shannon Sturtevant, a rocket scientist will tell them what it is like to be a rocket scientist. They will be going to Wings over the Rockies where they will take a class on rocketry and flight it was rescheduled to January 22nd. Mr. Scott Sala, a way cool scientist for DPS, came to help the students launch bottle rockets. Read more

Is Science Becoming Popular To Students?

By Maddie

Science has become popular with students in many elementary schools!

The chance of learning new things and discovering objects is very interesting to lots of students. Young kids should be able to experiment daily using objects around them. Science is a learning experience. Read more