Blog From A Homeschooled Teen

Over the summer, I learned about predator and prey cycles through the ecology unit. For the first assignment in this quarter’s science unit, I performed an experiment which simulated the relationship between predators and prey. This experiment does not require any lab equipment and is both fun and easy to accomplish. What Was the Purpose of the Experiment: The purpose of this experiment was to create a simulation of the relationship between predators and prey in a closed ecosystem. What…

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On top of a sand dune, the vast vista of the Columbia Plateau encircled the horizon with the mighty Columbia River itself slashing through the landscape. The sun was out and there was a gentle breeze to keep us cool. This being my first desert hike, the excitement of discovering new places was ever present during the day. This was my first day of school. Unlike the first day in previous school years, this year was different. This year’s first…

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By: Zachary Lundgren This summer, eager for a break from the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, we decided to spend a few days in the neighboring city of Portland, Oregon. This was our first vacation since a camping trip to Yellowstone in 2019, so the art of vacationing was somewhat new to us again. My mother and I are both are fully vaccinated and we would make sure to wear masks both indoors and out. This being our first vacation in two…

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