Snake Bite!

This is a video that we took of a few students with Courtney reinacting the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. As you can plainly see, Mike is desperately trying to save Drew while he is on the airplane. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pSuNgROfXA

If you look closely you can see that there are two different flush buttons. The one on the right is a full shaded circle which one would use a full flush and the one on the left is used for a half flush.... can you figure out which one you would use for what?! It is used to conserve water because in Australia they are in a water shortage.

Phyllisa and Jordyn

This is a gecko the girls found in their room. They wanted to keep it as a pet, but decided to set him free. Jordyn found a big ugly beatle in her bed and flushed it down the toilet while screaming!

Phyllisa and Jordyn

This is a mangosteen which is only found in tropical countires and is called the queen of fruits and is the most exotic fruit in the world. We tried a bunch of them and everyone fell in love with them! The inside taste like ice cream. Wish we could bring you some home, however; they do not do well and you are not allowed to bring fresh flowers fruits and veggies over seas.

The picture on the left is a group picture which we took in a store by a mom and baby stuffed koala. After we arrived we shopped around and came across this in a store called done. Everyone bought a kangaroo t-shirt and we are hoping to see real live ones soon!

Sincerely,

Jordyn and Phyllisa

The aussie gang in aussie! Jordyn and Phyllisa

This is near the ocean. People are asked not to swim in the ocean because there are crocs and other dangerous things. They have a public swimming pool which allows people to cool off. It over looks the ocean.

Jordyn and Phyllisa

This is a picture of us coming into Aussie after a 20 hour plane ride!

Jordyn and Phyllisa

Finally "Down Under!"

Hello Michicot 5th Graders!
Today we visited The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. This service is free to all Australians. They have many different bases and planes which fly to the different areas to help people in need. Since much of Australia is considered desert or "outback" there are not hospitals that are easy to reach. This company was started in 1928 and celebrated its 80 year anniversary last year. The reason this service is free to Australians is because the government funds 80% of the fees and the rest is private donations.

A Natural History of the Mammalia By George Robert Waterhouse

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Weather here not so good

Dear Dreamtime 2009,

My name is Trent R. I'm in the 5th grade. Are you guys going to see a rainforest? When you get back tell if it was worth exploring. The weather here is dreary and getting worse. I would like it if there was more sunlight. Is it sunney where you are?

Please write to us,

Trent R.

Dear Dreamtime 2009,

Dear Dreamtime 2009,

You guys are really cool! When is your return date from the trip? Will you be leaving early or late in the day? What is the worst thing that has happened on your trip? Were there any steers or cows in Australia. Were things worth a lot there? Are you so excited to come home you could yell?

Your friend,

Morgan M.

Dear U.W. Oshkosh Travelers!

Dear Dreamtime 2009,

I've just come back from Christmas break. It was awesome. Its good to talk to yo again! I have a couple of questions to ask you all. What are you doing now in Australia? have you learned anything new about Australia yet? It will be fun to talk with you when you get back.

Write back,

Clayton D.

We are back...and wishing you happy traveling!

As you prepare to disembark, we will be thinking about what it must be like to get on a jet and fly around the world! Wow!

Here are some of the questions the 5th graders are asking:

Samantha writes: What is going to be the best part of the trip?

Brandon writes: How long will it take you to get there? Are you going to ride a camel in Australia?

Dylan writes: What is the money like in Australia? Do they take U.S. dollars? What kinds of foods do Australians eat? What do Aboriginal people eat? Do they have fast food restaurants there? Is New Zealand part of Australia? Is there some president or a king there? Are there any really big mountains? What sports do Australians play?

Emmory writes: What kinds of animals do you think you will see while you are there?

Bailey writes: What is the Great Barrier Reef? Are there monkeys in Australia?

Tanner K. writes: How many days will you be on the plane? How long will you be there?

Katherine writes: Are their jungles in Australia? What kinds of plants do they have? Are there big cities in Australia?


Daniel D. writes: Is ACDC still big in Australia? Do they have Christmas on Dec. 25? Do they really say "Hay mate!" in Australia? Are Australians at war at this point with any other people in the world?

Brandon J. writes: Will you see snakes?

Jasmine K. writes: What are you going to be doing on the way there? What is the climate like? Do they have 4 seasons like we do in Wisconsin?

Hope writes: Are all Koala bears the same color? What will you do on the plane while you are traveling?

Tim writes: What is the capital of Australia? Will you see China?

Cassie writes: Do you like traveling? Is it really hot there? Can you all swim when you get there? Does it ever get really cold there?

Trent writes: How high does a kangaroo jump? Are there many species of animals living there?

Miranda writes: Does it snow in Australia? Will you be on boat while you are there?

Morgan writes: Where will you sleep?

These are just a few of the many questions our students are thinking about as you prepare for your adventure?

Room 8 - O.H.S.