Category Archives: Misc

Firecracker Magazine – A Sheep, A Wolf, And A Bag of Grain Puzzle

Amelia was the first child to answer the Firecracker Magazine math puzzle correctly, so they will post her solution in the December issue of Firecracker!  Good job!

Firecracker Magazine, Dec 2012
Firecracker Magazine, Dec 2012

Amelia’s solution: “First you take the sheep across.  Then you take the wolf across, and on your way back you take the sheep.  Afterwards, you take the grain across and finally you bring the sheep.”

“From: Ella Levine
Sent: 11/20/2012 3:29 PM
To: –
Subject: Your solution is correct!

Dear Amelia:

You were the first person who submitted the correct solution to the math puzzle from the last issue of the Firecracker Forum. We are going to publish your solution in our December edition. If you would also like us to place your photo next to it, please email it it to us. The file has to be at least 800K.

Best regards,

The Firecracker Forum Team”

Project 6: “Electricity From The Sun”

Introduction:

You can get electricity from the sun using solar cells.  That means it is possible to reduce greenhouse gas production by using electricity from sunlight.  But many things can affect the amount of electricity from solar cells.  Here are some things that will do that: trees, houses, clouds, time of year, and where you live in the world.

Continue reading Project 6: “Electricity From The Sun”

Dear Mommy

Dear Mommy,

I love you. You are a great cook. Mama I will listen to you. Will you please sleep with me? I want to help you cook. You are amazing! I love you so much. You are beautiful. I will do good in school. I want you.

Love,
Amelia on Mother’s Day (2007)

Dear Mommy