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Blog 10 - Write Yourself Into the Future Part 1 and 2

 The ideal future would have a lot less problems. Things like global warming and the extinction of species would not be a constant problem and discussion. People would be kinder to each other and think about how what they say or do might affect others or the environment around them. People would live with the earth and all of nature in mind. Just like before technology and inventions, they would take care of the land and always leave an area better than they found it. Animal and plant species would have all the resources they need to thrive. Technology might improve in safe ways to allow humans to travel more into space and the oceans without harming any other living things, environments, or earth. We would be able to easily cure diseases like cancer or diabetes, and death would occur less often. Crime, hunger, and homelessness would not be issues because the government would be active in the community and be more focused on helping and improving everyone's lives.  Part 2 (the comm

Blog 9 - Plant ID and Group Check-in

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  Scientific name: Costus spiralis Common name: Strawberry bud, Insulin Plant This plant is native to Brazil and southern North America and is in the family Costaceae. It is used in Brazilian medicinal teas to treat infections, cough, inflammation, arthritis, etc. It is characterized and distinguished from its relatives by its spiraling stems. It is also used a lot in Brazil for the treatment of diabetes.  Our group met Wednesday 3/23/2022 from 6:30-7:00. We all got pictures of small insects like moths and ladybugs. The bread baking was pretty fun for all of us.  Only one of us has baked bread before, but we all had our bread turn out pretty good. We all also enjoyed taking a walk. The weather was nice, and some of us even walked with other people too. We are all seeing at least a little progress from our plants. Two of us are seeing slow progress, but they seem like they're growing! 

Blog 8 - Go for a Walk

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Blog 7 - Grow Something

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      I found a herb growing kit so I am trying to grow parsley, basil, and chives. I am kind of doubting that they will grow because I have tried to grow things in a similar kit before and it didn't work. The instructions say it should take about 3-4 weeks for them to grow, but I feel like nothing will happen.     

Blog 6 - Bread Baking

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  My bread came out a little dry, but it's at least edible. I think it turned out pretty good. My family all tried it and liked it.

Blog 5 - Insect Photos

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Blog 4 - Inventory

  Sunday 1/30 Mocha cookie crumble frappe from starbucks Steak, potatoes, and green beans Slice of chocolate satin pie Water Monday 1/31 Chicken noodle soup Water Iced sugar cookie oat milk latte Chocolate cake pop Meatloaf, corn, and mashed potatoes Sweet tea Slice of chocolate satin pie Tuesday 2/1 Water Beef stew Chicken parmesan pasta Sweet tea Mini chocolate cupcake Mini cookie sandwich Wednesday 2/2 Water Pork chop, black beans, and white rice Sweet tea Thursday 2/3 Water  Chicken parmesan pasta Mocha frozen cappuccino from wawa Lasagna Salad Sweet tea Chocolate cream puffs Friday 2/4 Water Pasta Sweet tea Chocolate chip cookies Saturday 2/5 Water Soup Sugar cookie frappe Steak, baked potato, and peas Sweet tea Chocolate chip cookies Our group discussed how we use a lot of plastic and disposable bowls and cups. Using reusable bowls and cups would be more sustainable and better for the Earth. I personally used a lot of plastic when I got Starbucks and when I bought mini cupcakes a