Evacuation

Today they are mandatorily evacuating New Orleans. If Gustav hits not sure where this leaves me and our expedition. On the other hand if it did happen andI am still allowed to go there would be some really interesting stuff to see when I bring it back to school.

I am sure the people are New Orleans feel a sense of deja vu. Katrina was three years ago. Many people have said to have packed up this time.

Was there a time you had to do this? Did you ever have to pack up your most important possessions and move somewhere unsure of what the future held? If you had to do it today what would you take with you?

When I was younger I would always say things.... I would always say pictures, or my journal, or sometimes that sweater I really liked.

I wouldn't say that at all right now. I would only worry about two other people. My husband James and my son Max. Those are the only things I would want with me. Everything else can be replaced. Pictures may not be able to be replaced but memories will still be there and those two people would be with me and we would have the stories of our adventures.

Two Weeks of Summer Left

I know I will fall asleep one night and tomorrow school will start. Its a recurring dream I have. I'm excited about school starting because we all have new things to learn, but I'm also very sad that my summer is ending. I went on many adventures this summer and learned a bunch of new things. Here is one of my favorite places. This was in Maine. What was your favorite place or adventure this summer?

My name is Rebecca Lewis and I teach 7^th grade Life Science. I am very excited to be going on an Earthwatch expedition and I can’t wait for my students to experience “live from the field” as they go on their virtual field trip. I feel very honored to have this experience and excited for my students to see a new place and learn about science that is outside the pages of their textbook.

When I am not teaching, my hobbies are spending time with my family, going on adventures, being outside, and photography.

I look forward to study and understand the work that is being done in New Orleans with caterpillars and to see first hand the effects of Hurricane Katrina has on wildlife. I am hoping my adventure will inspire my students to take adventures on their own and learn how important it is to understand their place in nature. Come join me!