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Tyler Jesuit Camp Weatherizing Field Trip

jmstwelchen2014 — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:41:48 +0000

On February 17 the my sixth grade class went to our Jesuit camp to weatherize the buildings. We used the techniques we learned at Metro Community College Weatherization Center. We put in new LED light bulbs in the cabin. We also caulked all the windows. When we finished caulking we used a glove to remove the excess liquid. Some people used spray foam and spray foamed the air conditioner. We also went downstairs to do some weatherizing.When my classmate was spraying foam on the furnace, he saw a mouse by his arm and he was going to spray foam it. After we finished weatherizing Mr. Mansour let us have a giant snowball fight it was really fun.

Cameron – 15

jmsccoleman2014 — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:45:18 +0000

Today me and my classmates went to Metro Community College Weatherization Center to learn more about insulation and light bulbs. We had a very fun time and we wished that we stayed there all day. First we sat down and watched a video that was very cool. It was like red riding hood and her grandma. Next we went over to the back wall to see some very cool light bulbs. We saw LED,ICD, and CFL light bulbs. Next we all went into this house that was cool because it had a lot of hole that air can come out of. There was also this very cool floating floor (It wasn’t really a floor because they put some type of paper over it). Before we left the two guys had a review about what we learned, and they told us extra things too!

Weatherizing camp by Freddy

jmsftlatenchi2014 — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:06:41 +0000

2/17/12
To day we went to weatherize our camp. Cameron and I changed the light bulbs. It was a little hard to get them out. Other people where caulking the windows and other people spray foaming the air vents. At the end we had a snow ball fight.

Journal Entry 15

jmssmitchell2014 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:49:09 +0000

2/16/12 I didn’t get to go on our field trip because I forgot my permission slip.

Freddy entry 15

jmsftlatenchi2014 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:48:12 +0000

2/16/12
Today we went to Metro Community College Weatherization Center and we got to go into a house that has a lot of air leaks. The person that gave use a tour around the building and we saw that there is a lot of air leaks in the attic. We also got to see a small version of a house that showed where there is is air leaks. Air goes from hot to cold.

Tyler Welchen Metro Community College Weatherization Center Field Trip

jmstwelchen2014 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:46:19 +0000

Today we went to Metro Community College Weatherization Center. We went there to learn some interesting facts about weatherizing a area. We learned that you need to air seal your basement and attic. We also learned that sometimes when you do something another thing happens like when you insulate your attic you might need to air seal your house. They have a camera that is an infer red camera that cost $2,400 dollars to buy it. At the Metro Community College Weatherization Center they has a fake house that simulated all places you might have air leaks.

Post 15

jmsarodriguez2014 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:44:35 +0000

Today we went to Metro Community College Weatherization Center. First, we watch a video about weatherizing a house. Then, we saw 8 different light bulbs and learned how many dollars each one costs. We saw what you put in your walls. Finally, we went into this big fake house to see how much cold air sinks into your house. The man who gave us the tour turned on a huge fan and we went around to see where the air was coming from. We had a great time and we will be using our knowledge at camp tomorrow!

Day-15 William

jmswworthington2014 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:09:03 +0000

Day 15- Metro community college was fun. We watched a video, went in a house, and learned where air leaks are. When we went in the house we used a thermometer to see how fast the air was coming. The highest was 50.0. I learned where to get stuff to find air leaks and how to get rid of them. Metro weatherization is fun to do as a grown up but it takes hard work. The fake house was cool. We saw the air coming cool. That’s what I learned that day.

Day 14-William

jmswworthington2014 — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:52:50 +0000

Today we went to a different school. It was really fun. I learned of to talk louder and be responsible. All the teachers was depending on us to be on our best behaviour. I was on my best behavior by not laughing or talking. I think maybe we should go to a couple of more schools to learn of to speak in front of a crowd. Their school was very big. I was a little nervous before but after I got use to it, it was comfortable to talk in front of a crowd. This was a great experience for me and great knowledge.

Tyler Entry 14

jmstwelchen2014 — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:50:54 +0000

On December 14, 2011 the sixth grade presented the green monkey project to the Saint Joan of Arc sixth and seventh grade. We did the same order all the other times. When we were presenting it felt really easy. Saint Joan of Arc were good audiences. The did not talk when we were presenting. At the end we told everybody what we are doing at the Christmas program.