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 Monday, November 27, 2006
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On the 28th and 29th of September, 2006 the Golden Horn Elementary classes of Mrs. Harrison (grade 7) and Mr. Clarke/Mrs. Hirsch (grade 6/7) went to Kusawa Lake campground for a class field trip. With the assistance of Mr. Greg Hare, Yukon Archaeologist, the class participated in a number of archaeological activities from looking for ancient tool pieces to interpreting the natural surroundings and participating in a mock crime scene investigation. When not participating in the archaeological activities students did a short hike up the mountain behind the campground. Armed with pencils and paper students drew sketches and brainstormed for verbs, adjectives and nouns in an attempt to describe their surroundings. The poems below are the end result of many hours spent writing and editing their works. I hope you enjoy them.
Mr. Clarke
Posted by Mr. Clarke on 11/27/06; 3:47:34 PM
from the Mr. Clarke dept.
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Bottomless lake rippling gently
Dry parched grass cracking in the wind
Clear water flowing as smoothly as a snake in the grass
Cold harsh wind bending trees out of shape
Annoying bugs pestering
A blue creek tripping over stones in its path
Trails winding up a mountain
Huge rocks tumbling
Big boulders rolling fast
Grey trees bent out of shape by the wind
Posted by 24178 on 11/27/06; 3:47:10 PM
from the Logan dept.
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Colourful trees rippling in the air
Dull rocks rolling downhill
Green bushes arising uphill
Runing water flows calmly like a snake in the grass
Hard wind howling at the campsite
Giant waves crashing against the wall
Scooping prickly dirt from the earth
Raging river splashing everywhere
Posted by 24177 on 11/27/06; 3:46:47 PM
from the Trevor dept.
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The bright sunny sky
With the golden shining sun
Reflecting off the calm glistening water
Rippled only by falling leaves
Coming down off the trees bent like an old man
Moaning like the lonely owl at night
Perched up high in its cozy nest
Swaying on the rocky mountain we climbed
You could see the windy dig sight we went to
Looking for bones and old arrowheads
Doing math on some man who's dead
We all then tried to get some sleep
And the owl was the only one who made a peep
Posted by 23467 on 11/27/06; 3:46:34 PM
from the Michael dept.
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Kusawa Lakes frigid water
Boulders are very elephantine
Fractional rocks
Cheerful laughing people
Tents standing still like trees
Days passing quickly
Creek flowing down the mountain
Soaring winds whistling through the trees
Posted by 24179 on 11/27/06; 3:46:14 PM
from the Owen dept.
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Towering trees waver, sighing with the wind
Rough rocks tumbling like pebbles in a marble track
Rigid mountains galloping like horses running free
The heavy winds shouting
Swirling dirt brown as bark
Splashing water dark as wine
Massive clouds soaring with the wind
Steep hills climbing higher over
Vast colliding waves
Crashing chilly whitecaps as cold as ice
Posted by 24185 on 11/27/06; 3:45:58 PM
from the Heather dept.
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Flowing lake unbelievably cold.
Collapsed trees dying.
The tasty addictive creek.
Cheerless clouds are dark.
Moldy rocks disintegrating slowly over the years.
Verdant grass rippling like they were about to fly away .
Soft dirt blowing away.
Annoying insects crawling on me like an army of crazy people.
Growing mountain heights.
Punishing wind destroying.
Wet wooden dock bouncing in the lake .
Joyful hike up the mountain.
Posted by 24136 on 11/27/06; 3:45:46 PM
from the Jaxson dept.
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Transparent water reflecting clear as a mirror
Dazzling blue sky like a big blue blanket
Wild wind whisking
Prickly bushes poking knowing it hurts
Swarms of black flies watching our every move ready to attack
Grass on the hills makes a good bed
Massive boulders are chairs for tired souls
Blinding sun blazing down on us
Posted by 24168 on 11/27/06; 3:45:34 PM
from the Corey dept.
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Harsh hike pushing up
Long rocky trails
Noisy quarreling stream
Vicious boulder trampeling down
Annoying bugs swarming
Heavy wind cohersing
Savage lake, gasping for air
Surging creak, acquiescing our thirst
Trance, luminous stars
Infinite darkness
HOME
Posted by 23450 on 11/27/06; 3:45:20 PM
from the James dept.
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Spectacular Kusawa
Dry tents blowing in the wind
People running around the campsite
Occupied campsite having fun
Mystic owl exclaiming
Pine trees as green as glittering grass
Fluffy clouds
Sharp pine cone rasping against each other
Green grass rippling
The glassy water running
Snow white as the soft clouds
Posted by 27451 on 11/27/06; 3:45:08 PM
from the Kasey dept.
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Bold and strong wind yelling into your face
Puffy clouds grey as gulls
Reflecting lake shockingly refreshing you
Rapid water not at all inviting
Blinding sun sizzling
Endless ups and downs mountains descending
Scenic Kusawa range
Endless as rolling hills trails extensive
White cap waves expiring you
Rolling hills steep yet passionate
Posted by 23462 on 11/27/06; 3:44:52 PM
from the Nesha dept.
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River Swerving As Slowly As A Snail
Towering Mountains Boldly Against The Sky
Dropping Lake Sharply Like A Cliff
Sluggishly Hike Upwards Like the Gold Miners And The Chilkoot
Blowing Wind Heavily
Lightly Covered Shielding Eyes
Sharp Burning Sensation Like A Pot Of Boiling Water
Blinding Sand As Speedily As A Speeding Bullet
Needing A Shield Quickly
Regaining Sight Slightly like Being Winded
Posted by 23459 on 11/27/06; 3:44:35 PM
from the Kalin dept.
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Tiny Spruce Needles Descending
Thin Grass Pointing
Wild Willows Weaving
Invisible Wind Whistling Like A Flute
Petite Mushrooms Growing
Smooth Sand Softening
Bristly Pine Cones Lying
Big Whitecaps Waving To A Friend Afar
Colossal Leaves Falling
Rough Rocks Crashing To The Dark Depths Below
Blue Waves Gliding Like A Bird Soaring
Fluffy Clouds Floating Like A Magic Carpet
Shallow Creek Gurgling
Warm Fires Burning Like A Volcanoe Erupting
Endless Trails Leading To A Nowhere Land
Posted by 23449 on 11/27/06; 3:44:20 PM
from the Lara dept.
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Surrounded by swirling clouds
Fading colourful sunlight
Chilling autumn wind
Twisted trees swaying
Birds chat as loud as a crowd of people
Frozen stream tumbling
Polar lake crashing
Twisted trail turning
Posted by 24181 on 11/27/06; 3:44:06 PM
from the Emily dept.
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Rolling, massive rocks were as huge as giants
Swaying thin willows were as skinny as twigs
Pointy waving grass whisteled to everyone who went past
Growing miniature mushrooms
Soaring fluffy clouds as white as snow
Burning fires as hot as the sun
Blowing baby seeds
Towering waves colliding were as big as a hurricane
Majestic trees swinging in the air
Sandy dirt rising harsh on your skin
Glistening berries rippening
Dry bark peeling
Chilly water splashing as cold as ice
Noisy creek rushing was like the roar of a lion
Wicked wind howling hurt your eyes and ears
Posted by 23451 on 11/27/06; 3:43:49 PM
from the Micah dept.
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Polar blue water
Shivering creaturous creek winding down the mountain
Rough rocks ready to be released
Heavy wind calling us all
Rustling leaves swirling like ballerinas
Motionless mountains being disturbed
The dusky sky looking down at us
Clouds form a picture in my mind
Lords of the land
Busy as bugs having fun
Happy hikers
Kusawa
Posted by 25788 on 11/27/06; 3:43:36 PM
from the Jocelyn dept.
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Powerful winds howling like a spoiled child
Irritating sand blasting in your face
Wonderful mountain looming over the campground
Beautiful scenery looking like a painting
Steep cliff leaning over the creek
Enormous boulders ready to roll
Interesting bones decaying waiting to be found
Chilly lake reflecting like a mirror
Ascending trail winds just like a snake in the grass
Bothersome bugs biting
Small creek serving as a water fountain
Posted by 24170 on 11/27/06; 3:43:20 PM
from the Nahanni dept.
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Blue sky running
Clouds clashing in the stormy air
Creeks race through the mountains
Silent mountains in the breeze
The grass brushing against your skin
Birds cheep loud as a whistle
Bushes are green as grass
Posted by 24134 on 11/27/06; 3:42:44 PM
from the Casey dept.
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lonesome mountains sit so frozen
wind shivers on the snowy tree tops
snap of wind comes up and blows the trees
leaves fall silently into freezing air
trees stand so lonely and cold
morning echoes into the brezze
as the sun glares into your eyes like fire
soft sounds of birds in the distance
sky moves ever so swiftly
leaves fluter to the ground slowly
mountains silently loom in the rays of the sun
grass swiftly flows in the wind
Posted by 23101 on 11/27/06; 3:42:29 PM
from the Territ dept.
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Trembling spruce whistling with the wind
Running pine tree peeling
Waving birtch tree pale white as if it was frozen solid
Tumbling rocks crushing like they are trying to kill you
Whistling wind blowing as if I am on Everest
Crystal clear water shining
Bright blue sky moving as...
Colourful birds singing like a boiling kettle
Blasting sand stinging
Shining stream trickling like liquid diamond
Jagged mountains towering
Posted by 24524 on 11/27/06; 3:23:08 PM
from the Dawson dept.
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