I invented the most effective polio vaccine which is named after me. Growing up, I was the oldest son and I had 2 younger brothers. I worked after school to pay for my education. I became a microbiologist. Thanks to my polio vaccine, millions of Americans have been saved from contracting polio. Who am I?
ANSWER: Jonas Salk
For our studies on Climate Change, be sure to play the Carbon Cycle game at http://www.windows.ucar.edu/earth/climate/carbon_cycle.html . This activity is connected to the question of “What do scientists and mathematicians believe is causing changes to our climate and environment?” After playing the game, see if you can answer the question.
My world famous quote took place forty years ago on July 21, 1969 in which I stated “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. I was standing on the moon when I said those famous words. I was a naval aviator before working as an engineer and astronaut for NASA. Who am I?
ANSWER: I am Neil Armstrong!
Happy 4th of July to everyone!! School will begin soon, So in August look for the Scientist of the Month and the Bird of the Month to return. Until then, be sure to continue to check out links on the Blogroll. Also, there is a new link that I want to share that has opened my eyes to a new technology world, the world of geocaching. Go to www.geocaching.com to see what people are doing around the world.
The link “Raptors in the City” now shows the peregrine falcons ledge-walking. So, capturing a glimpse of them in the nesting tray will be a rarity. It just seemed like yesterday that we were anticipating their hatching. Wow, what fun it’s been watching the daily lives of peregrine falcons in Ohio from a computer in Alabama!
I have dark brown wings, a white abdomen, and chest rings of black and white. I also have red eye rings. I have an unique way of distracting predators. When I feel like my nest is being threatened, I like to pretend to be hurt and I drag one of my wings on the ground. I do this to lure predators away from my nest. My call says my name. I lay my eggs flat on the ground and they are spotted with one end being pointed. What feathered friend am I?
THE ANSWER: I am a Killdeer.
I was born on May 26, 1951 in Encino, California. I ranked 18th nationally in high school as a junior tennis player. I majored in physics and English literature at Stanford University. On June 18, 1983, I was the first U.S. woman astronaut in space and the youngest American (at that time) to enter outer space. Who am I?
THE ANSWER: I am Sally Ride.
We now have 13 new “blue” citizens! Yes, the bluebird fledgings have left their homes to start their own. We welcome them to our Fultondale Eastern bluebird family! Also, there are 6 new eggs in two of the bluebird houses. Plus, there is still one more house available “for rent” with plenty of activity.
Six Eastern bluebirds are about to fledge from their homes very soon! Three of the four available bluebird houses are also being actively visited. SO, that will leave only one available “for rent”. We all are anticipating the flight of the fledgings.
Another peregrine falcon egg hatched during the nighttime of April 20 to the early morn of April 21. That makes three! It does not look as if the fourth egg will hatch. Be sure to check the constant web cam under Raptors in the City” on our Blogroll.
