Wednesday, 29 July 2009

Reflections (29/07)

Angeline Tsui:
We went to Marin headlands today. The weather was cold and misty. We had a picnic lunch. The food was special and delicious. Ian then joined us. We walked down to a beach and observed different types of rocks. We then applied the knowledge which we had learnt yesterday and observed the characteristics of different rocks. We had also analyzed the formation of the rocks. It was fun and interesting.

Annie Xia:
Overall, the visit was really fun and enjoyable. I thought it was really pretty with the mist and the beach, and it was really something right out of a painting. I study geography at school, so I was really glad to get a better understanding of the concepts learnt in the lesson. It’s really different seeing things up close.

Beatrice Lai:
At about 10:00 in the morning, we went to Marin Headlands by coach. It took about one and a half hours. We arrived there at 11:40 and had our lunch at a beach. Then Dr. Ian arrived and we went to the seaside. We learnt different types of rocks. We had a great time in Marin Headlands.

Candace Kwan:
Unfortunately, I was not able to enjoy the visit to the beach as I got a bad stomachache. However, I got a good opportunity to see the good view from inside the bus: rolling hills, seagulls…. It was really something you never see in Hong Kong.

Candace Lo:
Again, I was in charge of taking the photos today. There were a lot of beautiful things to see. We got an opportunity to see a bit of San Francisco, and the houses are so beautiful and cute because they stick together like doll houses. Therefore, I was able to take several good shots.

Cheryl Yuen:
We went to Marin Headlands today. It was cold and cloudy. It was raining slightly when we had lunch near the beach. After that, we met with Professor Ian and went to explore the rocks by the beach. We applied our knowledge that we had learnt yesterday when he asked us questions about the rocks. We walked by the beach as we headed back to the bus. However, the waves were so huge that we all got wet. In spite of this, I still enjoyed the field trip very much. It was a wonderful experience.

Cynthia Yip:
The geology field trip today was exciting, although our shoes all got wet after the trip. We can learn about the characteristics of different rocks by touching them. I also found that geology is an interesting topic to learn.

Ellian Cheung:
Today, we went on a field trip to Marin Headlands. After we had a picnic lunch, we went to look for different types of rocks. It was awesome that we can actually explore what we have learnt in the geology lesson. Throughout this trip, I knew a lot more about the classification of different types of rocks, and I am looking forward to the next field trip.

Ingrid Ng:
We had our box lunches at the Marin Headlands. The turkey Panini was delicious. Afterwards, we went down a trail through shrubs to the beach. We were tricked by Professor Ian on a concrete rock; we thought it was a real rock when he asked us what type of rock it was. There were large boulders and some cliffs around the sea shore and the waves embraced them. We landed on the beach and looked at different rocks and contacts. I finally understood something about rocks and rock contacts. We stood on basalt rocks and examined the fault lines between them and other igneous rocks. Professor told us more about rocks and took photos with us. We had fun striding on the rocks. There was a part of the beach where the water washed towards the cliffs, providing only a narrow path. We had to run to the other side with perfect timing. My feet got all wet because the “water path” stretched longer than I thought. It was a thrilling experience. We left the beach with light hearts.

Iris Chang:
We had a geology field trip today. Apart from learning skills and techniques in observing rocks, we also had a picnic and we had the opportunity to go to the beach. It is a valuable experience for us as this enables us to apply what we learnt in class.

Janice Sung:
Today, we had our geology field trip. From the trip, we had the opportunity to observe different forms of rock structure. We touched and observed the rocks closely, applying the knowledge that we have learnt yesterday. Therefore, I think it is a very good experience.

Jessica Chow:
We went out for a field trip in Marin Headlands today. We had lunch at the beach. Unluckily, it was raining today. Though, I enjoyed having lunch together with my friends. After that, we had learned about different kinds of stones. It was a very enjoyable day.

Jessie Tsui:
We went to Marin Headlands for a field trip today. We had our picnic lunch at a beach and we took a lot of pictures. I learnt a lot about the rocks and we went to the seaside to take a look at the rocks. It was interesting and unforgettable.

Kennes Hung:
We had a field trip at Marin headlands. We got our picnic lunch after having our breakfast. The lunch was so scrumptious. I was so full. After our lunch, we went down to the beach to observe some rocks. People said that walking along the seaside is romantic, however, I disagree with it. My trousers was wet and my feet were hurt by rocks. It was so uncomfortable.

Laetitia Wu:
It was great fun today, hiking through the Marin Headlands with an expert, telling us all about the different types of rock and rock formation. I love it! It was hilarious when we all got our feet wet near the end, a bunch of shoddy and morose teenagers limping through the sand bare feet, while happy kids run around us, laughing. How often do you see a scene like that?

Larissa Tang:
Today was a fun day: we went for a field trip! Our destination was Marin Headlands. Firstly, after the arrival, we had our lunch under the cold wind. Although I was shivering, the nice hills and blue sea soon made me forget about the cold. Then, we headed to the trail that led us to the beach. We needed to be very careful as the trail was full of mud and sand. We even walked on some big rocks! My shoes got all wet when I was trying to pass a corner that waves could reach, but I think this was fun as I had seldom got to the beach. This was really an unforgettable experience.
The most meaningful part was that we could learn more about geology by applying the knowledge we learnt yesterday in class. We saw lots of rocks and tried to identify them with the help of the geology teacher. This field trip was both fun and meaningful.

Linda Cheng:
We visited the Marin Headlands for today’s geology field trip. It was really sandy there and the sand got into our shoes when we left. Nevertheless, we learnt a lot about different types of rocks and rock contacts by observation and Professor Ian’s explanation. On our way to Marin Headlands, we also passed through the Golden Gate Bridge. However, there was too much fog so we couldn’t see it clearly. But we are going to somewhere around there next week too. Hope that we will be more fortunate next time.

Pinky Kwan:
In the morning, we took a school bus to Marin Headlands, which was the site of our field trip. Before the field trip, we had lunch beside a beach. After that, our teacher, Ian, joined us and we started off. Although the roads were difficult, it was quite fun. We used our geology knowledge that we learnt yesterday to distinguish different kinds of stone on the way. As the stones were near the sea, we had to be very careful while walking. I must thank those who had helped me get over the rocks for their kindness. Then we headed back to the bus by travelling across the beach. Unluckily, my shoes and socks were all wet and filled with sand! However, this field trip helped me to understand more about what we had learnt in yesterday’s lesson and I enjoyed it!

Rachel Kwan:
Today we went to the Marin Headlands for geology exploration. The weather was not good. It was cloudy for the whole afternoon and we had our lunch near the beach. After that, we started to walk up to the hill to start our exploration. Professor Ian taught us about the structure of rocks and demonstrated to us. He also asked us to try to observe the rocks’ structure. When we returned, one unforgettable thing happened. While we were heading to the bus, we needed to walk beside the beach. Suddenly a big wave rushed out from the sea and half of my body got wet. I think I would wash all my clothes before I go to sleep.

Renee Yeh:
The beach was really enjoyable… but my shoes and my feet got really dirty and wet! However, despite that, it was worth it to get a better understanding of geological concepts such as faulting. I was able to hone my observational skills a lot.

Rosa Li:
It must be hard being a geologist! After all the hiking through the sand and rocks, and getting my feet wet, I don’t think geology is really that fun… A rock is a rock! But what I like most about today is that we passed through the Golden Gate Bridge—the architecture is awesome! I hope I can get a better view on it next week!

Selena Leung:
It was a very nice day. We went to the Marin Headlands for our field trip. As we arrived, I felt the cold wind. We took our lunch somewhere near the beach. After that, we walked to take a look at the rocks. The teacher told us to observe the rocks and he asked us questions about the types of rocks. Afterwards, we walked along the beach to return to where our coach was parked. And we all got our shoes and our legs wet because of the splashing waves. This is a really good experience.

Stephanie Chow:
We went for a field trip at Marin Headlands today. It took us about one and a half hour to reach the destination. We first had our lunch at a beach. It was cold. After we finished our lunch under the icy wind, we headed for the trail that we would go for our field trip. We walked muddy land, sandy staircases and even rocks that were constantly hit by waves. The most exciting part of the day was that we had to pass a corner that waves splashed. I was warned that I would get wet, and advised to get my shoes and socks off. However, I tried my luck by getting through it without removing my shoes and socks. Obviously, it was not my lucky day – my shoes got all wet and my socks soaked. What I had to do at last was to walk bare footed back to the place where our bus parked. It might not feel good walking with wet shoes and socks, but walking on the sand bare footed and feeling the texture of different kinds of sand was a wonderful experience. It was an exciting field trip.

Theodora Yu:
It was fun at the beach today. Throughout the geology field trip, I agree that students can learn better in an actual classroom of nature. We could really feel the texture of the rocks and determine its source, type, etc. We should be more sensitive towards our surroundings so as to make better observations. I also learnt to listen to the teacher’s instruction intently or else I would miss important note.

Tiffany Tsah:
This morning, we went to Marin Headlands. It was chilly and windy, especially by the seaside. We had a great time while applying things that we had learnt yesterday about rocks. I think this is a good way to help us memorize the knowledge taught in the class.

Valerie Tang:
Today we went to the field trip at Marin Headlands and the view was quite beautiful. I took a lot of photos and applied the knowledge I learnt the day before to distinguish different types of rocks. It was a cool experience but it was not so enjoyable when sand ran into my shoes. On a whole, I had a great time there.

Vicky Cheung:
I really enjoyed the visit today and I liked learning more about the cool rocks with such a great teacher. However, I am really excited about the dance lesson we shall have today because I have really high expectations of the dance styles in the US
Victoria Chan:
We just had the geology field trip today and had a chance to study different kinds of rocks. Although we talked about them in the lesson yesterday, the experience is different when you can really feel the rocks and touch them. It is easier for us to learn how to distinguish them and see their contacts when you can see a real rock, so as to apply the knowledge and skills you had learned. This is really a great experience for studying geology.

Victoria Kwok:
n the morning, we had our breakfast as usual and collected a lunch box. In the afternoon, we travelled to Marin Headlands by coach. We had our lunch near the beach. It was very cold. After lunch, we walked by the sea and saw some rocks. Ian taught us how the rocks are formed and how to identify it. We had lots of fun. When we left, we walked by the sea and my shoes were all wet but I think that it was fun.


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