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The script for origin of name for our island: Hi guys, I need to do the script writing but I need to reach the common points of views with you before I start it. First of all, I think the island should be discovered in the 1800's or early 1900's. Because in reality, by 1900's, most islands on earth were discovered. Therefore, I need to change John Manely Jones' birthday to the 1800's too. Like he was born in 1868, and discovered the Colossal island in between 1898 and 1908when he was in the mid 30's. Second of all, instead of the boat crash, I think we can use the plane crash instead. Like John was trying to fly the new plane from Seattle to Alaska, but because of the weather condition, he was forced to land on a big island. Please tell me what you think?

I just finished the script for orgin of name: Check it out!!

In Nov. 1927, John Manely Jones was on his trial mission to fly the Boeing Air Transport (The airplane maker company) from Seattle to Alaska. Due to the outforcasted storm, John was forced to land on an island in the midway which was no where shown on the map ever. John and his assistant pilot, Alan safely landed but the plane's wings were wrecked. " Do you know what this island is calleed? Asked Alan "Duno, never noticed this island on the map!" Answered John. "Longitude 140 west, latitude 47 North was on the navigator from I last saw. But now, the battery rean dead..." Said Alan "We need to check the island first, see if there are any human beings around to help us!" suggested John anxiously.

When the storm stopped, Joah and Alan climbed to the top of the mountain to check if htere were humans living on this island. The scenery was grand and beautiful, but it was all wilderness. "Gosh, this island is too big, I don't think we should make any explorations. " So they decided to head back to the aircraft. "I think we can survive through the food goods we carry for at least two weeks!: Said John "Yeah! Let's wait for the rescue from Boeing company. However, we need to collect woods to set the fire for S.O.S" Said Alan. " YOu're right, let's wait for a few days and see" Said John now with a doubt in his mind

"This isalnd is a beautiful place to live, I think we should name it before others do." Said John sitting by the fire for rescue. "What about the Big Island?" Asked Alan. "No, there's already Big Island in Hawaii, let's call it Colossal Island then." Proposed John seriously. "Hmmm... simple and quite descriptive!" Agreed Alan.

Suddenly, a plane few across the sky from the back hill. John and Alan were lucky that they were saved after only a few days. When they returned to Seattle, they were announced to be the founders for Colossal Island. _- SUGGESTIONS 1.John found Colossal Island at 30 years old. 1927-30=1897 year he was born. 2.Colossal Island is special because it's founded by American pilot. Later the French and Americans from Canada and US moved to this island. (Parts of Canada used to be French's colony) 3. John Manely Jones was an American but his parents were French. He used to live in Canada but immigranted to US when he was a child. Let me know what you think! My script will be turned in tomorrow.



SCIENCE:

1. Biome Name: Grassland Other name: Prairies, Pampas 2. Locations: Northern American Prairies. 3.Temp range: Winter: -40 degree F. Summer: 100 degree F 4. Soil Characteristics: The upper layer of soil are moist during part of the year, but where deeper layer of soil are always dry. 5. Plant Life/ dominant plants: Buffalo grass, sunflower, crazy weed, asters, blazing stars, conflowers, wild Indigos Adaptations: Tehy adapted to fire by growing underground storage structures, and having their groth points slightly below ground surface. 6. Dominant carnivores: Coyotes, eagles, bobcats, gray wolf, badgers. 7. Endangered species: bald eagles, coyotes, badgers, bobcats, swift fox. 8. Human uses and problems; much of the land has been turnedomtp agricultural uses, urban areas are moving in, and fires are being suppressed..

I still have a few things I need to seach, get back to you later...